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Feb 22, 2012
Language tips: Accents
As an international student you will be speaking English in class constantly, but there is a major difference between the English you study as a foreign language in your own country, and the way you will use English when you are studying abroad. The first thing that you will notice as an international student is the variety of accents, idioms, and so on. Your classmates and many of your... read more
Feb 22, 2012
Types of Questions on the GMAT Verbal Section
The GMAT Verbal section is a unique challenge. It includes 41 questions, all of which you must answer within the allotted time of 75 minutes–less than two minutes per question! The questions vary in type, and unless you are familiar with the basic varieties of questions, you’ll have a very difficult time completing the task at hand. The Verbal section is designed to test two things: your... read more
Feb 22, 2012
MBA Statement of Purpose – Tips on How to Write Your Own Winning SoP
Once you have decided to apply for an MBA program, you need to submit a package of application documents. These documents must contain an application letter, an MBA statement of purpose, two recommendation letters, your GPA and GMAT score. Personal statement of purpose in which an applicant outlines his or her career goals and states reasons for applying to a particular program is considered to be... read more
Feb 22, 2012
Preparation for the GMAT
I have taken the GMAT three times and my highest score was a 720 out of 800. Deciding on taking the GMAT takes dedication and determination. The time from when you begin to study for the test and the time when you actually take the test will depend on previous knowledge of basic math and grammar. I felt it was my duty to pass along information regarding preparation for the GMAT. Undertaking this... read more
Feb 21, 2012
GRE Preparation
Many academic programs require a graduate program entrance exam prior to considering students for the Master’s programs. I had the painful experience of having to tackle the GRE today and have concluded it near impossible to fully prepare for the curve balls the computer threw repeatedly my way. To prepare myself for what I expected to be a doozy, and correct I was, I purchased 2 GRE preparation... read more
Feb 21, 2012
Ten Tips for Taking the GMAT: Learning from Personal Experience
The Graduate Management Admission Test, succinctly known as the GMAT, is a standardized exam required by many graduate business programs as part of the application process. Your test score will likely influence your appeal to MBA programs, but the weight your score will have in the admissions equation will obviously depend on the school(s) you are applying to. “The Official GMAT Web Site” on... read more
Feb 21, 2012
MBA Statement of Purpose Essay
You certainly have the GPA. You took your GMAT and passed, and you even know which MBA programs you specifically want to go to. There’s only one thing that worries you, and that is the incredibly nerve-wrecking MBA statement of purpose essay. So many people work for a few years in between their undergraduate degree and graduate degree that they are concerned they cannot be the best candidate... read more
Feb 21, 2012
How to Evaluate Your GMAT Test Score
You studied the Official GMAT Guide for months, poured over online forums and tackled every free GMAT practice test you could find but you couldn’t crack 700. Before you shell out another $250 to retake the GMAT, // // // <
