An interesting 10 minute speed test- Try it out...... answers by Thursday....
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Data sufficiency - factors
Data sufficiency
If
N = 3x x 5y, where x and y are positive integers, and N
has 12 positive factors, what is the value of N?
(1) 9 is NOT a factor of N
(2)
125 is a factor of N
The product of (6,2) (4,3) give 12.
Hence the pair combinations of x and y can be (5,1)(11,0),(3,2) { x =5 and y=1 or x=1 and y=5)
Hence N = 3x x 5y
As per statement 1. If 9 is not a factor of N. It means the values of x and y should be (1,5)
sufficient.
As per statement 2. if 125 is a factor of N, it means the values of x and y can be any combination.
Hence A
GMAT sentence correction... The rule pertaining to none , all, most
They are singular when followed by non- countable nouns.
They are plural when followed by countable nouns.
Countable nouns
None of the invites have come.
None of the equipment has been shifted
None of our resources go to our consultants.
None of my friends have been eating food.
Non-Countable nouns
None of the money is spent
Friday, September 11, 2015
GMAT reading comprehension? Just do it
Keep your fears away
One fear most test takers feel is ‘ what if the passages are totally unfamiliar’. This is highly unlikely if you have spent a good amount of time reading quality passages and have taken good number of comprehension tests.
Imagine yourself succeeding
Be optimistic about your preparation and success in the GRE test. Start your preparation early so that you do not take the test till you are ready.
For god’s sake do not procrastinate
The day you wake up to think, oh I have plenty of time left for prep, you are on the road to procrastination. You have semester work, events to participate in, personal issues; none of these should come in the way of your reaching your goal.
All strategies need not work for you
We all vary in our styles of learning. Some of us would require longer preparation time, others less. It’s more rewarding to compare our performance today with our own past performance than with that of others.
Do not expect overnight results
Efficient reading involves building an array of skills. It takes time. Perseverance is the key. Lot of hard work is required to excel, give up not.
Do research, learn those tiny tips from friends who are preparing for verbal tests, what worked for them, what did not, they are invaluable sources of test info.
Meditate; with your learning your own reflections and insights can throw up new ideas that work best for you.
Do not panic;
instead make a panic plan. Put together a remedial plan with the help of a mentor- a senior or trainer; there is always a way out.
Invest intelligently in buying good reading material:
books, CDs, general reading material. And invest time wisely.
Selfishness is a virtue
If Ayn Rand did feel that way, so can you. Do not spare your reading time playing agony aunt/uncle for those hapless souls; nevertheless when you need reassurance ask and get! Howzzat.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Ten ways to score poorly in the GMAT
Ten
ways to score poorly in GMAT! If you are rich enough for retakes, that is
1. I know math, so no need to go thru the
same old arithmetic, algebra, geometry stuff
2. Tones
of free downloads on your pc..what is relevant, what is not, even God may not
know..
3. Just official guide, what else, nothing
official about it…
4. I will join for the costliest, longest
duration course in town…let them get me the score, no need to study at home..
5. I wont do the essays while practicing,
only math and verbal mock exams will do
6. I speak and write good English, so
verbal is going to be a cake walk, no less
7. I
need just one month for preparation, after all I had high grades in college.
8. Do
as many tests as possible, in fact 90 percent of my preparation time should be
spent on tests. concepts? What concepts?
9. My friend said GMAT was easy for him, no
tough qns ( hey, what was your friend’s score?)
10. Out of five tests I did,
one test I scores above 650. So I will give the test as planned. I believe in luck!
PS Good luck
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Data sufficiency understanding the directions
Data sufficiency is designed to measure
your ability to
- Analyse a quantitative problem
- Recognize which information is relevant
- Synthesize data
- Determine at which point there is sufficient information to solve a problem.
Data sufficiency questions contains a
question statement, followed by two sub statements labeled (1) and (2). Do not
waste valuable time solving a
problem. Only determine the statements
sufficient to solve a problem. Follow the flow chart presented below.
The order of preference while answering a
question is
- D
- A/B
- C
- E
Scenario 1:
Check question statement and statement (1)
first. If you get an answer, wait
Then
Check question statement and statement
(2)alone. If you get an answer now mark D
Scenario 2:
Check question statement and statement (1)
first. If you get an answer, wait
Then
Check question statement and statement
(2)alone. If you do not get an answer now mark A
Scenario 3:
Check question statement and statement (1)
first. If you do not get an answer
Then
Check question statement and statement
(2)alone. If you do get an answer now mark B
Scenario 3:
Combine question statement ,statement (1)
and statement (2).
If
you get an answer now mark C
Scenario 4:
Combine question statement ,statement (1)
and statement (2).
If
you do not get an answer now mark E
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Top one year MBA programs
You can opt for a 1 year MBA program instead of a 2 year MBA program.
Advantages:
- Fast paced
- Value for money
- Good for networking
Some of the top courses/colleges are:
North-western
Univeristy,Kellogs School of Management Illinois
USA http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/
Cornell
University, Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management New YorkUSA http://www.johnson.cornell.edu/Academic-Programs/Full-Time-MBA/Accelerated-MBA.aspx
Emory Univeristy,Goizueta Business School Atlanta,USA http://www.goizueta.emory.edu/degree/fulltimemba/index.asp
University
of Florida, Warrington College of Business Administration Florida,USA http://www.floridamba.ufl.edu/
Friday, July 17, 2015
5 Tips to crack the sentence correction section of the GMAT.
Here are some of the GMAT sentence corrections tips I compiled. I have added examples for each tip.
1.Check pronouns:their,his,her…..
Wrong sentence: The instructor asked everyone of the trainees to remain in their respective seat.Correct sentence: The instructor asked everyone of the trainees to remain in his respective seat.
