We can use a table to organize information given in otherwise confusing overlapping problem sets. We just carefully fill in the chart with the info. ---------------------self employed-------not self employed--------total married---------------39----------------------------------------------156 not m...

Most of the time being can be eliminated since it is usually redundant. However, there are some questions on the gmat where being is acceptable if the other answer choices contain an error. A)Incorrect - As is used to compare actions so we need to end with as humans do B)Incorrect - Were is the inco...

Great Job and thanks for the link to the flash cards

The easiest way to solve this problem is to first find how many ways 2 people can sit in 4 empty desks and then minus out the arrangements where they sit together. When the first of 2 people first see the seats he sees 4 seats. If he sits down the next person will see 3 seats. So the total possible ...

As for prep material
get all the official guides
for verbal:
mgmat sc correction
critical reasoning bible

I had a lot of problems with reading comprehension as well. There are two major parts to reading well speed and comprehension. The trick to improving speed is to try not to say the words silently in your head. If you're having a lot of problems try using your finger to help guide your eyes. Also the...

I also learned a lot from Eric's post and adopted a similar study routine. Many thanks for the blog and this great resource.

First don't panic. A low score is just an indicator that you need more prep. Kaplan tests are not good indicators of your real score. That said 600+ is very doable with or without a prep class. It depends on the kind of person you are. For some test prep companies offer you a structured way of study...