Preface
How to Use This Guide
Acknowledgments
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE COMPUTER-ADAPTIVE GMAT
1 An Introduction to the Computer-AdapUve GMAT
The Purpose of the GMAT
Where to Apply
What Is a Computer-Adaptive Test (CAT)?
The Test Format
Your Scores and What They Mean
Importance of the GMAT
How to Prepare for the CAT GMAT
Test-Taking Strategies
Guessing
Maneuvering the GMATCAT PC Screen
After You Take the Exam
The Self-Scoring Tables
2 Typical GMAT Questions and How to Approach Them
Analytical Writing Assessment
Reading Comprehension
Sentence Correction
Critical Reasoning
Problem Solving
Data Sufficiency
Long-term Strategy for Data Sufficiency Questions
DIAGNOSE YOUR PROBLEM
3 Diagnostic and Analysis
Test
Answers
Analysis
Evaluating Your Score
CORRECT YOUR WEAKNESSES
Essay Writing Review
The GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
How to Write an Essay in 30 Minutes
5 Reading Comprehension Review
Basic Reading Skills
Applying Basic Reading Skills
Finding the Topic Sentence
Finding the General Theme
Finding Logical Relationships
Making Inferences
6 Sentence Correction Review
Review of Errors Commonly Found in the Sentence Correction Section
Strategy for Sentence Correction Questions
7 Critical Reasoning Review
Identifying the Premise and Conclusion
Deductive and Iriductive Arguments
Types of Inductive Arguments
Determining the Logical Sequence of an Argument
Analyzing the Logical Sequence of an Argument
Attacking the Assumptions of an Argument Fallacies
Some Final Hints
8 Mathematics Review
I. Arithmetic
1. Integers
2. Fractions
3. Decimals
4. Percentage
5. Rounding Off Numbers
6. Signed Numbers
7. Descriptive Statistics and Probability
8. Powers,Exponents,and Roots
II. Algebra
1. Algebraic Expressions
2. Equations
3. Word Problems
4. Counting Problems
5. Ratio and Proportion
6. Sequences and Progressions
7. Inequalities
III. Geometry
1. Angles
2. Lines
3. Polygons
4. Triangles
5. Quadrilaterals
6. Circles
7. Area and Perimeter
8. Volume and Surface Area
9. Coordinate Geometry
10. Functions
IV. Tables and Graphs
1. Tables
2. Circle Graphs
3. Line Graphs
4. Bar Graphs
5. Cumulative Graphs
Review of Formulas
Hints for Answering Mathematics
Questions
Mathematics Exercise A
Mathematics Exercise B
Mathematics Exercise C
Data Sufficiency Exercise D
Answers
Explanation of Answers
PRE-TEST REVIEW
9 Quantitative and Verbal Practice Sections
TEST YOURSELF
10 Sample Test I with Answers and Analysis
Test 1
Answers
Analysis
Evaluating Your Score
11 Sample Test 2 with Answers and Analysis
Test 2
Answers
Analysis
Evaluating Your Score
BUSINESS SCHOOL BASICS
12 Why Go to Graduate Business School?
Your Degree
13 Choosing a Business School
Factors to Take into Account
Your Admission Chances
14 The Application Procedure
Admission Requirements
Advanced Standing and Transfer
When to Apply
How to Help Your Chances of Being Admitted
Should You Visit the Campus?
15 Financing Your Education
How Much Will It Really Cost?
What Types of Financial Aid Are Available?
16 What Employers Seek
Job Placement
Future Trends
Index