Updates from the Economist GMAT Tutor Blog

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: Four GMAT Sentence Correction skills to master

In our last blog post, we outlined the skills that you must hone to master the GMAT’s Sentence Correction section. Today we will review four of these skills.

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: Student stories: Why GMAT test-taking skills are key

Today we hear from Ming of San Jose, California. He’s spent most of his life in the San Francisco Bay Area and is employed as a software developer at a biotechnology company.

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: Debriefing during your GMAT prep

Great GMAT scores depend on several factors – some we cannot fully control, and others we should and must control.

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: How often to take GMAT practice exams

I speak with students daily about study strategies for the GMAT and am always impressed by their motivation — everyone wants to ‘beat’ this exam! It should not come as a surprise that you’ll need more than just motivation to test well.

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: Why is my real GMAT score lower than my practice exam score?

Why is my real GMAT score different than my practice exam score?

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: Announcing the top 20 European business schools

The Economist recently announced its m

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: How to master the GMAT as a non-native English speaker

Raphael from Brazil is a non-native English speaker and a self-described math whiz. He scored an impressive 720 on the GMAT. Today he shares his advice on how to master English grammar rules and score a 5 in the AWA section.

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: How to create a GMAT study plan that’s right for you

Confused about how to establish a GMAT study plan that’s right for you? Fear not! In this post, I will detail the decisions you need to make and steps you need to take in order to determine best study plan for you. Here are the steps I will guide you through:

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: How to create a GMAT study plan that’s right for you: Part I

Confused about how to establish a GMAT study plan that’s right for you? Fear not! In this post, I will detail the decisions you need to make and steps you need to take in order to determine best study plan for you. Here are the steps I will guide you through:

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: How to establish a study plan that’s right for you: Part II

In our last post, we detailed two steps you should take in order to determine best GMAT study plan for you. Today we focus on three other aspects to consider:

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: Do's and don'ts for GMAT test day

Here are a few do’s and don’ts for the 24-48 hours before your test: Day before the test

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: How to get started with your GMAT studies

One of the most common questions we get from students who are just start starting out in their studies is “where do I begin?”

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: How many times should you take the GMAT?

Today Admit1MBA, a boutique firm providing personal coaching and consulting for clients’ MBA journeys, provides insight about when to retake the GMAT.

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: GMAT time management tips

Recently, while analyzing simulation tests results with my students, I noticed a pattern of behavior in which the student knows he or she has taken too long

FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: Strategic Guessing and the GMAT

Do you bulldoze ahead when taking GMAT sim tests, putting all of your effort into answering each question correctly – no matter how long it takes?

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FROM Economist GMAT Tutor Blog: What is the GMAT Integrated Reasoning section?

The Integrated Reasoning, or IR, section is a fairly recent addition to the GMAT. Released in June of 2012, IR replaced one of the 30 minute essay type questions.