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The GMAT is a standardized test used by graduate business programs to assess qualifications. It consists of an analytical writing section with two essays, a multiple choice quantitative section, and a multiple choice verbal section. The computer adaptive test format presents questions of varying difficulty depending on performance. Scores range from 200 to 800 and are reported to programs for up to five years. Veritas Prep provides GMAT preparation resources including lessons, practice questions, simulated practice tests, and admissions consulting.
Gmat
- 1. IntroductionGMAT and course overview1
- 2. The GMATLeading B-schools and management education programs worldwide recognise the GMAT as the most effective predictor of successGMAT program now accepted by more than 5000 business and management programs around the world Consisting of three main parts delivered in English and administered in test centers around the world, the GMAT exam measures verbal, mathematical, and analytical and writing skills that youve developed over time. The exam helps graduate programs assess your qualifications for advanced study in business and management. Your scores are good for five years, so you have the ability to start your graduate studies now or down the road.2
- 3. GMAT structureGMAT is a computer-based adaptive test administered worldwide by GMAC in collaboration with Pearson Vue and ACTOnline registration through www.mba.com3
- 4. GMAT StructureInteractive tutorial no time limitAnalytical Writing AssessmentAnalysis of an issue 30 minutesAnalysis of an argument 30 minutesOptional Break 10 minutesQuantitative 37 questions 75 minutesProblem solvingData sufficiencyOptional Break 10 minutesVerbal 41 questions 75 minutesCritical ReasoningSentence CorrectionReading Comprehension4
- 5. Observations on GMAT -CATAny negative aspects negated by level playing fieldPositive AspectsChoose convenient time to take the testFewer disturbances than on paper testFewer questions on the testGet your score at the endTimer in corner of screen5
- 6. Computer Adaptive TestTest administered on a computerOnly one question presented at a timeMust answer each question before proceeding to the nextComputer Adaptive TestContinually adapts difficulty based on your performance6
- 7. GMAT CAT decision tree800CorrectMore difficultCorrect600More difficultCorrectCorrectSame as startIncorrectStartIncorrect 400IncorrectLess difficultIncorrectLess difficult 200Incorrect7
- 8. How Your Score is DeterminedNumber of questions you answerWhether you answer correctly or notLevel of difficulty and other statistical characteristicsThereforeGive yourself enough time to answer every question (severe penalty for unanswered questionsIf a question is too time consuming Or you do not know the answer make an educated guess8
- 9. Myths about GMATIt is more important to respond correctly to the test questions than to finish the testFact There is a severe penalty for not completing the gmat testThe first ten questions in each section are critical and hence more time should be devoted to theseFact All questions count and hence pacing is crucial9
- 10. Pacing on quant section10
- 11. GMAT scoring11
- 12. Veritas Workbook FlowLesson (Typical)Explains a type of question in the GMATExplains Veritas methodology to master itPractice drillsDesigned to improve necessary skillsPractice problems (Classwork & homework)Mix of medium and advance level gmat questionsChallenge problemsSolutionsWhy correct or incorrectShortcutsAnswer key12
- 14. Typical Veritas prep Class15 30 min Homework review (student questions)60-75 min Lesson fundamentals (drills)10 min Break80 min Lesson (continued), In-class problems14
- 15. Additional Resources1500 practice GMAT questions in workbooksFurther recommended reading Official Guide (main & supplements)Veritas on demand (recorded lessons, online) at www.veritasprep.comEssay insight (evaluation of 2 essays 1 issue, 1 argument)17 practice CATs Email support saugata@veritasprep.com(verbal)arindam@veritasprep.com(quant)rajiv@veritasprep.com(admissions)Phone support : 9810528444 (saugata) 9350102313 (arindam) 9891426135 (rajiv)15
- 16. Practice CATsGMAT prep (2 tests) (download from www.mba.com or my acccount at www.veritasprep.com)Veritas preps GMAT simulator (7 tests)800score (5 tests)Thomson Peterson (3 tests)Veritas Prep Beta quizzesNew practice problems16
- 17. Use practice CATs to work onSpeed/accuracyTaking test on computerTime managementStamina17
- 18. About Veritas Prep Elite GMAT preparation & admissions consultingLargest privately-held GMAT-preparation and graduate school admissions consulting company in the worldSet up in 2002 on the campus of Yale College by Chad Troutwine and Markus MobergHeadquartered in Malibu California Operates in 100 cities in 22 global countriesMore than 30000 students have chosen Veritas Prep to gain admission to the worlds elite graduate management programs18
- 19. Best of luck!19
Editor's Notes
- #4: Once you sing up for a test date your photograph and fingerprints are taken and you are assigned a workstation. Before the test begins you can specify up to 5 schools which can receive your scoresTopics for awa assignments are published beforehand and veritas includes them in the workbook. But there are over 60 of each type.
- #5: Issue asks you to give your views on the issue and there are no right or wrong answers. You are graded on your organization, support and control of English. Graded separately from rest of GMAT. No break between the two awa assignments and you are prompted for time when 25 min are up in each assignment. Quantitative section typically 22 questions are on problem solving and 15 on data sufficiencyThe Verbal section of the GMAT consists of 41 questions collectively designed to measure your ability to read critically, evaluate arguments, and recognize formal written English. The section contains three different types of multiple-choice questions: Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Sentence Correction
- #8: After the first 10 questions in either section the computer begins to adapt its difficulty level based on your performance and continues to do so sdyou proceed
- #10: If you leave 5 verbal questions unasnwered your percentile could drop from 91th to as much as 77th
- #13: Over 1500 practice questions in your veritas workbooks
- #17: Homsonpdeterson