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Number Properties

The Number Properties Guide (160 pages) provides a comprehensive analysis of the properties and rules of integers tested on the GMAT. Learn, practice, and master everything from prime products to perfect squares.


The Guide contains a total of 161 "In-Action" problems of increasing difficulty with detailed answer explanations.

Chapter by Chapter

Part I: General

  1. DIVISIBILITY & PRIMES

    Integers, Rules of Divisibility, Multiples, Divisibility & Addition/Subtraction, Prime Factorization, Factor Foundation Rule, Prime Boxes, Greatest Common Factor, Least Common Multiple, Remainders

  2. ODDS & EVENS

    Arithmetic Rules, Testing Odd & Even Cases, Sum of Two Primes

  3. POSITIVES & NEGATIVES

    Absolute Value, Double Negative, Multiplying & Dividing Signed Numbers, Testing Positive & Negative Cases

  4. CONSECUTIVE INTEGERS

    Properties of Evenly Spaced Sets, Counting Integers in Series, Sum of Consecutive Integers, Products & Sums of Consecutive Integers & Divisibility

  5. EXPONENTS

    Properties and Rules of Exponents, Special Bases, Simplifying Exponential Expressions, Common Exponent Errors

  6. ROOTS

    General Rules of Roots, Roots and Fractional Exponents, Simplifying Roots, Imperfect vs. Perfect Squares, Simplifying & Estimating Roots of Imperfect Squares, Common Root Errors, Common Squares and Cubes

  7. PEMDAS

    Order of Operations, Subtraction of Expressions, Fraction Bars and Grouping Symbols

Part II: Advanced

Includes separate chapters on numerous Advanced Number Properties topics, as well as additional practice problems.

Fractions, Decimals, & Percents

The Fractions, Decimals, & Percents Guide (112 pages) provides an in-depth look at the variety of GMAT questions that test your knowledge of fractions, decimals, and percents. Learn to see the connections among these part-whole relationships and practice implementing strategic shortcuts.


The Guide contains a total of 82 "In-Action" problems of increasing difficulty with detailed answer explanations.

Chapter by Chapter

Part I: General

  1. DIGITS & DECIMALS

    Place Value, Estimation, Powers of 10, Last Digit Shortcut, Heavy Division Shortcut, Decimal Operations

  2. FRACTIONS

    Simplifying, Multiplication Shortcut, Reciprocals, Cross-Multiplication, Splitting Denominators, Benchmark Values, Smart Numbers

  3. PERCENTS

    Percent Tables, Percentage Change, Successive Percents, Percent Formulas, Percent Mixtures

  4. FDP's

    FDP Connection, Conversions, Common Equivalents

Part II: Advanced

Includes separate chapter on numerous Advanced Fractions, Decimals, & Percents topics such as Repeating and Terminating Decimals, Unknown Digit Problems, Estimating Decimal Equivalents, Fractions and Exponents & Roots, and Percents and Weighted Averages. This section also includes additional practice problems.

Equations, Inequalities, & VICs

The Equations, Inequalities, & VICs Guide (192 pages) covers algebra in all its various forms (and disguises) on the GMAT. Master fundamental techniques and nuanced strategies to help you solve for unknown variables of every type.


The Guide contains a total of 162 "In-Action" problems of increasing difficulty with detailed answer explanations.

Chapter by Chapter

Part I: General

  1. BASIC EQUATIONS

    One-Variable Equations, Simultaneous Equations, Mismatch Problems, Combo Manipulations, Absolute Variable Equations

  2. EXPONENTIAL EQUATIONS

    Even Exponents, Common Bases, Common Exponents, Eliminating Roots

  3. QUADRATIC EQUATIONS

    Factoring, Disguised Quadratics, Foiling, 1-Solution Quadratics, Undefined Denominators, 3 Special Products

  4. FORMULAS

    Plug-Ins, Strange Symbols, Unspecified Amounts, Sequences, Patterns

  5. FUNCTIONS

    Numerical Substitution, Variable Substitution, Compound Functions, Unknown Constants, Graphs, Common Function Types

  6. INEQUALITIES

    Combining Inequalities, Compound Inequalities, Extreme Values, Optimization, Testing Cases, Inequalities and Absolute Value, Square-Rooting

  7. VICs

    Variables In Answer Choices, Examples, 3 Strategies, Pros and Cons of Different Strategies

Part II: Advanced

Includes separate chapters on Advanced Equations, Inequalities, & VICs topics, as well as additional practice problems.

