Quantcast
Channel: The Beat The GMAT Forum - Expert GMAT Help & MBA Admissions Advice
Viewing all 156208 articles
Browse latest View live
↧

The 60-Day GMAT Study Guide :: RE: 60 day study guide - not getting mails

March 14, 2015, 5:48 am
$
0
0
Author: vardhankirti
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 4:48 am (GMT -8)

can somebody tell me how to use improvement chart and progress chart
↧
Search

Critical Reasoning :: RE: OG Question

March 14, 2015, 8:02 am
$
0
0
Author: Marty Murray
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:02 am (GMT -8)

Quote:
I dont understand how A can be correct here . It says teenage population will be substanstial proportion in "OVER 10 years" wheras the investor's plan predicts solid profits within 5 years.
Should there not be some other reason why the plan would work?
You read something that it didn't say. That's one way people get smoked on CR.

Where does it say they expect solid profits within 5 years? Nowhere.

It says they are "ready to double the number of movie screens" within five years. For all we know, they expect returns to then accrue over the following twenty years.

Also, it does not say that teenagers will be a substantial proportion in over ten years. It says that over, meaning during, the next ten years that proportion will be growing. That indicates that in five years it will likely have grown some.
_________________
Marty Murray
GMAT Coach
m.w.murray@hotmail.com
http://infinitemindprep.com/
↧
↧

GMAT Verbal & Essays :: RE: Re: Sprzedam Termostat Elektroniczny KAN K-800100

March 14, 2015, 8:27 am
$
0
0
Author: Marty Murray
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:27 am (GMT -8)

atitudeboy wrote:
I am looking for assistance and some serious help. I think there is a fundamental flaw in the way I approach verbal section. Coming from a technological back-ground I have no issue at all with the Quantitative section, even with some goofs up and some silly experiments (To test the scoring algorithm in two CATs and actual Exam) I have always managed score above 40. My verbal part is really poor; I never have crossed 30 even in any of the two Manhattan CATs that I have finished so far. I am consistently scoring between 22 to 25 mark.
What you are saying sounds right. Something is wrong with your approach. Even with any language issues you may have you still could be getting enough right to score much higher in verbal.

My call? Rather than learning how use logic and smarts to hack the questions, you have attempted to learn a plethora of rules and strategies and somehow thought you would then start getting the questions right.

The truth is this. GMAT verbal questions as much different from GMAT quant questions as you might think. At their foundation they are logic based, and so getting them right tends to take logic and hacking skills similar to those one uses to get quant questions right.

Having said that, I do notice in your writing above some flaws in the way you wrote some things. So probably you could use some more work on grammar, idioms and other language details.

Of course I could be wrong about this as I am not really aware of what you have done so far to prepare for GMAT verbal. Still, I am probably right to some degree.

So maybe you could take this further by helping people better answer you question by describing your preparation for and experience with GMAT verbal in more detail, which could include a breakdown of how you do in the three question types, SC, CR and RC.

Also, you may get some insight by reading this post about my strategy for rocking GMAT verbal.
http://www.beatthegmat.com/an-alternative-approach-for-rocking-gmat-verbal-t282025.html
_________________
Marty Murray
GMAT Coach
m.w.murray@hotmail.com
http://infinitemindprep.com/
↧

GMAT Strategy :: GMAT Prep Scores

March 14, 2015, 8:38 am
$
0
0
Author: Abhijit K
Subject: GMAT Prep Scores
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:38 am (GMT -8)

Hi,

Is the paid exam pack of GMATPrep easier than the two free GMATPrep Practice Exams.

I gave 3 GMATPreps Exams and one Veritas Exam...

Veritas Score- 710
GMATPrep Free Practice Exam 1 - 690
GMATPrep Free Practice Exam 1 - 680
GMATPrep Paid Practice Exam 1 - 740

Which is a more reliable indicator of my score on the actual GMAT?

Also can anyone predict my score range??
↧

GMAT Strategy :: RE: How to decide B schools?

