When you’re prepping for the SAT, the last thing you want to do is waste time. And there are a lot of time wasters out there: from bad materials to tutors only familiar with the old test (it changed in 2016, people!), it seems like there are more potential landmines cropping up every day. But…
10 Tips and Tricks for Acing the IELTS
The path to passing the IELTS is not a straight line, nor a short walk. You can think of it more as a long hike, challenging but rewarding. Now, if you go on a long hike, you’ll need to pack a bag of supplies. In the case of the “hike” to IELTS success, your supplies…
Using Head, Heart and Gut for GMAT and GRE Success [Part 2]
This is Part II of the Using Head, Heart and Gut: For GMAT and GRE Success. Read Part I here. Showing up for a high stakes test like the GRE or GMAT requires a lot more than mastering content and becoming a ninja of test-taking strategy. Who you are at every moment helps usher in…
Using Head, Heart and Gut for GMAT and GRE Success [Part 1]
Here’s what I believe: Tests not only measure what you know, they also measure how well you take tests. It’s extremely rare that someone waltzes into a GRE or GMAT center without preparation and aces their test. Even a lot of test preparation won’t always help if you don’t employ a multi-intelligence approach to your…
1 Doctor, 2 Entrepreneurs: Eliza Morrison & Andrew Nimmich [Episode 230]
Meet Eliza Morrison and M4 Andrew Nimmich, the CEOs of Tutor the People and Nerdly. Both of today’s guests attended the College of Charleston in South Carolina where Eliza Morrison majored in French, Russian and Comparative Literature. Andrew Nimmich also attended the College of Charleston and CUNY Brooklyn College and majored in Pre-Medical Studies. He…
Music Playlist Proven to Boost Your Scores!
Washington University School of Law’s Online LLM program just got in touch with us to tell us about their new study aid, Spotify Playlist, a compilation of late baroque era classical music including works by Bach, Beethoven, Handel, and Vivaldi. The playlist was created based on a Stanford study that shows that certain types of…
Want a 30+ on the ACT? Here’s What to Know
If you or your child is about to start preparing for the ACT, you might be wondering what exactly will show up on the test? What does one need to know to do well on the ACT? Here’s a brief overview of what’s covered in each section. ACT English The ACT English section measures standard…
How Long Should You Study for the GMAT? Part III
Some people study for years and some don’t study at all – what’s the optimal length of study time for YOU? This 3-part series will help you answer this important question. Part 3: How to Improve Your GMAT Score? Study prep options ranges from one-on-one tutoring to online classes to live classes to self-study. Whichever…
Interview with Dr. Lee Burnett of Student Doctor Network
Linda had this week the pleasure of interviewing via email Dr. Lee Burnett, Brigade Surgeon for the U.S. Army and founder and director of Student Doctor Network, which he started in 1999. He received his D.O from Western University of Health Sciences, did his internship at Western University of Health Sciences and his residency at…
How Long Should You Study for the GMAT? Part II
Some people study for years and some don’t study at all – what’s the optimal length of study time for YOU? This 3-part series will help you answer this important question. Part 2: The Importance of a Trial Run In part 1 of this series I talked mostly about estimating whether you need a lot…
How Long Should You Study for the GMAT?
Some people study for years and some don’t study at all – what’s the optimal length of study time for YOU? This 3-part series will help you answer this important question. Part 1: Factors to consider Ask yourself the following questions: Are you good at taking standardized tests? If you have a history of acing…
Integrated Reasoning: 6 Months Later
Two recent GMAC articles (“Integrated Reasoning and Admissions” and “Demystifying the GMAT: What We Know About IR 6 Months After Launch”) talk about the demystification of the six-month-old Integrated Reasoning section of the GMAT. A few points: Did this section put any of the following groups at a disadvantage: non-native English speakers, non-US citizens, non-white…
Should You Take the GMAT or GRE?
69% of b-schools now accept the GRE (including Stanford, HBS, Wharton, Booth, and MIT Sloan, among others), so MBA applicants will need to decide whether the GMAT or GRE will better increase their chances of acceptance. Here are some factors you should consider when making this decision: GMAT: Take the GMAT if at least one of…
How to Cram GRE Vocabulary Words
I know, I know… I always preach the importance of learning vocabulary slowly and in-context, so the usage of a word really seeps into your brain. But sometimes, you just don’t have the time, and you need to cram as many GRE vocabulary words as you can in a limited amount of time. Maybe you only…
Real-Life Knowledge You Need to Know for the GMAT
For the GMAT Verbal section, on Critical Reading and Reading Comprehension, you are not expected to have specialized expertise in the topics they discuss. Sometimes, though, it is particularly helpful to have general real world knowledge. If you make a habit of reading regularly– either a good newspaper (the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, etc.) or…
Kaplan GMAT Course Review: Post-Course Thoughts
We gave away a free Kaplan GMAT course to Ram C. Ram just completed his course and shares his thoughts with us below. (Ram also gave us a run-down of his first impressions of the course, a few weeks back, which you can view here.) Accepted: Now that the Kaplan Course has come to an end, can…
Why Use an Admissions Consultant?
This blog post originally appeared on AIGAC’s blog. There are endless and frequent discussions on forums and message boards questioning the value of admissions consulting. One of the more common arguments against using a consultant runs something like this: “Everyone I know that’s been accepted and is attending top schools did so without …an admissions…
Hints for Admission to Combined BS/MD Programs
This is the third post in a series about combined undergraduate and medical programs. If you are planning application to combined BS/MD programs, early planning is essential. These programs vary in their admission requirements and developing the extracurricular resume that will make you a competitive candidate will take advance planning. Consider your math and…
College Planning Tips: June
This is the fifth post in a series of college admission hints for parents and members of the high school classes of 2012 and 2013. At many colleges, an applicant’s SAT or ACT scores are just one piece of the admissions picture. Many times, a student’s test scores nicely correlate with his or her…
4th Annual AIGAC Conference: An Inspiring Way to Kick Off the New MBA Application Season
In the first week of June I had the great pleasure of getting together with colleagues from around the world for the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants’ annual conference. This year it was in Palo Alto – thanks to the conference organizers for arranging 3 days of perfect weather! Here is a summary…
