GMAT Verbal Topics

Keep your focus on performing your function for the question, and realize that business schools are not looking, in particular, for biologists, history buffs, astronomers, or poets. Regardless of the topic, your job remains the same: answer the question!

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ZeroThe number 0 on the GMAT is tricky as its properties are the trap in to which a seemingly logical solution can lead you or are often either the key to unlocking a difficult solution. Learn More about Zero in GMAT.

GMAT Exponents
The GMAT's quantitative section is increasingly emphasizing problem solving skills over calculation abilities, and often does so in the form of "Number Properties" questions. The authors of the exam are also quite adept at recognizing "mathematical psychology", and creating questions that increase an examinee's anxiety by enough to make that process of problem solving a bit more difficult.

One of the major themes that arises as a result is the use of exponents, which carry with them a number of properties extremely useful to the writers of the GMAT.  Learn more about Exponents.

Multimedia Essay
MBA admissions officers have begun to experiment with wildly different formats that replace the traditional essay. These audio, video and PowerPoint formats allow schools to learn about the “real” applicant, or the person behind the resume, GMAT score and undergraduate institution of record. Learn how to Excel in Multimedia Essays!

Set A consists of integers -9, 8, 3, 10, and J; Set B consists of integers -2, 5, 0, 7, -6, and T. If R is the median of Set A and W is the mode of set B, and R^W is a factor of 34, what is the value of T if J is negative?

(A) -2
(B) 0
(C) 1
(D) 2
(E) 5

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Post MBA Goals
Before researching about Business Schools and MBA programs, it is important to have a clear understanding about the Post MBA goals. The goals should be specific. We have created the guidelines for creating post MBA goals. Find out how.

ISB MBA Essay Questions 2014-15Indian School of Business PGP Essay Questions for the Class 2014-15 has been released. An interesting option added this year is the Early Entry Option where applicants with 0-2 Years of experience can apply. The major change in this year’s essays is the discontinuation of video essays. Learn More about ISB PGP Essay Questions.

Happiness Business School Ranking
Not all MBA Aspirants choose Happiness as a factor for Business School Ranking but if you ask MBA Alumni about one aspect of MBA programs that would have added greater value in Business School ranking, they would immediately say – Happiness. Read about the fascinating study about Happiness in Business School rankings.


MBA Generalize or Specialize
MBA is a significant investment of your time, money and resources. It is better to understand the value that you would be able to generate with the program. A common concern seen among MBA Aspirants is the choice between General and Specialist MBA program. Find out which is best for you.

Canada MBA Funding
The Government of Canada offers loans and grants that make studying for an MBA an easy, risk-free affair for residents. The loans have a deferred payment period and provide extremely flexible payback options, especially if the student’s expected income fails to materialize.

The Canadian government’s Lifelong Learning Plan allows students to withdraw as much as $10,000 per year from their registered retirement savings plan

Here are the loan options in detail

GMAT RC Focussed
GMAT Reading Comprehension passages are complicated and boring texts that will test your concentration and stamina. Most GMAT test takers will start to zone out at this stage and will just stare at the screen, re-reading the same sentence again and again.

This is a sure shot step to crash your GMAT 700+ dream. Follow these four preparation and test day tricks and you will learn to keep your focus for a long duration of time


Accepted.com Webinar - GMAT in MBA Admissions
Join Linda Abraham, founder and CEO of Accepted.com and author of "MBA Admission for Smarties" for the Webinar - That GMAT Score: Implications for Your MBA Application. Learn More!


Aston Business School is offering a wide range of MBA Scholarships for 2013-14 self-funded applicants. The amount ranges from £1,000 - £5,500.

The list of scholarships include:
1) Full-time ABS Scholarship
2) The Mindful Global Manager Scholarship
3) Full-time ABS Merit Scholarship
4) Full-time MBA Ferguson Trust Scholarship
5) Entrepreneurship and Innovation Scholarship
6) Online MBA Merit Scholarship


Learn More about Aston MBA Scholarships 2013-14


Meet SKOLKOVO MBA Executive Consultant in person and get individual consultation on compatibility of your professional background to MBA Class profile or Join the SKOLKOVO MBA Webinar Online from any place in the world and ask your questions in person. Find out the event details!
 

GMAT Waiver
Opting for a GMAT Waiver is a personal decision. It has its advantages if you are not a good Computer Adaptive test taker. If you are planning to apply for Scholarships, GMAT Scores are important as the scores are used by Business Schools to award scholarships and fellowships, and even play a vital role in qualifying candidates for other funding options.

Learn about GMAT Waivers and who should request it