March 14, 2015, 9:04 am
$
0
0
Author: Abhijit K
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 8:04 am (GMT -8)

Hello,

Can you suggest me some b schools for a mba in finance within my score range of 690-720??
↧
↧

The 60-Day GMAT Study Guide :: RE: Starting the 60 day GMAT Study Guide Today

March 14, 2015, 9:21 am
$
0
0
Author: irandhollis
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 8:21 am (GMT -8)

inseadshri wrote:
Hi all,

I am starting the 60 day study guide today. this is my second attempt on GMAT. my first attempt was a poor 620(q47,v29). I hope to breach the 700+ barrier this time and apply for the best schools possible. Want to pursue my dream of being an entrepreneur !! Hope this is the starting brick in the construction my new life.

All the best to me !!
All you need to be an Entrepreneur is a good business plan and the finances to start your journey. The GMAT will not make you or break for that. The GMAT is just a bridge to your MBA
↧

GMAT Strategy :: RE: GMAT Prep Scores

March 14, 2015, 10:34 am
$
0
0
Author: Rich.C@EMPOWERgmat.com
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:34 am (GMT -8)

Hi Abhijit K,

GMAC has publicly stated that the score that you earn on your Official GMAT is within +-30 points of actual ability. Assuming a similar 'swing' in your practice CAT scores, you're scoring right around 710 (+-30 points). Keep in mind that the accuracy of CAT results depends heavily on how YOU choose to take the CATs. The more realistic and 'test-like' you make those experiences, the more likely the score results are to be accurate. If you deviate from the standard Test Day 'event' (skipping sections, pausing the CAT, taking it at home, taking it at a different time of day from your Official Test time, etc.), your scores can deviate too.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
_________________
Rich Cohen
Rich.C@empowergmat.com
CoFounder EMPOWERgmat

EMPOWERgmat.com
EMPOWERgre.com

Special Offers:
1) BTG Users 10% OFF 1st Month! Respond to the Welcome Email with code "BTGMAR"

2) FREE: Instant Access! Start CRUSHING the GMAT Today! For FREE!

3) GMAT Score "Stuck"? Raise your GMAT Score up to 200 points in 6 weeks with SCORE BOOSTER!

↧

GMAT Strategy :: RE: How to decide B schools?

March 14, 2015, 10:40 am
$
0
0
Author: Rich.C@EMPOWERgmat.com
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:40 am (GMT -8)

Hi Abhijit K,

You really should do your own research, but here's a listing that came up after a quick Google search. You'll have to look into the various details for each program and decide whether you want to go through the effort to apply.

http://www.topmba.com/mba-rankings/specialization/finance#.VQRxpkK8Z94

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
_________________
Rich Cohen
Rich.C@empowergmat.com
CoFounder EMPOWERgmat

EMPOWERgmat.com
EMPOWERgre.com

Special Offers:
1) BTG Users 10% OFF 1st Month! Respond to the Welcome Email with code "BTGMAR"

2) FREE: Instant Access! Start CRUSHING the GMAT Today! For FREE!

3) GMAT Score "Stuck"? Raise your GMAT Score up to 200 points in 6 weeks with SCORE BOOSTER!

↧
Search

Problem Solving :: RE: Mixture of 2 candies

March 14, 2015, 10:48 am
$
0
0
Author: Rich.C@EMPOWERgmat.com
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:48 am (GMT -8)

Hi Vincelauret,

These types of Weighted Average questions can be solved in a variety of ways. Here's an approach that uses the standard Average Formula:

A = # of kilograms of candy A
B = # of kilograms of candy B

(10.2A + 14B)/(A + B) = 11.625

10.2A + 14B = 11.625A + 11.625B
2.375B = 1.425A
2375B = 1425A

2375/1425 = A/B

At this point, you should notice that the numerator is GREATER than the denominator, so the ratio is GREATER than 1:1 (and only one of the answers matches this pattern).

Final Answer: B

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
_________________
Rich Cohen
Rich.C@empowergmat.com
CoFounder EMPOWERgmat

EMPOWERgmat.com
EMPOWERgre.com

Special Offers:
1) BTG Users 10% OFF 1st Month! Respond to the Welcome Email with code "BTGMAR"

2) FREE: Instant Access! Start CRUSHING the GMAT Today! For FREE!

