The GMAT is a computer adaptive test (CAT), which is more than just a digital version of a written exam. A CAT adapts to your performance as you’re taking the test. When you begin each category, the computer assumes you have an average score and gives you a question of medium difficulty. As you answer […]
Coordinating conjunctions show up very frequently in questions that test your command of English. Learning them can save you time, allowing you to eliminate wrong answer choices quickly and confidently; understanding them will of course also help add style and clarity to your AWA and admissions applications. These coordinating conjunctions are often remembered by the acronym […]
Proportions appear in many forms in the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GMAT, and they tend to give test-takers trouble. A proportions problem may involve a basic ratio (for example, apples to bananas), varying rates (price per gallon), or geometric shapes (similar triangles). Recognizing proportion patterns and understanding the relationships they represent will give you […]
The GMAT’s Data Insights section is very challenging for most test-takers. It contains 20 questions, most of which have two or three parts, and you’re only given 45 minutes to complete it. That means that if you spread your time evenly among them, you should spend about 2 minutes per question. DI is one of […]
As your Test Day approaches, you need to hold what you’ve got; do not try to add to your load during your final week of prep. Shortly before you sit for the GMAT, shift your focus away from strength-building. Some students think, “I’ve spent months building strengths, is it really time to STOP?” Yes. For months […]
You’re having lunch with your friend Jane, and you suggest getting hot fudge sundaes for dessert; Jane tells you that she doesn’t eat hot fudge sundaes. In real life, you could draw several valid inferences from this: she’s lactose intolerant, she has sensitive teeth and so can’t eat frozen desserts, she’s on a diet and […]
Looking to take the GMAT? The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) offers a take-at-home option for the GMAT™ Exam called the GMAT Online exam. TABLE OF CONTENTS Who Can Take The Exam When The Exam Is Available How To Register Accommodations Cost Format Workspaces Equipment and Technology Whiteboards Scores How To Prep FAQs Who Can […]
Studying for the GMAT is a serious time commitment, usually requiring two to three months or more. While most aspiring MBAs prepping for Test Day know what to study, you probably have many questions about how to study—and more specifically, how to make the appropriate time commitment. Study schedules can vary depending on several variables, […]
Now that you’ve chosen to pursue your dreams of becoming a physician, it’s useful to know when you can reap the benefits. While you’re thinking about getting into the best medical school possible and taking stock of medical school requirements, you’re probably also wondering how long it will take to complete medical school – and […]
Even after you’ve chosen your MCAT test date, paid your registration fee, and completed your registration, you may still have to cancel or reschedule your MCAT because studying didn’t quite go as you planned or life got in the way. While it is possible to cancel your MCAT, there are a few things you should […]