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Varsity Tutors can help those who are seeking qualified and thorough California GMAT preparation. If you are a student or career professional preparing to take the Graduate Management Admission Test, or GMAT, we can help. Your GMAT score will be one of the primary factors that most business schools will consider in the admissions process. How you perform on the exam indicates your performance to the admissions board, so it is crucial to do your best on test day.
The GMAT has four sections, and it will probably be one of the biggest hurdles that you face on your path to business schools such as the University of California, Davis-Graduate School of Management and California State University, Sacramento. If you need extra help as you begin to study, a California GMAT prep course might be what you need. Or maybe you prefer to work one-on-one with a California GMAT tutor. Whatever method of test prep help you are seeking, Varsity Tutors can help you find it.
What can I expect California GMAT prep to cover?
The GMAT consists of four sections: the Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning. For approximately 3.5 hours, you will answer a wide range of questions that will test your skills in various areas. Now, we will look at the test in more detail so you can get a feel for the concepts you will need to master before test day. You are allowed to choose one of the three different section configurations, but for now, we will start with the Analytical Writing Assessment.
The Analytical Writing Assessment calculates your abilities in critical thinking and written English. For this section, you will be given an argument. You will have to examine the reasoning behind the particular argument that you are given. To do well on this part, you will need to have strong skills in planning responses, developing ideas, organization, and evaluating arguments. You will also need to find reasons and examples to support your evaluation. This section needs to be completed in 30 minutes, so you will need to work quickly and efficiently.
The Integrated Reasoning portion of the exam tests your skills in data comparison and organization, evaluating sources for relevant information, integrating information from many sources to solve problems, and synthesizing provided information. This section contains four different types of questions, including table analysis, two-part analysis, multi-source reasoning, and graphics interpretation. This part also has to be completed within a 30-minute window, and it consists of 12 questions. Many of the questions require you to give more than one response, so again, you will need to work quickly. This section will show business schools how well you solve challenging problems by using data provided to you. With this section, you can showcase your ability to make smart decisions based on the information that you are given.
The Quantitative Reasoning section measures your abilities in mathematical reasoning, graphic data interpretation, and quantitative problem-solving. You will face two different types of questions in this section, including problem-solving and data sufficiency. These questions will show business schools how good you are at using logic and analytical reasoning to problem-solve as well as your ability to evaluate data. You will have 62 minutes to answer 31 multiple-choice questions.
What are some benefits of the two different types of California GMAT prep?
The two GMAT preparation options are private tutoring and prep courses. Varsity Tutors can set you up with either. Each option has different benefits, and many students like to use a combination of the two. Let's explore both California GMAT prep classes and tutoring in a little more detail.
If you are considering a GMAT class, we can help you sign up for one. You will get interactive online instruction that feels just like an in-person class. New sessions are started each week, and you get the choice of enrolling in two- or four- week sessions. A California GMAT prep class is convenient because you can set up your study nook wherever you feel the most comfortable.
Once you have enrolled, you will attend live course sessions with an instructor and other students, just like a traditional learning environment. Together, you will work with peers and your teacher in group discussions and activities that could help you increase your skill set for the GMAT. The unique environment can also help you improve your retention of the techniques and concepts you are learning, like learning how to use context clues to eliminate multiple-choice answers quickly. Courses for California GMAT prep also give you a chance to have one-on-one time with your teacher, if you find you need extra help.
If you are someone who would like dedicated one-on-one attention, we can connect you with a California GMAT prep tutor. Private mentoring allows you to get customized help that is not available in most classroom environments. Additionally, you will find learning extra-convenient if your academic mentor uses our Live Learning Platform for online sessions. If you prefer working in-person, you can choose a convenient location to meet your instructor. Your private instructor can get to know your strengths, preferred learning style, goals, and areas of opportunities on the GMAT. This can assist your mentor in writing lesson plans that revolve around your specific needs. For instance, if you are already adept in Integrated Reasoning skills, you can spend more time working on your writing and organizational skills for the Analytical Writing Assessment. No matter what topic you need help learning, a GMAT tutor can help you figure out how to best reach for your GMAT score and study goals.
Now that I have learned about the exam and the benefits of working with private instructors, how can I find GMAT help in California?
Varsity Tutors has different methods of enhancing your California GMAT prep, and we are happy to help you figure out which of the options is the best match for you. Whether you are looking for private sessions with a qualified GMAT tutor or a course that fits your busy schedule needs, we can get you started with the best choice for you. Contact an educational consultant today for more information about California GMAT prep today.

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