GMAT Prep II

Below is a random collection of tips that I found useful when I was preparing for the GMAT. I hope that you find some of it useful also.

Common Myths

• MYTH: You need a GMAT score of 700+ to be a competitive applicant.

• FACT: Only 7% of all GMAT takers score 700 or higher.

GMAT Prep I

The GMAT is  basically the “SAT” for applying to b-schools. The format and components of the test are very similar. In both tests, understanding the structure of the test and how the scores are computed can help increase your score without having to devote many hours to practice.

A quick note on GMAT prep services: Many of these services guarantee a 90+ point increase in test score performance that score is inflated. What many of these services do is to give you their diagnostic test, which is usually noticeably more difficult than the real test.

On recommendation letters

Hi Everyone,

First off, congratulations to Serdar and the other contributors on creating a much needed resource for young MBA applicants. As a young MBA student now, I sure wish such a resource was available when I was doing my applications. I hope I can provide a helpful perspective.