Many of the business school applicants we work with at Apply Me can list the Financial Times top 10 business schools almost from memory. Frequently, LBS and INSEAD come up when they consider European schools. However, there are other top European business schools that applicants should consider adding to their… Read More »3 Top European Business Schools You Don’t Know but Should Consider
Here’s a question we are frequently asked: Are there any books I can read to improve my SAT score? Summertime is almost here in Dubai! Since you’ll be indoors most of the time, it’s a good idea to improve your SAT score while enjoying some new books. You can visit… Read More »Ask APPLY ME: Are there any books I can read to improve my SAT score?
What’s a bigger waste of time than procrastinating? Cramming. It seems counterintuitive: how can studying be a waste of time? It’s not THAT you study, it’s HOW you study. Why doesn’t cramming work? Teachers have long hated cramming because students who cram do not retain the material long-term. However, long-term… Read More »Why Cramming for the SAT and GMAT is a Waste of Time
Here’s a question we are asked frequently: How do I register to take the SAT in Dubai? The official SAT is offered several times each year for international students and at many schools around Dubai. Our complete, step-by-step instructions are below. Be sure to have your parent’s credit card with… Read More »Ask APPLY ME: How do I register to take the SAT in Dubai?
Studying vocabulary for the SAT, GMAT, TOEFL, or any of these standardized tests is a waste of time. There I said it. Why is studying vocab a waste of time you ask? I’ll give you not one, but three reasons: 1. There are more than 750,000 words in the English… Read More »WARNING: Studying Vocabulary is a Waste of Time
What are the SAT (II) Subject Tests? The SAT Subject Tests are a group of tests designed to test you on your knowledge of different subjects. Previously, they were called the SAT II Tests because the original SAT was called the SAT I. Now, they are referred to as the… Read More »SAT (II) Subject Tests Explained
With the next SAT cycle coming up and GMAT pressure building, it’s important that you maximize your time and energy. Do things that will yield big results. Don’t let procrastination be a problem! The longer you wait to start studying, the less time you have to adequately prepare. We recommend… Read More »Procrastination: A Test Taking Phobia
BusinessWeek reported, quite plainly in fact, that business school is getting crowded. Enrollment at top business schools, including Harvard, Wharton, and INSEAD–three schools topping the MBA wish list for a lot of Dubai MBA hopefuls–is at record highs. Many schools have confirmed that the entering students are part of their… Read More »Business School Crowded: What That Means for You
Our students are always asking how many hours they should study, how many questions they should do, and what it really takes to do well on the GMAT. The weekly study plan we recommend for Apply Me students is provided below. Think of studying for the GMAT as your part-time… Read More »Your GMAT Study Schedule
Ever seen a pinball machine? It’s a game you play in which a little silver ball bounces around inside and you hit it off things to get points. About one-quarter of our students are applying to university or business school as a result of what we call “pinball goals.” The… Read More »Pinball Goals: How Not to Decide to Get an MBA