Articles published in January 2017

Why GMAT Prep Is Like Training for a Marathon

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Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Why GMAT Prep is Like Training for a Marathon by Varshil Patel

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I often tell students to think of the GMAT as a long-distance race. Successful runners conquer race day through specific goals, consistent training, and mental toughness. It turns out that the same holds true for successful GMAT test takers. Read more

The Last Two Weeks before Your GMAT, Part 2: Review

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Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - The Last Two Weeks Before Your GMAT, Part 2: Review by Stacey Koprince

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As we discussed in the first half of this series, Building Your Game Plan, during the last one to two weeks before your GMAT, your entire study focus changes. In this article, we’re going to discuss the second half of this process: how to review. (If you haven’t already read the first half, do so before you continue with this part.) Read more

The Last Two Weeks before Your GMAT, Part 1: Building Your Game Plan

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Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - The Last Two Weeks Before Your GMAT, Part 1: Building Your Game Plan by Stacey Koprince

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What’s the optimal way to spend the last two weeks before your GMAT? Several students have asked me this question recently, so that’s what we’re going to discuss today! There are two levels to this discussion: building a Game Plan and how to review. We’ll discuss the former topic in the first half of this article and the latter in the second half. Read more

When Will I Be Ready to Take the GMAT?

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Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - When Will I Be Ready to Take the GMAT? by Elaine Loh

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How long do I need to study for the GMAT? When will I be ready? How much time per week do you think I need to invest?

These are the questions I get over and over and over, particularly from students who haven’t started studying yet. They’re usually trying to figure out whether or not they can manage class, and they’re on the verge of a mild freak out.

You want the quick, bullet-point answer? Read more

Mission Admission: What to Expect from Your MBA Interview

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Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Mission Admission: What to Expect from Your MBA Interview by mbaMission

Mission Admission is a series of MBA admission tips from our exclusive admissions consulting partner, mbaMission.


You have submitted your application. Now, it’s time to prepare for the next phase of the admissions process: the MBA interview. We thought it would be appropriate to discuss some challenging interview situations. Most business school interviews are straightforward opportunities for an interviewer to learn more about a candidate’s personal and professional backgrounds, goals, reasons for selecting a specific school, and leadership/team experiences. Yet interviews can vary dramatically from school to school, and sometimes they include a few peculiarities. So, what constitutes a “tough” interview, and how can you best navigate one? Read more

Know the GMAT Code: Story Problems

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Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Know the GMAT Code: Story Problems by Stacey Koprince

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How are the GMAT test writers going to hide information in plain sight and get you to fall into traps? Read more

Wharton, QS Honor Interact™ with Digital Content Award

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We have some exciting news to share with you from the Reimagine Education Conference & Awards 2016: Read more

Beginning Your B-School Application Year: Facebook Live

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Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Beginning Your B-School Application Year: Facebook LiveYour New Year’s resolution was to get into business school. January will be over before you know it, though. Have you assessed your MBA profile yet? Scheduled your GMAT test date? Read more

Announcing Our Very First Miami GMAT Course!

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Manhattan Prep GMAT Blog - Hello, Miami! Introducing Our Very First Miami GMAT Course - Taught by Daniel FogelWe’re taking our talents to South Beach. Read more