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You must earn a top score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) to enter many leading business schools, and Varsity Tutors can help you work towards that goal with a San Diego GMAT prep course. Your score on the GMAT will be an indicator to the admissions officials reviewing your application of your level of preparedness for engaging in graduate-level work. Whether you are applying to the University of California, San Diego - The Rady School of Management after finishing your undergraduate degree or you want to enroll in the San Diego State University - Fowler College of Business after building your career, you need to make sure you give the GMAT your best effort.
Four individual sections determine the score you receive on the GMAT. Each portion of the exam is designed to demonstrate your skills in areas of immense value to business schools. The GMAT was created with the assistance of some of the nation's top business schools and professionals in various fields of business who understand the common skills which are required for someone to find success in this area.
What does the San Diego GMAT course cover?
The four sections of the GMAT are Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning, and the Analytical Writing Assessment. You will have about three hours to complete all four parts, but that time is not evenly dispersed. As part of your preparation efforts, it is vital that you pay attention to how much time you will have on each segment so you can begin to prepare yourself for those restrictions. Now, let's take a closer look at each section.
In the Verbal Reasoning segment of the GMAT, you will have 65 minutes to answer the 36 questions which are presented in multiple-choice format. It is possible to score anywhere between 0 and 60 points for this part of the test but scoring outside the range of 6 to 51 is unusual. In this section, you will be presented with three types of questions: reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and sentence correction. This part of the test is where the technicalities of communication are highlighted. You will need to be on point when it comes to vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and clarity of writing. However, as with most sections of the exam you will also need to rely heavily on your reading comprehension skills and ability to draw inferences, follow concept development, and evaluate arguments.
In the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GMAT, you will have 62 minutes to answer the 31 questions which are also presented in multiple-choice format. As with Verbal Reasoning, you can score between 0 and 60 points, but most students fall within the 6 to 51 point range. There are only two types of questions in this portion of the test: problem-solving and data sufficiency. For the problem-solving items, you will need to solve problems using your analytical skills and ability to leverage logical reasoning to read a passage and determine the best possible answer from the choices offered. Data sufficiency requires you use your math, analytical reasoning, and general knowledge to analyze a problem and its relevant data to determine if you have enough data to answer the question.
The Integrated Reasoning portion of the GMAT only requires you answer 12 questions within 30 minutes, which may seem like a breeze compared to the previously discussed sections, but that isn't necessarily true. Many of these 12 questions have multiple steps and will take longer to answer. The scoring range for this section is also smaller; you can only earn between 1 and 8 points here. The three types of questions you will encounter will assess your ability to gather and combine data from multiple sources to solve the problems.
Now we need to discuss the Analytical Writing Assessment. This section of the test will highlight your written communication talents, and it's crucial you make space in your study efforts to analyze how well you write and where you need improvement. You will only have 30 minutes to read the selected passage, analyze it, form and outline an argument, and write it as clearly as possible.
As you can see, each of the sections you will face in the GMAT is directly related to tasks you will need to perform in your graduate studies and also in your professional life. When you make studying for the GMAT a priority with a professionally developed San Diego GMAT class, you are also preparing yourself to do your best in your studies and career.
How can a San Diego GMAT class help me prepare?
A San Diego GMAT course can give you the support, resources, and accountability you need to work towards achieving your academic goals. You will meet with your instructor and classmates online in much the same way you would a physical classroom. You'll be able to discuss your work with your peers and ask questions of your instructor. By taking advantage of an expertly designed system of GMAT preparation, you know that you will have access to the information you need to prepare for the test adequately and won't run the risk of overlooking key concepts.
Your secure online San Diego GMAT class and resources are available to you wherever you have a reliable internet connection, which means you don't have to worry about commute time or finding a parking space before class. New courses start every week so you won't have to wait for an extended period or worry about finding an opening when you are ready to begin your test preparation. You can also choose between two- and four-week courses to make sure you have the amount of support that is ideal for your academic needs.
How can I enroll in a San Diego GMAT course?
Varsity Tutors can help you promptly sign up for a San Diego GMAT course that best fits your schedule and academic needs. There is no reason to spend time reinventing the GMAT preparation wheel when your time can be more effectively leveraged in the process of preparation with a skilled instructor, peer support, and professionally developed resources. Contact Varsity Tutors today to get started.
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Xintong: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...tackling the subject. I'd like to share my learning tips I got when I was a student. Besides statistics, I am also interested in tutoring algebra and calculus. I like to encourage students to ask questions to ensure they completely understand the content and could apply to new problems. The sudden moment when the students understand something they've been struggling with is the truly rewarding to me. Outside of tutoring, I like to watch movies,...
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- GMAT
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Aaron: San Diego GMAT course instructor
Hello! I am graduating UCSD with a degree in Computer Science. I have interviewed at many major technology companies such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and more. In addition to programming, I have a love for business and I intend on getting my MBA in a few years.
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- University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
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- K N T University of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
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- GMAT
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John: San Diego GMAT course instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
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- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
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- GMAT
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Stacie: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In my free time I enjoy watching all kinds of sports, reading, playing board games, going to...
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- The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
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Jean: San Diego GMAT course instructor
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- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, B.S. Mathematics/Economics
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- GMAT
- GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
- Test Prep
- Algebra 2
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Alex: San Diego GMAT course instructor
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- GMAT
- DAT
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Sean: San Diego GMAT course instructor
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Phillip: San Diego GMAT course instructor
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Sara: San Diego GMAT course instructor
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- GMAT
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Daniel: San Diego GMAT course instructor
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...am a graduate of The University of Alabama where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Finance (summa cum laude) and Master of Arts in Economics. I also am Eagle Scout and hold the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. I have worked and traveled the globe, including time spent in institutional money management at Citigroup and UBS in London, England as well as in entrepreneurial hedge fund management across America (CA, CT, AL). Along the path,...
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- The University of Alabama - Master of Arts, Economics
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Adnan: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...Scholar. I majored in Physics and Biochemistry at NYU, and published several papers as well as patents through my research. I tutor well over 135 subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor is the MCAT and Physics. I've never taken a break from tutoring, which has honed my intuition for not only acing exams but for understanding exactly how to work with students of all backgrounds and temperaments. My teaching style involves Socratic Questioning and...
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Jonathan: San Diego GMAT course instructor
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Victor: San Diego GMAT course instructor
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