The purpose of the GMAT® is to measure the academic abilities needed to succeed in graduate management education. Millions of people from all around the world and from a variety of backgrounds have successfully tackled this test. With a little preparation, you will conquer the GMAT® too!
What to ExpectThe GMAT® measures endurance and ability to focus, test taking skills and problem-solving abilities. It assesses basic verbal, mathematical and analytical writing skills. The test is divided into three main sections: the Analytical Writing Assessment, the Quantitative section and the Verbal section.
Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA)
The GMAT® starts with AWA, a blend of Analysis of an Issue and Analysis of an Argument. Length: 60 minutes; 30 minutes per essay.
Optional Five-Minute Break
Quantitative Section
Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving are measured. The section consists of 37 multiple-choice questions. Length: 75 minutes.
Optional Five-Minute Break
Verbal Section
Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning and Sentence Correction are evaluated. The section consists of 41 multiple-choice questions. Length: 75 minutes.
GMAT® InformationFor more information about the GMAT® or to register for the test, visit
http://www.mba.com/ or call 1-800-717-GMAT.
Preparation Techniques for the GMAT
Rockford University Learning Center16 Hour GMAT Preparation Session Winter 2013
Monday, January 18
| 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
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Monday, February 4
| 5:00 -7:00 p.m. |
Monday, February 11
| 5:00 -7:00 p.m. |
Monday, February 18
| 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
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Monday, March 4
| 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
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Monday, March 11
| 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
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Monday, March 18
| 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
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Register for the GMAT Preparation Session by emailing EBergstrom@rockford.edu or phoning
815-226-4087. Sessions are located in Starr Science Center Room 114.
Facilitators: - Mathematics/Sciences: Mr. Louie Jurisch 815-226-4087
- Verbal Sections/Analytical Writing: Mr. Clare Landry 815-226-4087, 1-608-362-2992, clarelandry@aol.com
Required Text: Cracking the GMAT (Proven Techniques from Test – Prep Experts)
Princeton Review, 2011 Edition
Expectations: - Purchase 2013 Edition Text before January 28 at any bookstore or on-line.
- Attend all sessions
- Do out of class GMAT practices at home/some on-line at Princeton Review.com
- Pay fee before January 28, 2013 (RC Student $50.00 - Non-RC student 100.00)
Register early because there is a class limit of 15 students.
Place: Rockford University
5050 East State Street
Starr Science Building - Room 114
Preparation Techniques for the GRE
Monday, April 1, 2013
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5-7:00 p.m. |
| Monday, April 8, 2013 |
5-7:00 p.m. |
| Monday, April 15, 2013 |
5-7:00 p.m. |
| Monday, April 22, 2013 |
5-7:00 p.m. |
| Monday, April 29, 2013 |
5-7:00 p.m. |
| Monday, May 6, 2013 |
5-7:00 p.m. |
| Monday, May 13, 2013 |
5-7:00 p.m. |
| Monday, May 20, 2013 |
5-7:00 p.m. |
Register for the GRE Preparation Session by emailing
EBergstrom@rockford.edu or phoning
815-226-4087.
Facilitators:Mathematics/Sciences: Mr. Louie Jurisch 815-226-4087
Verbal Sections/Analytical Writing: Mr. Clare Landry 815-226-4087
1-608-362-2992 clarelandry@aol.com
Required Text: Cracking the New GRE (Proven Techniques for a Higher Score ) Princeton Review, 2013 Edition
Expectations:
- Purchase 2013 Edition Text before October 29,2012 at any bookstore or on-line.
- Attend all sessions
- Do out of class GRE Practices at home/some on-line at Princeton Review.com
- Pay fee on or at 1st session. (RC Student $50.00 - Non-RC student $100.00)
Enrollment is limited to 15 students.
