Your 3-Part Game Plan to Dominate the GMAT
Below is the recording of the live GMAT info session and Q&A we hosted on September 16, 2021 with the UC Davis Graduate School of Management. We reviewed the format of the GMAT, gave tips for how to select the best section order, broke down the content tested on each section of the exam, walked through specific "non-traditional" test-taking strategies while solving three application examples, and recommended resources for continued practice and advanced study. A timeline of the presentation is below for your convenience. Enjoy!
Don't Leave Your GMAT Score to Chance
We covered a LOT of ground during this presentation and Q&A, so it's definitely worth watching all of it if you're serious about understanding the GMAT and getting a high score. BUT... we've taken the liberty of putting together a timeline of the topics covered so that you can quickly find what you're looking for. So without further ado...
Here's what you'll find in the webinar playback video above...
- 0:12 Welcome by Kelly Lootz, Associate Director of Admissions at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management
- 0:44 Introduction to UC Davis
- 2:40 Details about the MBA program at UC Davis
- 4:20 Application components and timeline for the UC Davis MBA
- 5:27 Introductory remarks by Brett Ethridge, founder of Dominate Test Prep
- 11:36 What is the GMAT?
- 13:13 Format and scoring of the GMAT
- 14:33 Three (3) tips for how to select the ideal section order for you on test day
- 18:00 Overview of the "GMAT Success Triad" -- the three interwoven components that are essential for doing well on the GMAT and that should serve as the foundation of your preparation
- 24:10 The CONTENT that is tested on the GMAT, including a specific breakdown of the Math and Verbal topics that appear most often on the exam
- 28:19 The importance of STRATEGY as a differentiator for those who score really well on the GMAT
- 29:17 Strategy #1 - Making Up Numbers, with a detailed example
- 37:49 Strategy #2 - Using Figures to Your Advantage, with a detailed example
- 43:55 Strategy #3 - Applying Logic and Common Sense, with a detailed example
- 49:27 Tips for effective PRACTICE and the importance of taking full-length practice tests (and where to get them)
- 53:37 Recommended resources
- 55:06 Options for diving deeper with your GMAT prep, including details of Dominate Test Prep's Complete GMAT Prep Course
- 26:32 Details of the 25% discount on Dominate's GMAT Course exclusively for prospective UC Davis students
- 58:30 Q&A
For a comprehensive course teaching you everything you need to dominate the GMAT and get accepted to your top-choice MBA program, check out our Complete GMAT Course. Still have questions? Reach out to us directly. Good luck!
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Toledo, OH
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