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What's Tested On the LSAT: Logical Reasoning

There are two Logical Reasoning (LR) sections on the LSAT. You will have 35 minutes to complete each LR section. Both sections will contain 24-26 questions and each question will be self-contained. The questions may ask you to identify what is missing in a short argument or ask you to identify a fact that would […]

LSAT Logic Games Changes and Updates

In August 2024, Logic Games was removed from the LSAT. In its place, there will be an additional scored Logical Reasoning section.  Why Was Logic Games Removed From the LSAT? The  changes are the result of a lawsuit filed by Angelo Binno and Shelesha Taylor in Michigan federal court against the LSAC, claiming violations of […]

What's a Good GMAT Score?

A good GMAT score is a score that will help you get admitted to the school of your choice—or, at least, a score that won’t keep you out. Here’s how to determine the score you’ll need to be competitive at your target schools. How is the GMAT Scored? Each section of the GMAT (Quant, Verbal, […]

The Shorter GRE: New Test (as of 2024) Half as Long

The Educational Testing Service (ETS) shortened the Graduate Record Exam (GRE®). Instead of a 4-hour long exam, test-takers now receive a condensed exam that takes less than two hours to complete, about half the time of the old test. Read about what changed on the GRE, and how it affects your GRE prep. We’ll also […]

5 Tips for GMAT Table Analysis Questions

The Table Analysis questions (one of five problem types in the Data Insights section), will present one large table with a drop-down menu that allows you to sort information from the table by column. Each question will have three either-or statements (yes/no, true/false, inferable/not inferable, etc), and you will be required to pick one choice […]

5 Steps for Graphics Interpretation Questions on the GMAT

Analyzing graphs, including pie charts, column graphs, scatterplots, and more, is a key skill to possess on the GMAT. Being able to interpret problems that use graphs in different forms will be crucial for your Data Insights score and overall GMAT score. You will be given a statement with two blanks. Fill in each blank […]

What's Tested on the GMAT: Data Insights

Data Insights questions are designed to resemble problems you will encounter in business school and in your career. The Data Insights section is the only section of the GMAT that gives you access to an on-screen calculator—but don’t be tempted to over-rely on the calculator; DI questions are designed to test complex reasoning far more […]

What's Tested on the GMAT: Verbal Section

The GMAT Verbal Section is designed to test your skills in analyzing arguments and your ability to read critically. The section consists of 2 question types: Critical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension. Time: 45 minutes Format: 23 questions Tests: Critical/analytical thinking, Comprehension, Inference You have 45 minutes to answer 23 Verbal questions in two formats: Reading […]

What's Tested on the GMAT: Quantitative Section

The GMAT Quantitative Section is designed to test your quantitative reasoning—your ability to think logically about quant concepts. It covers basic math concepts, including arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and more but it’s not truly a math test (though it can certainly feel like it). The section contains only one problem type: Problem Solving. You will need […]