How Hard is the Verbal Section of the GMAT?
Two weeks ago I wrote an article about whether the GMAT was hard. It is a question I get asked
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The Importance of Timing on the GMAT
One of the main goals of the GMAT is to determine whether or not you can analyze a situation in
Is the GMAT Hard?
As a GMAT instructor, I get asked a lot of questions about the exam. Most of these questions are about
3 Ways to Increase Your GMAT Score to a 760
Everyone who takes the GMAT wants to get a good score. The exact definition of “good” varies from student to
Forget Your Prior Knowledge When Solving GMAT Critical Reading Questions
The GMAT is an exam that students generally study for over a few months, but it can be argued that
How to Breakdown Data Sufficiency Sequence Questions on the GMAT
Sequence questions come up fairly regularly on the GMAT quantitative section. One of the biggest problems students report on these
Dangling Modifiers on the GMAT
Properly identifying incorrect modifier constructions, which are common errors in Sentence Correction, is a key component in achieving a high
Why You Should Convert Fractions to Decimals on the GMAT
Certain skills help make the math portion of the GMAT much easier. For example, being at ease with multiplication and
How to Spot Subtle Differences in GMAT Critical Reasoning Questions
One of the Critical Reasoning questions that students struggle with the most is the Roles of Boldface questions. This may
How to Make Abstract Data Sufficiency Questions More Concrete
On data sufficiency problems, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the abstract possibilities presented by the question. Since you don’t
Your 700 GMAT Score is Relative
It has been said that everything is relative. Without getting too deep into the theory put forth by my friend
Use the Synergy of the GMAT to Your Advantage on Test Day
When preparing for the GMAT, you may notice that studying for one subject makes you better in other disciplines as
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
How to Manage Your Time on the GMAT
One of the most common misconceptions on the GMAT is that you have to solve every question in about 2
How to Solve Inference Questions on the GMAT
On the GMAT, there is often a fine line between a statement possibly being true and a statement always being
Avoid the Data Sufficiency Trap on the GMAT
In Data Sufficiency, the GMAT is asking you to determine how much information is required to make a decision. If
How to Solve Inference Questions on the GMAT
When evaluating critical reasoning questions, you often notice multiple answer choices that all seem plausible. The GMAT testmakers are experts
The Correct Way to Factor on the GMAT
One of the most important concepts on the GMAT quant section is the notion of factors. Because there is no
How to Solve for Method of Reasoning Questions on the GMAT
In many ways, critical reasoning questions best exemplify what the GMAT is all about. The exam is primarily an exercise
The Trick Behind Percentages on the GMAT
Percentages represent one of the most underestimated question types on the GMAT quant section. Absolute numbers are helpful to give
How to Solve Method of Reasoning Questions on the GMAT
Critical Reasoning questions on the GMAT are primarily about strengthening or weakening the author’s conclusion. The stimulus of the question
Take GMAT Graphs With a Grain of Salt
When looking at geometry problems on the GMAT, it’s important to take all graphs with a grain of salt (low
One Word to Avoid on the GMAT
Some concepts on the GMAT are absolute, while others can be a little nebulous. For example, the fact that there
There Can Be Only One Answer on the GMAT
When looking at questions on the GMAT, it’s very easy to fall into the mentality that there is only one
Find the Correct Answer in Critical Reasoning on the GMAT
In critical reasoning, several factors can give away a potential incorrect answer choice. If the question is asking you to
How to Solve Combinatorics Questions on the GMAT
Of all the topics on the GMAT quant section, few get students as confused as the concept of combinatorics. The
How to Solve Critical Reasoning Questions on the GMAT
A quote often attributed to (2nd US President) John Adams states that “facts are stubborn things”. In everyday life, we
Examples of Ratio Problems on the GMAT
When studying for the GMAT, some questions will undoubtedly bring back fond memories of high school math classes, cramming for
How to Solve Data Sufficiency Questions on the GMAT
On the GMAT quantitative section, you have just over 2 minutes on average to answer each question in front of
How to Determine the Author’s Tone on the GMAT
When reading through Reading Comprehension texts, there are a few important concepts to keep in mind in order to be
How to Logically Solve Algebra Problems on the GMAT
Just as all roads lead to Rome (well, all roads in Europe anyways), there are many ways to solve math
How to Find Clues on the GMAT
Many GMAT students have likened themselves to Sherlock Holmes at one point or another while studying for this test. It
How to Approximate Square Roots on the GMAT
As a GMAT instructor, I frequently find myself perusing the GMAT Official Guide, dare I say, “for fun”. The OG
Subject Verb Agreement on the GMAT
Many concepts covered on the GMAT come up in every day conversation. One of the common mistakes frequently tested on
Avoid Common Mistakes in Data Sufficiency
When answering data sufficiency questions on the GMAT, the key is to successfully determine when you have sufficient information to
Keep the GMAT Simple
There is a lot of value in keeping things simple. Simplicity is a beautiful thing, especially when combined with functionality.
Effective vs. Efficient on the GMAT
Two words that often get confused in the English language are effective and efficient. Many people use these words as
How to Find the Right Answer in Critical Reasoning
In Critical Reasoning, it is often possible to foresee the correct answer without even glancing at the answer choices. Whenever
Angles in Data Sufficiency
The GMAT is an exam steeped in logic, deduction and understanding. In order to succeed on the exam, you should
Sentence Correction: Process of Elimination on the GMAT
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