Multi-Source Reasoning problems are one of the five problem types that appear in the Data Insights section of the GMAT. This problem type was designed to mimic the case study approach that many business schools use in their classrooms. Multi-Source Reasoning (MSR) prompts provide two or three tabs of text or data—charts, data tables, articles, […]
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 […]
The OAT is a computer-based test offered year-round. You should take the OAT after completing the prerequisite coursework including classes in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. If plan to take the OAT, you should register online at least 6-8 weeks prior to your desired test date to ensure proper accommodation at a Prometric Testing site. […]
The GMAT Focus is really a test of your executive reasoning skills: Your ability to evaluate a “business opportunity,” recognize which ones are good opportunities (and which aren’t), prioritize accordingly—and stick to your decisions. In other words, the GMAT is testing you on your ability to make effective business decisions. And time management is naturally […]
The MCAT will present you with 10 passages on psychology, sociology and related biology topics, and ask 4-7 questions about each passage. The questions will address the four skills listed, although not every passage will require you to use each skill. You will be asked to answer 15 discrete questions that are not associated with […]
Chemistry on the PCAT includes general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. For many students, the Chemical Processes section is one of the most challenging due to the wide variety of content knowledge and skills required. However, despite its breadth, the chemistry knowledge required is not nearly as in-depth as what is taught in undergraduate courses. […]