Archive for 2012/01


Friday Links

Here is what happened in the world of GMAT this week… Poets and Quants ranked the top 50 Non-U.S. MBA Programs. The Wall Street Journal took a look at the finances of Business Schools (subscription required). Our friends at mbaMission looked at how an MBA can increase income mobility. Have a great weekend, everybody! Share [...]

Stress Management

Everyone struggles with some amount of anxiety when taking a test like the GMAT, but some people struggle more than others. Stress can also affect your preparation before you ever get to the test center – if you’re too stressed out when studying, that will hurt your ability to make and recall memories. So what [...]

What to read – and what not to read – on RC passages

A student recently asked me to show an example of how I read and take notes on a reading comprehension passage. In this older article, I discussed how to read through an RC passage in general, but I didn’t show an example. If you haven’t already read the older article, read that first; then come [...]

Challenge Problem Showdown – January 2nd, 2012

We invite you to test your GMAT knowledge for a chance to win! Each week, we will post a new Challenge Problem for you to attempt. If you submit the correct answer, you will be entered into that week’s drawing for a free Manhattan GMAT Prep item. Tell your friends to get out their scrap [...]

Manhattan GMAT Holiday Food Drive

This December, the team at Manhattan Prep ran its first holiday season food & toy drive. Manhattan Prep staff, Instructors and students at our New York City headquarters contributed games, stuffed animals, food items, and spare change to the efforts. In just over two weeks, we collected over 100 items of food, donated to City [...]