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Get the GMAT Out of the Way
Nov 24th
The GMAT is offered on what dates?
Unlike the SAT, there is no specific date for registering for the GMAT. You can schedule a date and time for your test with your closest test center at your convenience. Almost any weekday will be possible. Of course, you need to register in advance.
Sounds good. Since I can choose when to take the exam, when is the best time to do so?
Your test taking skills are likely at their peak during school or shortly afterwards–so I would recommend you take the exam during this time. The more years out of college you are, the less familiarity you probably will have with taking timed tests. There are a lot of intricacies to test taking that you have in college but that probably disappear once you get into the working world and no longer take tests on a regular basis. Since the GMAT exam is valid for 5 years, there is almost no harm in taking the exam early in your career, especially if business school is one of your career goals.
I’m several years out of college. Is it too late to take the GMAT?
Don’t worry. You didn’t miss the boat! Thousands of people are in your shoes. You might not be used to the pressures of test taking so will need to pay extra attention to doing several practice exams mimicking exam-like conditions.
Mimicking exam-like conditions?
I mean rather than just going through questions on a practice exam bit by bit, you should schedule an entire morning or afternoon to take the exam with a timer. Especially with the Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) format of the exam, you should take these practice exams AS IF it were the real thing, at least several days before your real exam and preferably earlier.
What else should I take into account?
If you are thinking about the GMAT, chances are you have a busy life. When applying to business school, you will need to dedicate time not only to your job, but also any extracurricular activities or initiatives you are pursuing. Part of an organization that holds ambitious yearly events? Put some time and effort and participate on the board in a leadership position. Itching for a promotion at your job so you can mention it in your Bschool application? You’ll need to put in the time and effort. You’ll also need to budget time for researching/visiting schools and writing those dreaded essays. And of course, you want a social life and time with your family. The GMAT is the LAST thing you want to worry about when juggling all these things. That’s why it is best to get it out of the way.
Which one should I do first? Study for the exam? Or schedule for the exam?
This is a personal preference. I would recommend you to schedule the exam a few months in advance when you intend to take it. Pay the $250 (yes, not cheap) it costs to take the exam so that you are invested into the exam-forcing you to study. Otherwise, if you casually study for the exam, you may never progress anywhere.
This article was authored by GMAT teacher and expert, Zeke Lee. Zeke is the creator of The GMAT Pill Study Method and has helped numerous students ace the GMAT exam in as little time as possible. Although his secret techniques were limited to wealthy students who could afford $200/hour a few years ago, Zeke has now opened the door to his unique strategies to the general public. Best Online GMAT Preparation
Is e-learning a New Concept for Schools?
Aug 12th
In today’s technologically driven world, children’s futures are no longer shaped by only their ability to learn such basics as reading, writing, science, and math. High tech learning must be achieved in order to ensure children have every opportunity to succeed as adults. Now, e-learning is becoming an important part of the classroom for many public and private schoolss. However, more schools need to implement e-learning into their educational programs.
E-learning in schools can include a number of different types of technology-enhanced learning (TEL), where technology is utilized to support and enhance the learning process. When a teacher incorporates e-Learning into their classroom, children of all ages have access to the most current and best e-learning material in such study areas as math, science, and reading. Programs are designed and developed by leading e-learning providers and qualified instructional designers, and reviewed by Educational professionals. Schools can incorporate online courses into their curriculum. Quality e-learning programs are designed to engage children at an appropriate level where they can obtain a wealth of knowledge.
E-Learning lessons are commonly designed to assist students with working through information for better understanding and to help students perform specific functions. Information based e-Learning content communicates information to the student. For instance, content such as math, sciences, and history, focus on the factual information. With performance functions, lessons include the students performing a specific skill.
E-Learning can provide a number of benefits for students, teachers, and parents. It can provide a quality education at an affordable price. The students will acquire the best information from experts in the field they are studying. E-learning is also self-paced so students have the chance to ask questions and review information as many times as they want or need. Teachers can work with their students on specific skills and children can access the self-paced programs independently.
E-learning programs allow students in rural areas that may be isolated to receive the same quality of information as more urban areas. Teachers can customize courses to meet the students and their teaching needs. They can also meet online with other teachers to discuss learning development strategies. Parents will also be encouraged to get more involved in their children’s education. Corporations can also make use of e-learning by providing charitable donations to the schools such as computers and learning software.
E-Learning is basically Internet-facilitated learning. Mechanisms can include the distribution of content in numerous formats, as well as an online community of learners, subject matter developers, and knowledgeable experts. E-learning provides faster learning at reduced costs, increased access to innovative learning programs, and accountability for all those involved in the learning process.
More school boards are choosing to participate in e-learning programs. When they participate, they will have access to thousands of resources as well as valuable software programs designed to help students learn. With the world moving to a technology based way of working and living, the importance of e-learning has never been more important for both very young children and teens. Education must adapt to a technology changing world.
