Search found 29 matches
GMAT Verbal Review 2nd Edition
Hello, I recently read a comment regarding the importance (or lack there of) of the Verbal supplement offered by GMAC. From what I understand, the Verbal supplement consists of Official Guide 10 (Clearly an older edition) problems. Is there a consensus opinion regarding the importance of the Verbal ...
- by MoYassen23
Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:36 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: GMAT Verbal Review 2nd Edition
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1248
"C" says that we are luring public school students in order to educate them.
You will probably get a better explanation from an expert.
- by MoYassen23
Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:34 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Schools
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1488
I think, because there is a sequence of events. First the school must be successful at "luring" the students before it can "educate them".
- by MoYassen23
Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:21 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Schools
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1488
I would say B. A) "to lure..." is not parallel to "that educate". C) "to lure..." is not parallel to "for educating". D) "to lure..." is the correct idiom. E) "at luring.." is not parallel to "the education of". That would be my e...
- by MoYassen23
Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:08 am- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Schools
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1488
Passive vs. Active
Passive --- This CAT was taken under the worst of possible conditions. Active --- I took this CAT under the worst of possible conditions. Am I correct in my application of the passive vs. the active voice? The active voice is preferred to the passive voice because "This CAT was taken under the...
- by MoYassen23
Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:14 pm- Forum: Sentence Correction
- Topic: Passive vs. Active
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1971
It is definitely long and boring, and I do not expect most people to read it. It is my way of re-assessing my strategy. I do not expect responses; just looking for a way to organize my thoughts and add back to the forum.
Thanks for your responses,
- by MoYassen23
Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:31 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: How prepared am I really?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5051
Reading Comprehension: Question 15 --- I chose answer "C" (Correct Answer "D") The question specifically asks, "The passage suggests..."... My initial instinct was to eliminate "A, B and E". I ended up choosing "C" which based on the passage is &quo...
- by MoYassen23
Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:26 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: How prepared am I really?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5051
Verbal Evaluation Reading Comprehension (Official Guide 13 - new problems): Incorrect - 15, 37, 54 and 86. 15) Inference 37) Inference 54) Evaluation 86) Main Idea Critical Reasoning (Official Guide 13 - new problems): [/u] Incorrect - 17, 86, 94 and 106. 17) Which of the following, if true, provid...
- by MoYassen23
Mon Feb 18, 2013 6:43 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: How prepared am I really?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5051
Hello, An update on the status of my preparation: 18 days until test day --- I dedicated a full day to quantitative methods (36 - DS, 36 - PS, 18 - IR). 17 days until test day --- Day off. 16 days until test day --- Today I will focus on verbal to spearhead specific topic areas that need improvement...
- by MoYassen23
Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:05 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: How prepared am I really?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5051
I scheduled my exam for March 6th (As opposed to February 25th). I'll continue to post updates of my prep and practice scores for future candidates to utilize. __________________________ For anyone interested... Will studying for a non-quantitative portion of an exam other than the GMAT negatively a...
- by MoYassen23
Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:32 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: How prepared am I really?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5051
I have completed seven CAT's thus far. So, an additional three, would be 10 overall (Over an 11 week period).
Three of the 10 coming in the final two weeks of prep.
- by MoYassen23
Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:27 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: How prepared am I really?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5051
Is the difference between 700-720 and 750-770 more "percentage of questions correct" or "difficulty level" of questions? (Assuming a split score (Above avg. on both sections)). Can I assume that a score report between 700-720 will provide me with a high # of difficult/top-tier qu...
- by MoYassen23
Fri Feb 15, 2013 6:35 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: How prepared am I really?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5051
Thanks for your replies. What would you say is the difference between a low 700 score and a high 700 score? Does each question have a specific/unique value (Related to it's difficulty), or, are questions grouped into "difficulty intervals"? Would a high 700 scorer need to answer questions ...
- by MoYassen23
Fri Feb 15, 2013 2:16 pm- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: How prepared am I really?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5051
How prepared am I really?
Hello, I have been visiting the forums for the past couple of weeks, however, this is my first post. I have primarily used the forums to compare my test scores with those of other test-takers. Breakdown of current status: I sat for CFA Level 1 exam - December 1st 2012 (Three months of study). The re...
- by MoYassen23
Fri Feb 15, 2013 9:20 am- Forum: GMAT Strategy
- Topic: How prepared am I really?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5051