Confused about MBA application deadlines? Wondering whether to apply in Round 1 or Round 2? Not sure how to time your GMAT prep for the best chance of success?

In this episode of GMATWiz – Wizako’s GMAT Podcast, Lexa Wiz and Theo Cipher break down everything you need to know about MBA application timelines, Round 1 and Round 2 deadlines, and strategic planning for B-school admissions.

You'll find answers to:

• How early should you start preparing if you want to apply in Round 1?
• What are the key differences between Round 1 and Round 2 deadlines?
• Why do international applicants need to be extra mindful of application rounds?
• Do European business schools follow the same timeline as U.S. schools?
• How can you balance applications across different rounds for the best outcome?

If you're aiming for an MBA and want to ace your application strategy, this episode is a must-listen! Learn how to plan ahead, meet deadlines, and position yourself for success.

🎧 Tune in now and take control of your MBA application timeline!

Worried about applying to business schools with a below-average GMAT score? Think your chances at a top MBA program are over? Think again!

In this episode of GMATWiz – Wizako’s GMAT Podcast, Wizara and Wizton bust the myth that GMAT scores are everything in MBA applications. You’ll hear fascinating real-world stories of applicants who made it to top schools—even with scores well below the average!

Tune in to find out:

• Can you still get into a top MBA program with a low GMAT score?
• What factors do business schools consider beyond test scores?
• Why do applicants from certain regions need higher scores than others?
• How can you strengthen your profile through essays, work experience, and leadership?
• What’s the best strategy for shortlisting business schools if your score is below average?

If you’re stressing over your GMAT score, this episode is a must-listen. Learn how to build a strong application and maximize your chances of MBA success!

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Are language test requirements a deal-breaker for your MBA applications? Do all top B-schools still demand TOEFL or IELTS scores? Or are some moving towards alternative ways to assess English proficiency?

In this episode of GMATWiz – Wizako’s GMAT Podcast, Lexa Wiz and Zako Buzz break down the ever-changing landscape of language test requirements for international MBA applicants. You’ll discover:

• Which top business schools no longer require TOEFL or IELTS?
• How long are these test scores valid, and why does timing matter?
• Should you let language test requirements influence your school selection?
• Can professional experience or prior education in English help you get a waiver?
• What’s the smartest strategy for managing GMAT/GRE and language tests efficiently?

If these questions are on your mind, you’re in the right place! Tune in for all the insights and expert advice to ensure your MBA application process is smooth and stress-free.

🎧 Listen now and take the next step toward your dream B-school!

We are in November, a time when Round 1 deadlines for most schools have lapsed, interviews and admits are being handed out left and right. For those who missed applying before Round 1 deadlines, don't worry.

In this episode, K S Baskar talks about taking up GMAT Preparation in November, who should prep now, what kind of prospects you have for an MBA education - in 2022, and 2023. He also leaves you with a rigorous & detailed study plan, which if followed, will help you overcome your white whale - The GMAT.

Download now, and get cracking!

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3 GMAT Practice Questions in Number Properties. These questions were provided as practice question in the last GMAT podcast episode. In this episode of Wizako's GMAT podcast, we discuss detailed solution to the questions.

Question 1 - GMAT Problem Solving - GMAT 600 Level Question

Which of the following numbers is irrational?
A. Sqrt (20/45)
B. (7 sqrt(3))/sqrt 27
C. 1/sqrt 64
D. 7/3.1
E. sqrt(36/63)

Question 2 - GMAT Data Sufficiency - GMAT 650 Level Question

Is the positive number x an integer?

Statement 1: 5x is an integer.

Statement 2: x/5 is an integer.

Question 3 - GMAT Data Sufficiency - GMAT 700 Level Question

If a, b, and c are non-zero numbers, how many of these three numbers are positive numbers?

Statement 1: a + b + c > 0

Statement 2: The number of negative numbers is more than the number of positive numbers among these three numbers.

GMAT Quantitative Reasoning Concepts 01 | Number Systems | Classification of Numbers | Operation on Real Numbers

In this episode, we dive into structured learning of GMAT Quant concepts. We look at numbers systems - classification of numbers, starting from natural numbers all the way to rational and irrational numbers and real and imaginary numbers. We also discuss odd and even numbers and positive and negative numbers. The episode also includes results of adding, subtracting, and multiplying two odd, two even, one odd and one even number. We repeat this exercise for two positive, two negative, and one positive and one negative number.

The episode ends with three GMAT level practice questions to help consolidate concepts covered. Two of these 3 questions are data sufficiency questions.

We will discuss answers and explanation to these three questions in the next episode.

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The GMAT Online Exam is GMAC's response to making the test available to students in these trying times when Covid 19 lock down has closed down test centers in many parts of the world. While the online version is a God sent manna for those who have a deadline to catch, it comes with its own idiosyncrasies.

Did you know that you do not have access to a scratch pad to do calculations when take the online exam? How will "not having access to a handwritten option to do calculation" impact your performance in the GMAT Quantitative Reasoning Section and the Integrated Reasoning section?

Also, did you know that you cannot preview your score at the end of the test and you do not have the recourse to cancelling the score for the online exam?

Listen to the podcast to get the low-down of the GMAT Online Exam and figure out whether you should opt for this variant.

You may also want to read more details about this on the blog post @ https://gmat.wizako.com/online-gmat-preparation/blog/gmat-news-updates/gmat-online-exam-pros-and-cons/

Plus answer to last episode's question and an interesting question in this episode.

Cheers

K S Baskar & Team Wizako
Wizako - GMAT Online Course

Rules and exceptions | Use of the definite article | The history and interesting facts

I came across an interesting article by a research scholar Sendor about the appropriate use of the definite article in the geosociety.org. In this podcast, I have discussed my learning from Sendor's article and other sources on not just the rules and exceptions governing use of the definite article but also interesting facts and history behind some notable examples.

Tune in to get the complete details.