Petersons
Master The
GMAT 2012
Mark Alan Stewart
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Credits
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The National Endowment for the Humanities. The Debate Over Mozarts Music, by Neal Zaslaw, Humanities, Vol. 14, No. 5 (September/October 1993), pp. 26-27.
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by The National Endowment for the Humanities. Images of Dorothea Lange, by Therese Thau Heyman, Humanities, Vol. 14, No. 5 (September/October 1993),
pp. 6, 8-10. Published by The National Endowment for the Humanities. Large Format Expands Little Buddha, by Bob Fisher, American Cinematographer, Vol. 75, No. 5 (May 1994), p. 41.
Reprinted by permission of American Cinematographer.
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Contents
Before You Begin
HOW THIS BOOK IS ORGANIZED
Taking the GMAT is a skill. It shares some aspects with other endeavors, such as competing in athletics. It requires discipline and practice to succeed.
These are skills that can be improved through coaching, but ultimately, improvement also requires practice. This book gives you both.
Top 10 Strategies to Raise Your Score lists the ten most important test-taking tips to help you score high on the GMAT.
Part I provides essential information on the GMAT, including where to take it and how its scored. Youll also learn what subjects are covered and what traps to watch out for. This part of the book also shows you each test section and each basic type ofquestion up close; weve provided examples of each type of question (along with explanations), so you can get a good initial feel for the overall test.
Part II is a diagnostic test of the GMATs Quantitative and Verbal Sections. This will give you your first chance to work with samples of GMAT question types. Use the results of this test to determine where you need to focus your GMAT preparation.
Parts III through V make up the coaching program. This part of the book analyzes each section of the GMAT examAnalytical Writing, Quantitative Questions, and Verbal Questionsand provides powerful test-taking strategies, both basic and advanced, for successfully attacking every question type youll encounter in the actual exam.
Part VI consists of five full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations for each question. Each test contains the same number and mix of question types you will encounter on the actual GMAT. The answer explanations are invaluable for helping you learn from your mistakes. To accurately measure your performance, be sure to adhere strictly to the stated time limits for each section.