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  • No Relatives, No Problems On Sentence Correction

    No Relatives, No Problems On Sentence Correction 1

    by Veritas Prep on May 17, 20121337238020

    Today’s article comes courtesy of Veritas Prep GMAT instructor and Beat the GMAT expert, David Newland. We love our relatives… most of the time. What …

  • Graduating With An MBA & Lots Of Debt

    Graduating With An MBA & Lots Of Debt 1

    by John Byrne on May 16, 20121337151630

    Three years ago, the graduating class at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business left campus with an MBA degree and $66,272 in average debt. …

  • Can You Spot the Pattern?

    Can You Spot the Pattern? 3

    by Master GMAT on May 15, 20121337065218

    High-school mathematics courses often leave the impression that math involves nothing more than the recall of formulas. Nothing could be farther from the truth …

  • The Next-Gen GMAT: Multi-Source Reasoning

    The Next-Gen GMAT: Multi-Source Reasoning 0

    by Stacey Koprince on May 14, 20121336978809

    We haven’t tried one of these yet: multi-source reasoning. These questions will consist of 2 or 3 tabs of information with accompanying questions. MSRs tend …

  • Getting Ready for Integrated Reasoning

    Getting Ready for Integrated Reasoning 0

    by Stacey Koprince on May 13, 20121336892454

    Last week, we talked about what to do if you’re rushing to finish the test before it changes. As promised, this week, we’re going to talk about how to add …

  • 101 Reasons to Go To Business School

    101 Reasons to Go To Business School 1

    by Knewton on May 12, 20121336806048

    If you’re thinking about getting your MBA, here are 101 reasons to consider it: 1. You want to change careers. 2. You’re gunning for a promotion. 3. You …

  • Quadratic Patterns on the GMAT

    Quadratic Patterns on the GMAT 0

    by Bret Ruber on May 11, 20121336719613

    This post is really about quadratics, but we are going to begin with a discussion of times tables.  Off the top of your head, think of the result of .  If you …

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  • No Relatives, No Problems On Sentence Correction

    No Relatives, No Problems On Sentence Correction 1

    by Veritas Prep on May 17, 20121337238020

    Learn the most commonly correct way to eliminate a relative clause error on sentence correction.

  • Boring and Right: Avoiding

    Boring and Right: Avoiding "Flashing Lights" on the GMAT 5

    by Jen Rugani on Apr 26, 20121335423606

    Which answer choice is correct, and which one has the flashing lights?

  • Meaning is Mean! A GMATPrep Sentence Correction Problem

    Meaning is Mean! A GMATPrep Sentence Correction Problem 19

    by Stacey Koprince on Apr 19, 20121334818824

    Can you solve this GMAT Verbal problem in 1 minute 15 seconds?

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    Engineers and Techies: 10 Ways to Stand Out in MBA Admissions – Live Chat 0

    An Engineer or a Techie? Join us as Dr. Shel Watts discusses how you can still gain admission to your dream b-school. RSVP to secure your spot!

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    Day 4: Integrated Reasoning – Table Analysis Webinar 0

    Day 4 of our "The New GMAT: Integrated Reasoning Webinar Series." Get the scoop on Table Analysis!

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    Day 5: Integrated Reasoning – Two-Part Analysis Webinar 0

    Day 5 of our "The New GMAT: Integrated Reasoning Webinar Series." Get the scoop on Two-Part Analysis!

GMAT Math

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  • Can You Spot the Pattern?

    Can You Spot the Pattern? 3

    by Master GMAT on May 15, 20121337065218

    Simplify complex calculations by testing out simpler cases, then spot the emerging pattern to unlock the solution.

  • Manhattan GMAT Challenge Problem of the Week - 14 May  2012

    Manhattan GMAT Challenge Problem of the Week - 14 May 2012 0

    by Manhattan GMAT on May 14, 20121337014810

    To solve this week's challenge, start off by constructing x[4]y in stages.

