Stanford-Backed Advice for Non-Native Speakers

[View this email in your browser]( This Week's Trending Articles [Stanford-Backed Advice for Non-Native Speakers]( by [Stacy Blackman]( Have you ever felt clueless in a conversation with native English speakers? Maybe they used idioms you haven’t heard before or slang expressions that make no sense whatsoever. Even if you consider yourself fluent in English, you still might feel intimidated in business or classroom settings sometimes—especially when you need to make a presentation. If this sounds familiar, check out these communication tips for non-native speakers from a recent episode of Stanford GSB’s Think Fast Talk Smart podcast. [Can I Really Finish My Applications in Time?]( by [Personal MBA Coach]( It is hard to believe that December is upon us and the first round 2 application deadline is just under four weeks away (see deadline summary below). While this holiday season will be different and difficult for all of us, this time of year can be particularly challenging for those of you working on your MBA applications. [10 Dos and Don’ts for Getting off the MBA Waitlist]( by [Vantage Point MBA]( So, you’re on the waitlist for your dream school? It wasn’t the decision you were hoping for, but the good news is that you’re still in the running. Being on the waitlist means that the adcom really liked you and thought you would be a great fit for their program but, for any number of reasons, wasn’t able to extend you an offer of admission – yet. This Week's Featured Forum Discussions [Can you answer this GMAT Problem Solving Question?]( Next month, Ron and Cathy will each begin working part-time at 3/5 of their respective current salaries. If the sum of their reduced salaries will be equal to Cathy's current salary, then Ron's current salary is what fraction of Cathy's current salary? [Can you answer this GMAT Critical Reasoning Question?]( Naturalist: One of the most powerful forces of natural selection is that exercised by individuals in choosing a mate. Among most insects and vertebrates, males do the courting and females do the choosing. This division of labor makes sense. Sperm are less costly, energetically speaking, than eggs and are always more abundant. All other factors being equal, therefore, a male optimizes his contribution to the gene pool by mating as frequently as possible. On the other hand, a female seeks quality—often measured by the physical appearance of the male—rather than quantity, because her energy investment in each act of reproduction is typically greater than the male’s investment Which of the following is a logical consequence of the ideas offered by the author? Hall of Fame I Beat the GMAT Success Story [750 in 6 Months: Don't Make Perfect the Enemy of Good!]( by VCPanda VCPanda dreamed of going to Harvard, Stanford, or Wharton, so in October 2016 he started studying hardcore for the GMAT. After six months, he scored a stunning 750. Get his number one tip on how to beat the GMAT. 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](.