TL;DR: The GMAT has three sections (Quant, Verbal, Data Insights), each scored 60-90. All three contribute equally to your total score, which ranges from 205 to 805. The formula is: Total score = (Q + V + DI – 180) x (20/3) + 205, rounded to the nearest 5. A total of 645 is the […]
TL;DR: GMAT inequalities trip up test-takers not because the concepts are hard, but because people apply equation logic to them. This guide covers every rule you need: the flip rule, the Wavy Curve Method, squaring, reciprocals, min-max, and quadratics, with a quick-reference table you can come back to before test day. GMAT inequalities questions are […]
TL;DR: GMAT Focus Quant runs 21 questions, 45 minutes, scored 60-90. To improve, fix concept gaps before strategy gaps, develop number-sense over formula dependence, eliminate careless errors by reading questions precisely, and build Data Sufficiency decision-tree instinct. Most candidates plateau because they practice volume without diagnosing why they are getting questions wrong. A diagnostic-first approach […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] I have spent over a decade in the test prep space in India – starting with CAT before going to the “dark side,” i.e. GMAT, in 2005. I want to give the readers the […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”30px||30px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text module_id=”how-to-write-why-mba-essay” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_2_font_size=”30px” header_3_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”||10px|||” custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”] Depending on the way you look at it, this can be a highly technical or philosophical question. There can be two reasons for you to look for the ‘why MBA’ answer: you’re either […]
“If you don’t know where you are, then you can’t get to where you want to go.” Simulation exams a.k.a Practice tests are one of the most important elements for your GMAT preparation plan. Every practice test you take brings you one step closer to getting a similar question right on the actual […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Applying for an MBA through the GMAT is scary. We know. The amount of information you need to read, process, and make sense of? Even more scary. But don’t worry. We’ve got you covered! In this article, we will […]
The big news is that on 15th June, 2017, GMAC announced the GMAT Select Section Order, wherein GMAT takers can choose the order of the sections that they attempt. This means that now a test taker can actually start the GMAT from the Verbal section! If you have taken the GMAT or have been […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] One question that frequently pops up in a MBA aspirant’s mind is – ‘How do I go about choosing the right MBA program?’ This is probably the second most important decision of your life, after the […]
In this article, let’s discuss about the GMAT Integrated Reasoning in detail, Before getting into details of number of questions, question types etc. Let’s understand the GMAT Integrated reasoning. I am pretty much sure below three questions would be going on your mind, before starting the preparation for GMAT Integrated Reasoning, How important is GMAT […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”4px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row module_id=”decoding-your” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||30px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”17px” global_colors_info=”{}”] So you have around 10 years of experience but do not have enough time to prepare for the GMAT. Fret not! GMAT has launched Executive Assessment for seasoned professionals like you in 2016. The Executive […]
Most of the students when they hear the word “Geometry”, they think of trigonometry, they think about theorems etc. But in GMAT it’s quite different. In this article, let’s discuss about what is tested in GMAT geometry and what could be the best preparation strategy for GMAT Geometry? Even […]
TL;DR: GMAT Focus Verbal has 23 questions in 45 minutes, of which approximately 9-10 are Reading Comprehension across 3-4 passages. The right reading approach is structure-first: on the first pass, identify the main point, the author’s stance, the paragraph map, and contrast signals. Return to the passage only for specific question details. The five question […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”17px” header_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_3_font_size=”25px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] “A goal without a plan is just a wish”, goes an anonymous saying. We at CrackVerbal, believe that the most important part of the GMAT preparation is having a good gmat […]
Let us first understand the GMAT before we delve deeper into the topic of “patterns”. We believe that the reader must first understand what the GMAT is. GMAT is a standardized test. Think about it – within 78 questions (many of which are experimental so the actual number of questions are fewer) the GMAT can […]
Here are some things we’ve heard GMAT test takers say time and again: “I score well in practice sessions but I don’t know what happens in the test.” “I lost track of time during the test.” “I ran out of time and had to guess towards the end of the test.” “I just couldn’t focus […]
While attempting the questions in the Verbal section on the GMAT, one type of question that makes your hearts skip a beat is definitely the fully underlined sentence correction question. In your mind, Sentence Correction is already full of gruelling grammar rules and exceptions – add to that a fully underlined question and you […]
Comparison questions in GMAT SC can get a little tricky because they may test not just comparisons, but often, idioms and parallelism too. In this blog let’s see how to do comparison questions. Basic Rules for Comparison: Which is better – a rose or a mango? You’re probably thinking, “What a stupid […]
Reading newspapers and books may improve your general reading habit, but not your ability to crack GMAT RC. This is because the subject matter and structure of GMAT RC passages are quite different, and therefore, the mindset with which you approach them must also be different. The best way to get better at GMAT RC […]
This week’s edition of Wednesday Wisdoms talks about the 3 classic GMAT mistakes Indian aspirants make, & how to modify your test prep techniques for a higher score. Over the last couple of years, I have been teaching students both in India, and I have also had students who have come in from […]
Over the last few years, I have trained over 5000s of students for the GMAT. Some have scored spectacularly well , while some have not been able to score as much as they desired. Recently a student asked me what my observations were, on the top mistakes made by my students on the GMAT. […]
There is 1 question that plagues most GMAT test-takers – especially when they seem to get “stuck” at a particular score – Do I have it in me to score high on the GMAT? The answer is YES! However, before you start looking for the magic sauce, let me give you the magic […]
Assumption-based questions make up about 40% of the questions in GMAT CR. They test you on your ability to identify and understand the relationships – if any – that exist between the premises and the conclusion. Some of the tricky logical traps that assumption-based questions may contain are based on causality. Today, we will […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”37px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”17px” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_3_font_size=”25px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Has GMAT Verbal Become Tougher and Quant Become Easier Firstly, let us define what we mean by “tougher” or “easier”. For the sake of simplicity, let us consider a […]
The choice between verb-ing and to-verb in GMAT Sentence Correction is something that has troubled test-takers forever. Though there are no blanket rules that will help you tackle questions that test this, there are certain guidelines you can follow to make the right choice. General Usage Guidelines For To-Verb And Verb-Ing To-verb: This […]
Though these 2 terms are often used interchangeably in everyday speech, they are actually different and must be treated differently on the GMAT. The use of ‘Because’ ‘Because’ helps answer the WHY question – why did something happen? For e.g. The flight was cancelled because a storm was brewing. ‘Because of’ […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”17px” header_2_font_size=”30px” header_3_font_size=”25px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Whar Is the Effective way for GMAT Preparation? Every few days, I get different versions of this question from students: “I have completed all the questions from the OG and […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”17px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||19px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”] Is your turn to crack the GMAT fast-approaching? I am sure you must be working hard to score 700+ in order to secure your admission to one of the top B-schools […]
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Over the last decade I have spent countless hours with thousands of students, helping them understand why their scores were not going up. I have come to the conclusion that the root of all lies in the same four basic problems in our approach to test-taking. 1. Brute […]