  • Quadratic Patterns on the GMAT

    Quadratic Patterns on the GMAT 0

    by Bret Ruber on May 11, 20121336719613

    Learn how you can successfully break down quadratics.

MBA News

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  • Graduating With An MBA & Lots Of Debt

    Graduating With An MBA & Lots Of Debt 1

    by John Byrne on May 16, 20121337151630

  • Finance Courses At Wharton

    Finance Courses At Wharton 0

    by John Byrne on May 15, 20121337104843

  • Get to Know Columbia’s New EMBA Program 0

    by Precision Essay on May 14, 20121337018422

  • Wharton May Add New Admissions Test 0

    by John Byrne on May 12, 20121336838411

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  • I Will Not Be Taking the GMAT Before June 5. Now What?

    I Will Not Be Taking the GMAT Before June 5. Now What? 0

    by Veritas Prep on May 15, 20121337094016

    Read three reasons why you shouldn't worry if you plan on taking the GMAT after June 5.

  • The Next-Gen GMAT: Multi-Source Reasoning

    The Next-Gen GMAT: Multi-Source Reasoning 0

    by Stacey Koprince on May 14, 20121336978809

  • Getting Ready for Integrated Reasoning

    Getting Ready for Integrated Reasoning 0

    by Stacey Koprince on May 13, 20121336892454

    Stacey breaks it down : what Integrated Reasoning tests, what materials are available and how to study.

  • Integrated Reasoning and Precision in Wording

    Integrated Reasoning and Precision in Wording 0

    by Veritas Prep on May 07, 20121336402824

    Work with the Integrated Reasoning section, instead of avoiding it.

  • Rushing To Take The GMAT Before It Changes?

    Rushing To Take The GMAT Before It Changes? 15

    by Stacey Koprince on May 05, 20121336201223

    Check out what you can do if you plan on taking the GMAT before it changes on June 5th.

MBA Admissions Advice

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  • MBA Application: How to Get a Head Start on Your MBA Application

    MBA Application: How to Get a Head Start on Your MBA Application 0

    by Chioma Isiadinso on May 16, 20121337176823

    Check out five tips to help you develop a strong resume and get a head start on your MBA application.

  • The Tuesday Q&A: Can I Get into Kellogg?

    The Tuesday Q&A: Can I Get into Kellogg? 0

    by Precision Essay on May 15, 20121337090439

    Do you have what it takes to get into Kellogg? Read Jon Frank's analysis on a real case example.

  • From Our Consultants: What Makes My B-school Different 0

    by Precision Essay on May 14, 20121337007637

    Get the real story on some of the world’s top MBA programs.

  • Goals Essays: Content & Structure 0

    by Paul Bodine on May 13, 20121336921257

    Use these helpful suggestion to write a powerful goals essay.

  • 101 Reasons to Go To Business School 1

    by Knewton on May 12, 20121336806048

    Read 101 reasons why you should consider getting your MBA.

GMAT Videos

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  • Thursdays with Ron: Breaking Down SC Modifiers

    Thursdays with Ron: Breaking Down SC Modifiers 0

    by Manhattan GMAT on May 03, 20121336057259

  • Congrats to the 2012 Beat The GMAT Scholarship Winners!

    Congrats to the 2012 Beat The GMAT Scholarship Winners! 17

    by Eric Bahn on Apr 30, 20121335769206

  • Using the Scoring Policy to Maximize your Integrated Reasoning Score

    Using the Scoring Policy to Maximize your Integrated Reasoning Score 0

    by Brent Hanneson on Apr 24, 20121335276058

  • Thursdays with Ron - Quant: Inequalities

    Thursdays with Ron - Quant: Inequalities 0

    by Manhattan GMAT on Apr 19, 20121334844016

MBA Videos

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  • Confessions Of A Certified Quant

