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
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
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
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
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)
The psychology of the SAT and GMAT is complicated. Out of all the tests we prepare students for, the SAT and GMAT tend to give students the most problems. Why you ask? Because these tests are not designed to test what you learned in school or skills you should have… Read More »The Psychology of the SAT and GMAT