Preparing for an Entrance Exam (Like the GMAT or GRE)

Most business schools (especially in the U.S.) rely heavily on standardized entrance exams (at all levels—undergrad, masters, and doctorate) as an admission's requirement. Besides your grades, an exam is the primary method used to select students—especially at the graduate level. Therefore, if graduate business school is on your mind, start studying ahead of time and prepare yourself for success.

There are many resources for test takers—books, videos, classes, practice tests, study groups, etc. But, before you dive into an expensive class, consider how you learn. Do you learn best reading…working problems in a coffee shop…following instructional videos…sitting in classes…or just practicing the real thing over and over? Depending on your learning style, focus your time reviewing the material in a manner that is best for you. After you figure this out, get your hands on all the supplemental materials you can—especially workbooks with loads of practice problems. 

A Few Study Tips

1. Write things down and learn to work the problems quickly and accurately.
2. Know what to look for as soon as you see a problem (many test preparation books teach you what to look for). Ask yourself, what are they asking me to find? And, what is the quickest way that I can find this? 
3. Further, if you can't find the answer know how to eliminate answers (the process of eliminating incorrect answers will help you greatly on test day).

 

A Few Websites for Test Prep

Kaplan, an organization providing classes and materials:
www.kaptest.com

Princeton Review, offering classes and materials on all kinds of tests (even for non-business programs): www.princetonreview.com/business/gmat-test-preparation.aspx

GMAT Official Website, provides practice tests and other resources: www.mba.com/mba/thegmat/prepareforthegmat

GRE Official Website, provides practice materials:
www.ets.org/gre/general/prepare

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