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The Math Beast Challenge Problem of the Week – August 19, 2013

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Math BeastEach week, we post a new GRE 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 , then what is the value of ?

See the answer choices and submit your pick over on our Challenge Problem page.

The Math Beast Challenge Problem of the Week – August 12, 2013

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Math BeastEach 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.

James is closer in age to Gwen than to Lucille.  Gwen is between 30 and 40 years old, inclusive.  Lucille is less than 70 years old, and her age in years has exactly three prime factors.  Which of the following could be James’ age, in years? Read more

Free GRE Events This Week: August 12- August 18

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Here are the free GRE events we’re holding this week (All times local unless otherwise specified):free

8/12/13– Online- Mondays With Jen– 9:00PM-10:30PM (EST)

8/13/13– Boston, MA – Free Trial Class– 6:30PM – 9:30PM (EDT)

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listing Page.

The Math Beast Challenge Problem of the Week – August 5, 2013

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Math BeastEach 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.

x – 2 is equal to the reciprocal of the decimal remainder that results when x is divided by 1, and x > 0.  Which of the following is a possible value of x?

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Free GRE Events This Week: August 5- August 11

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Here are the free GRE events we’re holding this week (All times local unless otherwise specified):free

8/5/13– Los Angeles, CA- Free Trial Class– 6:30PM – 9:30PM

8/10/13– Online – Free Trial Class– 1:00PM – 4:00PM (EDT)

8/11/13– Washington, DC- Free Trial Class- 5:30PM – 8:30PM

8/11/13– New York, NY- Free Trial Class- 2:00PM – 5:00PM

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listing Page.

The Math Beast Challenge Problem of the Week – July 29, 2013

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Math BeastEach 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 abc, and d are non-negative integers and a(23) + b(22) + c(21) + d(20) = 17, which of the following could be the product abcd?

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Free GRE Events This Week: July 15- July 21

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Here are the free GRE events we’re holding this week (All times local unless otherwise specified):free

7/18/13– Washington, DC- Free Trial Class– 6:30PM – 9:30PM

7/18/13– Online- Free Trial Class– 8:00PM – 11:00PM (EDT)

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listing Page.

Free GRE Events This Week: July 8- July 14

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Here are the free GRE events we’re holding this week (All times local unless otherwise specified):free

7/11/13– New York, NY- Free Trial Class– 6:30PM – 9:30PM

7/13/13– New York, NY- Free Trial Class– 10:00AM – 1:00PM

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listing Page.

Friday Links: Online Graduate Classes, Productivity Tools, & More!

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iStock_000012778309XSmallHappy Friday and happy Fourth of July Weekend! Here’s our weekly roundup of grad school news and tips:

Leverage International Roots for U.S. Grad School Applications (U.S. News Education)

Emphasizing cultural differences is a natural way prospective international graduate students can craft unique applications.

What is an Online Graduate Class Like? (About.com Graduate School)

Online classes hold some similarities with traditional on-ground courses, but there are also many differences.

6 Important Things Nobody Tells You About Grad School (Cracked)

If you’re considering or already in postgrad work, take some helpful advice from someone who already has two and a half postgraduate degrees under his belt.

Policing Your Productivity: 7 Tools to Help You Focus (Entrepreneur)

Are you easily distracted by social media and entertainment sites? Keep your focus, especially when it’s time to study, with these helpful programs.

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Free GRE Events This Week: June 24- June 30

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Here are the free GRE events we’re holding this week (All times local unless otherwise specified):free

6/24/13– Online- Monday’s with Jen– 9:00PM – 10:30PM

6/26/13– New York, NY- Free Trial Class– 6:30PM – 9:30PM

Looking for more free events? Check out our Free Events Listing Page.