Reading Comprehension
How to Tackle Analogous Situations in RC and CR
By Jen Rugani Say a friend tells you a story about something that happened to her at work. Her boss has decided to assign her to a very specific research assignment, despite the fact that such research rarely yields practical results. Hearing this reminds you of...
e-GMAT RC diagnostic
Hello Everyone, As you may be aware, we are planning to launch our Reading Comprehension course on April 7. We have prepared a Diagnostic for the same and would like to get your feedback on it. This diagnostic is available free of charge in the e-GMAT...
Magoosh GMAT: Clear, Straightforward GMAT Practice
Magoosh launched its new GMAT product last week – an online tutorial website that walks MBA applicants through the complicated GMAT in a non-complicated way. We had the pleasure of playing around with the site a bit, and are excited to share our...
How to define your GMAT strategy and create you study plan
Do any of these resonate with you? I am starting my preparation and would like to know how to create an efficient study plan. My Verbal score in my preliminary diagnostic has been very low. How much time should I plan for to hit 40 on Verbal. I...
Why to Avoid the Word “Methodology” in RC Answers – and Other Tips
This article was written by Sean Murphy. For more expert GMAT prep advice, check out the Knewton GMAT blog. Sometimes, even as a GMAT teacher, it can be easy to be cynical about Reading Comprehension. “Why bother spending much time teaching ...
7 Ways to Handle Dense Science Passages on GMAT RC
This post was written by Christina Yu. Tricky science passages on the GMAT may be the bane of your existence, but they don’t have to be. Here are 7 expert tips to help you conquer your science fears. 1. Recognize that you don’t need to know any...
Manhattan GMAT Releases New Books in Quant and Verbal
Manhattan GMAT is readying two new strategy supplements to expand their existing catalog of prep materials: Foundations of GMAT Verbal and Advanced GMAT Quant. Inspired by the success of Manhattan GMAT’s Foundations of GMAT Math strategy supplement, these two new books are intended to...
GMAT Reading vs. Everyday Reading: Change Your GMAT Reading Strategy
If you’ve taken a look at any GMAT Reading Comprehension skills, you’ve probably figured out that GMAT passages are, on the whole, much more difficult to read than passages you’d find in a novel, newspaper article, or blog post. (Check out our other GMAT Reading...
GMAT Reading vs. Everyday Reading: What Makes GMAT Passages Tricky?
If you’ve started studying for the GMAT, you know that reading passages on the GMAT is very different from reading “normal” things–novels, newspaper articles, magazines, blogs. Check out our first GMAT Reading vs. Everyday Reading blog post for more. If you’re looking to enhance your GMAT...