Did you have trouble comprehending War and Peace? Are you just as likely to misplace your modifiers as you are to misplace your car keys? Does the idea of dissecting a logical argument make you break out in a cold sweat? Fear not. This comprehensive GMAT Verbal Course teaches all of the most relevant content and test-taking strategies for the three types of GMAT verbal questions: Sentence Correction; Reading Comprehension; and Critical Reasoning.
Did you have trouble comprehending War and Peace? Are you just as likely to misplace your modifiers as you are to misplace your car keys? Does the idea of dissecting a logical argument make you break out in a cold sweat? Fear not. This comprehensive GMAT Verbal Course teaches all of the most relevant content and test-taking strategies for the three types of GMAT verbal questions: Sentence Correction; Reading Comprehension; and Critical Reasoning.
“After taking Brett’s course, my GMAT score rose nearly 100 points and I was accepted into both graduate programs that I applied to. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to increase their score. ” — Nick Rodriguez, Denver, CO
Here's what's included with the course and what makes it so effective:
Over six (6) hours of cutting-edge instructional videos, accessible on demand, that cover every major content area and question type tested on the verbal section of the GMAT
Thorough English grammar review covering the "Big 6" grammar categories that appear most often on Sentence Corrections perfect for non-native and native English speakers alike.
Six Sentence Correction worksheets one for each of the "Big 6" grammar categories to enable you to apply what you're learning in the video lessons
A Critical Reasoning worksheet containing a dozen additional practice problems to enable you to apply what you're learning in the video lessons
A Reading Comprehension worksheet with five passages and 16 total questions to enable you to apply what you're learning in the video lessons
Supplemental concept lessons providing nuanced content and strategies for each of the major GMAT verbal question types
Note: For additional practice questions and instructional material, we recommend that you purchase the GMAT Official Guide. It's the only book on the market with real former GMAT questions. Additionally, the GMAC offers two free full-length GMAT practice tests via their website. You will be prompted as to when you should take those two tests in the "Supplemental Materials" sections throughout the course.
This video will provide you with your first look at what you're in store for on the GMAT! Specifically, you'll learn the proper mindset -- the test psychology, if you will -- for adequately preparing to dominate the GMAT as well as tips to make the most of your course and put yourself in the best position to succeed on test day. For additional GMAT tips, content, and strategies tested on all sections of the GMAT, check out our Blog and be sure to interact with your colleagues by leaving comments and questions in the "comments" area below each video in this course.
This video will provide you with a detailed look at the format of the GMAT including the question types covered, the layout of each section, and timing of the exam. It also provides recommendations for which section order to select to put yourself in the best position for success.
Understanding how the GMAT is scored can be worth a lot of points on test day, as it lends itself to a few test-taking strategies to help you boost your score right off the bat. This video gives you those strategies and explains GMAT scoring in detail.
This video contains an overview of the entire GMAT Verbal section, including question types and scoring, and then provides a look at Sentence Correction questions with some miscellaneous tips and strategies as you begin diving into these all-important question types. Be sure to check out additional GMAT Verbal resources, tips, and strategies at the link provided in the Supplementary Material section!
This video provides a detailed, step-by-step methodology for how you should attack GMAT Sentence Correction questions when they pop up on your screen on test day.
GMAT Sentence Corrections test correct AND effective English expression. A lot of students focus solely on the English grammar tested in these question types. But EFFECTIVE English expression is equally important and can help you get more right answers as well. This video covers the most important "Effectiveness Rules" you should know.
There are a few common traps that the test makers like to throw at you on GMAT Sentence Corrections, and this video teaches you what to be on the lookout for. You'll learn how to spot some common wrong answer types as well.
The Bracketing Technique may just be the most important strategy you learn for Sentence Corrections. What is it and how do you use it? This video will teach you.
This video teaches you everything you need to know about how Subject-Verb Agreement is tested on the GMAT, with examples. After watching the video, practice what you've learned with the supplemental worksheet included with this lecture.
* Note: You can get detailed video answer explanations for this worksheet and all other worksheets included with your course at https://www.dominatetestprep.com/offers/YiaeSMTz.
This video teaches you everything you need to know about how Pronouns are tested on the GMAT, with examples. After watching the video, practice what you've learned with the supplemental worksheet included with this lecture.
This video teaches you everything you need to know about how Modifiers are tested on the GMAT, with examples. After watching the video, practice what you've learned with the supplemental worksheet included with this lecture.
This video dives deeper into an important modifier rule tested on GMAT Sentence Correction questions -- specifically the difference between which and that and, more importantly, an advanced 700+ level understanding of when to use the present participle instead of the word "which" to resolve modifier errors in certain circumstances.
