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Scoring High in GMAT?
By siliconindia | Tuesday, 15 November, 2011
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Bangalore: GMAT exam has become a de-facto exam for getting admission to the Worldâs elite Business schools. It gauges the mental acumen of the graduates and working professionals who are keen on enhancing their managerial skills. The test takers are required to submit their scores for North American universities; however, the testâs popularity and acceptance rate has surged to a new height and top-notch universities across the European Union and other nations widely recognize GMAT scores today.
The test is divided into three parts:
1. The Analytical Writing Assessment or AWA.
It has two essays: One is the Analysis of issue and the other is the Analysis of an Argument. The Argument essay tests ones caliber in writing the rationale for the specific argument, without writing about your opinions on the matter. Whereas, the essay on the Analysis of issue requires us to relate on the topic with our own experiences relevant to our stand on the issue. Both these essays measure the individual written skills and the gauge the aptitude to think precisely, while able to express clearly. The test organizer, to practice for the big day provides a pool of essays.
Tips:
There is no quick fix solution for getting the perfect score in this test. It requires a comprehensive study habit nurtured over years. However, being able to express your views precisely and in a diligent manner with all the pertinent words to illustrate it would surely increase the chances of getting good grades. Many B- schools in the world give a lot of importance on AWA section and a good score could mean an assured way of getting the admit card. It requires an inquisitive mind to read and comprehend new words and sentences in Newspapers, magazines and web sites to implement in essays.
2. Quantitative section.
This part hosts a range of multiple-choice questions from algebra, concepts of geometry and arithmetic for testing problem solving skills of an individual. There are assorted Data sufficiency questions, which assess our ability to identify the required missing information among the choices given.
Tips:
The success in this section wholly depends on the individualâs basic computing skills, necessary for the corporate world. The level of difficulty is moderate and is higher than that of the GRE exam. More emphasis is on logic and connectivity of sentences, which can be grasped easily over little time by a quick review of mathematical formulas from varied sources.
3. Verbal section.
It provides various multiple-choice questions on Reading Comprehension or RCs, Critical Reasoning and Sentence Correction. The RCs provide 350 words passage and shoots many questions that gauge oneâs vocabulary; ability to arrive at a conclusion based on the facts given in the passage; capacity to logically connect various preeminent points in the passage.
Critical reasoning section focuses on the correct inference on the given argument. If you can identify the traps, that shift your focus away from the key point, one can arrive at the correct answer in no time. This requires a lot of practice on puzzles and analysis of various AWA guidebooks. This test primarily tests oneâs logical reasoning for the argument given.
Tips:
The success on the Sentence correction section greatly depends on the depth of knowledge in the English grammar. The Wren and Martin guide for effective grammar and composition is an excellent source; also, the online editions of Merriam Webster dictionary provide a repertoire of synonyms, antonyms including pronunciation audio. Oxford dictionary is another significant source.
The GMAT exam is a computer adaptive test, meaning that it adjusts the level of difficulty of the next question based on the success of present one. Therefore, it is imperative to answer the first few questions correctly to be the top scorer. For a study plan, being consistent with any course of preparation for GMAT is suffice. Flash card method is another popular choice among the aspirants; formulas and words can be jotted down on a small visiting card sized paper for quick review. Apart from a good GMAT score, an outstanding GPA, Statement of Purpose or SOP, and recommendation letter from your employer or faculty can add a feather in your cap.
The test is divided into three parts:
1. The Analytical Writing Assessment or AWA.
It has two essays: One is the Analysis of issue and the other is the Analysis of an Argument. The Argument essay tests ones caliber in writing the rationale for the specific argument, without writing about your opinions on the matter. Whereas, the essay on the Analysis of issue requires us to relate on the topic with our own experiences relevant to our stand on the issue. Both these essays measure the individual written skills and the gauge the aptitude to think precisely, while able to express clearly. The test organizer, to practice for the big day provides a pool of essays.
Tips:
There is no quick fix solution for getting the perfect score in this test. It requires a comprehensive study habit nurtured over years. However, being able to express your views precisely and in a diligent manner with all the pertinent words to illustrate it would surely increase the chances of getting good grades. Many B- schools in the world give a lot of importance on AWA section and a good score could mean an assured way of getting the admit card. It requires an inquisitive mind to read and comprehend new words and sentences in Newspapers, magazines and web sites to implement in essays.
2. Quantitative section.
This part hosts a range of multiple-choice questions from algebra, concepts of geometry and arithmetic for testing problem solving skills of an individual. There are assorted Data sufficiency questions, which assess our ability to identify the required missing information among the choices given.
Tips:
The success in this section wholly depends on the individualâs basic computing skills, necessary for the corporate world. The level of difficulty is moderate and is higher than that of the GRE exam. More emphasis is on logic and connectivity of sentences, which can be grasped easily over little time by a quick review of mathematical formulas from varied sources.
3. Verbal section.
It provides various multiple-choice questions on Reading Comprehension or RCs, Critical Reasoning and Sentence Correction. The RCs provide 350 words passage and shoots many questions that gauge oneâs vocabulary; ability to arrive at a conclusion based on the facts given in the passage; capacity to logically connect various preeminent points in the passage.
Critical reasoning section focuses on the correct inference on the given argument. If you can identify the traps, that shift your focus away from the key point, one can arrive at the correct answer in no time. This requires a lot of practice on puzzles and analysis of various AWA guidebooks. This test primarily tests oneâs logical reasoning for the argument given.
Tips:
The success on the Sentence correction section greatly depends on the depth of knowledge in the English grammar. The Wren and Martin guide for effective grammar and composition is an excellent source; also, the online editions of Merriam Webster dictionary provide a repertoire of synonyms, antonyms including pronunciation audio. Oxford dictionary is another significant source.
The GMAT exam is a computer adaptive test, meaning that it adjusts the level of difficulty of the next question based on the success of present one. Therefore, it is imperative to answer the first few questions correctly to be the top scorer. For a study plan, being consistent with any course of preparation for GMAT is suffice. Flash card method is another popular choice among the aspirants; formulas and words can be jotted down on a small visiting card sized paper for quick review. Apart from a good GMAT score, an outstanding GPA, Statement of Purpose or SOP, and recommendation letter from your employer or faculty can add a feather in your cap.
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