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Home » Articles » GMAT Articles » GMAT Basics Articles

The Basics of the GMAT

Are you new to the wonderful world of the GMAT and MBA admissions? Are you trying to figure out how this silly test works, without diving in too deep yet?

If so, you’re in the right place. On this page, you’ll find articles that cover the fundamentals of what the GMAT is, why you might need to take it, and how to start preparing for the exam, among other things.

If you’re a GMAT veteran looking for more in-depth content, you can click here for our full collection of GMAT articles or here to start watching our GMAT YouTube videos.

Why GMAT?
WHY GMAT?
How to calculate GMAT scores
HOW TO CALCULATE GMAT SCORES
How does the GMAT work?
HOW DOES THE GMAT WORK?
What is on the GMAT?
WHAT IS ON THE GMAT?
How much is the GMAT test?
HOW MUCH IS THE GMAT TEST?
How to analyze the GMAT score report?
HOW TO ANALYZE THE GMAT SCORE REPORT
How to convert your GRE score to a GMAT score
HOW TO CONVERT YOUR GRE SCORE TO A GMAT SCORE
How to prepare for GMAT critical reasoning
HOW TO PREPARE FOR GMAT CRITICAL REASONING
How to improve GMAT Reading Comprehension
HOW TO IMPROVE GMAT READING COMPREHENSION
How to tackle GMAT anxiety
HOW TO TACKLE GMAT ANXIETY
GMAT self-study prep mistakes
GMAT SELF-STUDY PREP MISTAKES
How to find a good private GMAT tutor
HOW TO FIND A GOOD PRIVATE GMAT TUTOR
Choosing Between an Independent GMAT Tutor and A Large GMAT Test-Prep Firm
CHOOSING BETWEEN AN INDEPENDENT GMAT TUTOR AND A LARGE GMAT TEST-PREP FIRM
How to register for the GMAT exam
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE GMAT EXAM
GMAT test sections overview
GMAT TEST SECTIONS OVERVIEW
How to overcome a low GMAT score
HOW TO OVERCOME A LOW GMAT SCORE
GMAT vs GRE
GMAT vs GRE
Why you'll have GMAT tutoring
WHY YOU’LL HATE GMAT TUTORING
How to choose between a GMAT course, tutoring, and self-study
HOW TO CHOOSE BETWEEN A GMAT COURSE, TUTORING, AND SELF-STUDY
GMAT vs GRE
HOW NOT TO GET STUCK WHEN STUDYING FOR THE GMAT
How to choose between the GMAT, GRE, and EA for MBA admissions
HOW TO CHOOSE BETWEEN THE GMAT, GRE, AND EA FOR MBA ADMISSIONS
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