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
February, March, and April are crucial months for business school applicants. Round 3 is the last chance to wow the admissions committee. So how can you improve your chances of getting into a top business school with less than a 700 on the GMAT? Here are my recommendations: Option 1:… Read More »Less than 700 on the GMAT. Now what?
The January Round 2 deadline to apply to business schools probably came and went while you were still ringing in the new year. Or, if you have just decided you want to go to business school, Round 3 is the time to apply to get your MBA. So what’s a… Read More »Round 3: GMAT is Your Best Weapon
The January SAT is coming up and many students, ours included, are anxious about their “performance.” Obviously, being prepared for the test is the best way to reduce test-taking anxiety. Here are some last minute tips for the SAT that also may help you perform your best on test day.… Read More »Last Minute Tips for the SAT
We realize that most students aren’t really using practice tests to their benefit. Yes, it’s a 3-hour test and you want to get to the beach soon. You have lots of homework, office work…Yes, insert weak excuse here. You have other things to do, this is exactly why you should… Read More »How to Use Practice Tests (the Correct Way)