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Every year more than 200,000 people take the Graduate Management Admission Test, also known as the GMAT. Of those, 21 percent are repeat testers. The best business schools in the country typically look for scores in the upper 600s to low 700s, with 800 being the highest score. How can you pass the test and improve you score? Reading 101 Ways to Score Higher on Your GMAT and using the techniques provided within is one way to do so. The GMAT is used to assess the qualifications of business school candidates and predict their performance in an MBA or other graduate management program. In this book, you will learn how to prove you are ready for advanced study in business and management. You will learn about the computerized adaptive format and the content of the exam. You will also learn how to read questions correctly, control your anxiety, and how to approach each section. In addition, you will be presented with a list of resources to help you prepare and dozens of proven strategies, mindsets, and problem solving methods. 101 Ways to Score Higher on Your GMAT is filled with practice questions and reviews of the topics covered in the verbal, math, and writing sections, including reading and understanding material, evaluating arguments, writing in standard English, reasoning quantitatively, solving quantitative problems, and interpreting graphic data. Instead of panicking and worrying about the GMAT, pick up this book and be confident in your test-taking abilities. Whether you are sitting for the test for the first time or you are a repeat tester, you will learn valuable information and practical tips for improving your score.
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101 Ways to Score Higher on Your GMAT: What You Need to Know About the Graduate Management Admission Test...
- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company (FL); 2008-08-18
- Label: Atlantic Publishing Company (FL)
- Studio: Atlantic Publishing Company (FL)
- ISBN: 1601382529
- Average Customer Review:
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- Sales Rank in Books: #1975423
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Summary: Great career resource for students and professionals 2008-12-05
Comment: Whether a recent college graduate or veteran from the 9 to 5 trenches, "101 Ways to Score Higher on Your GMAT" by Arlene Connolly will aid individuals in assessing their suitability and candidacy for graduate school to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. While the book covers career goals, finding an MBA program and what to expect during grad school, the primary focus is on the two admission exams: the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
Although some of the concepts outlined in the book's early chapters have little to do with a master's degree, they are valuable reminders about how to be a successful employee at any level. Qualities such as leadership, integrity and strong communication skills will aid in achieving goals whether on the job, in the classroom or in society. The sections on job hunting, preparing resumes and joining professional memberships offer practical, timely tips for individuals at any point in their careers.
For those who are on the fence about continuing their education, the book outlines the positive and negative factors in pursuing an MBA. Several chapters detail what to expect from graduate school, educational alternatives, job expectations for managers, career opportunities and financial factors. Both arguments are logical, factual and realistic. The real value for readers is in considering Connolly's insights and honestly assessing whether or not they are ready to make the commitment.
The second half of the book covers the admission process for getting into business school. Connolly covers everything from how to choose a school to marketing oneself as a candidate. In addition to a comprehensive overview written in an easy-to-read style, the author provides practical strategies and resources. The chapters on the GRE and GMAT give readers a thorough understanding of the testing process, content and how to prepare for the exams.
"101 Ways to Score Higher on Your GMAT" is a valuable resource for recent college graduates and individuals considering a career change. It's viability as a professional resource will last far beyond achieving an MBA; the sage wisdom and commonsense advice will always have a place on the bookshelves of truly successful managers.
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Summary: Useful for Students 2008-09-14
Comment: As I am a student currently searching for a career path, reading this book helped me see some of the possibilities that could potentially be the right path for me. Not only does this book give advice on how to score higher on your GMAT, it also gives advice on how to be a part of a business, and how to run a business.
I found this book to be very informative with ideas that could be helpful throughout day to day life for anyone. The author gives information from writing your admissions essay, to completing an impeccable resume, to succeeding in a job interview to your maximum potential. The author also discusses how to deal with different personality types in the world of business, which I feel is always useful to know, even if you are not planning on starting a business.
This book will be looked at in the future as a guide to help me go farther in a career than I had ever imagined. Reading it gives me the information needed to succeed, and the incentive to try harder. I recommend this book to anyone who is in need of guidance for any school or work situation.
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Summary: An Invaluable Study Aid for the MBA Program 2008-09-04
Comment: Determining if the pursuit of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is the right academic choice for your specific career path requires considerable introspection and self assessment of a wide variety of professional skill sets and social attributes, along with an enormous amount of commitment, both professionally and personally. This includes the objective and comprehensive inspection of strengths, weaknesses, and experience. Additionally, a self examination of your specific motivations for choosing a career in management is necessary, as is determining your qualifications as a viable candidate for business school.
Once you've completed the various processes involved in reaching the decision to pursue an advanced degree in business management, the next step is to begin the application process for admission into a desired MBA program. The successful completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), along with a Graduate Record Examination (GRE), is required for the submission of an application for enrollment into graduate school to obtain your MBA. 101 Ways to Score Higher on Your GMAT, written by Arlene Connolly, is a concise preparatory guide for achieving optimal scores when taking these two standardized tests, while also providing a plethora of information regarding the literal graduate school experience (areas of study, curriculum, etc.). This book provides an exhaustive amount of information, resources, and guidance necessary to support the excellence for the most successful MBA student, even offering a brief discussion of the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program.
This expansive guide aides readers in successfully advancing within their respected fields of management, while subsequently suggesting several options for possible changes in occupational direction, as afforded by obtaining an MBA. It provides an extensive view into the many challenges involved in the daily professional life of those in various management positions and lends direction to increase the manager's specific corporate viability. Methods for assessment of specific business school choices are also contained within the text, including the idea of exploring distance learning programs, along with supportive resources for obtaining funding for the MBA education and practical advice for completion of the official application process. Sample examination questions are provided for the student to practice their approach to taking the GMAT and explanatory support is provided for score report assessment. Additionally, detailed web and print resources are included in the bibliography to further assist the student in their achievement of optimal test performance. 101 Ways to Score Higher on Your GMAT aptly deserves a 5-star rating; I would strongly recommend this invaluable guide as a reference for anyone considering pursuing a career in business management. Simply outlined, but very detailed, this book is superior in offering extensive preparation, guidance, and support to ensure a confident and ready GMAT testee.
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Summary: Score Higher and Get Great Job Tips 2008-08-27
Comment: This book is written for the working professional. If you are wondering whether or not you need to go to grad school, 101 Ways helps to explore the reasons. In addition to giving tips and tricks on how to score higher on the GMAT, this book gives plenty of advice on what to do if you're working and going to school, how to get promoted, and most importantly, how to score a higher paying and better job when you've completed your MBA. Each section of the GMAT is broken down and examined thoroughly, with another chapter exploring the overall demands of grad school. Finally, there is a section on salaries, how much you are worth with a grad degree, and how much you are worth without one. If you're not getting paid enough, or, if you need confidence to take the exam and to get a better job, then this is a book worth reading.
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