640 to 770: How to Tame the GMAT, and more

    [Beat The Gmat](#)  Get into the elite M7 b-schools and learn how to take advantage of the newly introduced Select Section Order GMAT feature. Plus, discover a common sense approach that works quicker than any memorized formula.      This Week's Featured Beat The GMAT Event  JUL 26 [Common Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them]( [Register Now]( Live Chat: Wed, Jul 26 at 12:00pm EDT      This Week's Trending GMAT Articles [GMAT Math: Only a Kitchen Calculator]( by Veritas Prep There are many different approaches in tackling a Quant question effectively. But what kinds of signs tip us off that we should go down a certain strategy road for a tricky and/or difficult question? Use the kitchen calculator method! [Common Sense Beats Formulas in GMAT Quant]( by Economist GMAT You may get into the situation on a math question in which the answer seems very difficult to calculate. When this happens, there may be a simple, common sense approach to get to the right answer quicker than any memorized formula. [Land Your Score: GMAT Sections Switcheroo]( by Kaplan GMAT Test-takers are now able to change the order of the sections they see on the GMAT. This is a dramatic change to the Test Day experience. Consider these factors when deciding the best order in which to tackle the different sections. This Week's Most Trending MBA Story [M7 B-Schools: What Does It Take?]( by Beat The GMAT The M7 are the super-elite b-schools considered to have the world’s best MBA programs. In this video, Susan Cera from Stratus reveals tips for sharing a compelling narrative that demonstrates fit with these programs. This Week's Most Inspirational GMAT/MBA Stories [Use an MBA to Help Accelerate Your Career]( by OfficialGMAT Leading impact investing and social entrepreneurship projects in his undergraduate was a turning point in Joe Alexander's life. In this video, he explains why he chose to pursue an MBA to help continue his career trajectory. [580 to 700: Applying to B-School = Next Big Adventure]( by fbrennick After four years working with the family businesses, fbrennick found himself incredibly disinterested in his job and living for the weekend or the next adventure, so he decided to pursue an MBA. Read his story! [BTG Treasure Trove: 640 to 770—How to Tame the Beast]( by thePaleKing "Different things work for different people and it takes a good amount of time to figure out what works best for you." This was thePaleKing's biggest learning. Check out his incredible journey that saw him tame the GMAT beast. Sent to {EMAIL} You are receiving this email because you are a Beat The GMAT member or have RSVP'ed for a Beat The GMAT MBA event. Beat The GMAT | BTGI, LLC · 555 West 5th Street 35th Floor · Los Angeles, CA 90013 · USA [Unsubscribe from this list](