Here is an example of a student essay that earned the score of 6 in a Knewton class. Take a few moments to read it over. Below we will break down exactly how and why the piece was able to earn this score. Keep these steps...

Math In normal printing mode, 20 printers can print 100 pages in 3 minutes. In economy mode, printers work 20% faster than in normal mode. How many printers are required to print 180 pages in 3 minutes in economy mode? (A) 25 (B) 28 (C) 29 (D) 30 (E) 32 OA and...

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...

“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 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...

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...

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,...

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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 –...