Getting a Business School Admit with Scholarship | The Winning Formula
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by K S Baskar
4y ago
Are looking for answers to the “Never Should You” quiz sent by mail to you? Check your answers here 1. How do I choose which business schools to apply to? There are several factors to take into consideration here when choosing the business schools to apply to. Let us look at some of the most common ones a. Geography Why does it matter where your business school is located physically? The number of post-MBA opportunities that come your way will likely be from the same broad geographical region. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule, but rely on the norm and not the exception when ..read more
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Getting a Business School Admit with Scholarship | The Winning Formula
Wizako GMAT Prep Blog
by K S Baskar
5y ago
Are looking for answers to the “Never Should You” quiz sent by mail to you? Check your answers here 1. How do I choose the schools to apply to? There are several factors to take into consideration here when choosing schools. Let us look at some of the most common ones a. Geography Why does it matter where your school is located physically? The number of post-MBA opportunities that come your way will likely be from the same broad geographical region. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule, but rely on the norm and not the exception when making your decision. India: If you are i ..read more
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What is a good GMAT score?
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by K S Baskar
5y ago
This post focuses on two important themes. What does the GMAT score comprise and how to interpret the different numbers seen in a score report? Is my GMAT score good enough to secure a B School admit? Is my GMAT score average or well above it?Click here for the answers to the “Who am I” quiz that you may have received by email. 1 a. Interpreting the GMAT score report Your GMAT score comprises the following components   AWA Score: Your GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment or the GMAT AWA score is on a scale of 0 to 6 in increments of 0.5 points. Integrated Reasoning Score: Your GMAT ..read more
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Reasons to attend MBA Fairs | Dos and Don’ts in MBA Fairs
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by Swetha Rajagopal
5y ago
Schools like the opportunity to meet with candidates and to get a feel for their personality and their interests in a more informal setting. That is why many top B Schools in the world come to India through events such as fairs organised by QS World MBA tour, The MBA tour, or EduCanada. This is also a great opportunity for the applicants to connect with people who form a part of the admissions committee and to perhaps even meet and talk to an alumnus or two. These fairs afford the invaluable chance for the applicants to leave a memorable mark in the minds of the admissions directors – if you m ..read more
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What is the format of GMAT? GMAT Exam Structure, GMAT Pattern & GMAT Syllabus
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by K S Baskar
5y ago
How is GMAT Structured? What is the GMAT Pattern & GMAT Syllabus? If these are questions that have been niggling at you, you have come to the right place. If you reached this post looking for answers to the “2 truths and 1 lie” quiz that you took about the GMAT, click here to check the answers. But, I would recommend that you read the post in detail as it covers answers to more questions. 1a. How is the GMAT structured? The GMAT comprises 4 sections and lasts 3 hours and 7 minutes, without counting the optional breaks. SectionNumber of QuestionsDuration in Minutes GMAT AWA | Analytical Wr ..read more
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GMAT exam shorter by 23 minutes
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by K S Baskar
5y ago
The GMAT exam has been getting a series of makeover during the last 4 to 6 years. The trend continues and the change effected in 2018 is a major one. The duration of the test has been reduced by 23 minutes and the exam will sport 11 lesser questions. This is the first time since the test became a computer adaptive test, the number of questions and the duration have been changed. These changes will come into effect from April 16, 2018. If you are taking the exam after April 16, 2018, you will benefit from taking a shorter exam. The table below gives details about the changes to be effected to ..read more
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GMAT Update – Select section order
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by K S Baskar
5y ago
GMAC has introduced a significant change to the way the GMAT exam is administered and has also introduced another relatively minor change that will help remove an irritant when you take the test. 1. Select section order of the test starting July 11, 2017 What it was – till July 10, 2017? The GMAT test was administered to all students in a uniform order. AWA – Integrated Reasoning – Quant – Verbal. The test taker has no choice in selecting the order in which he attempted these sections. This rigidity is set to change from July 11, 2017. What will it be – from July 11, 2017? Starting July 11, 2 ..read more
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Permutation and Divisiblity
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by K S Baskar
5y ago
An interesting GMAT problem solving practice question that combines two topics – counting methods and elementary number properties related to divisibility of numbers by 4. Question How many five digit positive integers comprising only the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4, each appearing at least once, exist such that the number is divisible by 4? 120 24 72 60 54 Correct Answer Choice D. 60 such 5-digit numbers can be formed. Explanatory Answer What is to be computed? We have to find the number of 5-digit numbers that can be formed using the digits 1, 2, 3 and 4. Conditions to be met Each of the digits ..read more
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3 changes to GMAT Score cancellation and reinstatement
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by K S Baskar
5y ago
GMAC has introduced 3 significant changes to the GMAT score cancellation and reinstatement policies in March 2016. We are entering that time of the year when most of you will be taking your GMAT and I thought it fit to update you about these changes in case you are not aware of the same. Change 1: You can cancel a GMAT score that you accepted within 72 hours The Background After you complete the GMAT test, you will get to preview your scores of that test. You will be asked to either accept the score or cancel it. You have 120 seconds to decide whether to accept or cancel the score of that tes ..read more
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Advantages of applying in R1 application cycle
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by K S Baskar
5y ago
Everyone of us has heard that applying in Round 1 of the B School application cycle improves our chances of a getting that admit. Let us quickly look at the facts behind this claim. 1. The Signals  When you apply in Round 1, you obviously signal the following to the school: Good planning skills: I know the typical B School application calendar and I have planned my tests, application, recommendations well in advance. I have my GMAT score, language test scores, have shortlisted schools that I want to apply to and have completed the application packet – all in time. You are my first choice: Y ..read more
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