Archive for November, 2009
Math: GMAT Club Test m15, q31; Verbal (SC): “National study about microcomputers” by crackgmat750
Math John throws a coin until a series of three consecutive heads or three consecutive tails appears. What is the probability that the game will end after the fourth throw? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) OA and discussion Verbal (SC) A recent national study of the public schools shows...
Surprise! How It Can Help You Get Accepted
“My visit to the cemetary on Friday gave new meaning to ‘Black Friday’ for me.” Actually it didn’t. But if it had, that line would have provided a strong opening to this post on the second of Made to Stick’s six principles of memorable, persuasive communication:...
Math: GMAT Club Test m10, q04; Verbal (CR): “Environmentalist vs business spokesperson in Milville” by duttsit
Math A steamer going upstream would cover the distance between town A and town B in 4 hours and 30 minutes. If the same steamer going downstream would cover the distance between the towns in 3 hours, how long would it take a raft moving at...
MBA Admissions: Happening @ Accepted.com
There is a lot going on for MBA’s at Accepted.com: MBA November special ends on Monday November 30. You can save $100 on any order of $2000 or more. Start now to be ready for those January deadlines. (Coupon code MBA100.) But hurry. The coupon code...
Admissions Questions at Thanksgiving
Since first starting the Accepted blog in March 2004. I have personally authored 2-3,000 posts on admissions, writing, school news, and occasionally something of a more personal nature, but still with relevance, however tangential, to applicants and admissions. My favorite post is my 2007 Thanksgiving post,...
Interesting GMAT Questions – m25q02
How many integers are divisible by 3 between and inclusive? (C) 2008 GMAT Club – m25#2 * 6 * 7 * 8 * 9 * 10 4 professors and 6...
Venting thread, London Business School Interview Debrief, Inequality and Absolute value questions, and Nink’s Guide to Career in Venture Capital
MBA Venting thread– share your frustrations about MBA Application process London Business School Interview Debrief Inequality and absolute value questions Nink’s Guide to Career in Venture Capital
Open Access to GMATClub Test this Friday, GMAT Error Log Template, Everthing about Triangles, 710 Long Debrief, Best GMAT Books and GMAT-level fiction books
Thanksgiving Time – Open Access to GMAT Club Tests this Friday 11/27 (12-12 Pacific Time) We’re starting a new tradition of opening up tests for holidays. (What could be more fun than solving extra hard GMAT questions while on vacation?). Thought so. GMAT GMAT Error Log template –...
Grad Admissions: Helicopter Parents
The New York Times published an article this week “Letting Your Grad Student Go “ on the phenomenon of helicopter parents in graduate schools admissions. Yes, I mean graduate, not undergraduate, admissions. I have a dual perspective on helicopter parenting. I have been working in graduate...
Columbia EMBA 2010 Essay Tips
Columbia’s EMBA essay questions indicate that the adcom values concision, the ability to synthesize seemingly disparate elements, and skillful decision-making. It isn’t a school that wants to learn about your multifaceted nature or experience or perspective for its own sake (at least at this point),...