Foreword.IX

McGraw-Hills GMAT: Introduction .XI

Welcome to the GMAT Attaining Your Competitive Edge: McGraw-Hills GMAT

Meet the GMAT Achieving Your Goals on the GMAT Registering for the GMAT

Additional Practice Some Final Advice Acknowledgment

GMAT Information for International Test Takers....XXI

Registering for the Test Finding a Test Center On Test Day

Test Preparation for International Test Takers

Another Hurdle for Internationals: the TOEFL Business School Admissions

The Business School Interview One Last Hurdle: The Student Visa

PART ONE THE QUANTITATIVE SECTION

CHAPTER 1 The Techniques of GMAT Problem Solving......3

The Answers: Not Necessarily Your Friends

Problem-Solving Tips

CHAPTER 2 Data Sufficiency ......9

Introduction AD or BCE The Intent Behind the Question Type

Working Data Sufficiency Problems Efficiently Practice Problems

CHAPTER 3 Basic Principles of Numbers ...23

Introduction Number Terminology Algebraic Notation and the Order of Operations

Exponents and Roots Factoring Numbers Working with Nonintegers

Key Concepts to Remember Practice Problems

CHAPTER 4 Algebra .....43

Introduction Quadratics FOIL

Practice Problems

CHAPTER 5 Probability and Statistics.....53

Introduction The Mean The Median The Mode The Range

Calculating the Standard Deviation What You Need to Remember

Application ProblemsStatistics Probability Practice Problems

CHAPTER 6 GMAT Geometry 75

Introduction Parallel and Intersecting Lines Types of Triangles and Their Attributes

Quadrilaterals Circles Volume of Boxes and Right Circular Cylinders What You Need to Remember

Practice Problems

CHAPTER 7 Boolean Problems and Combinatorics...95

Introduction Boolean Problems on the GMAT

Combinatorics Problems: Two Approaches Practice Problems

PART TWO THE VERBAL AND WRITING SECTIONS

CHAPTER 8 Critical Reasoning .109

Introduction Critical Reasoning Reading What Is an Argument? Assumption Questions

Weaken the Argument Strengthen the Argument Inference Questions

Less Common Question Types The Art of Wrong Answers Practice Arguments

Practice Problems

CHAPTER 9 Sentence Correction ......131

Introduction Verbs: Where the Action Is Pronouns: In Place of the Right Answer

Misplaced Modifiers Parallelism Idiomatic Expressions

False Comparisons: Apples and Oranges Quantity Rare Errors

The Most Common Type of Error How to Approach a Hard Question

Further Study Practice Sentences Practice Problems

CHAPTER 10 Reading Comprehension.151

Introduction Reading Comprehension Strategy Passage Topics Passage Structures

Question Types Strategic Reading Answering the Questions: Focused Reading

The Art of the Wrong Answer Practice Problems

CHAPTER 11 The Analytical Writing Assessment.....169

Introduction How the Analytical Writing Assessment Is Used

How to Approach the AWA How the Writing Assessment Is Scored

Factors That Can Help or Hurt Your Score Maximizing Your Score

Analysis of an Issue Analysis of an Argument Practice Essays

CHAPTER 12 Choosing the Right Program ..185

Introduction Choosing a School: Considering Your Objectives

A Brief Taxonomy of MBA Program Types

A Brief Bibliography of School Ratings Lists Selecting a Portfolio of Schools

CHAPTER 13 Getting Admitted .193

The Importance of the GMAT in Admissions The Importance of Your Past University Transcripts

Researching the Programs Preparing Your Rsum Soliciting the Right Recommendations

Requesting an Interview Writing Some Compelling Essays Thinking About Your Career Plan

During the Admission Process

CHAPTER 14 Getting Ready to Survive B-School.....205

Concepts to Remember from Your GMAT Preparation Math Camp

Essential Tools for the MBA Student

CHAPTER 15 Recruiting and Career Management..209

Introduction The Importance of the GMAT to Recruiters Planning Your Job Search Tools for

Career Management Preparing Your Cover Letters Thank-you Notes Interviews Finishing Up

and Looking Back Networking Selecting the Right Offer Will the GMAT Ever Haunt You Again?

PART FOUR THE PRACTICE TESTS

Instructions for the GMAT Practice Tests.....228

Practice Tests ..229

Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Practice Test 3 Practice Test 4 Practice Test 5

Answer Keys..327

Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Practice Test 3 Practice Test 4 Practice Test 5

Answers and Explanations...332

Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Practice Test 3 Practice Test 4 Practice Test 5

Answer Sheets ......437