99,999^2 – 1^2 = GMAT difference of squares quant question Here’s the actual text of the question in a proper layout: First things first, we need to figure out what sort of question this is. At first, it looks like something where we need to get it back into powers of 10, particularly given the … Read More
How to Read for GMAT Reading Comprehension Here’s a simple trugh: You Don’t Read Fast Enough for the GMAT This isn’t an insult. It’s not a personal attack. It’s a statement of fact. Top scorers in the Verbal section simply read faster. The people who treat GMAT Verbal like a light morning jog, who have … Read More
Why I’m Not Talking About the 700 GMAT Score Anymore That’s it. I’m fed up with having to explain that 700 is no longer the bar. Not only is this not my job, it’s becoming a drain on my mental health. Just recently, I had a 685 scorer tell me that she was disappointed in … Read More
Does the GMAT Repeat Questions? The Ultimate Guide “The secret is reps, reps, reps.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger Quick Answer? No. But also… kind of. It depends on what you mean by “repeat.” If you’re asking “does the GMAT repeat questions” the exact same question—same wording, same numbers—will appear on multiple GMATs: absolutely not. That’s a … Read More
How to Solve GMAT Questions Faster: the Recognition-Execution Loop The GMAT tests pattern recognition under pressure. The high scorer is one who can identify what the question is really asking—and execute the right solution strategy faster and more confidently. What Is the Recognition-Execution Loop? The recognition-execution loop is a cognitive cycle you repeat every time … Read More
2^(1/2)/4 + 3/(2*2^(1/2)) or \sqrt{2}\4 (The most difficult thing about this question is writing it in a way that will be found by the search engines–which don’t appreciate LaTeX code–so please forgive me having to write shit like 2^(1/2)/4 + 3/(2*2^(1/2)) or \sqrt{2}\4 over and over). All that out of the way, the question itself … Read More
If y is the average (arithmetic mean) of 15 consecutive positive integers, which of the following must be true? I. y is an integer. II. y > 7 III. y < 100 A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I and II E. II and III To solve this, we need to … Read More
Is it Time for MBA Applicants to Consider European and UK Schools Over US Options in 2025? “Abandoning science is the road back into poverty and backwardness.” –Carl Sagan Sagan’s quote doesn’t directly apply to MBA programs, but read more generously, it certainly describes the plight of the US university system in general today. While … Read More
Why the GMAT Does Not Allow a Calculator: Understanding the Reasoning Behind the RulesHow calculator-free testing strengthens your logic, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills When preparing for the GMAT, one of the most jarring realizations for test-takers is this: you’re not allowed to use a calculator on the Quantitative section. That’s right. No digital … Read More
A certain truck averages 10 miles per gallon when driven in the city and 25 miles per gallon when driven on the highway. According to these rates, which of the following is closest to the number of miles per gallon that the truck averages when it is driven 20 miles in the city and 30 … Read More