This Week's TOP GMAT Forum Topics

• Free Integrated Reasoning e-book: Magoosh has just released an e-book that thoroughly introduces the topic of Integrated Reasoning, including explanations of, strategies for, and practice questions in each of the four question types (MSR, GI, 2PA, & TA).
• 740...mixed feelings: GMAT Club member Bbharuka writes "Just back from my test center. Received a score of 740(Q-50,V-39). I've so many mixed feelings about my experiences during my preps, exam & post exam. Before I begin, I would like to warn you, that this is going to be one hell of a post."
• GMAT 580-700-760 - how not to be nervous: From Olgasu: "Here is a brief update, mainly for those who don't do too well under pressure."

This Week's TOP MBA Forum Topics

• Fall 2013 essay topics publication dates:When will the top 10 schools be releasing this year's essay questions?
• Top gateway companies in MBA admissions process?: GMAT Club member Mbain2012a writes: "I'm curious to know what you guys think are the top gateway companies for top 10 MBA program's. These are the companies on adcomm's "sexy" list that give you an automatic advantage if you worked there pre-MBA."[/i]
• What's your take on beards in the business environment?: Beards, "stuck in the '90's" goatees, "civil war re-enactor" chops and the ever-present "silent-movie villian" moustache: all facial hair carries a message. But is it a good message? What's the stigma in the interview with facial hair?
• B-School Guy v Law School Guy: Does this video accuratly depict the differences between Law School and Business School students? Either way, it's still pretty funny.
• Background Verification - LONG time frame?: GMAT Clubber Eco34 writes "Although the length of time to complete the process and receive confirmation certainly seems to vary by school, I wanted to start a thread where people could post their experiences with these checks. As someone who is still awaiting confirmation, it would be great to see how long the overall process has taken for other applicants."