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The GMAT and Executive Assessment are the gateway to your dream business school. These exams assess skills that MBA programs value and are the first step to advancing your career. 

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As the yardstick used by business and management programs around the world to measure a candidate’s aptitude, you want your score to reflect your abilities. Our private GMAT tutors are steeped in exam prowess and will not only prepare you for test day but create an efficient and effective process to get you there. 

Test Prep

Our GMAT Approach

While the GMAT and Executive Assessment each require you to master a broad range of knowledge, both are fundamentally critical reasoning exams. Whether you need to revisit high school math and grammar rules, sharpen your critical reasoning, or refine your analytical writing skills, our highly accomplished 1-on-1 tutors will help you identify and fill in any gaps, plus learn strategies to confidently navigate each exam. Our holistic approach to pedagogy is centered on three fundamental components:

  1. Mastery of Content

  2. Test-Taking Strategies

  3. Applied Psychology

Our proven methodology ensures every student develops a firm foundation for test success.

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Personal Statement Coaching

Joining the North Avenue community gives you access to a network of professionals who have been where you are and understand the nuances of graduate admissions. Their intimate knowledge of the application process and insight into what a competitive candidate looks like helps students smoothly navigate each step.

For many, the personal statement is a major hurdle. Our writing coaches are proficient in guiding students through the process of developing a distinctive narrative that is a unique and compelling addition to their application. A convincing personal statement will help you stand out and demonstrate why you’re a worthwhile investment.

GMAT Focus Edition Test Sections & Scoring

The GMAT consists of three multiple-choice sections, plus one essay task. The essay tasks always occur first, but the multiple-choice sections can appear in any order: Verbal Reasoning (two sections) and Quantitative Reasoning (two sections).

Quantitative Reasoning

  1. Measures candidates’ knowledge of basic algebra and arithmetic by testing their ability to apply this knowledge to solve problems

  2. 45 minutes / 21 questions

  3. Score range: 60-90

Verbal Reasoning

  1. Measures candidates’ ability to read and understand written material, evaluate arguments, and formulate a plan of action

  2. 45 minutes / 23 questions

  3. Score range: 60-90

Data Insights

  1. Measures candidates’ ability to analyze and interpret data and apply it to real-world scenarios. It also measures digital and data literacy

  2. 45 minutes / 20 questions

  3. Score range: 60-90

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GMAT, EA or GRE?
Make the right choice.

The GRE is the gold standard for humanities, social science, and STEM programs, whereas the GMAT has traditionally been preferred for admission to business schools and MBA programs. That said, a majority of business schools now allow applicants to submit either GRE or GMAT scores, and give the two tests equal weight, and a growing number also accept EA scores instead (with some qualifications). 

If your target schools welcome both GRE and GMAT scores, knowing the differences can help. The GRE allows test takers to return to skipped questions, emphasizes obscure vocabulary, and includes an essay section. In contrast, the GMAT does not allow you to return to skipped questions, places more emphasis on logic in its quantitative section, and tests grammar. The EA, while similar in structure and content to the GMAT, is a much shorter exam, but is accepted by fewer programs overall (mostly those offering an Executive MBA).

Still deciding which test is right for you? Contact us for additional insight.

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • The GMAT is an entrance exam designed specifically for applicants to business school and has long been the typical exam required by business programs. The EA was introduced in 2016 with Executive MBA programs in mind, but it has recently come to be accepted by a growing number of standard MBA programs.

    In terms of structure and content, you might think of the EA as an abbreviated version of the GMAT, comprising shorter versions of both the Verbal and Quantitative sections, and with the Integrated Reasoning section in place of the Data Insights section. At 90 minutes, it is significantly shorter than the GMAT, which clocks in at nearly 4 hours. But the material tested by the exams is almost identical.

  • All GMAT scores fall within a range from 205 to 805, where the mean score is 546, and a score of 645 or higher places you in the 90th percentile of test takers. A “good” score depends entirely on the programs you have in mind as different programs have different expectations. A wise place to start is by looking at the data: some programs provide the 25th–75th percentile range of GMAT scores for admitted applicants, while others provide only the mean scores. Still others require a minimum score. Knowing this data will help you set a baseline.

    Determining a good EA score is a bit trickier. While GMAC claims that all EA scores fall within a range from 100 to 200, they do not release percentiles to test takers – only to MBA programs. However, they do report that a score of 150 is in the 64th percentile. It seems that the actual range of scores is about 125–175. The median score is about 150, while a score of 160 puts you in the 90th percentile.

  • The sooner the better. The GMAT is a long and complex exam that tests a broad range of skills. Most students will need to spend considerable time reviewing grammar and math concepts, especially for students who graduated high school long ago. We recommend a minimum of two to three months of preparation before your exam. But more important than simply putting in study hours is making an informed and intentional study plan, then sticking to it.

  • The GMAT and EA online are both identical in format and content to the conventional versions of the exams offered at testing centers. So most of your preparation for the GMAT or EA online will be no different from preparing for the ordinary versions of the exam.

    However, given that the at-home option allows you to control most aspects of your environment, there are a few precautions to take. First, check your equipment: know the requirements for software, testing space, and scratch paper. (N.B.: Only a whiteboard, not actual paper and pen, is permitted.) Also, anticipate testing conditions by taking a few full-length practice GMAT or EA exams in the same room, using the same equipment, strictly following all rules. And on test day, be sure your computer is plugged into a power source. Connect to the internet via ethernet, if possible, rather than WiFi, which is slower and more prone to disruptions. Read more about the GMAT online on our blog.

  • Hourly 1:1 GMAT prep starts at $225/session. Read more about pricing and packages.

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