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A Little Confused About How the CAT Works

Hi Rebecca, Thank you so much for taking the time to answer our questions on this forum! I have one question about how the test measures our ability, based on two different things (both from GMAC) that I have read recently. I have seen this post from you, which says that the tests tracks your abilit...

by DonDraper

Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: Ask the Test Maker
Topic: A Little Confused About How the CAT Works
Replies: 4
Views: 1879

I took the Veritas online course and it was really solid. The materials are a BEAST... 15 books that cover every one of the subjects on the test. They arrived like a 50-pound box of bricks at my doorstep. When they first arrived I was like "What have I gotten myself into?" but they were su...

by DonDraper

Thu Oct 08, 2009 1:37 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Manhattan GMAT vs. Veritas Prep
Replies: 21
Views: 13491

Anyone in the Westfield area?

by DonDraper

Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:19 pm
Forum: Let's Meet Up
Topic: New Jersey/New York study group
Replies: 25
Views: 11223

I can't speak about Manhattan, but I took Kaplan and Veritas (I took Kaplan first), and thought that Veritas was 100% better.

Send me a PM and I can tell you more if you want.

by DonDraper

Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:53 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Manhattan GMAT and Kaplan
Replies: 3
Views: 1468

I don't know if this has topic has been beaten to death, but here is how Veritas compares itself to Manhattan, on the Veritas site: http://www.veritasprep.com/FAQ/GMAT-Courses/111,How_does_Veritas_Prep_compare_with_Manhattan_GMAT.html Obviously one-sided (duh), but a pretty thorough response to some...

by DonDraper

Sun May 17, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: GMAT Strategy
Topic: Manhattan GMAT vs. Veritas
Replies: 9
Views: 12181

Ian, I agree with all of what you said. My argument is that trying to divine where the test is going, because the OG has 19 more data sufficiency questions than before, is kind of pointless.

by DonDraper

Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:42 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Knewton Early Analysis of the OG 12th Edition Math Section
Replies: 18
Views: 22780

This exercise is silly. This is like studying a ten-year-old map to figure out how to get around a new city. The whole reason GMAC is willing to share these questions is because they're retired.

I think that anyone who takes this exercise seriously is fooling themselves.

by DonDraper

Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:48 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: Knewton Early Analysis of the OG 12th Edition Math Section
Replies: 18
Views: 22780

They have written about this in great detail on some of the MBA admissions blog sites. I wouldn't get too excited about the broadband companies here. It is more likely that green energy and old-school infrastructure businesses will do best. Anyone who is applying to business school should consider t...

by DonDraper

Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: Stimulus Package -- Time to double down on the winners
Replies: 2
Views: 1844

Take a look here for some info on the HBS 2+2 Program. If you're still in college and are interested in an MBA, it's worth a look!

by DonDraper

Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Harvard MBA HBS 2+2
Replies: 328
Views: 131022

Yes, that is truly an excellent score. Congratulations! You will get in almost anywhere based on your numbers. Before you go any further, I suggest you take a look at this MBA admissions blog and learn what it will take to get into a top-ranked MBA program.

by DonDraper

Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: I just Beat The GMAT!
Topic: Great score
Replies: 1
Views: 1594

Looks like the new HBS 2+2 admissions essays are now available for 2009.



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by DonDraper

Tue Jan 27, 2009 12:20 pm
Forum: Research MBA Programs
Topic: Harvard MBA HBS 2+2
Replies: 328
Views: 131022

Deferrals can be tough. You really need a good reason for why you're deferring. But with the number of applicants this year, schools may actually like the idea of you deferring, so that they can then accept another highly qualified applicant next year...


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by DonDraper

Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:37 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: How to decline an acceptance offer
Replies: 3
Views: 4575

Thanks for this. I think it is sometimes hard to really compare a school like INSEAD and a school like Wharton. Definitely depends on what you want to do post-MBA.


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by DonDraper

Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: The Application Process
Topic: A good blog post comparing b-schools
Replies: 1
Views: 1807

Thanks!

Since I live right near the Metro I was looking at taking a class in DC, but the Tysons location is perfect.

by DonDraper

Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:52 pm
Forum: Let's Meet Up
Topic: Anyone studying for GMAT in Tysons Corner, DC/NoVA Area?
Replies: 6
Views: 4482