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How to Build a Strong GRE Vocabulary That Will Last
By now you know that GRE preparation, for almost everyone, involves studying vocabulary words. Half of the questions on the GRE verbal reasoning sections are vocabulary-based. You will have to select from an answer choice set of vocabulary words to appropriately fill...
Ordering in Combinatorics: A Guide to Solving GMAT Questions
What is an Ordering Task? Ordering tasks are a common type of question on the GMAT. In an ordering task, you are asked to determine the number of ways to order a set of objects. The number of ways to order n different objects is n!, or n factorial. The best way to...
Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence on the GRE
Vocabulary-based questions on the GRE verbal reasoning sections are of two kinds: text completion and sentence equivalence. Both types are about filling in blanks in sentences with the right words based on context, but the answer choice formats are different. In this...
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GMAT Probability Problems – How to Tackle Them & What Mistakes to Avoid
By: Apex GMAT Contributor: Ilia Dobrev Date: August 12, 2021 The concept of probability questions is often pretty straightforward to understand, but when it comes to its application in the GMAT test it may trip even the strongest mathematicians. Naturally, the place...
GMAT Markup Problem – GMAT Data Sufficiency
Hey guys, today we're going to take a look at a typically characteristic data sufficiency problem that gives us a relationship, and then asks us if we have enough to compute the final value of that relationship. There's an algebraic solution path here, where they give...
Taking the GMAT Exam in Seattle
Table of Contents: Who administers the GMAT test? What does the test center look like? Where are the test centers located? Test center holidays Top MBA programs in the area Tips Test Day FAQs About ¾ of the way through your extensive GMAT prep you should begin to...
Why is your GMAT Score Important for Prospective Jobs?
Standing Out in Job Applications Taking the GMAT and getting a 700+ score is not only going to help you pursue your MBA career, it will also facilitate additional professional benefits. Indeed, the GMAT requires far more skills than just the math or verbal skills that...
GMAT Abstract Data Sufficiency Problem
Abstract Data Sufficiency Problems & Scenarios Hi guys! Abstract data sufficiency problems tend to really lend themselves to running scenarios – It doesn't matter if it's an abstract inequality or a number theory problem, really anytime you've got variables thrown...
GMAT Trade Show Problem – Data Sufficiency
GMAT Trade Show Problem Introduction Today we're going to take a look at the Trade Show Problem and this is a GMAT Data Sufficiency problem with averages as the focal point. But really the concept of average is distracting from this problem. So, if we take a look at...
GMAT Calculator & Mental Math – All You Need To Know
Author: Apex GMAT Contributor: Ilia Dobrev Date: 27 July, 2021 Are you allowed to use a calculator on the GMAT? While this may seem as a pretty straightforward question to answer, it does deserve a separate blog post as it hides details that are vital for achieving a...
GMAT 3D Geometry Problem – GMAT Math – Quant Section
GMAT 3D Geometry Problem In this problem we're going to take a look at 3D objects and in particular a special problem type on the GMAT that measures the longest distance within a three-dimensional object. Typically, they give you rectangular solids, but they can also...
GMAT or GRE? Which Test Should You Take If You Seek An MBA And Why
If you are planning to advance your career with an MBA and have already started your research, you have probably encountered one of your first dilemmas: GMAT or GRE. While all business schools accept the GMAT, to encourage diversity and give aspiring MBAs more...
10 Things To Consider Before You Begin Your GMAT Prep
1. Get Comfortable With The GMAT Structure Before doing anything else, you need to familiarise yourself with the GMAT structure. 1- Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA section) This section concentrates on critical analysis and idea communication. You will be...
GMAT 680 Level Geometry Problem – No Math Needed!
GMAT Geometry Problem Hey guys, top level geometry problems are characterized typically by stringing a whole bunch of different rules together and understanding how one thing relates to the next thing, to the next thing. Until you get from the piece of information you...
The Advantages of Being a Non-native Speaker on the GMAT
By: Apex GMAT Contributor: Svetozara Saykova Date: 13th July 2020 GMAT Non Native Speaker Advantages: The GMAT is a challenging exam to all, but it can be particularly difficult for non-native speakers. Since it is administered in English only, which is an additional...
7 Daily Practices For GMAT Success
Achieving a great score on the GMAT Focus exam is not an easy task. The overall preparation process is daunting for a majority of test takers, especially for non-native English speakers. It requires diligent work and a daily checklist that you need to follow. So how...
The best GMAT non-native speaker prep strategies
by: Apex GMAT Contributor: Ilia Dobrev Date: 6th July, 2021 GMAT non-native speaker test tips: Practice your English daily. Expand your vocabulary. Work on your grammar. Learn to understand the context. The GMAT is a multiple-choice, computer adaptive test...
Should You Hire An Expensive GMAT Tutor?
By: Apex GMAT Contributor: Ivan Minchev Date: 1 July, 2021 The GMAT is a relatively different exam from what most people would expect. It requires a more involved approach when it comes to preparation. There’s a whole array of ways one can prepare for the GMAT, such...
GMAT Instructor – GMAT Prep Timeline Advice
So you have made up your mind and have decided to go to b-school! The next step is to do some research concerning MBA programs that will be the best fit for you. An important aspect to take note of during this step is the schools’ median GMAT score. This will help you...
The Basics of GMAT Combinatorics
By: Apex GMAT Contributor: Svetozara Saykova Date: 24th June 2021 Combinatorics can seem like one of the most difficult types of questions to come across on the GMAT. Luckily there are not many of them within the exam. Still these questions make up the top level of...
What a 700 GMAT score can do for you!
Why a 700 GMAT score is such a good score GMAT Score range from between 200-800, with ⅔ of scores falling between 400-600. The average GMAT score is around 560. That being said, scoring a 700 on the GMAT means you will be ranked within the 88th percentile. Keep in...
4 Techniques to Ace GMAT Sentence Correction Questions
By: Apex GMAT Contributor: Andrej Ivanovski Date: 17th June 2021 The GMAT Sentence Correction questions are one of the three question formats that comprise the Verbal section, with the other two being Reading Comprehension and Critical Reasoning. Test takers...
How Important is the Integrated Reasoning Section of the GMAT?
By: Dana Coggio Published: 15th June 2021 What is the Integrated Reasoning Section? The Integrative Reasoning section on the GMAT attempts to measure your ability to solve complex problems through data interpretation. Doing well on this portion of the test is...
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