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Hasik, James; Rudnick, Stacey; and Hackney, Ryan. McGraw-Hill's GMAT, 2014 Edition. US: McGraw-Hill, 2013.

McGraw-Hill's GMAT, 2014 Edition

Authors: James Hasik, Stacey Rudnick and Ryan Hackney

Published:  April 2013

eISBN: 9780071821452 0071821457 | ISBN: 9780071821445
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  • Cover
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • McGraw-Hill’s GMAT: Introduction
  • Welcome to the GMAT
  • Attaining Your Competitive Edge: McGraw-Hill’s GMAT
  • Meet the GMAT
  • Registering for the GMAT
  • Additional Practice
  • Some Final Advice
  • Part One: The Quantitative Section
  • Chapter 1 The Techniques of GMAT Problem–Solving
  • The Answers: Not Necessarily Your Friends
  • Problem-Solving Tips
  • Chapter 2 Data Sufficiency
  • Introduction
  • AD or BCE
  • The Intent Behind the Question Type
  • Working Data Sufficiency Problems Efficiently
  • Practice Problems
  • Chapter 3 Basic Principles of Numbers
  • Introduction
  • Number Terminology
  • Algebraic Notation and the Order of Operations
  • Exponents and Roots
  • Factoring Numbers
  • Working with Nonintegers
  • Key Concepts to Remember
  • Practice Problems
  • Chapter 4 Algebra
  • Introduction
  • Quadratics
  • FOIL
  • Practice Problems
  • Chapter 5 Probability and Statistics
  • Introduction
  • The Mean
  • The Median
  • The Mode
  • The Range
  • Calculating the Standard Deviation
  • What You Need to Remember
  • Application Problems—Statistics
  • Probability
  • Practice Problems
  • Chapter 6 GMAT Geometry
  • Introduction
  • Parallel and Intersecting Lines
  • Types of Triangles and Their Attributes
  • Quadrilaterals
  • Circles
  • Volume of Boxes and Right Circular Cylinders
  • What You Need to Remember
  • Practice Problems
  • Chapter 7 Boolean Problems and Combinatorics
  • Introduction
  • Boolean Problems on the GMAT
  • Combinatorics Problems: Two Approaches
  • Practice Problems
  • Part Two: The Verbal Section
  • Chapter 8 Critical Reasoning
  • Introduction
  • Critical Reasoning Reading
  • What Is an Argument?
  • Assumption Questions
  • Weaken the Argument
  • Strengthen the Argument
  • Inference Questions
  • Less Common Question Types
  • The Art of Wrong Answers
  • Practice Arguments
  • Practice Problems
  • Chapter 9 Sentence Correction
  • Introduction
  • Verbs: Where the Action Is
  • Pronouns: In Place of the Right Answer
  • Misplaced Modifiers
  • Parallelism
  • Idiomatic Expressions
  • False Comparisons: Apples and Oranges
  • Quantity
  • Rare Errors
  • The Most Common Type of Error
  • How to Approach a Hard Question
  • Further Study
  • Practice Sentences
  • Practice Problems
  • Chapter 10 Reading Comprehension
  • Introduction
  • Reading Comprehension Strategy
  • Passage Topics
  • Passage Structures
  • Question Types
  • Strategic Reading
  • Answering the Questions: Focused Reading
  • The Art of the Wrong Answer
  • Practice Problems
  • Part Three: The Writing Section
  • Chapter 11 The Analytical Writing Assessment
  • Introduction
  • How the Analytical Writing Assessment Is Used
  • How to Approach the AWA
  • How the Writing Assessment Is Scored
  • Factors That Can Help or Hurt Your Score
  • Maximizing Your Score
  • Analysis of an Argument
  • Practice Essays
  • Part Four: The Integrated Reasoning Section
  • Chapter 12 Integrated Reasoning
  • Introduction
  • Table Analysis
  • Practice Problem
  • Graphics Interpretation
  • Practice Problem
  • Multi-Source Reasoning
  • Practice Problem
  • Two-Part Analysis
  • Practice Problem
  • Part Five: Beyond the GMAT
  • Chapter 13 Choosing the Right Program
  • Introduction
  • Choosing a School: Considering Your Objectives
  • A Brief Taxonomy of MBA Program Types
  • A Brief Bibliography of School Ratings Lists
  • Selecting a Portfolio of Schools
  • Chapter 14 Getting Admitted
  • The Importance of the GMAT in Admissions
  • The Importance of Your Past University Transcripts
  • Researching the Programs
  • Preparing Your Résumé
  • Soliciting the Right Recommendations
  • Requesting an Interview
  • Writing Some Compelling Essays
  • Thinking About Your Career Plan During the Admission Process
  • Chapter 15 Getting Ready to Survive B-School
  • Concepts to Remember from Your GMAT Preparation
  • Math Camp
  • Essential Tools for the MBA Student
  • Chapter 16 Recruiting and Career Management
  • Introduction
  • The Importance of the GMAT to Recruiters
  • Planning Your Job Search
  • Tools for Career Management
  • Preparing Your Cover Letters
  • Thank-You Notes
  • Interviews
  • Finishing Up and Looking Back
  • Networking
  • Selecting the Right Offer
  • Will the GMAT Ever Haunt You Again?
  • Part Six: The Practice Tests
  • Instructions for the GMAT Practice Tests
  • Practice Tests
  • Practice Test 1
  • Practice Test 2
  • Practice Test 3
  • Practice Test 4
  • Answer Keys
  • Practice Test 1
  • Practice Test 2
  • Practice Test 3
  • Practice Test 4
  • Answers and Explanations
  • Practice Test 1
  • Practice Test 2
  • Practice Test 3
  • Practice Test 4
  • Answer Sheets