GMAT Articles
To provide students with additional guidance as they prep for test day, Manhattan GMAT has compiled and polished up these articles by our instructors. Subjects range from specific quantitative and verbal concepts to overall study tip tips and strategies for the official exam.
Quant Articles
- “Layering” in Data Sufficiency Questions
- Here, we discuss how test-writers complicate data sufficiency questions by adding details, obscuring core issues. Also covered: avoiding the resulting traps.
- Counter-intuition on the GMAT
- Going with your gut can get you in big trouble on the GMAT - here's how.
- Keeping Pace
- Time management is an essential skill for GMAT success. Here's how you master it.
- The Interplay of Quant and Verbal Sections
- To perform well on the GMAT's quant section, you'll need to sharpen your verbal skills.
Verbal Articles
- “Layering” in Sentence Correction Questions
- Here, we discuss how test-writers complicate sentence correction questions by adding details, obscuring core issues. Also covered: avoiding the resulting traps.
- “Layering” in Critical Reasoning Questions
- Here, we discuss how test-writers complicate critical reasoning questions by adding details, obscuring core issues. Also covered: avoiding the resulting traps.
- Strategies for Improving Your Sentence Correction Skills
- Looking to boost your sentence correction performance? Here are some strategies to try.
- What Did You Just Say!? Advanced Reading Comprehension Strategies
- This piece shares one approach for reading comprehension questions: Pretend you're explaining it to a younger sibling.
- How to Analyze a GMATPrep SC Question
- To help make better use of your practice tests and improve performance, this article equips you with the questions to ask yourself when reviewing sentence correction problems.
- Causation in Critical Reasoning Questions
- This article reviews the concept of causation as it appears in critical reasoning questions, including how to approach these types of questions and the traps they present.
- Counter-intuition on the GMAT
- Going with your gut can get you in big trouble on the GMAT - here's how.
- Keeping Pace
- Time management is an essential skill for GMAT success. Here's how you master it.
- The Interplay of Quant and Verbal Sections
- To perform well on the GMAT's quant section, you'll need to sharpen your verbal skills.
Test Day Articles
- 5 GMAT Test-Taking Strategies
- This article offers 5 strategies for improving your performance on the GMAT. Included are tips for staying on track while you take the test.
- Difficulty Levels on the GMAT
- Don't waste precious time worrying about difficulty levels on the official exam! Here's why.
- Can the First Question on the Test be Experimental?
- Here's yet another reason not to spend all your time on the first 10 questions.
- How the GMAT is like Tennis
- This comparison of tennis and the GMAT explains the importance of pacing to a strong finish on test day.
- 7 Tips for Managing GMAT Stress
- Take these steps to minimize the impact of stress on your GMAT score.
- Techniques for Managing GMAT Stress
- Forget data sufficiency - anxiety can be your biggest challenge on the GMAT. Here's how to manage it.
- The Distinction Between a 700 Score and a 760 Score
- What makes the difference a 700 and a 760? This article explains the skills and knowledge that come into play at higher scores.
- What is the GMAT?
- How do you register? How is it scored? Get answers to all your basic GMAT questions here.
MBA Essay Articles
- An Inside Perspective on the Application Process
- Who evaluates the MBA applications you've slaved to create, and what are they looking for? Find out in this article.
- What if you're in an "Over-Represented" Group?
- I-bankers, management consultants, and software engineers: These personal essay tips are for you!
- Business School Application Timeline
- When should you contact recommenders? Start your GMAT prep? Write your essays? Read this timeline and be prepared.
- Avoiding Essay Pitfalls
- These are the most common errors applicants make when they write their essays for business school.
- The Optional Essay
- When you should write the optional essay on your application and what you should address.
Study Tips Articles
- Planning and Executing Your GMAT Preparation
- So you've got to take the GMAT. Where do you start? With this article.
- 5 GMAT Study Tips
- Written for students just starting their GMAT prep, this article provides study tips and strategies to get you started.
- How to Prepare in 14 Days (If You Absolutely MUST)
- While you should always give yourself more time, this article outlines a last-resort, two-week GMAT plan of study for the student who needs to prep in a hurry.
- Breaking the 700 Barrier
- Are you looking to crack 700? Here's what you need to know about the test, first.
- The Distinction Between a 700 Score and a 760 Score
- What makes the difference a 700 and a 760? This article explains the skills and knowledge that come into play at higher scores.
- All About the GMAT
- This simple introduction to the GMAT explains the format of the test and how it's used by business schools.
- What is the GMAT?
- How do you register? How is it scored? Get answers to all your basic GMAT questions here.
- How to Analyze a Practice Problem
- Learn how to analyze practice problems, with the goal of recognizing concepts on future tests and solving problems correctly more quickly.
- The “Best of Beat The GMAT / MGMAT” – How-To-Study List
- This provides links to a number of useful articles by Manhattan GMAT staff on popular site Beat the GMAT.
- Another Iron Law of Studying for the GMAT
- It's a waste of time to challenge answers to official guide problems. Here's why.
- How To Learn From Your Errors
- This article explains why you should to keep an error log of missed problems and guides you through the process of creating one.
- Evaluating Your Practice Tests, Part 1
- This in-depth explanation of how to evaluate practice test results focuses on how to look at and use statistics, including identifying weak spots and timing issues.
- Evaluating Your Practice Tests, Part 2
- This in-depth explanation of how to evaluate practice test results focuses on understanding the reasons behind missed questions.
- Keeping Pace
- Time management is an essential skill for GMAT success. Here's how you master it.
- Techniques for Managing GMAT Stress
- Forget data sufficiency - anxiety can be your biggest challenge on the GMAT. Here's how to manage it.
- How the GMAT Finds Your Score
- Curious about computer adaptive testing? This article explains how the GMAT scores your performance.
- Interpreting Manhattan GMAT Assessment Reports
- Struggling to understand your practice test scores? Start with this article.
- Ace the GMAT's Essay Section? No Thanks!
- GMAT essays aren't as important as quant and verbal, but you can't skip it. Here's how to create your template for an essay that gets the job done without wasting mental energy.
MBA App Articles
- An Inside Perspective on the Application Process
- Who evaluates the MBA applications you've slaved to create, and what are they looking for? Find out in this article.
- Business School Application Timeline
- When should you contact recommenders? Start your GMAT prep? Write your essays? Read this timeline and be prepared.
- Letters of Recommendation
- How to successfully manage your letters of recommendation and get the best results.
- Common Application Errors
- Didn't get in to your target school? Here's what may have gone wrong.
- Guide To Resumes
- Learn about common resume mistakes and how you can improve upon your current resume.
- Managing the MBA Interview
- How to prepare for your upcoming MBA interview and other frequently asked questions.
- Conversations with an Admissions Consultant
- How do b-schools use the GMAT? Does the AWA matter? Admissions consultant Jeremy Shinewald answers common application questions.
- Visiting Target B-Schools
- What to do when you visit a prospective business school.
- Where to Apply to B-School
- Here's how to pick the school that's best for you and boost your chances of admission.
- When to Apply to B-School
- When is the 'right' time to apply to business school? What are the differences between the rounds?
- Long-Term Planning for Your MBA
- Don't procrastinate on your MBA application. Take these steps now to boost your chances of admission.
