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You must earn a top score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) to enter many leading business schools, and Varsity Tutors can help you work towards that goal with a San Diego GMAT prep course. Your score on the GMAT will be an indicator to the admissions officials reviewing your application of your level of preparedness for engaging in graduate-level work. Whether you are applying to the University of California, San Diego - The Rady School of Management after finishing your undergraduate degree or you want to enroll in the San Diego State University - Fowler College of Business after building your career, you need to make sure you give the GMAT your best effort.
Four individual sections determine the score you receive on the GMAT. Each portion of the exam is designed to demonstrate your skills in areas of immense value to business schools. The GMAT was created with the assistance of some of the nation's top business schools and professionals in various fields of business who understand the common skills which are required for someone to find success in this area.
What does the San Diego GMAT course cover?
The four sections of the GMAT are Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Integrated Reasoning, and the Analytical Writing Assessment. You will have about three hours to complete all four parts, but that time is not evenly dispersed. As part of your preparation efforts, it is vital that you pay attention to how much time you will have on each segment so you can begin to prepare yourself for those restrictions. Now, let's take a closer look at each section.
In the Verbal Reasoning segment of the GMAT, you will have 65 minutes to answer the 36 questions which are presented in multiple-choice format. It is possible to score anywhere between 0 and 60 points for this part of the test but scoring outside the range of 6 to 51 is unusual. In this section, you will be presented with three types of questions: reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and sentence correction. This part of the test is where the technicalities of communication are highlighted. You will need to be on point when it comes to vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and clarity of writing. However, as with most sections of the exam you will also need to rely heavily on your reading comprehension skills and ability to draw inferences, follow concept development, and evaluate arguments.
In the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GMAT, you will have 62 minutes to answer the 31 questions which are also presented in multiple-choice format. As with Verbal Reasoning, you can score between 0 and 60 points, but most students fall within the 6 to 51 point range. There are only two types of questions in this portion of the test: problem-solving and data sufficiency. For the problem-solving items, you will need to solve problems using your analytical skills and ability to leverage logical reasoning to read a passage and determine the best possible answer from the choices offered. Data sufficiency requires you use your math, analytical reasoning, and general knowledge to analyze a problem and its relevant data to determine if you have enough data to answer the question.
The Integrated Reasoning portion of the GMAT only requires you answer 12 questions within 30 minutes, which may seem like a breeze compared to the previously discussed sections, but that isn't necessarily true. Many of these 12 questions have multiple steps and will take longer to answer. The scoring range for this section is also smaller; you can only earn between 1 and 8 points here. The three types of questions you will encounter will assess your ability to gather and combine data from multiple sources to solve the problems.
Now we need to discuss the Analytical Writing Assessment. This section of the test will highlight your written communication talents, and it's crucial you make space in your study efforts to analyze how well you write and where you need improvement. You will only have 30 minutes to read the selected passage, analyze it, form and outline an argument, and write it as clearly as possible.
As you can see, each of the sections you will face in the GMAT is directly related to tasks you will need to perform in your graduate studies and also in your professional life. When you make studying for the GMAT a priority with a professionally developed San Diego GMAT class, you are also preparing yourself to do your best in your studies and career.
How can a San Diego GMAT class help me prepare?
A San Diego GMAT course can give you the support, resources, and accountability you need to work towards achieving your academic goals. You will meet with your instructor and classmates online in much the same way you would a physical classroom. You'll be able to discuss your work with your peers and ask questions of your instructor. By taking advantage of an expertly designed system of GMAT preparation, you know that you will have access to the information you need to prepare for the test adequately and won't run the risk of overlooking key concepts.
Your secure online San Diego GMAT class and resources are available to you wherever you have a reliable internet connection, which means you don't have to worry about commute time or finding a parking space before class. New courses start every week so you won't have to wait for an extended period or worry about finding an opening when you are ready to begin your test preparation. You can also choose between two- and four-week courses to make sure you have the amount of support that is ideal for your academic needs.
How can I enroll in a San Diego GMAT course?
Varsity Tutors can help you promptly sign up for a San Diego GMAT course that best fits your schedule and academic needs. There is no reason to spend time reinventing the GMAT preparation wheel when your time can be more effectively leveraged in the process of preparation with a skilled instructor, peer support, and professionally developed resources. Contact Varsity Tutors today to get started.