Word Translations

The Word Translations Guide (176 pages) analyzes the GMAT’s complex math word problems and provides structured frameworks for attacking each question type. Master the art of translating challenging word problems into organized data.


The Guide contains a total of 120 "In-Action" problems of increasing difficulty with detailed answer explanations.

Chapter by Chapter

Part I: General

  1. ALGEBRAIC TRANSLATIONS

    Translation Techniques, Using Charts, Prices and Quantities

  2. RATES & WORK

    RTD Charts, Matching Units, Multiple RTD Problems, Average Rate, Basic Work, Working Together, Population

  3. RATIOS

    Labels, Proportions, Unknown Multipliers, Multiple Ratios

  4. COMBINATORICS

    Fundamental Counting Principle, Factorials, Anagrams, Multiple Arrangements, Arrangements with Constraints

  5. PROBABILITY

    And vs. Or, 1 - x Shortcut, Domino Effect, Probability Trees

  6. STATISTICS

    Average Formula, Evenly Spaced Sets, Weighted Averages, Median, Standard Deviation

  7. OVERLAPPING SETS

    Double-Set Matrix, Sets & Percents, Sets & Algebraic Representation, 2 Sets/3 Choices, Venn Diagrams

  8. MINOR PROBLEM TYPES

    Optimization, Grouping, Scheduling, Computation, Graphing

Part II: Advanced

Includes separate chapters on numerous Advanced Word Translations topics, as well as additional practice problems.

Geometry

The Geometry Guide (112 pages) illustrates every geometric principle, formula, and problem type tested on the GMAT. Understand and master the intricacies of shapes, planes, lines, angles, and objects.


The Guide contains a total of 83 "In-Action" problems of increasing difficulty with detailed answer explanations.

Chapter by Chapter

Part I: General

  1. POLYGONS

    Quadrilaterals, Interior Angles, Perimeter, Area, Dimensionality, Surface Area, Volume

  2. TRIANGLES & DIAGONALS

    Side-Angle Relationships, Triangle Theorems, Isosceles & Equilateral Triangles, Special Ratios, Polygon Diagonals, Similar Triangles, Area Revisited

  3. CIRCLES & CYLINDERS

    Circumference, Arc Length, Perimeter, Area, Sectors, Inscribed & Central Angles, Cylinder Surface Area & Volume

  4. LINES & ANGLES

    Intersecting Lines, Parallel Lines, Exterior Angles, Transversals

  5. COORDINATE PLANE

    Slopes, Intercepts, Slope-Intercept Equation, Distance, Quadrants, Perpendicular Bisectors, Intersection of 2 Lines

Part II: Advanced

Includes separate chapter on numerous Advanced Geometry topics, as well as additional practice problems.

Critical Reasoning

The Critical Reasoning Guide (200 pages) simplifies arguments by illustrating innovative diagramming techniques designed to increase comprehension and improve accuracy.


The Guide contains a total of 70 "In-Action" problems of increasing difficulty with detailed answer explanations.

Chapter by Chapter

  1. ARGUMENT STRUCTURE

    Parts of an Argument, Finding a Conclusion, Common Signal Words, Identifying Conclusions and Premises, An Alternate Way

  2. DIAGRAMMING

    The T-Diagram, Efficient Diagramming, Model Arguments

  3. GENERAL STRATEGY

    Question Stem, "Except" Questions, Boundary and Extreme Words in Question Stem, Process of Elimination, Boundary and Extreme Words in Answer Choices

  4. FIND THE ASSUMPTION

    Close Ties to the Conclusion, Categories of Assumptions, Wrong Answer Choice Types, Least Extreme negation (Advanced)

  5. DRAW A CONCLUSION

    Stay Close to the Premises, Use Real Numbers, Make an Inference, Wrong Answer Choice Types