2. Check for pronoun omission:
Wrong sentence: In Japan elderly people are treated with far greater respect than most Western countries.Elderly people in japan vs western countries?????
Correct sentence: In Japan elderly people are treated with far greater respect than those in most Western countries.
3. Check subject verb
Wrong sentence: A slowdown becomes useful only when the opportunity to both reorient as well as innovate are used for further growth.Slowdown …………………………..are???
Correct sentence: A slowdown becomes useful only when the opportunity to both reorient as well as innovate is used for further growth.
4. Watch for incomplete comparisions
Wrong sentences: California’s child-support payments are as high or higher than other states.As high…..as…..
Correct sentences: California’s child-support payments are as high as or higher than other states.
5.Watch for descriptions in the beginning
Wrong sentences: Disturbed by the media’s relentless criticism, it was decided by Gupta to resign as the chairman of TERI.What does it refer to…….medias criticism or the disturbances
Correct sentences: Disturbed by the media’s relentless criticism, Gupta designed to resign as the chairman of TERI.
These are some of the three dozen tips..read this space for more… email us your feedback urmentor@semanticslearning.com or visit www.semanticslearning.com
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
GMAT reading comprehension - How to prepare Part 1
Comprehension: fix it
Every admission
test includes a section on passage comprehension, in which a test taker is
required to read, analyse and answer questions based on what is stated or
implied in the passage.
These questions are designed to test a
wide range of abilities pre-requisite to academic study at a higher level. Those abilities include:
- understanding the meaning of individual words, phrases and sentences with in the passage
- understanding the meaning and purpose of paragraphs and larger bodies of text
- distinguishing between specific details and meaty points
- summarizing a paragraph or an entire passage
- drawing conclusions from the given data
- reasoning out extended information
- understanding the structure of writing and organization of arguments
- identifying the author’s assumptions and opinions
- synthesizing various points coherently
- identifying strengths and weaknesses of a position
- developing and considering alternative explanations
- Gleaning the tone and tenor of the author
As this list implies, reading and
understanding a piece of text requires far more than a passive understanding of
the words and sentences it contains; it requires active engagement with the
text, asking questions, formulating and evaluating hypotheses and reflecting on
the relationship of the particular text to other texts and information.
Passages are generally drawn from the life sciences, arts, humanities and
everyday topics and are based on material found in books and periodicals, both
academic and nonacademic. Questions can
cover any of the topics listed above, from the meaning of a particular word to
assessing additional evidence that might support or weaken points made in the
passage. Mostly the questions are
standard multiple-choice questions, in which you are required to select a
single answer choice, and others ask you to select multiple answer choices........to be continued...in the next blog
Monday, May 26, 2014
Study these math problems and observe their solutions.
We have presented three math problems here..
These problems can be solved in more than one way.
Study these problems, observe their solutions.
We are sure you can replicate the solution process to other problems.
Version 1: questions 1 to 3
Visit semanticslearning.com , click on GMAT tips for solutions
Saturday, March 29, 2014
United Kingdom Visa
The new, improved UK visa centre in Chennai
Business or studies UK is a
destination that attracts Indians. To
meet the increasing demand with efficiency the UK visa application centre has
been recently upgraded. A new facility is the video conferencing booths for
visa interviews. The new ‘passport pass back’ service allows applicants to retain their passport after applying for
visa. Though there has been a reported drop in student visas last year,
owing both to rupee depreciation and to stricter admission norms, the coming
season is expected to reverse the trends gradually.
Content
courtesy: The Hindu, dated March 27,
2014.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Indian School of Business - Young Leaders Program ( YLP )
ISB YLP: step on the accelerator to the corporate world.
The first batch of ISB YLP is ready to get
into the prestigious 1 yr MBA at ISB( Hyderabad and Mohali) in April ’14. The young leader’ s program is a unique
package in that ISB handholds you by guiding you while you are still in
college. You are initiated into leadership even before you do MBA. The YLP is the foundation for the PGP, a
foundation that gives you the much needed assurance and guaranteed career in
business.
What it takes?
ISB looks out for early signs of
leadership. Of course,
consistent, excellent academics and
non-academics are mandatory.
What happens at the mentoring stage?
In a nut shell it readies you for the 1 yr
MBA program in a structured manner; the 21 month work experience and
simultaneous mentoring by ISB, nearly substitute the experience you gain in
four to five years in the industry. Once the screening ( included in this story
itself) is completed and you’re admitted, you attend weekend contact programs
on campus, every six months. The contact sessions centres around career
planning, communication, profiling, readiness for the rigors of the 1 yr MBA. Interactive sessions, assignments are part
of the contact programs.
Program Structure
March - Pre-final year Apply to Stage 1 of
YLP
August - Final year Short-listed candidates
to
apply to Stage 2 with GMAT scores
September - Final year Final selection
process on
Campus October - Final year Admission offers
Summer - Year 1 of work Attend YLP Learning
Weekend 1, complete graduation and start
your job
Winter - Year 1 of work Attend YLP Learning
Weekend 2
Summer - Year 2 of work Attend YLP Learning
Weekend 3
Winter - Year 2 of work Attend YLP Learning
Weekend 4
Winter - Year 2 of work Apply for ISB
scholarship and
attend interview
April - Year 2 of work Join ISB PGP*
Deadlines
Application Stage 1 deadline March 15, 2014
Stage 1 shortlist announcement April 30,
2014
Application Stage 2 deadline August 07, 2014
Stage 2 shortlist announcement August 31,
2014
Stage 3 - Final selection process September
30, 2014
on campus
Admission offers October 15, 2014
Acceptance of offer October 31, 2014
Inputs courtesy:
http://www.isb.edu/young-leaders-programme
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