3) GMAT Score "Stuck"? Raise your GMAT Score up to 200 points in 6 weeks with SCORE BOOSTER!

↧
↧

GMAT Verbal & Essays :: RE: Re: Sprzedam Termostat Elektroniczny KAN K-800100

March 14, 2015, 10:59 am
$
0
0
Author: Rich.C@EMPOWERgmat.com
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:59 am (GMT -8)

Hi atitudeboy,

I'd like to know a bit more about how you've been studying:

1) How long have you been studying for the GMAT? How much of that time has been spent on the Verbal section?
2) What materials are you using?
3) How have you scored on each of your practice CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
4) Do you ever finish any of the sections early? Do you ever run out of time (and guess on a bunch of questions just to finish)? Do you ever leave any questions unanswered?

5) What is your goal score?
6) When are you planning to take the GMAT?

Thankfully, the Verbal section of the GMAT is just as standardized and predictable as the Quant section is, so you CAN train to score at a high level. You just have to make the necessary adjustments to how you handle the Verbal section and invest in the proper study materials.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
_________________
Rich Cohen
Rich.C@empowergmat.com
CoFounder EMPOWERgmat

EMPOWERgmat.com
EMPOWERgre.com

Special Offers:
1) BTG Users 10% OFF 1st Month! Respond to the Welcome Email with code "BTGMAR"

2) FREE: Instant Access! Start CRUSHING the GMAT Today! For FREE!

3) GMAT Score "Stuck"? Raise your GMAT Score up to 200 points in 6 weeks with SCORE BOOSTER!

↧

Critical Reasoning :: RE: Assemption VS Strengthen

March 14, 2015, 11:05 am
$
0
0
Author: Rich.C@EMPOWERgmat.com
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:05 am (GMT -8)

Hi towerSpider,

Most practice materials (books, Courses, etc.) will explain the difference in these question types, show you examples and give you plenty of practice. What practice materials have you been using so far?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
_________________
Rich Cohen
Rich.C@empowergmat.com
CoFounder EMPOWERgmat

EMPOWERgmat.com
EMPOWERgre.com

Special Offers:
1) BTG Users 10% OFF 1st Month! Respond to the Welcome Email with code "BTGMAR"

2) FREE: Instant Access! Start CRUSHING the GMAT Today! For FREE!

3) GMAT Score "Stuck"? Raise your GMAT Score up to 200 points in 6 weeks with SCORE BOOSTER!

↧

Data Sufficiency :: Is N divisible by 7? Question about zero

March 14, 2015, 11:11 am
$
0
0
Author: nbalow
Subject: Is N divisible by 7? Question about zero
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:11 am (GMT -8)

Question that may have been answered before:

Is N divisible by 7?
1) N = x-y, where x and y are integers
2) x is divisible by 7, y is not

Now, I understand that 1 could be yes or no depending on what integers you put in for x and y so that's insufficient. 2 is obviously insufficient because it doesn't talk about N. Every post I have seen says c is the answer but my question is what if you put 0 (an integer) in for y? Does the answer become e? Is zero technically divisible by 7 (or any number for that matter) because the remainder is zero? I suppose if 0 is divisible by 7 then that wouldn't satisfy 2 as a value for y and then the answer would indeed be c.

Thanks in advance for the help!
↧

Data Sufficiency :: RE: If x is not equal to 1

March 14, 2015, 11:13 am
$
0
0
Author: GMATGuruNY
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:13 am (GMT -8)

vipulgoyal wrote:
If x is not equal to 1, is x²/(x-1) greater than x?
(1) x is not an integer.
(2) x is positive.
CRITICAL POINT approach:

CRITICAL POINTS occur when an inequality is UNDEFINED or when the left side is EQUAL to the right side.
x²/(x-1) is undefined when x=1.
x²/(x-1) = x when x=0.
Thus, the critical points are x=0 and x=1.

