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 […]
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 […]
Because of their broad applicability to real life, percent problems are common in standardized tests. We calculate percents every day, from leaving fair tips at restaurants to figuring out which sale will save the most money. While the percent problems on the GRE quantitative may be a little more complicated than those everyday calculations, they […]
When it comes to taking practice tests, many GMAT test-takers fall into one of two categories. The first type is made up of students that think of practice tests as THE way to prep. These students will take practice test after practice test, sometimes taking up to four or more a week. The second group […]
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. Key Takeaways Excellent GMAT score: 685+ (96th percentile) Good GMAT score: 655 […]
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 […]
Preparing for GRE test day includes knowing what to bring, how check-in works, and which test-center rules to follow. Test takers should review their appointment confirmation, check their identification documents, plan their route, and choose comfortable clothing before heading to the test center.You know you’re going to do a lot of math problems, read some […]
Whether your official GRE score is lower than your target score or you aren’t scoring as high as you were hoping on your practice tests, there are steps you can take to change up your prep routine and see your score climb. Here are our top 5 tips on what you can do to improve […]
The MCAT CARS section tests critical reasoning and comprehension, not scientific knowledge. Test-takers face 53 multiple-choice CARS questions across 9 passages in 90 minutes. The CARS section tests three skills: Foundations of Comprehension, Reasoning Within the Text, and Reasoning Beyond the Text. CARS passages cover humanities and social sciences in an equal 50/50 split. Success […]
The GRE Math (or Quantitative) sections consist of Quantitative Comparison, Problem Solving, and Data Interpretation question types. You will have 47 minutes to complete 27 Quantitative Reasoning questions in 2 sections on the GRE. 21 minutes to work on the first Quantitative Reasoning section and 26 minutes to work on the second section. The questions […]
