Blog
Will a low TOEFL or AWA score derail admissions success?
Some candidates, particularly those who did not attend college where English was the primary medium of instruction, are concerned about the impact of a low TOEFL or AWA score on their admissions odds. A low TOEFL or AWA score can certainly have a negative...
GMAT Question of the Day (Mar 8): Probability and Sentence Correction
Math (PS) A basket contains 3 blue marbles, 3 red marbles, and 3 yellow marbles. If 3 marbles are extracted from the basket at random, what is the probability that a marble of each color is among the extracted? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Question Discussion &...
GMAT Study Plan- What Should You Know about It?
Studying for the GMAT is not as easy many candidates might consider. This is because every single student must create a particular gmat study plan, which can help him or her to get ready for this exam on time. Comprehending the best way to study...
MBA Admissions A-Z: G is for GMAT
This post is part of an ongoing series, MBA Admissions A-Z, that offers applicants insightful tips on every aspect of the business school admissions process. Join us as we explore the ABCs of the MBA! GMAT & MBA Admissions: True or False? It’s time to test your...
20 Commonly Misused Word Pairs on the GMAT
Although thousands of different word-usage errors could appear on the GMAT, the test repeatedly includes commonly misused words. The following is a list of twenty commonly misused word pairs (or trios), along with definitions and examples of the proper use of each word. Accept, Except Accept is...
GMAT Question of the Day (Mar 7): Statistics and Sentence Correction
Math (DS) Set consists of distinct numbers such that the difference between any two different elements of set is an integer. How many elements does set contain? 1. The difference between any two different elements of set is 2 ...
General Information about the GMAT
The GMAT test is one of the most difficult exams that a student must pass these days. However, it is important to take this test especially if you intend to apply to a business program. Additionally, you must be aware of the fact that without...
GMAT Sentence Correction: Parallel Structure
Parallel structures can come in many forms on the GMAT. Here are five famous passages: see if you can identify all the parallel structures, and below, I’ll discuss them. (Kudos, also, for recognizing the sources!) Each quote is preceded by a difficulty rating, assessing how...
GMAT Question of the Day (Mar 6): Probability and Critical Reasoning
Math (PS) During the break of a football match the coach will make 3 substitutions. If the team consists of 11 players among which there are 2 forwards, what is the probability that none of the forwards will be substituted? (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Question Discussion...
University of Michigan Ross 2012 Executive MBA Essay Questions & Tips
This set of essay questions covers broad ground, eliciting information that will allow the adcom to get to know you professionally and personally and hence to determine your fit with the Michigan Ross EMBA program. The straightforward, down-to-earth nature of the questions reflects the...
