--- title: GMAT & MBA Admissions (12) description: Here you will find blog posts that provide pertinent information on the GMAT and MBA admissions process. (12) --- # GMAT & MBA Admissions Blog ## [2018 Official Guide to the GMAT Review Series: Problem #17 (Direct Calculation)](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/gmat-review-series-problem-17-direct-calculation) Posted by [John Easter](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/john-easter) on August 29, 2018 2:42:42 PM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![GMAT math-1](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GMAT%20math-1.jpg?width=300&name=GMAT%20math-1.jpg)This post is the third in our series on using strategies to answer specific questions from the 2018 Official Guide. Here, one of our most experienced GMAT tutors, John Easter, analyzes a question about direct calculation. [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/gmat-review-series-problem-17-direct-calculation) Tags: [GMAT quant](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-quant), [GMAT tutor](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tutor), [GMAT prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-prep), [GMAT Blog](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-blog), [MBA Admissions](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admissions), [online gmat tutor](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/online-gmat-tutor), [gmat study skills](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-study-skills), [gmat math](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-math) ## [Tips to Improve Your MBA Candidacy Starting Today](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/tips-to-improve-your-mba-candidacy-starting-today) Posted by [Rona Aydin, Oriel Admissions](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/rona-aydin-oriel-admissions) on August 1, 2018 10:30:00 AM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![mbaapplication](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mbaapplication.jpg?width=300&name=mbaapplication.jpg)If an MBA is in your future, it is never too early to start improving your profile. MBA applications require a significant time commitment, with applicants devoting hundreds of hours across months to prepare their applications. Starting well ahead of deadlines will help you to manage your time and to make sure that you are able to give your applications your best effort.  Whether you plan to submit an application this year or in the next few years, you can take steps today to improve your chances at getting into your top MBA program. [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/tips-to-improve-your-mba-candidacy-starting-today) Tags: [MBA programs](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-programs), [part-time MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/part-time-mba), [full-time MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/full-time-mba), [GMAT Blog](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-blog), [MBA Admissions](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admissions), [mba admisions consulting](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admisions-consulting), [MBA rankings](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-rankings), [online MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/online-mba) ## [2018 Official Guide to the GMAT Review Series: Problem #44 (Problem Solving - Prime numbers)](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/gmat-review-series-problem-44-problem-solving-prime-numbers) Posted by [John Easter](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/john-easter) on July 23, 2018 9:55:00 AM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![gmat math](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gmat%20math.jpg?width=300&name=gmat%20math.jpg) This post is the second in our series on using strategies to answer specific questions from the 2018 Official Guide. Here, one of our most experienced GMAT tutors, John Easter, analyzes a question about prime numbers using problem solving skills. Problem #44 of the [2018 Official Guide to the GMAT](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119396174/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1119396174&linkCode=as2&tag=myg096d-20&linkId=614799a8b6cf766f9f27338a3d5905ed%22%3EGMAT%20Official%20Guide%202018%20Bundle:%20Books%20+%20Online%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myg096d-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1119396174) states that if n is a prime number greater than 3, what is the remainder when n^2 is divided by 12? [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/gmat-review-series-problem-44-problem-solving-prime-numbers) Tags: [GMAT quant](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-quant), [GMAT tutor](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tutor), [GMAT prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-prep), [GMAT Blog](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-blog), [MBA Admissions](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admissions), [online gmat tutor](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/online-gmat-tutor), [gmat study skills](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-study-skills), [gmat math](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-math) ## [2018 Official Guide to the GMAT Review Series: Problem #167 (Back solving Variable in Choices)](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/official-guide-to-the-gmat-review-series-problem-167-variable-in-choices) Posted by [John Easter](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/john-easter) on July 16, 2018 10:25:00 AM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![GMATquantproblem](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GMATquantproblem.jpg?width=275&name=GMATquantproblem.jpg) in this series, one of our most experienced GMAT tutors, John Easter, applies useful strategies to answer questions from the 2018 Official Guide.  