“I hate the GMAT.” I know. I get it. I’ve been there. Let’s talk about how to fix that so you can move forward. Let’s Start at the Beginning: Why Do You Hate the GMAT? There’s no right or wrong answer here. I really actually want to know. I’m not going to be like some … Read More
It’s not like I really want to have to make a distinction such as this, but it bears repeating. GMAT Critical Reasoning questions are unique situations unto themselves and have no legitimate bearing on the Real World, nor vice-versa. Honestly, it would be much more convenient if everything were nice and orderly the way these … Read More
One of the main principles of GMAT Verbal, and particularly GMAT Reading Comprehension, is that you’re not actually looking for the RIGHT answer, but rather the CORRECT answer. What do I mean by that? Simple: the “right” answer is what they taught you to find at University. That’s the clever answer that means something. What … Read More
“The secret is reps, reps, reps.” –Arnold Schwarzenegger Here’s a quick answer: NO, but sort of maybe sometimes if you look at it a certain way. There’s obviously a lot of interest in this topic, and I will tell you one true thing, even if it’s not what you expected: Repeating questions is the simplest, … Read More
GMAT Work and Rate problems might seem like a pain in the ass, but they don’t have to be. The fact that these questions look worse than they truly are just comes down to over-complicated methodology and dubious pedagogy. This little group of videos is here to teach you a new way to think about … Read More
Mental Models to Improve GMAT Critical Reasoning Strategy While this is ostensibly a guide for Critical Reasoning, many of the things listed here will help us to make better decisions on the rest of the GMAT and ideally in life as well. That last part is up to you, obviously, but I can help you … Read More
The Ultimate Guide to GMAT Functions Problems? (Probably not, but it’s a start…) Just want all of this as a 20-page PDF? The GMAT Functions Guide There are few words that strike terror into testtakers more than “functions.” Wait for it… Yeah, that feeling. The dropping in the pit of the stomach, the hyperventilating. We’ve … Read More
You just want the full 65-page PDF? It’s here: The GMAT Reading Comprehension Guide You Don’t Read Fast Enough for the GMAT That’s not a value judgment or insult; that’s a statement of fact. Top scorers in Verbal simply read more quickly. The people who roll the Verbal section up and smoke it? Usually finished … Read More
“I looove your rates process. I think I finally understand it!” — Camila M The way you write your guides are brilliant! Your approach made things seem much clearer. Keep the good stuff coming! –Duc Anh T, 2017 Do you struggle with GMAT Rates questions? Let me guess: most GMAT questions seem OK, but you … Read More
Probability was initially developed for gambling. Given the gamblers I know, that means it can’t be particularly complicated. Why we base the global financial system on it is another question, but Quantum Mechanics uses it as well, so I’ll admit I’m being judgmental here. Looked at one way, Probability attempts to give us a mathematical … Read More
