What’s tested on the GRE: Quantitative
The Quantitative Reasoning sections of the GRE test your basic math skills, knowledge of mathematical concepts, and your ability to reason logically. You will not bring a calculator the the...
View ArticleWhat’s tested on the GRE: Analytical Writing
The GRE analytical writing measure consists of two writing essays which are timed separately. You will write these two essays first when taking the GRE, before any quantitative or verbal sections....
View ArticleGMAT Sentence Correction: More Than Just Grammar (Part 2)
GMAT Sentence Correction will test your comprehension of the sentence’s meaning as well as its grammar, style, and concision, by giving you more answer choices that are grammatically correct (but still...
View ArticleTwo Types of Averages on the GRE: Mean and Rates
The word “average” on the GRE can refer to two concepts: arithmetic mean, and the average speed (or average rate) formula. It’s important not to confuse the two on the Test Day, as they require...
View ArticleGRE Practice: Consistent Ideas in Sentence Equivalence
To solve Sentence Equivalence, you’ll need to know 1) the relationship of the blank to the rest of the sentence, and 2) the meaning of the entire sentence. There are approximately 8 total Sentence...
View ArticleWhat’s tested on the GRE: Verbal
GRE Verbal Reasoning assesses your reading comprehension skills and your understanding and usage of vocabulary. About half of the Verbal questions will require you to read a passage and answer...
View ArticleACT English: Organization of Ideas
You’ve probably read this comment from your English teacher at least once in your educational career: “Interesting ideas, but lacks organization.” Well-executed prose, flowery descriptions, and...
View ArticleStatistics Overview for the GMAT
Here’s a quick overview of the necessary concepts and formulas to solve the Statistics questions on the GMAT. Here’s how standard deviation is calculated for your reference: The larger the range of...
View ArticleWhat to expect on ACT test day
I’m sure you’re anxiously awaiting your chance to do your best on ACT test day. Here are some test-day specifics to keep in mind. First, remember there are 4 parts to the ACT test: Clearly, you need...
View Article3 Tips for Confusing Function Questions on the GMAT
1. Look for the new definition. In symbol functions, the test makers choose a new symbol, something that you probably haven’t seen before, and give it a new definition. You aren’t supposed to already...
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