  6. STRENGTHEN THE CONCLUSION

    S-W-Slash Chart, Decide Between Two Attractive Answer Choices, Wrong Answer Choice Types

  7. WEAKEN THE CONCLUSION

    Argument/Conterargument, S-W Slash Chart Revisited, Wrong Answer Choice Types

  8. MINOR QUESTION TYPES

    Explain an Event or Discrepancy, Analyze the Argument Structure, Evaluate the Conclusion, Resolve a Problem, Provide an Example, Restate the Conclusion, Mimic the Argument

Reading Comprehension

The Reading Comprehension Guide (152 pages) illustrates innovative sketching techniques designed to balance speed and comprehension on the GMAT.


The Guide contains a total of 69 "In-Action" problems of increasing difficulty with detailed answer explanations.

Chapter by Chapter

  1. INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES

    Logistics of Reading Comprehension, Challenges, Two Extremes and a Balanced Approach, Engaging the Passage, Recruiting for Your Working Memory, Looking for the Simple Story, Linking to What You Already Know, Unpacking, Linking to What You Have Just Read, Signals, Picking Up the Pace, Practicing on Non-GMAT Material

  2. COMPONENTS OF PASSAGES

    The Point, Background, Support, Implications, Foreshadowing

  3. SHORT PASSAGES

    Positive vs. Negative Scenarios, The Headline List, Common Notations, Using Your Headline List, Timing Guidelines, Common Structures, Model Short Passages and Headline Lists

  4. LONG PASSAGES

    The Skeletal Sketch, Using Your Skeletal Sketch, Timing Guidelines, Common Structures, Model Long Passages and Skeletal Sketches

  5. THE SEVEN STRATEGIES

    Scoring System, Key Word Matching, Proof Sentences, Word Justification, Extreme Word Avoidance, Limiting Inferences, Previewing

  6. QUESTION ANALYSIS

    Question Type Analysis, Types of Wrong Answer Choices, Model Passages Revisited, Model Questions and Answers

  7. PASSAGES & PROBLEM SETS

    Seven Sample Passages, 35 Sample Problems, Explanations

Sentence Correction

The Sentence Correction Guide (288 pages) takes the guesswork out of grammar by presenting every major grammatical principle and minor grammatical point tested on the GMAT. Don’t be caught relying only on your ear; master the rules for correcting every GMAT sentence.


The Guide contains a total of 187 "In-Action" problems of increasing difficulty with detailed answer explanations.

Chapter by Chapter

Part I: General

  1. SENTENCE CORRECTION BASICS

    Question Format, Best vs. Ideal, Splits and Re-Splits, Reading the Entire Sentence

  2. GRAMMAR, MEANING, CONCISION

    Choose/Place/Match Your Words, Redundancy

  3. SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT

    Fragments, Middlemen, Warmups, Additive Phrases, Collective Nouns, Quantity Words, Flipping

  4. PARALLELISM

    Parallel Markers, Structures, Idioms, Superficial Parallelism, Linking Verbs

  5. PRONOUNS

    Antecedent Existence, Meaning, Ambiguity, Agreement, Case, Third Person Personal Pronouns, Demonstratives

  6. MODIFIERS

    Adjectives, Adverbs, Noun Modifiers, Position Rules and Exceptions, Relative Pronouns, Subgroup Modifiers, Essential vs. Non-Essential Modifiers, Verb Modifiers, Use of Which

  7. VERB TENSE, MOOD, & VOICE

    Simple Tenses, Progressive Tenses (Present and Past), Tense Sequence, Subjunctive Mood (Hypothetical and Command), If/Then Voice (Active and Passive)

  8. COMPARISONS

    Like vs. As, Parallel Comparisons, Omitted Words, Comparative & Superlative Forms

  9. IDIOMS

    Spot-Extract-Replace, Idiom List (197 Entries)

  10. ODDS & ENDS

    Connecting Words, Connecting Punctuation, Quantity

PLUS: Official Guide Problem Matrixand Glossary of Grammatical Terms


Part II: Advanced

Includes separate chapters on numerous Advanced Sentence Correction topics, as well as additional practice problems.