Archive for the ‘Quantitative’ Category

GRE Prep – Secrets of Data Interpretation

GRE Prep – Secrets of Data Interpretation
Data interpretation is thought by many to be the most difficult section of the GRE math. Basically data interpretation questions require you to read and interpret data and provide statistical analysis on the data that you are presented with. Here is the official description from ETS about the data interpretation...
February 23rd, 2010 | GRE Courses, Quantitative, Tips | Read More

GRE Prep – Quantitative 101

GRE Prep – Quantitative 101
“The Quantitative section measures your basic mathematical skills, your understanding of elementary mathematical concepts, and your ability to reason quantitatively and solve problems in a quantitative setting. There is a balance of questions requiring arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis....
February 23rd, 2010 | GRE Courses, Quantitative, Tips | Read More

GRE Prep – Secrets of Quantitative Comparisons

GRE Prep – Secrets of Quantitative Comparisons
Some of the trickiest questions in the GRE quantitative section are the quantitative comparison questions. Different than any other questions on the test these questions measure: your ability to reason accurately about the relative sizes of two quantities and perceive whether or not your ability to...
February 22nd, 2010 | GRE Courses, Quantitative, Strategy, Tips | Read More

GMAT Prep – Secrets of Problem Solving

GMAT Prep – Secrets of Problem Solving
I’m a word person but I hate word problems. So imagine my delight when I discovered that the GMAT loves word problems. Yes, the wonderful test writers have contrived to deliver 22  fantastic opportunities for me to flaunt my mathematical incompetence.  Considering that there are only 37 quantitative...
February 22nd, 2010 | GMAT Courses, Quantitative, Strategy, Tips | Read More

GRE Prep – Quantitative Questions in Under 1:30

GRE Prep – Quantitative Questions in Under 1:30
As you’re already aware, owning the GRE requires sound test-taking strategy in addition to topical knowledge. For a reading/writing-centric person like myself, the quantitative section is already difficult enough without the added burden of a time crunch. If this has all of you fellow “C”...
February 22nd, 2010 | GRE Courses, Quantitative, Strategy, Tips | Read More

GRE Prep – Secrets of Problem Solving

GRE Prep – Secrets of Problem Solving
The following is the ETS description of Problem Solving questions on the GRE. The problem solving questions are standard multiple-choice questions with five answer choices. To answer a question, select the best of the answer choices. Some problem solving questions are discrete while others occur in...
February 22nd, 2010 | GRE Courses, Quantitative, Tips, Uncategorized | Read More

GMAT – Timing Tips for the Quantitative

GMAT – Timing Tips for the Quantitative
As you’re already aware, owning the GMAT requires sound test-taking strategy in addition to topical knowledge. For a reading/writing-centric person like myself, the quantitative section is already difficult enough without the added burden of a time crunch. If this has all of you fellow “C”...
February 17th, 2010 | GMAT Courses, Quantitative, Strategy, Tips | Read More

GMAT – Secrets of Data Sufficiency

GMAT – Secrets of Data Sufficiency
Data Sufficiency The Data Sufficiency (DS) section of the GMAT is considered by many to be the most difficult part of the exam. To do well on the DS section of the GMAT an understanding of how to approach the problems is more important than your ability to solve the problem. Rather than solving a mathematical...
February 17th, 2010 | GMAT Courses, Quantitative, Tips | Read More

GMAT Prep – Quantitative 101

GMAT Prep – Quantitative 101
The Quantitative section of the GMAT measures the ability to reason quantitatively, solve quantitative problems, and interpret graphic data. - mba.com (The Official GMAT Web site) Here’s what you should expect from the quantitative section of the GMAT: 37 questions 75 minutes The quantitative...
February 12th, 2010 | GMAT Courses, Quantitative | Read More

GRE Prep – Math Primer

GRE Prep – Math Primer
Quantitative GRE According to the official GRE prep materials “the quantitative section measures your basic mathematical skills, your understanding of elementary mathematical concepts, and your ability to reason quantitatively and solve problems in a quantitative setting.” Well that clears it all...
February 11th, 2010 | GRE Courses, Quantitative, Tips | Read More