The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) announced the inauguration of Select Section Order, a new feature that will allow candidates to customize their GMAT experience by selecting the order in which they feel most comfortable taking the exam. Select Section Order will be offered to test takers worldwide beginning July 11, 2017. According to Ashok…
The GMAT and Your MBA Admissions Profile
The GMAT, along with your undergraduate academic performance, is the most commonly used predictor of how you will do in the MBA coursework and plays a key role in the MBA application. Your GMAT score is sometimes also used by prospective employers (consulting firms and investment banks mostly) in the pre-screening process for interviews, as…
How Hard do I Need to Study to Crack the GMAT?
There’s a questions university professors hate to hear: “How hard do I have to study for this?” You’ve probably learned to be shy about asking just how much (or how little) you need to work for that top score. When it comes to the GMAT though, don’t be shy with this question. You’ve got a…
The GMAT and the Law of Diminishing Returns
There is a time in every applicant’s life where you need to look long and hard at your GMAT score and ask: “Is my score high enough to get me into my schools of choice? Or should I retake the GMAT? What are my chances of getting into b-school with low stats? How will retaking…
Applying to B-School With a Low GMAT Score [Short Video]
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Do you have a low GMAT score but want to get accepted to a top business school? That is a tall order. Check out Linda Abraham’s advice for this difficult predicament: For more in-depth advice, register for our webinar, Get Accepted to B-School With Low Stats. Get one-on-one guidance for creating and implementing an admissions strategy that mitigates your low GMAT…
6 Tips for Applying to Business School with Low Stats
For most business school applicants, “low stats” refer to GMATs and GPAs at the lower end of or below the mid-80% range for a given school. It may be difficult to find average GPAs on your target school’s website, but if you have a 2.6, you know it’s low for almost any MBA program, and…
Affordable Online Test Prep [Episode 198]
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We are now getting calls from applicants who plan to plan to apply in the summer, fall, and winter to matriculate in 2018. A few have all their ducks lined up – test score in place, school visits planned, a GPA they’re proud of, and maybe they’re just rounding out their profile to put icing…
Tu Perfil para el MBA: La Importancia del GMAT
El GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test) es el examen más usado por las escuelas de negocios como requisito básico para admisión, y en base a él pronostican, junto con el rendimiento académico que hayas tenido en la universidad, cómo será tu desempeño en las clases del MBA. Tu puntaje en el GMAT es también usado…
Quick GMAT Study Tips for the Fulltime Employee
Working full time and preparing for the GMAT? You may wonder how much time your studies will take. This depends a lot on how many weeks you have to study, and your current GMAT abilities. Magoosh GMAT’s article “How Long Should I Study for the GMAT?” helps you look at possible daily time commitments. As…
How to Choose Between the GMAT and GRE and Start Preparing
We get a lot of questions about the GMAT and GRE: Is there an advantage to taking one exam over the other? What are the secrets to studying effectively and beating test anxiety? How can I get the best possible score? How do I start? Here are some tips to help you navigate this part…
How Does Your GMAT Score Fit into the Holistic MBA Application Puzzle?
There’s a lot of talk about the holistic approach admission directors take to evaluate applications. How much weight is really put on different aspects of the application during evaluation? If the approach is so holistic, then why do so many applicants with low GMAT scores get dinged compared to applicants with high GMAT scores? Here’s how it…
GMAT Study Tips (For When You Don’t Have Time to Study for the GMAT)
Do you want to get into b-school, but feel like you just don’t have the time? Well, I have some good news: there are ways to fit GMAT prep into your busy schedule. Practice general reading, math, and writing skills in your spare time Not every GMAT prep session has to be a lengthy at-home,…
More Business Schools Accepting GRE than Ever Before
Kaplan Test Prep has completed their 2016 survey of over 220 business school admissions officers. The survey was conducted between August and October 2016 and found that 92% of business schools are now accepting the GRE as an alternative to the GMAT. This is a huge jump from 2009, the first year Kaplan asked the…
Time Management Tips to Make the Most of Your Test Prep
Time is precious on a standardized test. On test day, efficient time use can be the difference between a top score and a failing one. And in test prep, as on the test itself, time is of the essence. Here are some time management tips to help you make the most of your test prep….
GMAT Success Strategies are Yours for the Taking!
Our recent webinar The GMAT: Low Scores, Retaking & Strategies for Success was a huge success – Linda Abraham demystified the GMAT and provided loads of helpful advice. If you missed it live, the recording is now available!
5 GMAT Myths Busted
Think you know the GMAT? There are a lot of misconceptions about this exam. Before you begin your GMAT prep, be aware of the five most common GMAT myths. Myth # 1: The GMAT is just like the GRE, but with more business content. Many GMAT misconceptions stem from confusion between the GMAT and GRE….
Do You Have GMAT Anxiety?
Do you know how your GMAT score will affect your chances of gaining admission to your top choice MBA program? How do you know when you should retake the GMAT? Do you need to be concerned that the GMAT is going to block your path to your target schools and dream career? It sounds like…
Should You Retake the GMAT Exam?
There’s no yes or no answer here, but I will give you some points to consider that will help you make your decision. You probably should retake the GMAT if… 1. You have other weaknesses in your profile and you feel a high GMAT score will help you compensate for them. 2. You have the time to…
Should You Retake The GMAT? [Short Video]
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Not sure if you should retake the GMAT? Check out this video for the three key factors to examine when evaluating your GMAT score: Related Resources: • MBA Admissions Tip: Dealing with a Low GPA • Low GMAT Score? Don’t Panic…Yet. • GMAT, GRE, SAT, and All Things Test Prep
Why Some High-Scorers Still Retake the GMAT
This may seem hard for some test-takers to believe, but sometimes even the high-scorers contemplate retaking the exam. It’s not unheard of for someone with a score of 700 – or even higher – to retake the GMAT to see if they can hit a higher number. But should they? As is usually the case…
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