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Top MBA Programs in Singapore
A young but very innovation-oriented and wealthy country, Singapore is an exceptional destination for your MBA studies. Located in Southeast Asia, Singapore is home to numerous well-known business schools that offer both MBA programs, including full-time and part-time...
GMAT Focus Edition – Scores and Percentiles
The GMAT Focus Edition is a new version of the GMAT that will be available starting November 7, 2023. It is shorter and more focused than the traditional GMAT, and it places a greater emphasis on data analysis and problem-solving skills. The GMAT Focus Edition is...
GMAT Focus Edition: Your Questions Answered
How is the new GMAT Focus Edition different from the current version? The GMAT Focus Edition is shorter and has a smaller syllabus than the current version. The GMAT Focus Edition will have no Analytical Writing Assessment. The current version’s quant section gives 62...
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Powers of 10 and Scientific Notation
Many GMAT and Executive Assessment (EA) exponents problems involve the use of 10 as a base. Since all the math we do is in a base 10 system, multiplying or dividing by powers of 10 simply moves the decimal point of a number. This enables us to notate very large and...
Exponent Properties in Data Sufficiency
Exponents have properties that make them ideal pieces for data sufficiency problems on the GMAT and Executive Assessment (EA) quant sections. We’ve surveyed most of these properties in our first four articles in this series, but a couple of key ones haven’t been...
Bases Between -1 and 1
Many GMAT and Executive Assessment (EA) exponent problems - especially data sufficiency ones - require you to consider fractional bases. By this I mean proper fractions with values between -1 and 1, not improper fractions whose numerators exceed their denominators....
Negative Exponents and Negative Bases
Welcome back to our series on exponents. Today we will see what happens when we throw negatives into our exponential expressions. We will explore both negative bases and negative exponents. First, the bases. The rule to remember for negative bases is that odd powers...
Undoing Exponents: Radicals and Roots
As you will definitively have to deal with radicals on the GMAT and Executive Assessment (EA), we've put together an article for you to master the topic. Addition is “undone” by subtraction, multiplication is “undone” by division, and the powers notated by exponents...
Why Choose Private EA Tutoring?
Achieving a great score on the EA exam is necessary to be considered for a spot in top MBA programs. So it is in your best interests to prepare for the test in the best manner possible. When it comes to EA prep, there are a variety of options on the market, from self...
GMAT Integrated Reasoning Section
The GMAT Integrated Reasoning section is designed to test your ability to analyze and solve problems using multiple sources of information. This part of the GMAT tests your ability to reason by using both verbal and numerical abilities. You will be asked to interpret...
Understanding Exponents
A key piece of algebraic notation on GMAT and EA quant problems is the exponent. Exponents appear on many kinds of quantitative problems, so fluency with exponents (and radicals) is an indispensable skill for achieving a competitive quant score. Odds are, you already...
How to Study for the EA: 5 Useful Tips
Getting an MBA is a fundamental step towards many dream careers. For many decades standardized tests have been a huge part of the graduate and MBA application processes. The target scores of such exams vary from school to school, but there is a certain minimum score...
Understanding Exponents
A key piece of algebraic notation on GMAT and Executive Assessment (EA) quant problems is the exponent. Exponents appear on many kinds of quantitative problems, so fluency with exponents (and radicals) is an indispensable skill for achieving a competitive quant...
GMAT Integrated Reasoning Section
The GMAT Integrated Reasoning section is designed to test your ability to analyze and solve problems using multiple sources of information. This part of the GMAT tests your ability to reason by using both verbal and numerical abilities. You will be asked to interpret...
How to Start Preparing for the GMAT From Scratch
One of the most crucial decisions to make before beginning to prepare for the GMAT is to decide when is the ideal time to start preparing for the exam. You do not want to begin your prep too early and risk forgetting all that you have learned by the time your test...
Is the GMAT Unfair to Non-Native Speakers?
The GMAT is the most important test when it comes to MBA admissions and we have extensively written and talked about it in our blog. As Apex is a global brand, we have worked with clients from different parts of the world with various backgrounds and levels of English...
EA Prep Tips: How to Study Like an Expert
The Executive Assessment exam has become more and more popular among the MBA applicants lately. Many business schools require the exam, and for some of them it is optional. However, in both cases, a good score will make you more competitive and increase your chances...
The Beginner’s Guide to EA Prep
Performing well on the Executive Assessment exam is not the easiest task to do. For those who have just started preparing for the exam, it is very important to start off their journey in the right way in order to make the preparation process fun and end up with a good...
Enhance Your GMAT Strategy in Under 20 Minutes
Whether it has been a couple months or a couple days into your GMAT prep, finding innovative ways to incorporate GMAT prep into your daily routine can be vital to achieving the best score possible. Whether it is during your morning commute, or while getting ready for...
Why the GMAT Focus is Still Important for Business Schools
Over the past decade, there has been a trend among universities to make standardized testing optional for both undergraduate and graduate programs. In the US, many undergraduate institutions don’t require scores from tests like the SAT and ACT. Similar trends can be...
How to Study for the EA: 5 Useful Tips
Getting an MBA is a fundamental step towards many dream careers. For many decades standardized tests have been a huge part of the graduate and MBA application processes. The target scores of such exams vary from school to school, but there is a certain minimum score...
Overcoming Focus Issues on the GMAT
We are sure that there have been occasions when you were ready to study but found yourself thinking about everything else besides what you were supposed to do. Lack of focus is a common problem that each of us has to face and find a way to deal with. GMAT is an...
GMAT vs LSAT
Deciding to do a master’s degree is not easy for anyone. Actually, it is a pretty daunting and lengthy process to achieve one. If you’re reading this, chances are you are considering the process. This article, in the form of GMAT vs LSAT breakdown, compares two of the...
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