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Starting in June 2012 the Graduate Management Admission Council or GMAT will implement a new section on the GMAT. It’s called Integrated Reasoning section, and it will test a new set of skills. We interview Brian Galvin, Director of Academic Programs at Veritas Prep, and Ashok Sarathy, Vice President...
Crack your knuckles and sharpen your pencil because we have a sample GMAT Data Sufficiency problem for you to try to solve. Since these GMAT questions get pretty tricky, we brought on Manhattan GMAT guru Chris Ryan to help us through. He knows what he's talking about because he scored...
Got a pencil and paper handy? Try to solve this sample GMAT Math question from the Problem Solving section. Don't worry, you won't be alone on this GMAT practice question. We have Manhattan GMAT instructor Jonathan Schneider here to guide you through as quickly and efficiently as possi...
By Russell Schaffer and Carina Wong of Kaplan Test Prep With the launch of GMAT Integrated Reasoning less than eight months away, 67% of admissions officers have not yet seen sample questions from the new section provided by the test maker, according to a Kaplan Test Prep survey of 265 of the top MBA programs across the United States.* Paradoxically, 59% believe that Integrated Reasoning, which adds four new question types to a test that … Read More
The GRE is the buzz word around business schools. It's a growing trend among top MBA programs to accept the GRE in addition to the GMAT. Just to name a few: Harvard Business School, Stanford, MIT Sloan, NYU Stern, and Columbia. In this show, you'll find out the key differences between the two tests and learn about the upcoming changes to the GRE...
Here at MBA Podcaster, we are dedicated to keeping you informed about ways to save money on your MBA preparation since we know the costs can add up fast. One of the most costly parts of the application process can easily be preparing for and taking the GMAT or GRE. Luckily, our friends at Kaplan are making a big effort to make their courses affordable. As of this month, Kaplan drastically chopped their prices on the Classroom Anywhere Courses and … Read More
New press release from GMAC!Next Generation GMAT Exam to Add New Integrated Reasoning SectionGlobal Business School Exam to Introduce Innovative New Questions in June 2012June 25, 2010San Diego, California—The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) will add an innovative new section designed to measure people’s ability to evaluate information from multiple sources. The new integrated reasoning section, scheduled to be introduced in June … Read More
MBA PodTV host Mia Saini gathers helpful strategies on mastering the Verbal Section of the GMAT with two GMAT gurus from Manhattan GMAT. Find out how you can reach those high GMAT Verbal Scores by using techniques in clock management and nailing down grammar rules. Get several GMAT tips on tackling each of the types of problems including GMAT Re...
MBA Podcaster host Mia Saini digs up strategies on how to master the Quantitative Section on the GMAT exam from two GMAT masters from Manhattan GMAT. Find out how to pick up those extra GMAT math points by using the "rephrasing" technique, identifying problem types, and knowing when to give up and move on. Also, hear what an MBA admissions direc...
The GMAT is a marathon, and not a sprint! I like to use the analogy of an endurance athletic event like a marathon or a stage of the Tour de France. At that point, you’re well trained and primed for action -- you really can’t improve your conditioning the day before the race, but you could certainly downgrade your performance by draining your energy or taxing your muscles. The same is true of the GMAT -- you won’t get any “smarter” the … Read More
Author: Arthur Ahn, Kaplan GMAT Product Manager & Instructor GMAT data sufficiency questions test your ability to analyze a quantitative problem and recognize which information is necessary to figure out the solution. What a data sufficiency question does NOT test you on is your ability to calculate and number-crunch. A simpler way of addressing this might be to ask yourself a question as you work through a data sufficiency problem: … Read More
Author: Gina Allison, Kaplan GMAT Instructor It’s that time of year again—time for resolutions and re-assessing your priorities. If getting an MBA is one of your priorities in the near future, then creating an effective GMAT study schedule should be one of your top January goals. You would be surprised at how many ways there are to fit GMAT study into your busy schedule. As I’ve worked on the Kaplan GMAT Revision and looked at the new … Read More
Our very own MBA PodTV host Mia Saini moderates an admissions panel on "How to be admitted to a Top MBA" at Access MBA in New York. Mia investigates those topics swimming around in your head on MBA admissions. Learn the value add of an MBA, the best time to apply, and the biggest mistakes candidates make when writing essays, studying for the GMA...
A boom in applications to business schools is not surprising MBA admissions officers, who say a similar upturn occurred following the dot-com crash earlier in this decade. The increase in B-school applications is -- once again -- fueled by the economic crisis. Applicants recognize that scoring well on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) will help secure them a spot at competitive business schools thereby increasing their likelihood … Read More
The next generation of CEO's could very well spring from the military. And Melissa Knueven -- the Associate Director at the Global Citizen Initiatives at the Graduate Management Admission Council -- says military are strong young leaders, who have been tested under stressful situations most of us could never even imagine. They are able, she says, to solve problems with imperfect information. Knueven says, add the MBA, and you have a strong … Read More
MBA Podcaster host Mia Saini hunts down great GMAT tips and GMAT preparation ideas from Manhattan GMAT. Discover how much you can improve from your first GMAT practice test, as well as what to do the night before and the day of the GMAT exam. Learn about GMAT's computer adap...
In a 2008 Kaplan survey of 250 MBA admissions officers, 55% said that the GMAT is the most important factor on the business school application. Over 90% said it's one of the top 2 most important factors. Research shows that every 10 point increase in your GMAT score correlates to another $5K in your starting salary after business school. Why? Hi...
Many test-prep companies these days are offering free sample GMAT classes. Take advantage of the offers, test out the various companies and find a teacher that really clicks with you.1. ManhattanGMAT: http://www.manhattangmat.com/free-events-select-location.cfmFree class at many locations across the U.S. They also offer a free CAT, study flashcards and free online trial classesFor $100 off any ManhattanGMAT class, use the promo code Podcaster … Read More
The single stand-alone, objective statistic in your application that will be used by the admissions committee to compare you to every other applicant is the score you get on your GMAT -- the Graduate Management Admission Test. The pressure is on to get the best GMAT scores you possibly can as there is an unprecedented increase of MBA school candida...
Business school applicants have been lining up to take the GMAT since 1954. This year it’s your turn. To help you prepare, we have interviewed the various test preparation companies to hear what they have to offer. They’ll discuss the different types of courses they offer from traditional classroom courses to private tutoring and online cour...
Starting in June 2012 the Graduate Management Admission Council or GMAT will implement a new section on the GMAT. It’s called Integrated Reasoning section, and it will test a new set of skills. We interview Brian Galvin, Director of Academic Programs at...
Crack your knuckles and sharpen your pencil because we have a sample GMAT Data Sufficiency problem for you to try to solve. Since these GMAT questions get pretty tricky, we brought on Manhattan GMAT guru Chris Ryan to help us through. H...
Got a pencil and paper handy? Try to solve this sample GMAT Math question from the Problem Solving section. Don't worry, you won't be alone on this GMAT practice question. We have Manhattan GMAT instructor Jonathan Schneider here to gui...
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