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GMAT Question of the Day (Dec 21): Probability and Sentence Correction

By - Dec 21, 03:00 AM   Comments [0]

Math (PS) Set consists of all prime integers less than 10. If two numbers are chosen form set at random, what is the probability that the product of these numbers will be greater than the product of the numbers which were not chosen? (A) (B)...

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Veritas Prep GMAT Advice: Introducing the “Think Like the Testmaker” Series

By - Dec 18, 14:25 PM   Comments [0]

As Veritas Prep’s Director of Academic Programs, Brian Galvin runs all of the company’s GMAT prep services. In this space over the coming months, the GMAT experts at Veritas Prep want to urge you to think beyond the skills covered on the GMAT — algebra, geometry,...

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MBA Admissions News: The Waning Days of Deferrals

By - Dec 18, 12:09 PM   Comments [0]

While deferrals used to be more freely granted, this year b-schools are buckling down and saying “no,” reports BusinessWeek‘s Anne VanderMay . VanderMay provides a few reasons why top b-schools are moving in this direction. First, she says, the volume of deferrals was getting weightier. Financial...

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Record number of GMAT Test takers – GMAT Volume is growing: 267K Test takers in 2009

By - Dec 18, 09:53 AM   Comments [0]

GMAC posted latest stats for the 2008-2009 year. Test volume is up, though slightly: 2,300 more tests were taken in 2008-2009 than 2007-2008 years. The full article is available here. Some interesting facts: Beyond growing larger, the GMAT testing pool is becoming more international and increasingly diverse....

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GMAT Question of the Day (Dec 18): Coordinate Geometry and Critical Reasoning

By - Dec 18, 03:00 AM   Comments [0]

Math (DS) If vertices of a triangle have coordinates , what is the area of the triangle? 1. 2. angle at the vertex equals 90 degrees OA and Explanation Verbal (CR) A number of charges have been raised against me, some serious, some trivial. Individuals seeking to control...

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Improving your Quant from 44-46 to 50+, Quant Notes for PS & DS, Standard Deviation, Who vs Whom, How to get 6.0 AWA, 760 in 5 Weeks

By - Dec 17, 14:52 PM   Comments [0]

Math: Improving your Quant from 44-46 to 50+ – Learn the most common mistakes to improve your score Math: Quant Notes for PS & DS - A Helpful Compilation of Resources Math: Standard Deviation - A Detailed Overview Verbal: Who vs Whom - Know the Difference Verbal: How to get 6.0...

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R2 Essay Writing Do’s & Don’t(s), Top 50 MBA Schools – Rating Table, 7 Phases of B-School Application, Zoom Interviews Discount, Veritas Prep Discount

By - Dec 17, 14:49 PM   Comments [0]

R2 Essay Writing - Do’s & Don’t(s) Top 50 MBA Schools - Rating Table 7 Phases of B-School Application - What to Expect after the GMAT Zoom Interviews Offering MBA interview preparation products and services, including video examples and interview tips. GMATClub has partnered with Zoom Interviews and...

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GMAT Question of the Day (Dec 17): Arithmetic and Sentence Correction

By - Dec 17, 03:00 AM   Comments [0]

Math (DS) Is divisible by 24? 1. , , and are consecutive even integers 2. is divisible by 12 OA and Explanation Verbal (SC) The governor’s team of advisors, including her education and political strategists, has not been available for comment since the governor released her controversial education...

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MBA Admissions News Round Up

By - Dec 16, 12:03 PM   Comments [0]

Last week was packed with MBA admissions-related news. It’s time for a round up! This MBA Podcaster video includes valuable information on Stanford’s MBA application and b-school experience, including an interview with Linda Abraham, Accepted’s founder and president, about the application process and Stanford’s essays, as...

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GMAT Prep Tip from Knewton: Treating the GMAT like a Business Trip

By - Dec 16, 08:25 AM   Comments [0]

Nathan Burke is a Math Content Developer at Knewton, specializing in GMAT prep. The GMAT quantitative section is different from most math tests. You don’t usually see Data Sufficiency questions outside the GMAT, for one thing. They’re tricky, and mastering them requires a high level of...

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