--- title: GMAT & MBA Admissions | GMAT tips (2) description: GMAT tips | Here you will find blog posts that provide pertinent information on the GMAT and MBA admissions process. (2) --- # GMAT & MBA Admissions Blog ## [Basic GMAT Math Facts and Formulas](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/basic-gmat-math-facts-and-formulas) Posted by [Mark Skoskiewicz](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/mark-skoskiewicz) on March 24, 2021 4:43:03 PM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Performing well on the quantitative section of GMAT requires a mix of math theory, test taking strategy, and critical thinking skills. While it’s important not to approach the quant section of the GMAT like a math test, it is also helpful to have logged certain facts and formulas in your brain. Most of the math theory you need to know does not go beyond high school algebra, so you’ve almost certainly “known it” before. You just need to re-learn and refresh. [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/basic-gmat-math-facts-and-formulas) Tags: [GMAT quant](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-quant), [GMAT tips](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tips) ## [Why Your GMAT Study Plan Needs a GMAT Error Log](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/why-your-gmat-study-plan-needs-a-gmat-error-log) Posted by [Mark Skoskiewicz](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/mark-skoskiewicz) on March 4, 2021 3:00:24 PM CST - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In this article, we’ll introduce you to the concept of using a GMAT error log while you are studying for the GMAT. [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/why-your-gmat-study-plan-needs-a-gmat-error-log) Tags: [GMAT prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-prep), [GMAT tips](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tips), [gmat study skills](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-study-skills), [gmat error log](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-error-log) ## [Using Khan Academy for GMAT Prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/using-khan-academy-for-gmat-prep) Posted by [John Easter](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/john-easter) on August 6, 2016 12:00:00 PM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)  ![khan-academy1.jpg](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/khan-academy1.jpg?width=227&name=khan-academy1.jpg)If you don't know what Khan Academy is, watch [this](https://www.ted.com/talks/salman_khan_let_s_use_video_to_reinvent_education?language=en). When it comes to GMAT prep, using Khan Academy can be a very effective tool for refreshing basic skills, but there's a catch. KA content is aligned to the [common core state standards](http://www.corestandards.org/Math/) for math. The GMAT is NOT aligned to the common core. [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/using-khan-academy-for-gmat-prep) Tags: [GMAT prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-prep), [GMAT tips](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tips), [GMAT](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat), [GMAT Blog](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-blog) ## [Follow 3 Principles To Improve Your GMAT Score](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/bid/384918/Follow-3-Principles-To-Improve-Your-GMAT-Score) Posted by [Mark Skoskiewicz](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/mark-skoskiewicz) on May 5, 2014 2:17:00 PM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Building GMAT knowledge.](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/file-730728783-jpg/images/shutterstock_124494247-resized-600.jpg?width=228&height=213&name=shutterstock_124494247-resized-600.jpg)Improving your academic performance, and really any type of performance (i.e., athletic, musical, professional, personal – you name it), is a function of following three important principles: [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/bid/384918/Follow-3-Principles-To-Improve-Your-GMAT-Score) Tags: [growth mindset](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/growth-mindset), [gmat practice test](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-practice-test), [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 tips](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tips) ## [Ask 4 Questions Before Hiring a GMAT Tutor](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/bid/345163/Ask-4-Questions-Before-Hiring-a-GMAT-Tutor) Posted by [Mark Skoskiewicz](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/mark-skoskiewicz) on October 25, 2013 10:43:00 AM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![4 Questions to Ask of a GMAT tutor](https://www.myguruedge.com/hs-fs/file-362874845-jpg/images/shutterstock_115114504.jpg?width=265&height=225&name=shutterstock_115114504.jpg) Your GMAT score is obviously a critical component of your business school application (although, I’d argue, perhaps not as important as many people make it out to be), and most folks need to invest a significant amount of time in preparing for it.  Certain **GMAT preparation** approaches can work better for some people relative to others.  [Read More](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/bid/345163/Ask-4-Questions-Before-Hiring-a-GMAT-Tutor) Tags: [GMAT tutor](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tutor), [GMAT help](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-help), [gmat tutoring](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tutoring), [gmat test](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-test), [GMAT prep](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-prep), [GMAT tips](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/topic/gmat-tips) ## [GMAT Interviews: Improving your GMAT Verbal Score](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/bid/319810/GMAT-Interviews-Improving-your-GMAT-Verbal-Score) Posted by [Mark Skoskiewicz](https://www.myguruedge.com/our-thinking/gmat-blog/author/mark-skoskiewicz) on July 22, 2013 9:47:00 PM CDT - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) We recently conducted a phone interview with Amit, who worked with one of our most senior GMAT tutors to improve his verbal score. 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