GMAT - Quantitative
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GMAT Tips – Data Sufficiency: Hiding in Plain Sight
Today’s GMAT tip comes to us from Veritas Prep. In today’s blog post, they discuss tips for finding “hidden” information on the Data Sufficiency section of the GMAT. Read on to see what they have to say! On the GMAT, Data Sufficiency questions can be tricky. Perhaps most frustrating about... Read more »
GMAT Tips – Sample Problem: Data Sufficiency Combinations
Today’s GMAT Tip comes to us from Kaplan. In this article, Kaplan GMAT instructor Bret Ruber explains how to tackle a Data Sufficiency problem involving combinations: Sometimes the challenge of specific GMAT problems is that they combine a higher-level concept such as Combinations, with a Data Sufficiency question, with some... Read more »
GMAT Tips – Sample Problem: Algebraic Translation
Today’s GMAT Tip comes to us from Kaplan. In this article, Kaplan GMAT instructor Bret Ruber provides helpful advice on how to turn word problems into equations: As you may have noticed in prepping for the GMAT, in many cases the challenges you face in GMAT problems are less about... Read more »
GMAT Tips – GMAT Data Sufficiency: The lazy person’s favorite question type?
Today’s GMAT Tip comes to us from Kaplan. In this article, Kaplan GMAT guest author Kurt Keefner provides helpful tips for answering Data Sufficiency questions on the quantitative section of the GMAT: About 100 years ago Frank B. Gilbreth was famous for pioneering a field he called “motion study.” He... Read more »
GMAT Tips: Number Properties in GMATPrep
Today’s GMAT tip comes from test prep firm ManhattanGMAT. In this article, they provide helpful tips on studying number properties in preparation for the GMAT. Read on to see what they have to say! What are number properties? This concept covers things that we often call “basic” – topics that we... Read more »
GMAT Tips: Important GMAT Skills – Working with Circles
Today’s GMAT Tip comes to us from Kaplan. In this article, Kaplan GMAT instructor Bret Ruber provides helpful tips for answering GMAT questions that involve circles: Circle problems are among the most common types of geometry questions that appear on the GMAT. As such, you must make sure that you... Read more »
GMAT Tips – The Unburdening of Proof
Today’s GMAT tip comes to us from Veritas Prep. In today’s blog post, they explain how to succeed on the quantitative section of the GMAT by teaching yourself to prove mathematical rules and formulas. Read on to see what they have to say! As you study for the GMAT, you’re likely to... Read more »
GMAT Tips – Data Sufficiency: Three Patterns with Test-Day Shortcuts
Today’s GMAT Tip comes to us from Kaplan. In this article, Kaplan guest author Eli Meyer provides helpful advice on how to save time by recognizing patterns on the Data Sufficiency section of the GMAT: In our GMAT prep courses, we recommend that students begin to solve GMAT Data Sufficiency problems... Read more »
GMAT Tips – If At First You Don’t Succeed
Today’s GMAT tip comes to us from Veritas Prep. In today’s blog post, they explain common quantitative strategies the GMAT uses to stump test-takers. Read on to see what they have to say! The GMAT is a fascinating exam for its ability to take fairly common concepts (algebra, arithmetic, logic) and... Read more »
GMAT Tips – If At First You Don't Succeed
Today’s GMAT tip comes to us from Veritas Prep. In today’s blog post, they explain common quantitative strategies the GMAT uses to stump test-takers. Read on to see what they have to say! The GMAT is a fascinating exam for its ability to take fairly common concepts (algebra, arithmetic, logic) and... Read more »
GMAT Tips – The Speedy Road to Insufficiency
Today’s GMAT Tip comes from our friends at Knewton. In this article, they provide helpful information about how to answer Data Sufficiency questions on the GMAT. Read on to see what they have to say! Here’s another quick tip for those of you still struggling with the pitfalls of Data... Read more »
GMAT Tips – Intuition and Common Sense on Geometry DS Questions
Today’s GMAT Tip comes from our friends at Knewton. In this article, they provide helpful tips for answering Data Sufficiency questions on the GMAT. Read on to see what they have to say! “Who cares?” That should be the operative question on your mind as you tackle Data Sufficiency problems.... Read more »
GMAT Tips – Tips for Comparing Fractions on the GMAT
Today’s GMAT Tip comes from our friends at Knewton. In this article, they provide helpful advice on how to accurately compare fractions when taking the GMAT. Read on to see what they have to say! When discussing fractions, I often find a very interesting area of confusion among students. I’ll... Read more »
GMAT Tips – To Venn or Not to Venn? Depends on the Question.
Today’s GMAT Tip comes from our friends at Knewton. In this article, they explain when to use Venn diagrams or charts on the GMAT. Read on to see what they have to say! Many students like to ask me the following question when dealing with overlapping sets problems: “Which are... Read more »
GMAT Tips – Exponent Errors on the GMAT
Today’s GMAT Tip comes to us from Kaplan. In this article, Kaplan GMAT instructor Bret Ruber explains how to avoid common exponent mistakes when taking the GMAT: Exponent questions are among those that give GMAT-preppers the most difficulty. The key to answering exponent questions correctly is to remember all of... Read more »
