The Easiest Type of Reading Comprehension Question on the GMAT
Reading comprehension questions on the GMAT are primarily an exercise in time management. If you gave yourself 30 minutes to
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Solving Inference Questions in Reading Comprehension on the GMAT
One of the most common things you’re going to do on the GMAT is to infer things. Inferring things is
Seemingly Contradictory Advice for Increasing Your Score on Reading Comprehension GMAT Questions
“Trust, but Verify” is an important piece of advice for diplomatic relations. It seems a contradiction at first: if you
How to Use Your Time Wisely on Reading Comprehension GMAT Questions
On the verbal section of the GMAT, students invariably spend more time on Reading Comprehension questions than on either Sentence
Answer the Why in Reading Comprehension GMAT Questions
The most common question type that people tend to waste time on is Reading Comprehension. More than any other question
GMAT Tip of the Week: Getting Specific About Reading Comprehension
Pop quiz! 1) What is the VIN number on your car? 2) What is your health insurance policy number? 3)
Increase Your Speed on Reading Comprehension GMAT Questions
One common complaint that people have when finishing the GMAT is that they are mentally exhausted. Indeed the exam is
Use This Valuable Method to Determine Scope in Reading Comprehension on the GMAT
On test day, you will see 78 different questions designed to test how you think, how you approach a given
What to Avoid and What to Focus on in GMAT Reading Comprehension
In this series we return to classic movies to learn fundamental strategies for GMAT Success. “A man and a woman
GMAT Tip of the Week: Become a Reading Comprehension Has Been (that’s a good thing)
One of the things that makes Reading Comprehension difficult is the inclusion of so many words that you either don’t
How to Comprehend Reading Comprehension Passages on the GMAT
The most common complaint I hear from students about Reading Comprehension is that the text is mind-numbingly boring. This is
GMAT Gurus Speak Out: 7 Types of Reading Comprehension Questions
Even if you’re amazing at Reading Comprehension, it’s sometimes difficult to tell a subtle Inference question from a Detail question.
GMAT Tip of the Week: Three Essential Reading Comprehension Strategies
Based simply on the fact that you’re reading this, one can infer that you’re a decent reader. So why are you struggling with Reading Comprehension questions on the GMAT?
Why Inefficiencies in Reading Might Kill You __________ r GMAT Score
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How Does Scoring Differ Between the GMAT and the GRE?
It’s a new year, and thus a good time to undertake a new intellectual challenge. For me, this challenge will
GMAT Prerequisites: What are the GMAT Requirements to Take the Test?
Does your career path include an MBA? If so, there are several steps on the path leading to business school.
Online GMAT Verbal Practice: Samples and Questions to Guide Your Test Prep
The Verbal section of the GMAT measures your ability to comprehend what you read, evaluate arguments, and change elements of
How to Prepare for the GMAT at Home: Online GMAT Prep
When you think about preparing for the GMAT, you may picture yourself sitting in a classroom with others who plan
Kickstart Your GMAT Prep: How to Start Preparing for the GMAT
Anyone who has ever applied to business school knows that there are several requirements to fulfill. One of those requirements
Canceling and Rescheduling Your GMAT Exam: What to Know Before You Cancel
After signing up for the GMAT, you should dedicate two or three months to make sure you have enough time
GMAT Tip of the Week: 6 Reasons That Your Test Day Won’t Be A Labor Day
As the northern hemisphere drifts toward autumn, two events have become just about synonymous: Labor Day and Back to School.
Scheduling Your GMAT Test: Dates, Where & When to Take the GMAT Exam
Most business professionals and others who want to earn their MBA know that taking the GMAT is one step along
GMAT Tip of the Week: Making Your GMAT Score SupeRIOr to Ryan Lochte’s
What’s the worst thing that can happen on your GMAT exam? Is it running out of time well before you’re
Invest in Your Success: Preparing for the GMAT in 3, 2, 1 Months
Are you planning to pursue your MBA? If so, you probably know that most business schools take special notice of
How to Improve Your GMAT Verbal Score
In order to get into business school, applicants have to fulfill a number of requirements. One of those requirements is
GMAT Tip of the Week: Exit the GMAT Test Center…Don’t Brexit It
Across much of the United Kingdom today, referendum voters are asking themselves “wait, did I think that through thoroughly?” in
Why Take a Language Test in Addition to the GMAT or GRE?
Many international applicants are curious as to why graduate schools require an English language test along with the GMAT or
You’re Fooling Yourself: The GMAT is NOT the SAT!
While a fair number of GMAT test takers study for and complete the exam a number of years into their
GMAT Tip of the Week: Death, Taxes, and the GMAT Items You Know For Certain
Here on April 15, it’s a good occasion to remember the Benjamin Franklin quote: “In this world nothing can be
GMAT Tip of the Week: Percents Are Easy, Words Are Hard
Pop quiz: 1) Your restaurant bill came to exactly $64.00 and you want to leave a 20% tip. How much
Beat the GMAT Verbal Section by Personalizing Questions
My students often ask why the verbal section has to come at the very end of the GMAT. When they’re
99th Percentile GMAT Score or Bust! Lesson 7: Read Like You Drive
Veritas Prep’s Ravi Sreerama is the #1-ranked GMAT instructor in the world (by GMATClub) and a fixture in the new
Is Positive Thinking Enough to Actually Succeed on the GMAT?
At some point during each course I teach, I’ll ask my students if they’re familiar with this famous quote from
GMAT Tip of the Week: Test Day Should Not Be Labor Day
As we head into the Labor Day weekend here in the U.S., it seems a fitting time to talk about
GMAT Tip of the Week: Making the Most of Your Mental Stamina
One of the most fascinating storylines during the current 2015 NBA Finals is that of LeBron James’ workload and stamina.
Don’t Let Your Prior Knowledge Get in the Way on GMAT Questions
As a true Canadian, I’m always on the lookout for questions that are specifically about Canada. Sometimes a question is
Watch Movies with a Critical Eye as You Study for the GMAT This Summer
With the summer blockbuster season around the corner, it’s easy for your studying motivation to wane. After all, the GMAT
GMAT Tip of the Week: Cedric the Entertainer becomes Cedric the GMAT Instructor
“They hope. We wish.” In his classic routine from The Original Kings of Comedy, Cedric the Entertainer talks about the
GMAT Tip of the Week: Want to be a RC MVP? Get Down with OPP.
Welcome back to Hip Hop Month in the GMAT Tip of the Week space, where we’re pneumonic by nature. We’ve
Take Notes on Critical Reasoning Questions to Increase Your GMAT Score
Imagine that you were tasked with writing questions for the GMAT. You have to produce questions that have a clear