Problem #167 of the [2018 Official Guide to the GMAT](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1119396174/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1119396174&linkCode=as2&tag=myg096d-20&linkId=614799a8b6cf766f9f27338a3d5905ed%22%3EGMAT%20Official%20Guide%202018%20Bundle:%20Books%20+%20Online%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=myg096d-20&l=am2&o=1&a=1119396174) states that four extra-large sandwiches of exactly the same size were ordered for m students where m>4. Three of the sandwiches were evenly divided among the students. Since 4 students did not want any of the fourth sandwich, it was evenly divided among the remaining students. If Carol ate one piece from each of the four sandwiches, the amount of sandwich that she ate would be what fraction of a whole extra-large sandwich?   [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/official-guide-to-the-gmat-review-series-problem-167-variable-in-choices) Tags: [GMAT quant](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-quant), [GMAT tutor](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tutor), [GMAT resources](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-resources), [GMAT Blog](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-blog), [MBA Admissions](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admissions), [gmat test prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-test-prep), [gmat study skills](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-study-skills), [improving your gmat score](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/improving-your-gmat-score), [gmat math](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-math) ## [More than a Signal: Deconstructing the Value of an MBA Degree](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/more-than-a-signal-deconstructing-the-value-of-an-mba-degree) Posted by [Mark Skoskiewicz](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/mark-skoskiewicz) on July 9, 2018 9:00:00 AM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![mba](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mba.jpg?width=300&name=mba.jpg)I have an MBA from Northwestern University’s [Kellogg School of Management](http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/programs/full-time-mba.aspx). This is a top program and I’m proud of having been accepted to and graduating from it, but it did cost me almost $150,000 in direct tuition. So, do I think it was worth it? I think so, but I’m not always sure. It’s perhaps a more complex question that requires consideration along multiple dimensions. In this article, I’ll explore the value of an MBA. [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/more-than-a-signal-deconstructing-the-value-of-an-mba-degree) Tags: [MBA programs](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-programs), [part-time MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/part-time-mba), [full-time MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/full-time-mba), [GMAT Blog](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-blog), [MBA Admissions](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admissions), [mba admisions consulting](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admisions-consulting), [MBA rankings](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-rankings), [online MBA](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/online-mba) ## [GMAT Quant 101: Basic Facts & Concepts to Remember](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/gmat-quant-101-basic-facts-and-concepts-to-remember) Posted by [Mark Skoskiewicz](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/mark-skoskiewicz) on June 14, 2018 8:00:00 AM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![gmat-test](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gmat-test.jpg?width=300&name=gmat-test.jpg)In our GMAT tutoring sessions, we constantly remind students that the GMAT is not a math test. Although there are some rules you need to know, doing well requires that you think in a structured yet flexible way and approach each question as a problem that needs to be solved strategically and creatively. **Rote memorization of facts and formulas is not the answer.** Building critical thinking skills is the path to a 700+ GMAT score.  [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/gmat-quant-101-basic-facts-and-concepts-to-remember) Tags: [GMAT quant](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-quant), [GMAT tutor](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tutor), [gmat tutoring](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tutoring), [GMAT prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-prep), [GMAT resources](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-resources), [GMAT](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat), [GMAT score](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-score), [MBA Admissions](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/mba-admissions), [deliberate practice](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/deliberate-practice), [gmat test prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-test-prep), [gmat study skills](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-study-skills), [GMAT study guide](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-study-guide) [Previous](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/page/11) [All posts](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/all) [Next](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/page/13) [![Request a Tutor | Academic Tutors](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/215486/766b072a-be46-483b-80c4-b8919506919d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/215486/766b072a-be46-483b-80c4-b8919506919d) ### Subscribe To GMAT & MBA Admissions Blog [![Self-paced conceptual GMAT video prep](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/215486/4a242bdd-9db3-402f-910a-7cd450ec2d4a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/215486/4a242bdd-9db3-402f-910a-7cd450ec2d4a) ![](https://googleads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/viewthroughconversion/1024210668/?value=0&label=RNTBCNrfvQQQ7O2w6AM&guid=ON&script=0)