GMAT for Dummies, with CD - Lisa Zimmer Hatch

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Résumé :
Learn to: Score higher on the GMAT and get into the business school of your choiceImprove your skills to conquer the verbal and quantitative sectionsWrite clearly and effectively to ace the analytical writing sectionPrepare for the big day with expert strategies for solving integrated reasoning problemsReview your math knowledge and verbal skills with the interactive flashcards, and take 5 simulated GMAT tests on the companion CDPractice your skills and score your highest on the GMATNervous about taking the GMAT? Don't sweat it! This hands-on, friendly guide gives you all the preparation you need to maximize your score and outsmart your competition. You'll discover how to think the GMAT way and chart your study progress with updated practice questions, math and grammar reviews, and five full-length practice exams.Conquer the verbal section -- get the 4-1-1 on how to spot the common types of errors for sentence corrections, how to read through a passage quickly and effectively, and how to break apart and analyze argumentsAce analytical writing -- discover what the GMAT is looking for in the analytical writing section and find pointers on writing a well- organized and compelling essayMake sense of math -- find plain-English explanations of what you'll encounter in the quantitative section, from basic arithmetic and algebra to more complex concepts like coordinate geometryRip through the reasoning -- get strategies for approaching the integrated reasoning section and find out how to extract data from tables, charts, and graphsOpen the book and find: A plain-English explanation of the test's formatWhat to bring on exam dayHow to make educated guessesCommon pitfalls to avoidTips and advice to calm your nervesProven ways to save time and beat the clockTen writing errors to avoidGuidance on increasing your chances of gaining admission to the business school of your choiceCD IncludesFive full-length practice tests in timed and untimed modes, flashcards to review important formulas and concepts, and a set of integrated reasoning practice questions.See the CD appendix for details and complete system requirements.

Biographie:
Lisa Zimmer Hatch (Golden, CO) has prepared teens and adults for college and careers since 1987. She served as Vice President of The Center for Legal Studies for over twenty years, during which she created and administrated standardized test preparation and legal career courses to over 300 universities nationwide. Currently, she is an Independent College Counselor and president of College Primers, where she applies her expertise to guiding high school students through the college admissions process. Scott Hatch, J.D., (Golden, CO) has prepared thousands of individuals for standardized tests and legal careers since 1980. Scott was awarded his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado and his Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles. He continues to develop new courses for a variety of careers and extend his college admissions expertise to assist those seeking advanced degrees in law, business, and other professions.