Chi-Sun: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...math is for the students to truly understand the concepts and reasoning behind math, and not just learn how to apply formulas and do well on tests. Although they may get good grades, this will be useless later in life. In my teaching experience, when students actually learn the concepts and logic, not only does their math vastly improve, but they also learn to enjoy math, which is the ultimate goal. My qualifications include excelling...
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- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
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- GMAT
- DAT
- OAT
- GRE
- +112 subjects
Xintong: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...in statistics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign this year. With a solid foundation of statistics, Id like to help more students to improve their grades and find their own way of tackling the subject. I'd like to share my learning tips I got when I was a student. Besides statistics, I am also interested in tutoring algebra and calculus. I like to encourage students to ask questions to ensure they completely understand the...
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Statistics
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- GMAT
- GRE
- Algebra 2
- Mandarin Chinese
- +19 subjects
Aaron: San Diego GMAT course instructor
Hello! I am graduating UCSD with a degree in Computer Science. I have interviewed at many major technology companies such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and more. In addition to programming, I have a love for business and I intend on getting my MBA in a few years.
Education & Certification
- University of California-San Diego - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- AP Computer Science A
- Graduate Test Prep
- College Computer Science
- +12 subjects
Sabrina: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...Emergency Medical Technician and took coursework in Wilderness Search and Rescue at the University of West Georgia. I started a dual degree in veterinary medicine and graduate school, earning a DVM/PhD. My doctoral work was with viral diseases in white-tailed deer. I have spent the last two years in a residency program with the veterinary medical teaching hospital at UC-Davis, and I am now completing my final year of training here in San Diego studying...
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- University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Zoology/Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- University of Georgia - PHD, MS, DVM/PhD (Veterinary Pathology)
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- GMAT
- GRE
- IB Biology HL
- Physical Science
- +106 subjects
Education & Certification
- K N T University of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- Business Statistics
- +115 subjects
Stacie: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...is helping others learn and understand. I love learning new things myself, but nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment and purpose that comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
- Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- LSAT
- MCAT
- GRE
- +134 subjects
Alex: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...business school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in subjects such as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach it! I have years of experience teaching algebra I & II, economics and Spanish, but also love to assist students with ACT, SAT, LSAT and GMAT test prep. One of the greatest investments you can make is in improving your...
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- LSAT
- DAT
- +88 subjects
Jonathan: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...in college. I began with college algebra and moved on to science courses such as chemistry, genetics, and biology. I also tutored some remedial math and english courses. No jobs other than teaching and medicine bring me everything I want in a career. I love to help others because I have benefited so much from others help in the past. My goal is to inspire a few other students to take up this job and...
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- University of Houston Downtown - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- LSAT
- MCAT
- DAT
- +120 subjects
Vishnu: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...to play and watch. Having grown up in the mountains of West Virginia, I am an avid skier and am excited to tackle the West Coast slopes. I'm a big fan of movies; recent favorites include Lincoln, The Hobbit trilogy, and Interstellar. I also enjoy working with the Joshua R. Zontek Scholarship Fund, to help high school students achieve their dream of attending college. I've been fortunate to have had tutoring supplement my early educational...
Education & Certification
- West Virginia University - Unknown, Finance
- Claremont McKenna - Master of Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- 7th Grade Math
- General Chemistry
- Vocabulary
- +67 subjects
Victor: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...Science in Economics from Northwestern University and currently work in finance. I have always had an interest in teaching and would like to one day teach at a collegiate level. I feel tutoring would be a great way for me to get involved. As I believe each student learns differently, my tutoring style will vary depending on student. What I enjoy most about tutoring is finding different ways to explain the same concept. I also...
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- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Test Prep
- Middle School Math
- Geometry
- +12 subjects
Rachel: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...teacher. I hope to be the latter. For test prep, I am eligible to tutor all the tests I myself have taken: SAT, ACT, GMAT, and GRE. Most of my tips will come from my own personal experience taking these tests or studying these subjects. I actually tutored a friend in GMAT prep this way, and he went from a 680 to a 760 in one month! My tutoring methods are completely student specific. I...
