The following is a Kaplan Test Prep press release by Russell Schaffer and Carina Wong. New York, NY (April 25, 2012) – Despite the fact that a majority of top business schools now accept the GRE as an admissions alternative to the GMAT, just 16% of prospective business school students said they considered taking the GRE route, according to a recent Kaplan Test Prep survey*. And of the 84% who said they never considered taking the GRE … Read More
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6 MBA Applicants Who Should Retake the GMAT
An acceptable score for one person isn't necessarily an acceptable score for someone else. When considering retaking the GMAT, you need to ask yourself not just "What was your score?" or "What is the average GMAT score for your target b-school?" but also "Who are you?" Who you are is almost as important as what you score. For example, a score for a reapplicant who has been advised to retake may be judged differently than that of a first-time … Read More
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Data Sufficiency Practice Problem
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Crack your knuckles and sharpen your pencil because we have a sample GMAT Data Sufficiency problem for you to try to solve. Since these GMAT questions get pretty tricky, we brought on
Problem Solving Practice
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Got a pencil and paper handy? Try to solve this sample GMAT Math question from the Problem Solving section. Don't worry, you won't be alone on this GMAT practice question. We have
GMAT’s New Integrated Reasoning Section Set to Launch in 2012
By Russell Schaffer and Carina Wong of Kaplan Test Prep With the launch of GMAT Integrated Reasoning less than eight months away, 67% of admissions officers have not yet seen sample questions from the new section provided by the test maker, according to a Kaplan Test Prep survey of 265 of the top MBA programs across the United States.* Paradoxically, 59% believe that Integrated Reasoning, which adds four new question types to a test that … Read More
GMAT vs GRE
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The GRE is the buzz word around business schools. It's a growing trend among top MBA programs to accept the GRE in addition to the GMAT. Just to name a few...
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Save $$ On Your GMAT or GRE
Here at MBA Podcaster, we are dedicated to keeping you informed about ways to save money on your MBA preparation since we know the costs can add up fast. One of the most costly parts of the application process can easily be preparing for and taking the GMAT or GRE. Luckily, our friends at Kaplan are making a big effort to make their courses affordable. As of this month, Kaplan drastically chopped their prices on the Classroom Anywhere Courses and … Read More
Breaking: GMAT to Add New Section to the Test in 2012
New press release from GMAC!Next Generation GMAT Exam to Add New Integrated Reasoning SectionGlobal Business School Exam to Introduce Innovative New Questions in June 2012June 25, 2010San Diego, California—The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) will add an innovative new section designed to measure people’s ability to evaluate information from multiple sources. The new integrated reasoning section, scheduled to be introduced in June … Read More
Mastering the GMAT Verbal Section
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MBA PodTV host Mia Saini gathers helpful strategies on mastering the Verbal Section of the GMAT with two GMAT gurus from Manhattan GMAT. Find out how you can reach those high GMAT Verbal Scores by using techniqu...
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Mastering GMAT Math
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MBA Podcaster host Mia Saini digs up strategies on how to master the Quantitative Section on the GMAT exam from two GMAT masters from Manhattan GMAT. Find out how to pick up those extra GMAT math poin...
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What to Do the Night Before the GMAT
The GMAT is a marathon, and not a sprint! I like to use the analogy of an endurance athletic event like a marathon or a stage of the Tour de France. At that point, you’re well trained and primed for action -- you really can’t improve your conditioning the day before the race, but you could certainly downgrade your performance by draining your energy or taxing your muscles. The same is true of the GMAT -- you won’t get any “smarter” the … Read More
The Two Most Common Errors in Data Sufficiency
Author: Arthur Ahn, Kaplan GMAT Product Manager & Instructor GMAT data sufficiency questions test your ability to analyze a quantitative problem and recognize which information is necessary to figure out the solution. What a data sufficiency question does NOT test you on is your ability to calculate and number-crunch. A simpler way of addressing this might be to ask yourself a question as you work through a data sufficiency problem: … Read More
New Year’s Resolution: Create a GMAT Study Schedule
Author: Gina Allison, Kaplan GMAT Instructor It’s that time of year again—time for resolutions and re-assessing your priorities. If getting an MBA is one of your priorities in the near future, then creating an effective GMAT study schedule should be one of your top January goals. You would be surprised at how many ways there are to fit GMAT study into your busy schedule. As I’ve worked on the Kaplan GMAT Revision and looked at the new … Read More
Access MBA Panel
Our very own MBA PodTV host Mia Saini moderates an admissions panel on "How to be admitted to a Top MBA" at Access MBA in New York. Mia investigates those topics swimming around in your head on MBA admissions. Learn the value add of an MBA, the best time to apply, and the biggest mistakes candidates make when writing essays, studying for the GMA...
GMAT Test-Taking Tips from the Test Prep Experts
A boom in applications to business schools is not surprising MBA admissions officers, who say a similar upturn occurred following the dot-com crash earlier in this decade. The increase in B-school applications is -- once again -- fueled by the economic crisis. Applicants recognize that scoring well on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) will help secure them a spot at competitive business schools thereby increasing their likelihood … Read More
Military — Good Fit for Corporate Life
The next generation of CEO's could very well spring from the military. And Melissa Knueven -- the Associate Director at the Global Citizen Initiatives at the Graduate Management Admission Council -- says military are strong young leaders, who have been tested under stressful situations most of us could never even imagine. They are able, she says, to solve problems with imperfect information. Knueven says, add the MBA, and you have a strong … Read More
Conquering the GMAT
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MBA Podcaster host Mia Saini hunts down great GMAT tips and GMAT preparation ideas from Manhattan GMAT. Discover how muc...
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Dealing With a Low GMAT Score
In a 2008 Kaplan survey of 250 MBA admissions officers, 55% said that the GMAT is the most important factor on the business school application. Over 90% said it's one of the top 2 most important factors. Research shows that every 10 point increase in your GMAT score correlates to another $5K in your starting salary after business school. Why? Hi...
