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Should I Retake the GMAT?

If you're thinking about retaking the GMAT, there are several key factors to look at. Read this article for answers to common questions about GMAT retakes, as well as tips for crafting your retake strategy.

Should I Retake the GMAT?

by LauraTargetTestPrep

Wed Oct 02, 2024 5:33 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Should I Retake the GMAT?
Replies: 0
Views: 166

What to Bring to the GMAT

As your GMAT appointment approaches, you may be wondering what you should bring to the test center. Read this article for an exam-day checklist of what to bring, as well as what not to bring.

What to Bring to the GMAT

by LauraTargetTestPrep

Tue Oct 01, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: What to Bring to the GMAT
Replies: 0
Views: 190

GMAT Verbal Reasoning Practice Tips

Preparing for GMAT Verbal Reasoning involves learning Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning concepts. However, concept mastery only gets you partway to a great Verbal score. To reach your goal, you also need skill in finding correct answers. Read this article for 3 key tips to help you sharpe...

by LauraTargetTestPrep

Fri Aug 23, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: GMAT Focus Edition
Topic: GMAT Verbal Reasoning Practice Tips
Replies: 0
Views: 2282

The Surprising Key to Hitting Your GMAT Score Goal: Grit

As you may know, the GMAT preparation process can present many challenges. Struggling to overcome those challenges is one of the key reasons that many test-takers do not reach their full potential. Read this article to learn what "grit" is, what research shows about the importance of a gro...


GMAT Math Is Hard, But No One Is “Bad at Math”

Many GMAT students start their Quant preparation with the mindset that they just aren't "math people." As a result, they perform worse in the GMAT Quant section than they are capable of. Read this article to learn why being "bad at math" is a myth, plus get key tips to improve yo...


 GMAT Practice Test vs. Actual Test Difficulty

­To prepare for the GMAT, you have to take GMAT practice tests. So, you may be wondering, "Is the GMAT harder than practice tests?" Read this article to learn myths and truths about practice test difficulty, the importance of taking official practice tests, and reasons for reported score d...

by LauraTargetTestPrep

Wed Aug 14, 2024 2:28 pm
Forum: GMAT Focus Edition
Topic:  GMAT Practice Test vs. Actual Test Difficulty
Replies: 0
Views: 654

How Long Are GMAT Scores Valid?

­Many GMAT test-takers have questions about the validity of their exam scores. Read this article to learn how long GMAC considers a score valid and how business schools determine score validity. In addition, we'll discuss whether schools prefer newer GMAT scores. 

How Long Are GMAT Scores Valid?

by LauraTargetTestPrep

Wed Aug 07, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: GMAT Focus Edition
Topic: How Long Are GMAT Scores Valid?
Replies: 0
Views: 531

Why Was My GMAT Score Lower Than My Practice Test Scores?

Receiving a GMAT score lower than your practice test scores is a worst-case scenario for any GMAT test-taker. Read this article to learn the 10 most common causes of a test-day score drop, plus tips for adjusting your GMAT prep to ensure that you perform well on exam day. Why Was My GMAT Score Lower...


What Is a Good GMAT Verbal Score?

­In setting their total GMAT score goal, many test-takers find setting a GMAT Verbal score goal tricky. Read this article to learn about GMAT Verbal section scoring, how Verbal scores are viewed by business schools, and how to set your Verbal target score.

What Is a Good GMAT Verbal Score?

by LauraTargetTestPrep

Mon Aug 05, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: GMAT Focus Edition
Topic: What Is a Good GMAT Verbal Score?
Replies: 0
Views: 304

GMAT Verbal Question Types

A crucial part of performing well on GMAT Verbal is understanding the question types that you'll face. Check out this Verbal section primer, including example questions and key tips for mastering each question type.

GMAT Verbal Question Types­

by LauraTargetTestPrep

Fri Jun 21, 2024 6:24 am
Forum: GMAT Focus Edition
Topic: GMAT Verbal Question Types
Replies: 0
Views: 347

What Does GMAT Stand For?

­Learn what GMAT stands for, as well as how the GMAT is structured and scored and what the GMAT is used for. 

What Does GMAT Stand For?

by LauraTargetTestPrep

Fri May 10, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: GMAT Focus Edition
Topic: What Does GMAT Stand For?
Replies: 0
Views: 130

GMAT Verbal Timing Strategy

Wondering how to pace yourself to complete the GMAT Verbal section on time? Check out these effective pacing strategies for each Verbal question type and the Verbal section as a whole. In addition, you'll get some tips for practicing your GMAT Verbal timing strategy and avoiding common Verbal pacing...

by LauraTargetTestPrep

Thu May 09, 2024 7:52 am
Forum: GMAT Focus Edition
Topic: GMAT Verbal Timing Strategy
Replies: 0
Views: 98

Can You Skip Questions on the GMAT?

Since the 2023 release of the GMAT Focus Edition, many MBA applicants have been wondering, “Can you skip questions on the GMAT Focus?” Find out the answer to this question, as well as how omitting questions affects your GMAT score and how to handle questions you're not able to answer on your exam: C...

by LauraTargetTestPrep

Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: GMAT Focus Edition
Topic: Can You Skip Questions on the GMAT?
Replies: 1
Views: 234

Top 10 Verbal Tips and Tricks for the Focus Edition

It’s not uncommon for test-takers preparing for the GMAT Focus to find increasing their Verbal scores challenging. Unfortunately, finding GMAT Verbal tips and tricks that  actually work  can also be a challenge. Check out these simple strategies for everything from increasing your speed and accuracy...


Spending Extra Time on the First 7 Questions

You may have heard that spending extra time on the first 7 question in a section will help increase your GMAT score. Find out why this strategy could actually do more harm than good on test day:

GMAT Myths Busted: Should You Spend Extra Time on the First 7 Questions in a Section?

by LauraTargetTestPrep

Wed Mar 20, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: GMAT Focus Edition
Topic: Spending Extra Time on the First 7 Questions
Replies: 0
Views: 134