The difficulties of taking the GMAT as former HBO student
GMAT Amsterdam
by Studytree
5y ago
After getting their degree at a university of applied sciences (HBO), some students decide to continue studying at a university. The method of studying during an HBO-studies is in some ways different from studying in a university. The former is more practical orientated, whereas the latter is scientific oriented. It is for this reason that these students have to take the GMAT. In this weeks’ blog, we describe which difficulties former HBO-students will face when they take the GMAT. In the end, we will also tell you how to overcome these difficulties. Th ..read more
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When to follow 1-on-1 tutoring?
GMAT Amsterdam
by Studytree
5y ago
At GMAT Amsterdam, we offer a variety of courses and assistance with your preparation for the GMAT. One of the ways in which we can help you is by 1-on-1 tutoring. In this week’s blog, we will explain to you in which situations you could consider following 1-on-1 tutoring. When you aim for a higher score If your aim is to admit to an MBA programme, you might want to reach the highest score as possible. Because, in contrary to master’s, some MBA programmes require a GMAT score of at least 630. Since the GMAT score is not the only thing they take into acc ..read more
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Which way of studying for the GMAT suits you best?
GMAT Amsterdam
by Studytree
5y ago
When you start your preparation for the GMAT, you have to decide in which learning environment you want to study. Do you prefer to pace your learning process by yourself, or do you prefer it when other stimulate you while studying? In this weeks’ blog post, you can read the advantages of both methods. Studying at your own pace Some people who are working fulltime, or who are still in school prefer to pace themselves while studying. They find it hard to find the same time slot every week to study in their busy schedule. Instead, they want to study on the ..read more
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The consequences of having to take the GMAT multiple times
GMAT Amsterdam
by Studytree
5y ago
Some do not reach their desired score on the GMAT in one try. As a result, they have to resit the test. In this weeks’ blog, we explain why this does happen so often. Besides that, we explain the consequences of taking the GMAT multiple times. Why do people have to take the GMAT multiple times? First of all, the GMAT is quite a difficult test. The GMAT is not just an exam for which you learn a certain amount of theories and you will automatically pass. Instead, the exam tests your ability of higher reasoning. They do so with questions that do require so ..read more
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The different types of learning environments when preparing for the GMAT
GMAT Amsterdam
by Studytree
5y ago
There is a variety of study environments from which you can choose. Therefore, it is important that you know in which place you will get motivated to start studying. That is why we take a look at the different places where you can study in this weeks’ blog. At home Some people prefer to study at home. The books that you need are within reach and you have a good wi-fi signal to look something up on the internet. If you need guidance when studying at home, you can always look for help online. There are a lot of discussion groups which A disadvantage of st ..read more
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University of applied sciences (HBO) students: Which literature to use?
GMAT Amsterdam
by Studytree
5y ago
Many students decide to continue studying after graduating from a university of applied sciences (HBO). When they apply for a (pre)master’s programme, these students usually need to obtain a sufficient GMAT score. After these students start their preparation, they will soon find out that there is a huge amount of literature available. To make it a bit easier, we describe which literature is most suitable for former HBO students. Basic mathematical skills required for the GMAT Most HBO studies do not cover the mathematical subjects, which are seen as ess ..read more
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Taking the GMAT without a background in business
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by Studytree
5y ago
The majority of people who take the GMAT have a business background. Their studies were business related or they already have working experience. But, those who decided to switch jobs- or to take a different study path might lack this background. In this weeks’ blog, we discuss the consequences of taking the GMAT without any business background. Why it is not a problem The GMAT tests your higher reasoning abilities. How well you perform on the Verbal- and Quantitative sections will determine your score, which is always somewhere between 200 and 800. Thi ..read more
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Cancelling your GMAT score
GMAT Amsterdam
by Studytree
5y ago
Right after you have finished the GMAT, you unofficial score will appear on your computer screen. For some, this will be a moment of joy, as they have obtained a sufficient score. For others, this might be a less joyful moment, since they have not reached their desired score. The latter have to make a choice. Do they want to keep, or cancel their score? Keeping your score means that you and universities can see it for the next five years. If you decide to cancel your score, it will not be visible for anyone ever. In this weeks’ blog, we discuss the pros and cons of cancelling y ..read more
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How to make a GMAT studyplan, and stick to it.
GMAT Amsterdam
by Studytree
5y ago
The GMAT is an admission test which is feared by many. Some horror stories even tell that it is impossible to reach your desired score in one try. But nothing is less true. If you study in the right way and put in a lot of effort it is possible to obtain a sufficient score. In previous blogs, we gave an explanation of the different study phases. In this week’s blog, we will give you a summary of these blog posts. In this way, you will have a clear insight into how you should prepare for the GMAT. Study phase 1: GMAT preparation During this phase, you ne ..read more
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What is the free introduction lesson like?
GMAT Amsterdam
by Studytree
5y ago
Every month GMAT Amsterdam offers a free introduction lesson. In this way, we aim to give guidance to students who are at the very beginning of their preparation for the GMAT. In the blog post of this week, we give you some insight on what to expect during the free introduction lesson. Practical introduction about the GMAT The beginning of the lesson focusses on providing practical information about the GMAT. We explain which sections the GMAT consist of, how long it takes to finish the test, and what the costs are. There is a lot of information availab ..read more
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