This video teaches you everything you need to know about how Parallelism is tested on the GMAT, with examples. After watching the video, practice what you've learned with the supplemental worksheet included with this lecture.
This video teaches you everything you need to know about how Idioms are tested on the GMAT, with examples. After watching the video, practice what you've learned with the supplemental worksheet included with this lecture.
This video teaches you everything you need to know about how Verb Tenses are tested on the GMAT, with examples. After watching the video, practice what you've learned with the supplemental worksheet included with this lecture.
Also, now that you've concluded the "Sentence Correction" portion of the course, take your first full-length computer-adaptive GMAT practice test to see how you're progressing. You can get it free from the main GMAT page at mba.com.
What is GMAT Critical Reasoning, what do these questions test, and how can you put yourself in the best position to answer them correctly? This video will explain it all...and more!
After watching all of the subsequent videos in Section 3, practice what you've learned with the supplemental "GMAT Critical Reasoning" worksheet included with this lecture.
* Note: You can get detailed video answer explanations for the questions in this worksheet and all other worksheets included with your course at https://www.dominatetestprep.com/offers/YiaeSMTz.
A big part of getting right answers on GMAT critical reasoning questions is being able to correctly identify the parts of the author's argument. In fact, some questions test that outright. It's not rocket science, but there are some logic basics that you should know. This video will teach them to you.
How should you proceed when you see a GMAT Critical Reasoning question pop up on your screen on test day? There's a set methodology that will put you in the best position to get right answers. This video discusses it.
Most Critical Reasoning questions come down to your ability to accurately identify the author's assumption(s) in the argument. There are some good tricks to doing so more effectively and efficiently, which this video will explain in detail.
GMAT Critical Reasoning questions generally fall into one of several types. This video discusses those types, shows examples of each, and gives you the best mindsets and strategies for correctly answering each question type.
One of the most commonly-tested patterns of arguments tested in GMAT Critical Reasoning questions is Generalization Arguments. Learn how these arguments are structured, what the author's necessary assumption(s) is when presenting this type of argument, and how you can get right answers on these types of questions.
One of the most commonly-tested patterns of arguments tested in GMAT Critical Reasoning questions is Analogy Arguments. Learn how these arguments are structured, what the author's necessary assumption(s) is when presenting this type of argument, and how you can get right answers on these types of questions.
One of the most commonly-tested patterns of arguments tested in GMAT Critical Reasoning questions is Causal Arguments. Learn how these arguments are structured, what the author's necessary assumption(s) is when presenting this type of argument, and how you can get right answers on these types of questions.
What are you in store for on GMAT Reading Comprehension questions? This video will explain it all and lay a solid groundwork to help you master these types of questions.
After watching all of the subsequent videos in Section 4, practice what you've learned with the supplemental "GMAT Reading Comprehension" worksheet included with this lecture.
Also Be sure to check out the recommended reading list in the Supplementary Material section.
GMAT Reading Comprehension passages can be difficult. Learning to read them effectively is half the battle. This video will teach you how.
M-A-P-S is an important technique you can use to keep your mind engaged while reading a passage and ensure that you've understood the key aspects before starting to answer the questions. In this video you'll learn how to "MAPS" a passage effectively on your scratch paper. We also explain important understandings for each of the four components, with examples.
This video teaches common GMAT Reading Comprehension question types and gives you the best strategies and approaches to attack them and get right answers.
Sometimes being able to quickly identify wrong answers is as useful as being able to spot the right answer. In fact, the two often go hand-in-hand. This video will teach you the most common wrong answers you're see on GMAT Reading Comprehension questions, which at the very least will enable you to improve your guessing odds, and at best it will help you zero in on the RIGHT answer more often!
Also, now that you've concluded the major components of the of the course that are tested on the verbal section of the GMAT, take your second full-length computer-adaptive GMAT practice test to see how you're progressing. Click here to download the FREE GMATPRep software from mba.com and take the second of the two available practice tests.
This video provides an overview of the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) portion of the GMAT. It explains what the GMAT test makers are looking for in an effective argument essay, how to plan for and structure your essay, and overall how to write a winning essay in the 30-minute allotted time frame.
In this video you'll learn how to effectively analyze an argument and structure your points into an effective essay along the lines of the what the GMAT test makers are looking for.
Now that you've completed all of the material in this comprehensive GMAT verbal course, if you'd like to take additional GMAT practice tests, you can find some here.
Best of luck, and may you dominate the GMAT!
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