Preparing for the GMAT Verbal

Word challenged? Here are some tips for improving your score on the verbal portion of the Graduate Management Admissions Test

Clearly, non-native speakers of English are at a disadvantage when it comes to the verbal portion of the GMAT. But even people who have grown up with the language don't have it easy. Experts suggest that while even the most proficient test takers polish their verbal skills to succeed, some test takers make the mistake of relying on their gut feelings instead of studying the material.

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The approach most students take is to crack open a GMAT test book and sign up for a review course. There's no lack of material, because there are few surprises in the verbal section, explains Fanmin Guo, director of psychometric research at the Graduate Management Admission Council, which administers the GMAT, noting, "concepts have been very stable." However, he also warns that it doesn't make the verbal part any easier; the topics just evolve in a slower fashion

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