A few weeks ago, we covered the topic of Math in Critical Reasoning Questions (click on the link to read the article), brought to us by Chris Ryan, Manhattan GMAT’s [...]

Explaining a low GPA can be difficult and it requires you to examine your GPA’s trend. Consider the following scenarios: Scenario A – 3.0 GPA, upward trend – [...]

Welcome back to this week's Challenge Problem! As always, the problem and solution below were written by one of our fantastic instructors . Each challenge problem represents a 700+ level [...]

The following is a guest post by Andre, a current MBA student and a blogger for  The Dirt . Andre is writing a series for Beat The GMAT to share [...]

Just starting out? Or maybe you’ve been studying for weeks already? Perhaps you’ve already taken the official test once but want another crack at it? Whatever stage you’re at, you [...]

Last week I talked about overcoming the challenge of a low GMAT quant score. Today we’ll discuss how to handle a less-than-perfect verbal score. With such a strong emphasis on teamwork [...]

This is the last installment of an FAQ series on Computer-Adaptive Tests (CAT). Check out part 1 and part 2 as well. How can my overall percentile be higher than [...]

Welcome back to this week's Challenge Problem! As always, the problem and solution below were written by one of our fantastic instructors . Each challenge problem represents a 700+ level [...]

The following is a guest post by Andre, a current MBA student and a blogger for The Dirt . Andre began his MBA blog to share a bluntly honest perspective [...]

A low quant score on the GMAT (at the lower end of the school’s 80% range) is never good news, but it doesn’t equal immediate rejection. As I mentioned last [...]

We have a guest-author this week: Chris Ryan, Manhattan GMAT's intrepid Director of Instructor and Product Development. If you've used any Manhattan GMAT material in your prep, Chris is the [...]

Last week, we took a look at how to analyze a Critical Reasoning question . This week, we’re going to do the same with a Problem Solving question. The GMATPrep® [...]

Welcome back to this week's Challenge Problem! As always, the problem and solution below were written by one of our fantastic instructors . Each challenge problem represents a 700+ level [...]

A low GMAT score or a low GPA is not necessarily an MBA deal breaker. No adcom is going to admit or dismiss a candidate based solely on one semester’s [...]

Beat The GMAT and its GMAT test prep partners are pleased to announce The Giant GMAT Giveaway program !  On February 22, five Beat The GMAT members will get over [...]

Last year, we discussed how to study individual practice problems in the article How to Analyze a Practice Problem . Someone recently asked me to demonstrate this process via an [...]

This is a follow to my last piece, CAT FAQ: Beginner . 1. My score doesn’t seem to match my performance: I only got a few questions wrong, but my [...]

Welcome back to this week's Challenge Problem! As always, the problem and solution below were written by one of our fantastic instructors . Each challenge problem represents a 700+ level [...]

We have some exciting news this week: the launch of the new, fantastic e-book The GMAT Uncovered by ManhattanGMAT (copyright 2010). If you normally like my articles, then you’ll [...]

Welcome back to this week's Challenge Problem! As always, the problem and solution below were written by one of our fantastic instructors . Each challenge problem represents a 700+ level [...]

I've received a number of inquiries from the community about the GMAT algorithm, so I thought it best to reply in article form. 1. What's an algorithm? An algorithm, generally, [...]

WAIT! Don't hit "submit" just yet! You may think you're done with your MBA application, but it can't hurt (unless you are literally at the deadline) to go over it [...]

Welcome back to this week's Challenge Problem! As always, the problem and solution below were written by one of our fantastic instructors . In past weeks, the Challenge Problem was [...]

This week, we’re going to analyze a challenging GMATPrep® Critical Reasoning question. First, set your timer for 2 minutes and try the problem! Twelve years ago and [...]

Congratulations! You've been accepted to two (or more!) solid b-schools. Or maybe you've been accepted to one of your safety schools with a huge scholarship and your top-choice program with [...]