To determine the ranges where x²/(x-1) > x, test one value to the left and right of each critical point.

x<0:
If we plug x=-1 into x²/(x-1) > x, we get:
(-1)²/(-1-1) > -1
-1/2 > -1.
This works.
Thus, x<0 is a valid range.

0<x<1:
If we plug x=1/2 into x²/(x-1) > x, we get:
(1/2)²/(1/2 - 1 ) > 1/2
-1/2 > 1/2.
Doesn't work.
Thus, 0<x<1 is NOT a valid range.

x>1:
If we plug x=2 into x²/(x-1) > x, we get:
(2)²/(2-1) > 2
4 > 2.
This works.
Thus, x>0 is a valid range.

Result:
x²/(x-1) > x if x<0 or x>1.

Question stem, rephrased:
Is x<0 or x>1?

Statements combined:
It's possible that x=1/2, in which case the answer to the question stem is NO.
It's possible that x=1.5, in which case the answer to the question stem is YES.
Thus, the two statements combined are INSUFFICIENT.

The correct answer is E.
_________________
Mitch Hunt
GMAT Private Tutor
GMATGuruNY@gmail.com
If you find one of my posts helpful, please take a moment to click on the "Thank" icon.
Contact me about long distance tutoring!
↧
↧

Data Sufficiency :: RE: Is N divisible by 7? Question about zero

March 14, 2015, 11:22 am
$
0
0
Author: GMATGuruNY
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:22 am (GMT -8)

nbalow wrote:
Is zero technically divisible by 7 (or any number for that matter) because the remainder is zero?
0 is considered a multiple of every positive integer.
That said, the GMAT does not typically test this concept.
On the GMAT, problems about divisibility are generally constrained to POSITIVE VALUES.
If the problem above were to appear on the GMAT, it would almost certainly be made clear that x and y are positive integers and that x>y.
_________________
Mitch Hunt
GMAT Private Tutor
GMATGuruNY@gmail.com
If you find one of my posts helpful, please take a moment to click on the "Thank" icon.
Contact me about long distance tutoring!
↧

The 60-Day GMAT Study Guide :: RE: Additional Reinforcement Questions?

March 14, 2015, 11:33 am
$
0
0
Author: Brent@GMATPrepNow
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:33 am (GMT -8)

Hello,

No, the questions are listed only once.
You need to determine how much practice you get.
So, if after 10 practice questions, you feel you fully understand the topic, then you might stop. Conversely, you may not feel fully comfortable with the topic until you've completed dozens and dozens of questions.

Cheers,
Brent
_________________
Brent Hanneson - Creator of GMAT Prep Now
- Check out GMAT Prep Now’s online course at http://www.gmatprepnow.com/
- Use our $139 video course along withBeat The GMAT's free 60-Day Study Guide
- Watch hours of free videos on DS, RC and AWA
- NEW: 5 full-length practice tests with every course
↧
Search

Problem Solving :: RE: Mixture of 2 candies

March 14, 2015, 11:39 am
$
0
0
Author: Brent@GMATPrepNow
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:39 am (GMT -8)

As you can see, David's super fast solution to the question required NO CALCULATIONS.
This stresses the importance of checking the answer choices BEFORE BEGINNING any work. Doing so can save you a LOT of time!

Cheers,
Brent
_________________
Brent Hanneson - Creator of GMAT Prep Now
- Check out GMAT Prep Now’s online course at http://www.gmatprepnow.com/
- Use our $139 video course along withBeat The GMAT's free 60-Day Study Guide
- Watch hours of free videos on DS, RC and AWA
- NEW: 5 full-length practice tests with every course
↧

The 60-Day GMAT Study Guide :: RE: Starting the 60 day GMAT Study Guide Today

March 14, 2015, 11:40 am
$
0
0
Author: Brent@GMATPrepNow
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:40 am (GMT -8)

nomin66 wrote:
Hi guys!

I am just starting to study, where should i get the 60 day study guide?

