Debunking Three Myths About the GMAT / GRE

[View this email in your browser]( This Week's Trending Articles [Debunking Three Myths About the GMAT / GRE]( by [Vantage Point]( As an MBA admissions consultant, I find that clients and prospective clients, especially those early in their MBA journeys, are often fraught with anxiety and indecision about standardized testing. Which test should they take? When should they prepare and sit for the exam? Is their score ‘good enough’ or should they retake the test? These are the right questions to ask but, as with nearly everything in the MBA application process, the answers aren’t cut and dry. In an effort to clarify things as much as possible, below are three commonly held beliefs about the GMAT / GRE that aren’t as straightforward as they seem. [The Virtual Wharton TBD]( by [Personal MBA Coach]( Wharton TBD interview invitations were released today. If you were lucky enough to receive an invitation, congratulations! Now comes the harder part – planning for this unique experience. The group interview causes anxiety for many MBA applicants. Candidate apprehension is unfortunately compounded this year by the added complication of a virtual interview. [Making the Most of the MBA Data Form]( by [Stacy Blackman Consulting]( You've finalized your resume and secured your undergrad transcript. Your recommenders are working on their letters, and your essays are well underway. What's next to tackle in the typical b-school application? The MBA data form. This Week's Featured Forum Discussions [Can you answer this GMAT Critical Reasoning Question?]( Some airlines allegedly reduce fares on certain routes to a level at which they lose money, in order to drive competitors off those routes. However, this method of eliminating competition cannot be profitable in the long run. Once an airline successfully implements this method, any attempt to recoup the earlier losses by charging high fares on that route for an extended period would only provide competitors with a better opportunity to undercut the airline's fares. Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument? [Can you answer this GMAT Problem Solving Question?]( Regular polygon X has r sides, and each vertex has an angle measure of s, an integer. If regular polygon Q has r/4 sides, what is the greatest possible value of t, the angle measure of each vertex of Polygon Q? Hall of Fame I Beat the GMAT Success Story [720 (Q49,V40): People Never Fail, They Just Give Up]( by ngufo Although a few years old, ngufo's debrief remains popular with the BTG community. Her story represents a source of inspiration for anyone who is determined to never give up and get a 700+ score no matter what. Don’t miss it! Follow us for the latest Beat the GMAT News and Events! Copyright © 2020 Beat The GMAT, All rights reserved. Beat The GMAT Membership Our mailing address is: Beat The GMAT 3900 W. Alameda AvenueBurbank, CA 91505 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.