    Confessions Of A Certified Quant 0

    by John Byrne on May 10, 20121336633215

  • Tuck MBAs Win Global Challenge Contest

    Tuck MBAs Win Global Challenge Contest 0

    by John Byrne on May 05, 20121336233606

  • A Hunger Games’ Reaping For MBAs

    A Hunger Games’ Reaping For MBAs 0

    by John Byrne on May 02, 20121335942036

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  • Ask Dawna: It’s Never Too Soon…

    Ask Dawna: It’s Never Too Soon… 0

    by Tuck School of Business on May 16, 20121337186880

  • Greece could become “the North Korea of Europe”

    Greece could become “the North Korea of Europe” 0

    by London Business School on May 16, 20121337173200

  • 2012 Texas MBA Convocation This Friday

    2012 Texas MBA Convocation This Friday 0

    by McCombs School of Business on May 16, 20121337169632

  • Facebook Valuation

    Facebook Valuation 0

    by Tuck School of Business on May 16, 20121337164500

  • Round 3 Notification

    Round 3 Notification 0

    by Harvard Business School on May 16, 20121337158800

MBA Watch

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  • Strategies for Gaining Admission with a Less-than-Ideal GMAT or GPA

    Strategies for Gaining Admission with a Less-than-Ideal GMAT or GPA 0

    by Beatrice Kim on Apr 29, 20121335682800

  • Feeling Very Welcome at Tepper

    Feeling Very Welcome at Tepper 6

    by Dana Jinaru on Apr 19, 20121334862031

  • 10 Best Practices for Re-Applying Successfully 0

    by Beatrice Kim on Apr 13, 20121334300411

  • Chicago Booth vs. Columbia Business School - a BTG Member's Perspective 3

    by Dana Jinaru on Apr 09, 20121333990849

Industry News

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  • LGBT Event For MBAs & Applicants In Boston

    LGBT Event For MBAs & Applicants In Boston 0

    by John Byrne on May 16, 20121337184033

  • Time and Money: How an MBA Changes Your Perspective

    Time and Money: How an MBA Changes Your Perspective 0

    by Military to Business on May 15, 20121337097600

  • Reversing the Flow 0

    by Paul Bodine on May 12, 20121336849210

  • Rosario Dawson and Voto Latino on Why Education Matters to Them 0

    by Jeremy Wilson on May 10, 20121336672817

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MBA Student Life

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  • The Completion of My First MBA Year!

    The Completion of My First MBA Year! 0

    by Richard Battle-Baxter on May 16, 20121337187600

  • Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don't - Book Presentation

    Power: Why Some People Have It and Others Don't - Book Presentation 0

    by Julianne Harty on May 14, 20121337011200

  • Inspirational Graduation Quotes for MBAs 0

    by beatvit on May 13, 20121336930257

  • The Pitfalls of Working in Teams 0

    by Julianne Harty on May 12, 20121336843800

Applicant Stories

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  • How To Choose Your B-School: Money Over Everything?

    How To Choose Your B-School: Money Over Everything? 0

    by The Brain Dump on May 16, 20121337191200

  • How I Got To Pick Chicago Booth

    How I Got To Pick Chicago Booth 0

    by The Brain Dump on May 13, 20121336924800

  • What Matters Most When Choosing Your B-School 2

    by The Brain Dump on May 12, 20121336834800

  • Admitted but Back to Writing Essays...for Scholarships! 0

    by The Brain Dump on May 11, 20121336748400

The Business World

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  • Networking Interview #13: How To Prepare For a Job Interview

    Networking Interview #13: How To Prepare For a Job Interview 0

    by Classy Career Girl on May 16, 20121337180400

  • Technology Must-Haves for Ladies Who Work Hard and Play Hard

    Technology Must-Haves for Ladies Who Work Hard and Play Hard 0

    by Classy Career Girl on May 15, 20121337101200

  • Monday Motivation: I Started Writing a Book 0

    by Classy Career Girl on May 14, 20121337004000

  • The Classy Career Girl’s Toolkit 0

    by Classy Career Girl on May 13, 20121336935641

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