Written by Manhattan Prep Powered by Kaplan experts, reviewed by Stacey Koprince. Stacey Koprince is a 99th-percentile GMAT, GRE, and EA instructor and the head of Manhattan Prep’s content and curriculum department. Studying for the GMAT is a serious time commitment. Most people looking for a competitive GMAT score study for 80 or more hours, […]
IMG applicants accounted for approximately 23.6% of matched applicants in the 2026 Match. 59.9% of all IMG participants matched into a residency in 2026. Top medical specialties for matched IMGs included Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Emergency Medicine. A competitive USMLE Step 2 CK score is a key factor for IMGs to match into […]
Match Day is an important milestone for medical students and graduates on their journey to becoming licensed medical professionals in the U.S. Each year, tens of thousands of applicants register for the Match, including graduates of U.S. MD and DO programs and graduates of international medical schools (IMGs). In this guide, we break down how […]
Securing a residency spot in your first-choice specialty and program requires more than just good grades. It’s about crafting a residency application with a compelling narrative that showcases your passion for medicine, skills and knowledge, and potential as a physician. So, how do you stand out in a sea of qualified candidates? Learn about the […]
The flipside of the “strengthen” question coin on the GMAT is the “weaken” question. The same set of evidence and conclusion can easily be used for either question type, so it’s always a good idea to start by reading the question itself first, to determine the task before you go to the argument. After that, […]
Start the year off strong by diving into your GMAT math prep with vigor (or renewed vigor, as the case may be.) The Quantitative section is often the most feared, but its content is predictable and conquerable. Brush up on the specific math skills that the exam tests and pair this knowledge with solid critical […]
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 […]
