GMAT Intensive – Online

About GMAT

GMAT – Graduate Management Admission Test is a computer adaptive test, meaning that the questions are produced by the system in the subsequent levels based on the adaptations that are made by the system according to the questions provided by the test taker in the initial stages. In simple language, as more correct answers you provide, the more difficult the exam will get.

GMAT is one of the most required examinations for admission to business schools as it is accepted by more than 5200 management and related programs offered by around 2000 institutions. GMAT is used by business schools to measure the performance of students that apply for MBA programs. Among undergraduate GPA, work experience, recommendation letters, and application essays, GMAT scores are hugely considered by business programs in making admissions decisions. Hence, if you are heading for a management or other related programs, most probably you will be asked for your GMAT score.

Structure of GMAT

The duration of GMAT is 210 minutes. These 210 minutes are divided into four sections with two 10-minute optional breaks in between. The four sections of the GMAT Exam are:

• Analytical Reasoning
• Integrated Reasoning
• Quantitative Section
• Verbal Section

For Analytical Reasoning section you will be given 30 minutes to analyze an argument. The second section is Integrated Reasoning which contains 12 question which have to be answered in 30 minutes as well. Then, you will be given an optional 10-minute break. The proceeding section will be the Quantitative Section which contains 37 questions – 15 from Data Sufficiency type questions and 22 from Problem Solving type questions. Following this section, you will be given the second 10-minute optional break. The last section is the Verbal Section which is composed of 41 questions – 12 Critical Reasoning type questions, 14 Reading Comprehension type questions, and 15 Sentence Correction type questions.

The goal of Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) section is to test candidates’ ability to analyze and provide arguments based on their critical thinking. GMAT Integrated Reasoning (IR) is structured to test candidates’ ability to assess and evaluate the given information. The GMAT Quantitative Section measures candidates’ ability to reason quantitatively by evaluating the fundamental mathematical and reasoning skills. The GMAT Verbal Section, on the other hand, evaluates candidates’ ability to read and interpret given passages and check the efficiency of the written English.

GMAT Topics

The first section – Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) includes either an Argument or an Issue essay. For the Argument essay, test takers have to read the essay and extract irregularities presented by the author and formulate a passage of around 350 words presenting these contradictions. On the other hand, for the Issue essay, test takers have to write an essay addressing a certain issue which will be given in a statement format (of maximum 2 lines). Test takers have to write an opinion of around 600 words either supporting or opposing the statement.

The second section – Integrated Reasoning (IR) contains four different types of questions:

• Multi-Course Reasoning, which are presented in the form of multiple tabs;
• Table Analysis, which contains a table along with 3 questions – each question containing two choices. Based on the table, the candidate is expected to extract important data to solve for the questions.
• Graphics Interpretation, which contains a chart or a graph. Candidates are expected to analyze the information present in the graphic image and answer questions related to that graph.
• Two-Part Analysis, which contains a small table and a question related to it. Candidates are expected to answer questions related to that table.

The third section – Quantitative Reasoning contains two different types of questions:

• Problem Solving
• Data Sufficiency

Both types of questions that fall under this section treat the same Mathematical topics such as:

Arithmetic: Number Systems and Number Theory; Multiples and Factors; Ratio and Proportion; Real Numbers; Fractions; Decimals; Percentages; Averages; Powers and Roots; Simple and Compound Interest; Speed, Time, and Distance; Pipes, Cisterns, and Work Time; Ratio and Proportion; Mixtures; Descriptive statistics; and Sets.

Algebra: Monomials and Polynomials; Algebraic expressions and equations; Functions; Exponents; Arithmetic and Geometric Progression; Quadratic Equations; Inequalities and basic statistics; Equations; Solving Linear Equations with one Unknown; Solving Linear Equations with two Unknowns; Solving Equations by Factoring; Simplifying Algebraic Expressions; and Solving Quadratic Equations.

Geometry: Lines and Angles; Triangles; Quadrilaterals; Circles; Rectangular solids and Cylinders; and Coordinate Geometry.

Probability and Combinatorics: Probability; Permutation; and Combination.

The fourth section – Verbal section contains three types of questions:

• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Reasoning
• Sentence Correction

Topics covered on Verbal section include Grammar related topics such as: Pronoun Agreement; Pronoun Ambiguity; Idioms; Misplaced Modifiers; and Parallel Construction which include sub-topics such as: Verb, Tenses, Subject/Verb Agreement, Noun Agreement, Comparison Words, Quantity Words, Redundancy, The Subjunctive Mood, Indirect and Direct Speech, Active and Passive Voice, Sentence Structure, and Punctuation.

Course Material

The essential learning materials for this course will be provided by the Instructor. All materials are suggested to help students develop their skills in decoding important information presented in text, numbers, and graphics; evaluating necessary information from different given sources; accumulating and arranging the information and establishing the relationships among them and cracking complex problems to arrive at an adequate conclusion; reading and understanding the written material; reasoning out and appraising the arguments; rectifying the written material in accordance with standard written English;  helping candidates in analyzing and reproducing a given argument.

Learning, Grading, and Workload

This is a “Student Centered Learning” Course. All the materials will be used to develop your Critical Reasoning skills. This places responsibility upon each student to be present and prepared at each class and to participate actively in class and team discussion and work. The materials are offered to help your thinking about the skills you aim to develop.

You are grownups. The major responsibility for learning belongs to the student. Substantial outside effort is expected. Most students will be able to master this subject with a commitment of around one to two hours of homework.

Learning in this course is continuous and cumulative – each session is important. There will formal tests/examinations. Surprise quizzes are always a possibility. These tests, examinations, and surprise quizzes are designed to help you achieve a higher grade on the real GMAT Exam.

Schedule and Assignments

The following schedule is a tentative one. The schedule and topics will be adapted around students’ needs, depending entirely on their progress.