GMAT & MBA Admissions Blog

GMAT vs GRE vs EA: Which do I take in 2023?

Posted by Admissionado Team on Mon, Mar 20, 2023 @ 04:00 PM

Unfortunately, there’s no way around it. For better or for worse, test scores MATTER and if you want a competitive application for business school, you’ll want to do well on whichever exam you wish to take. Standardized test scores provide admissions committees an objective indicator to assess applicants because grades can mean different things across universities. For those who haven't been in the classroom for some time, it helps them understand how likely you are to succeed in their program. For those who maybe had less than stellar grades in college, this is a chance to redeem yourself and prove that you are capable of handling the rigor of their program. There are multiple tests you can take so we’ll break down the differences between the three choices.

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Reading Comprehension (Part 1: Question Frequency and Strategic Implications)

Posted by Lili Traviato on Sun, Mar 19, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

In this article, we’re going to discuss best reading comprehension practices for the GMAT exam. You can either read this article or watch this GMAT reading comprehension video on YouTube. To make things easier to digest, we’ve broken the contents of the video up into 3 parts. In this segment, hosted by one of MyGuru's most experienced GMAT tutors, we will specifically discuss the frequency and format of reading comprehension questions and their strategic implications. In segments 2 and 3, we’ll work through examples of reading comprehension questions and provide a clear outline of the reading comprehension process.

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How Important is Mental Math on the GMAT?

Posted by Mark Skoskiewicz on Tue, Mar 14, 2023 @ 04:20 PM

Mental math is an important skill to have when taking the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test). The exam includes a quantitative section that tests math skills, and mental math can help test-takers save valuable time and avoid mistakes.

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Is the Executive Assessment Exam Easier Than the GMAT?

Posted by Mark Skoskiewicz on Fri, Mar 10, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

The Executive Assessment exam is a relatively new standardized test that is designed specifically for Executive MBA (EMBA) programs. It is shorter in length and has fewer questions than the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), but whether it is easier or harder depends on various factors.

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What role does cultural fit play when making a success of your MBA?

Posted by Mark Skoskiewicz on Thu, Mar 09, 2023 @ 05:32 PM

As you home in on your ideal MBA program, you may wonder how exactly to make the best investment – which program will truly feel like the right fit for you? MBA orientation platform, Unimy, has developed an innovative way for MBA candidates to find the program where they will thrive.

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Mental Math & Manual Calculation (Part 2: Strategic Implications)

Posted by Lili Traviato on Wed, Mar 08, 2023 @ 04:15 PM

In the following article, we’re going to delve into mental math and manual calculation best practices for the GMAT exam. You can either read this article or watch the corresponding video on YouTube. To make things easier to digest, we’ve broken the contents of the video up into 3 parts. If you haven’t read part 1 yet, we recommend you go back and do that before venturing further. In this segment, we will specifically discuss the strategic implications of the GMAT’s mathematical components. In segment 3, we’ll outline the manual calculation drills on mathaids.com.

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Mental Math & Manual Calculation (Part 3: How to use mathaids.com)

Posted by Lili Traviato on Mon, Mar 06, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

In the following article, we’re going to delve into mental math and manual calculation best practices for the GMAT exam. You can either read this article or watch the corresponding video on YouTube. To make things easier to digest, we’ve broken the contents of the video up into 3 parts. If you haven’t read parts 1 and 2 yet, we recommend you go back and do that before venturing further. In this segment, we’ll outline the manual calculation drills available on mathaids.com.

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Tags: GMAT help, GMAT tips, GMAT, GMAT Blog, gmat strategies

Problem Solving (Part 1: Format and Strategy)

Posted by Lili Traviato on Sat, Mar 04, 2023 @ 03:58 PM

In the following article, we’re going to delve into problem-solving best practices for the GMAT exam. You can either read this article or watch the corresponding video on YouTube. To make things easier to digest, we’ve broken the contents of the video up into 2 parts. In this segment, hosted by one of MyGuru's most experienced GMAT tutors,we will specifically discuss the frequency and format of problem solving questions and their strategic implications. In segment 2, we’ll discuss the problem solving process and work through some examples. 

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Answers to 7 Common GMAT Prep Questions

Posted by Mark Skoskiewicz on Tue, Feb 21, 2023 @ 10:15 AM

When people are just beginning their GMAT prep journey, they tend to have a lot of questions.  Our GMAT tutors have heard them all. Here are our answers to 6 common GREP prep questions.

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Mental Math & Manual Calculation (Part 1: Question Types)

Posted by Lili Traviato on Sat, Feb 18, 2023 @ 10:15 AM

In the following article, we’re going to delve into mental math and manual calculation best practices for the GMAT exam. You can either read this article or watch the corresponding video on YouTube. To make things easier to digest, we’ve broken the contents of the video up into 3 parts. In this segment, hosted by one of MyGuru's most experienced GMAT tutors,  we will specifically discuss the different question types that require calculations on the exam. In segments 2 and 3, we’ll outline recommended calculation strategies and the manual calculation drills on mathaids.com

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