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Discover The Benefits Of Taking The GMAT
The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is a standardized exam, which is used by universities worldwide for their admissions processes for MBAs (Master of Business Administration) and other business-related programs. Passing the GMAT exam successfully enables...
GMAT Focus Edition Exam Sections
Are you preparing for the GMAT Focus Edition? This new version of the GMAT exam will launch in the second half of 2023. The updated test design includes content that is relevant to the current business challenges and opportunities, providing candidates with the...
When to Take the GMAT: Making the Right Decision
If you are considering pursuing an MBA, taking the GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is an essential step toward achieving your goals. The GMAT assesses a candidate’s analytical, quantitative, verbal, writing, and reading skills and is used by many top...
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Percentage GMAT Problem
Mike is here with your Apex GMAT problem of the day. Today we are going to look at a percentage problem and we are going to break it down based upon a few characteristics. This is a very typical GMAT percentage problem. Let's take a look at it: A lemonade stand...
GMAT Scoring – Demystified
One of the most common questions asked by those who are new to the GMAT is how exactly does the computer adaptive test or CAT work? The long and short of it is that if you get a problem correct, they give you a harder one, if you get a problem incorrect, they give you...
The Effects of Coffee on GMAT Performance
Let's talk about caffeine and the effect of coffee on GMAT performance. Caffeine is a neuro-stimulant. Drinking coffee or tea while you prep and particularly being appropriately caffeinated when your test is a decided advantage. Caffeine is a nootropic, which means it...
Why A 4.0 Does Not Equal GMAT Success
You've always been a high achiever, always excelled at school, at extracurriculars, and in your profession. 4.0 GPA, valedictorian, top of your department, and yet the GMAT put you on your ass. This is surprisingly much more common than you might think. The big secret...
The Online GMAT Part 2: Updates & Testing Experience
Mike from Apex GMAT is here to give you part two on our update about the online GMAT test that's being rolled out in response to the Covid-19 crisis. 1. The Online GMAT Test Overview This exam is designed to be a standalone, separate exam that's done in the test...
Online GMAT Exam
Hi guys. Mike here from Apex GMAT, bringing you the latest on the online GMAT exam. The GMAC just announced that they're rolling out the online GMAT. 1. When can you take the Online GMAT Exam? The earliest appointments that are available are April 20th and...
Combinatorics GMAT Problem: Movie Night
Today we've got a fairly straightforward combinatorics GMAT problem. John is hosting a movie night where he will show 4 different movies from among the top 12 movies of the year. He will show the movies in the order in which they are chosen. How many unique movie...
Should You Retake the GMAT? All That You Need to Consider
There it is. A 690. Not what you wanted, but pretty damn good. Should you keep the score or cancel it? Do you take the exam again, after all the agony, or hope that it will be enough? GMAT test takers face these questions each time they sit the exam, and there is no...
How COVID-19 Is Affecting The GMAT And Its Test Takers
Mike here with a special update video about how COVID-19 is impacting the GMAT testing world. I wanted to share some big news with you guys from the GMAC, the makers of the GMAT, about a substitute exam that they will be using and that you should be able to take from...
GMAT Videos: Will They Help Improve My Score?
You most likely navigated to this video after watching some other GMAT videos. If you're self-prepping by watching a lot of GMAT videos I've got some bad news for you. It's a very low-yield way to prep, especially if you're doing it to the exclusion of other things....
Stupid Mistakes – How to Avoid Them on the GMAT
Stupid Mistakes On The GMAT Hi guys. Welcome back to Apex GMAT's channel. It's Mike here and today I want to talk about stupid mistakes and let's start how just with nomenclature. The idea of a stupid mistake is something that we really don't like here. We don't like...
Remainder Number Theory Problem
Today we're going to be looking at the Remainder Number Theory problem: If 23 is divided by some integer n, the remainder is 3. I. Is n even? II. Is n a multiple of 5? III. Is n a factor of 120? (A) I and II only (B) III only (C) I, II, and III (D) II and III only (E)...
What Are GMAT Scoring Plateaus & How To Overcome Them
Mike from Apex GMAT, here to talk about scoring plateaus on the GMAT. You might be surprised to learn that I don't really want to talk about specific scores. Plateaus exist and as GMAT tutors we kind of know where they are but the important takeaway is not to focus on...
MBA Conditional Offers
Today we're going to talk about getting conditional offers from MBA programs. A lot of times we get calls from prospective clients in a bit of panic saying oh my God this institution Harvard, LBS, whoever, gave me a few weeks and they said I can get into the program...
The GMAT Is Not A Standard Standardized Test
A question that we get here a lot, especially from our international clients, is about standardized testing in general. As Americans ourselves and any Americans that might be watching you're pretty familiar with them in fact in some countries they even call them...
Why Is GMAT Prep Expensive?
Mike Diamond, head of instruction, and Jaymes Kine, one of the lead instructors are here to talk to you about some of the questions that we have gotten on our social media platforms. Why in God's name is preparing for the GMAT soo expensive? Can't I just you know...
GMAT Confidence – A discussion Between Apex Instructors
Mike Diamond, Head of instruction, and Jaymes Kine one of the lead instructors here are going to talk about some of the questions that we've gotten on our social media platforms. We asked for you guys to give us some questions you have asked the questions and I guess...
Quant Versus Verbal
It's time for quant versus verbal, one of the most common questions we get. Where should I start? Quant It won't surprise our lovely viewers that it all depends on the person, but let's talk in some generalizations. One thing you might be surprised by, maybe not so...
Number Theory Problem Form – Wedding Guest
Today, we're going to be looking at what at first seems to be an allocation problem. But on further reflection, actually turns out to be a much simpler number theory problem. Let's take a look at it: At a wedding, the bride's side has 143 guests and the groom's side...
Sleep Affects Your GMAT Preparation
What is the number one thing that gets in the way of GMAT performance and preparation for that matter? It's not quantitative, it's not verbal, it's no problem type or rule or anything like that. In fact, it's a good night's sleep or more particularly, it's...
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