The 5151 Podcast, Episode 4: Decoding (and Leveraging!) the GMAT's Adaptive Scoring AlgorithmPosted 2021-06-03 Brian explains the wacky, adaptive scoring algorithm on the GMAT, where questions at the beginning matter more to your total aka composite score than do questions at the end—especially on Quant, which is heavily front-loaded / lopsided. Errata : I call it the "5051 Podcast" in the first few seconds. Keep Reading Post a Comment | View Brian's Profile |
The 5151 Podcast, Episode 3: Why the TTP (Target Test Prep) GMAT Verbal component is OverratedPosted 2021-06-02 The Target Test Prep online self-study / subscription program is legendary for Quant, but its new Verbal component is not all it's cracked up to be. Keep Reading Post a Comment | View Brian's Profile |
The 5151 Podcast, Episode 2: Why GMAT OG Explanations are so AwfulPosted 2021-06-02 You can't trust GMAT Official Guide (OG) explanations, even though the book is the best source of realistic practice questions. Here's why. Keep Reading Post a Comment | View Brian's Profile |
The 5151 Podcast, Episode 1: Quant difficulty on the GMAT online vs. the test-center GMATPosted 2021-06-01 Brian addresses (and confirms) the widespread rumor that the GMAT online Quant section is wordier and more challenging than its test-center counterpart. Keep Reading Post a Comment | View Brian's Profile |
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