Thanks
Hi nomin66,

Here's the page where you can sign up for the free Guide: http://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/gmat-guide

Cheers,
Brent
_________________
Brent Hanneson - Creator of GMAT Prep Now
- Check out GMAT Prep Now’s online course at http://www.gmatprepnow.com/
- Use our $139 video course along withBeat The GMAT's free 60-Day Study Guide
- Watch hours of free videos on DS, RC and AWA
- NEW: 5 full-length practice tests with every course
↧
↧

GMAT Strategy :: RE: GMAT Prep Scores

March 14, 2015, 11:49 am
$
0
0
Author: Brent@GMATPrepNow
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:49 am (GMT -8)

Abhijit K wrote:
Also can anyone predict my score range??
The quick (and guaranteed!) answer is somewhere from 200 to 800 inclusive.
The long answer is: "it depends"

Are you someone who crumbles under the pressure of a formal testing environment? Or are you someone who rises to the challenge and actually outperforms all previous practice tests?

I mention this because I think it's VERY important to adopt a proper mindset on test day. This can make or break your test. To this end, you may be interested in reading the following articles:
- http://www.gmatprepnow.com/articles/mindset-and-body-language-gmat-destroyer
- http://www.gmatprepnow.com/articles/junior-girls-volleyball-scoring-big-gmat

Also, if you're interested, we have a free video on the topic on staying calm and focused on test day: http://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/general-gmat-strategies?id=1252

Cheers,
Brent
_________________
Brent Hanneson - Creator of GMAT Prep Now
- Check out GMAT Prep Now’s online course at http://www.gmatprepnow.com/
- Use our $139 video course along withBeat The GMAT's free 60-Day Study Guide
- Watch hours of free videos on DS, RC and AWA
- NEW: 5 full-length practice tests with every course
↧

The 60-Day GMAT Study Guide :: RE: 60 day study guide - not getting mails

March 14, 2015, 11:54 am
$
0
0
Author: Brent@GMATPrepNow
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:54 am (GMT -8)

vardhankirti wrote:
can somebody tell me how to use improvement chart and progress chart
The Improvement Cart is aligned with the OG13 and OG2015.
As you're answering practice questions from the Official Guide (OG), you can enter your responses in the Improvement Cart. There are 2 reasons for this:
1) You will be automatically told whether your response is correct or incorrect. This saves you from needing to check the Answer Key each time.
2) The Chart breaks questions into different categories (e.g., percent, statistics, etc), so it will help identify weaknesses.

The Progress Chart is for keeping track of certain weaknesses you may have.

Cheers,
Brent
_________________
Brent Hanneson - Creator of GMAT Prep Now
- Check out GMAT Prep Now’s online course at http://www.gmatprepnow.com/
- Use our $139 video course along withBeat The GMAT's free 60-Day Study Guide
- Watch hours of free videos on DS, RC and AWA
- NEW: 5 full-length practice tests with every course
↧

GMAT Strategy :: RE: Strategy Review

March 14, 2015, 11:57 am
$
0
0
Author: Brent@GMATPrepNow
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:57 am (GMT -8)

kolkataknightrider wrote:
Btw, I screwed up primarily on DS.
EVERYONE struggles with Data Sufficiency (DS) questions at first. Keep in mind that this question type is unique to the GMAT, so it's totally foreign territory.

It just takes time for the concepts and strategies to become secondary, at which point you may come to find that DS questions are actually easier than Problem Solving questions.

If you're interested, we have a free set of videos that cover everything you need to know to tackle DS questions: http://www.gmatprepnow.com/module/gmat-data-sufficiency

Cheers,
Brent
_________________
Brent Hanneson - Creator of GMAT Prep Now
- Check out GMAT Prep Now’s online course at http://www.gmatprepnow.com/
- Use our $139 video course along withBeat The GMAT's free 60-Day Study Guide
- Watch hours of free videos on DS, RC and AWA
- NEW: 5 full-length practice tests with every course
↧
Viewing all 156208 articles
Browse latest View live
Search
<script src="https://jsc.adskeeper.com/r/s/rssing.com.1596347.js" async> </script>