Blog: Archive for the “GMAT” Category

The current GMAT exam, which is the admissions test that most MBA applicants choose to take, includes three sections—Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights—each of which tests different skills. The current version of the exam is two hours and 15 minutes long and includes 64 questions.  Section details are as follows, per GMAC, the … Read More  

The GMAT score is the sole piece of data that is truly consistent from one candidate to another. Therefore, many MBA applicants place undue emphasis on it, when the test is only one of several important aspects of a person’s application. In extreme cases, some candidates even consider quitting their jobs to focus on the … Read More  

So, you have taken the GMAT and exceeded even your highest expectations, scoring at the very top of the scale. Congratulations! However, do not assume that earning such a high GMAT score means you can relax with respect to the other components of your application. Every year, applicants who have scored 750 (695–715 on the … Read More  

With regard to the GMAT, raw intellectual horsepower helps, but it is not everything. Manhattan Prep’s Stacey Koprince teaches you how to perform at your best on test day by using some common sense. The Quant section of the GMAT is not a math test. Really! It just looks like one on the surface. In reality, the … Read More  

Applying to business school is certainly not something to be taken lightly or put off until the last minute! It is a significant decision, and the process is time-consuming, but earning your MBA has the potential to provide meaningful returns, both financially and personally. If you are a natural planner who likes to thoroughly evaluate … Read More