Reading Time: 9 minutes Many people wonder how to score a perfect 805 on the GMAT. Often, they hear that scoring 805 will not help their MBA applications or that scoring 805 is virtually impossible. While I agree that business school admissions officers generally don’t view an 805 GMAT score much differently from how they view, say, a 775, I think scoring 805 is totally doable. Also, much of what applies to scoring 805 on the GMAT is useful for achieving any GMAT high score. So, in this article, I’m going to discuss some key aspects of scoring 805 on the GMAT. If you use the information to sco ..read more

Reading Time: 8 minutes What does GMAT stand for? The GMAT acronym stands for Graduate Management Admission Test. The GMAT is now also known as the GMAT Focus Edition, which you may see abbreviated as GMAT Focus or GFE. KEY FACT: The acronym GMAT stands for Graduate Management Admission Test. So, we know what GMAT stands for. But what exactly is the GMAT, and what is it used for? Read on for answers to those questions and more. Here are the topics this article covers: What Is the GMAT and Why Is It Used? The GMAT Focus Structure and Scoring Section Order Selection The GMAT Is Computer-A ..read more

Reading Time: 9 minutes So, you want to earn your MBA, no GMAT required. Finding MBA programs without GMAT requirements certainly isn’t impossible, especially since the pandemic prompted many schools to go test-optional. However, for a full-time MBA, no GMAT scores could be an issue, depending on what types of programs you’re interested in. In this article, we’ll discuss whether applying for an MBA without GMAT scores is a good idea. Additionally, we’ll discuss what types of MBA programs don’t require GMAT scores. After reading this article, you can be sure that you’re setting yourself up for ..read more

Reading Time: 8 minutes As far as great life mysteries go—Bigfoot, aliens, the Bermuda Triangle—perhaps the biggest of them all is whether the first 7 questions (or 6, or 5) in each section of the GMAT Focus represent exploitable opportunities to secure a high score. OK, maybe one of these mysteries doesn’t quite belong with the others. But if you’re preparing for the GMAT Focus, you’ve likely stumbled across this hot topic on forums or in a prep class. So, what exactly is the myth of the first 7 questions? This article answers that question and explores how buying into this age-old myth could ..read more

Reading Time: 15 minutes The GMAT is known for reducing some students to tears. It’s a tough exam, no doubt, and it covers a wide range of topics and material. It is no surprise that some students become overwhelmed with the perceived enormity of the effort. They discover that it is normal to take 3-6 months to prepare for the GMAT. Thus, they sometimes resort to taking shortcuts so they won’t have to spend so much time studying. One of the more common shortcuts is to skip the material covering GMAT Focus math basics. Students reason that this basic math stuff is a waste of time. How could the ..read more

Reading Time: 15 minutes Many test-takers want to know, “How many hours should I study for the GMAT Focus?” This is a challenging question. Students come from different walks of life and educational backgrounds and have different skill levels and GMAT score goals. Furthermore, students have varying levels of work, family, and personal commitments, rates of learning, and access to GMAT prep materials. Thus, the answer to the question of how many hours to study for the GMAT depends on many factors. No matter what your unique situation is, you need to start with a tentative GMAT study schedule. I ..read more

Reading Time: 25 minutes Are you wondering how to start studying for the GMAT? You probably realize the importance of getting your GMAT preparation started on the right foot. Doing so helps set you up for test day success and brings getting into your dream business school that much closer to reality. In this article, I’ll give you 5 practical steps that every beginning GMAT student should take. These steps ensure that you’ll get started in the right direction on the road to GMAT success. From understanding exam content to creating your GMAT Focus Edition study plan, you’ll know how to achieve ..read more

Reading Time: 14 minutes It’s not uncommon for test-takers preparing for the GMAT Focus to find increasing their Verbal scores challenging. Unfortunately, finding GMAT Verbal tips and tricks that actually work can also be a challenge. So, in this article, I provide my top 10 tips for Focus Edition GMAT Verbal prep. From increasing your speed and accuracy on practice questions to eliminating the remaining two answer choices in a question, you’ll get simple strategies that will help you make steady, tangible improvements in your performance on the GMAT Focus Verbal section. Here are the topics w ..read more

Reading Time: 16 minutes So, you want to know how to score high on GMAT Verbal. Excelling in GMAT Focus Edition Verbal is certainly no easy feat. The good news is that any student can improve in GMAT Verbal with the right strategies. In this article, we’ll walk through 10 highly effective steps to get on track to your Verbal score goal. If you want to score high on GMAT Focus Verbal, or you can’t seem to increase your GMAT Verbal score no matter how hard you try, these GMAT Verbal preparation and practice strategies will help. Any student can improve in GMAT Verbal with the right strategies ..read more

Reading Time: 13 minutes For 70 years, the GMAT has been a required exam for individuals motivated to gain admission to an MBA program. Those same MBA programs have depended on the GMAT test-makers to deliver a test that measures the skills that are highly predictive of a candidate’s ability to handle the rigors of the programs to which they aspire. The GMAT serves two important purposes: (1) to give candidates an opportunity to show their desired programs that they are deserving of admission; and (2) to give the MBA program administrators the assurance that candidates meeting their score crit ..read more