How to prepare for the gmat

A study guide, although not able to guarantee a perfect score, can provide a good deal of assistance in test preparation by enabling students to become familiar with the material they will encounter on the exam and supplying them with ample opportunity for practice and review. With this in mind, we have developed a study guide that goes ftulher than the simple simulation of the official GMAT in its effort to offer a sound basis of test preparation. Besides containing six practice tests with questions (and answers) similar to those students will encounter on the actual exam, it offers invaluable advice on how to prepare for the exam,
ranging from a general discussion of the purpose and various formats of the GMAT to a step-by-step program of subject analysis and review designed to help students discover theïr weak points and take measures to correct them. A tactics section is included that covers every question type. lhese tactics give students practical instructions and hints on how to analyze and answer each question.

Review sections for each subject area appearing on the exam have been especially developed to meet the specific needs of students who may feel a deficiency in any of these areas. Each reviéw provides both an explanation of the material and exercises for practical work. The six practice exams included in the guide have self-scoring tables to help students evaluate their results and check their progress. All answers to the test questions are fully explained to ensure complete understanding.

The authors would like to extend their appreciation to Mrs. Susan Hilbert and Ms. Dawn Murcer for their excellent job in typing the manuscript, to Professor Shirley Hockett for several helpful discussions, and to Professor Justin Longenecker for his generous advice.