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- Yale University - Bachelors, Economics
- University of Chicago Booth School of Business - Masters, MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- Pre-Calculus
- Algebra
- +32 subjects
Sara: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...on a few rusty skills, or must tackle major concepts that they never quite grasped in the first place. I find that many students deal with test anxiety or have mental blocks about certain topics (hello Math!), and I enjoy working with them to overcome those challenges as needed. (It doesn't hurt that I'm also a certified childbirth doula; it may sound strange, but some of those same breathing, relaxation, and visualization techniques can be...
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- University of New Mexico - Bachelors, Latin American Studies
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Masters, Community and Regional Planning / Latin American Studies
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- GRE Verbal
- GRE Analytical Writing
- +7 subjects
Sherry: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...New York University, where she majored in Biochemistry and Art History in 2015, and a current graduate student at NYU's Institute of Fine Arts in Art Conservation; she enjoys both the quantitive side of science and the imaginative side of having history come alive through art, and art come alive through historical contexts. Though born and raised and still in NYC, Sherry loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and...
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- New York University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
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- GMAT
- GRE
- GRE Subject Tests
- English
- +90 subjects
Katherine: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...her students develop in their work and works hard to create individualized environments where her students, regardless of age, learning style, or subject, flourish. She has a particular knack for test prep and mathematics. Though shes based in New York City, Katherine is an avid traveler; she has visited 34 of the 50 United States (so far) and 15 countries! She also serves on the Board of Directors for FeelGood, a non-profit organization dedicated to...
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- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology Linguistics
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
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- GMAT
- LSAT
- GRE
- SAT Subject Tests
- +55 subjects
Davis: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...subjects related to Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Finance, and Writing for the past 3 years. He received his Undergraduate Degree in 2018 from Drake University, where he studied Finance and Economics, graduating with University Honors. After graduation, Davis worked as an Underwriter and as a Financial Analyst. While working he also received a Certification in Data Analysis and Visualization from the University of Minnesota. He has received an overall score in the 99th percentile on the...
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- Drake University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- LSAT
- Algebra
- Differential Equations
- +18 subjects
John: San Diego GMAT course instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- Statistics
- GRE Quantitative
- +110 subjects
Craig: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...largest event was a 4 hour SAT math seminar that was attended by 165 High School Students in Greenwich, CT. Most recently I've partnered with The Walter Luckett Jr. Foundation to bring SAT and ACT prep to students in New Haven, Bridgeport, and Waterbury. My spare time is spent playing golf, skiing and hiking, and teaching archery to kids in after school programs. As your tutor, my job is to provide you with simple approaches...
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- Boston University - Bachelors, Accounting
- Capella University - Masters, Operations and Management
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- MCAT
- PRAXIS
- +45 subjects
Jessica: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...careers, I have always enjoyed mentoring younger individuals through activities like tutoring and advising. During my undergraduate career at Cornell University, I served as an orientation leader and student adviser for classmates in my major. While pursuing my MBA at Columbia Business School, I participated in the Harlem Tutorial Program, where I worked across a range of subjects with elementary and middle school students. I enjoy finding new ways to help others through my own...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelors, Industrial and Labor Relations
- Columbia Business School - Masters, N/A
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- Other
- IB Business & Management SL
- AP United States History
- +29 subjects
Erin: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...through high school, I went to Stanford, receiving a B.S. in Biology, and a minor in pre-med, so I'm quite strong with science. I have a lot of experience teaching disparate subjects. I have been teaching biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to high school and university students for about 12 years. Similarly, have 12 years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT....
Education & Certification
- Stanford - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GRE
- Algebra
- HSPT
- +77 subjects
Andrew: San Diego GMAT course instructor
...academically but with real-world applicability whenever possible (especially regarding investing). I listen to the student's needs within the context of the exam in question, explain the complex in easy-to-understand terms, and seek feedback. In my other time, I engage in reading (mostly sci-fi), writing/speaking (articles/books) and arithmetic (manage hedge fund strategy). I am also an officer in Mensa US and serve on the board of the Spina Bifida Association of Northeastern New York.
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
- The University of Alabama - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- GMAT
- GMAT Integrated Reasoning
- CPA
- GMAT Verbal Reasoning
- +10 subjects