The Math Beast Challenge Problem of the Week – Apr 8, 2013
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Each week, we post a new Challenge Problem for you to attempt. If you submit the correct answer, you will be entered into that week’s drawing for two free Manhattan Prep GRE Strategy Guides.If n is an integer such that (-3)-4n > 36 “ n, which of the following is a possible value of n?
Free GRE Events This Week: April 8- April 14
Here are the free GRE events we’re holding this week (All times local unless otherwise specified):
4/8/13– Online- Mondays with Jen– 9:00PM- 10:30PM (EDT)
4/10/13– New York, NY – Free Trial Class- 6:30PM – 9:30PM
4/13/13– New York, NY – Free Trial Class- 2:00PM – 5:00PM
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Friday Links: Grad School and the Sequester, Grad School Advising, & More
Catch up on some of the top grad school tips and news links from the week. Happy Friday and happy reading!
What Graduate Students Should Know About the Sequester (U.S. News Education)
According to U.S. News, admissions criteria will change at some schools due to the sequestration. Find out why it could lead to a decrease in the number of students admitted.
What to Do When You are Accepted to Grad School (About.com)
Congrats to you if you’ve recently opened a graduate school acceptance letter! Now it’s time for some practical advice about what to do next.
Making the Most of Graduate School Advising (U.S. News Education)
This week U.S. News started a series addressing the questions that admitted graduate students often ask as well as information on how the academic advising process works.
You Can Be Busy or Remarkable”But Not Both (Study Hacks)
Here’s a great post that explains the profound difference between being busy and being remarkable. We think you’ll be ready for some down time after this read.
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The Math Beast Challenge Problem of the Week – April 1, 2013
Each week, we post a new Challenge Problem for you to attempt. If you submit the correct answer, you will be entered into that week’s drawing for two free Manhattan Prep GRE Strategy Guides.Keran spent 5 minutes climbing the first
of the stair steps between the ground floor and his office, 5 minutes climbing the next
of the steps, and 5 minutes climbing the remaining steps. If Keran climbed 168 more steps in the first 5 minutes than in the last 5 minutes, what was Keran’s average number of steps per minute for the entire climb?
of the stair steps between the ground floor and his office, 5 minutes climbing the next 
of the steps, and 5 minutes climbing the remaining steps. If Keran climbed 168 more steps in the first 5 minutes than in the last 5 minutes, what was Keran’s average number of steps per minute for the entire climb?