
GMAT 8-Week Prep Class
The GMAT 8-Week Prep Class is a focused, strategy-driven course built for anyone serious about cracking one of the most challenging graduate admissions exams out there.
Starts Sat, Sep 12
3:00 PM UTC · 1h 30m
8 sessions

Thomas
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Navigate the full GMAT exam structure, including section order, timing, and adaptive scoring methodology
Apply targeted Verbal strategies to tackle Critical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Sentence Correction questions with precision
Solve Quantitative problems across arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data sufficiency using efficient, exam-proven techniques
Analyze and respond to complex multi-source data sets using Integrated Reasoning strategies
Construct a high-scoring Analytical Writing Assessment response using a clear, timed framework
Identify and neutralize "trap" questions designed to mislead test-takers under time pressure
Manage pacing and mental stamina across the full length of the exam
Meet Thomas.

Thomas
Thomas is a seasoned educator and scholar with an extensive academic background and fourteen years of experience teaching at the college level and in test preparation. He holds a BA in History, International Relations, Social Relations, and Political Theory from Michigan State University, an MSc in Historical Studies from the University of Strathclyde, and an MA and ABD in History from Central Michigan University. Over the course of his career, Thomas has worked as a college instructor in history and honors writing, a tutor, a book editor, an author on test prep, a game-based learning instructor, and a standardized test designer and scorer. While he teaches a broad range of subjects, he is most passionate about History, Writing, and Test Prep. He has a strong track record of helping students from all backgrounds achieve academic success.
The GMAT 8-Week Prep Class is a focused, strategy-driven course built for anyone serious about cracking one of the most challenging graduate admissions exams out there. Over eight weeks, students work through every section of the GMAT — Verbal, Quantitative, Integrated Reasoning, and Analytical Writing — learning not just the content but the specific tactics that separate high scorers from the rest. You'll decode how the exam is structured, understand exactly how your score is calculated, and develop section-by-section strategies for handling the questions designed to trip you up. Whether you're aiming for a top business school or just want to walk into test day with real confidence, this course gives you the tools, the practice, and the game plan to make it happen.
A Real Game Plan for a High-Stakes Exam
The GMAT isn't just a hard test — it's a strategically designed exam built to challenge how you think under pressure. The GMAT 8-Week Prep Class meets that challenge head-on. Over eight structured weeks, students move through every section of the exam with a dual focus: mastering the content and learning the specific test-taking strategies that make the difference between a good score and a great one. This course is designed for students who want more than a content review — it's for those who want to understand how the test works and use that knowledge to their advantage.
Breaking Down Every Section
The GMAT has four distinct sections, and this course covers all of them in depth. In the Verbal section, students sharpen their ability to evaluate arguments, interpret dense reading passages, and correct grammatically flawed sentences — skills that require both language precision and logical thinking. In the Quantitative section, the focus is on problem-solving and data sufficiency, working through the math concepts the GMAT actually tests while learning how to spot shortcuts and avoid common traps. The Integrated Reasoning section gets dedicated attention too, with strategies for analyzing tables, graphics, and multi-source data sets quickly and accurately. Finally, students tackle the Analytical Writing Assessment, learning how to build a clear, well-supported critique of an argument within the exam's strict time constraints.
Strategy as a Core Skill
Content knowledge alone won't get you to your target score — strategy is equally critical. A major emphasis of this course is learning to recognize and handle the questions the GMAT uses to trick even well-prepared students. Students will study how the exam's computer-adaptive format works, what it means for how you should approach each question, and how to make smart decisions when time is running low. Pacing strategies, process-of-elimination techniques, and section-specific mental frameworks are all built into the curriculum from day one.
What You'll Walk Away With
By the end of the eight weeks, students will have a thorough understanding of the exam's structure and scoring system, a toolkit of section-specific strategies, and the practice experience needed to apply those strategies under real test conditions. You'll know how to identify a difficult question, decide how to attack it — or when to move on — and maintain focus across the full length of the exam. Whether you're taking the GMAT for the first time or looking to improve a previous score, this course gives you the preparation and confidence to perform at your best on test day.
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