How to Use This Book                               ix
The GMAT Is Changing in 2012                       xv
  PART ONE THE GMAT
    Chapter 1 Introduction to the GMAT             3   (10)
      GMAT Format                                  3   (1)
      GMAT Scoring                                 4   (3)
      GMAT Attitude                                7   (2)
      GMAT Checklist                               9   (4)
    Chapter 2 Understanding the CAT                13  (8)
      The CAT Explained                            13  (2)
      Are the First Questions More Important?      15  (1)
      The Importance of Pacing                     16  (1)
      Other CAT Strategies                         17  (4)
  PART TWO PRETEST
    Chapter 3 GMAT Pretest                         21  (40)
      How to Take This Test                        21  (2)
      GMAT Pretest Answer Sheet                    23  (38)
    Chapter 4 Pretest Answers and Explanations     61  (44)
      How to Review This Test                      61  (2)
      Answer Key                                   63  (1)
      Pretest Scoring Tool                         64  (1)
      Quantitative Section Explanations            65  (18)
      Verbal Section Explanations                  83  (22)
  PART THREE VERBAL SECTION AND STRATEGIES
    Chapter 5 Verbal Section Overview              105 (12)
      Composition of the Verbal Section            105 (1)
      Pacing on the Verbal Section                 106 (2)
      How the Verbal Section Is Scored             108 (1)
      Core Competencies on the Verbal Section      108 (5)
      Introduction to Strategic Reading            113 (4)
    Chapter 6 Critical Reasoning                   117 (116)
      Previewing Critical Reasoning                118 (1)
      Question Format and Structure                119 (1)
      The Basic Principles of Critical Reasoning   120 (5)
      The Kaplan Method for Critical Reasoning     125 (3)
      Critical Reasoning Question Types            128 (38)
      Advanced Strategies: Three Special Cases     166 (14)
      Critical Reasoning Quiz                      180 (6)
      Answers and Explanations                     186 (45)
      GMAT by the Numbers: Critical Reasoning      231 (2)
    Chapter 7 Reading Comprehension                233 (108)
      Previewing Reading Comprehension             234 (2)
      Question Format and Structure                236 (1)
      The Basic Principles of Reading              236 (10)
      Comprehension
      The Kaplan Method for Reading                246 (8)
      Comprehension
      Reading Comprehension Question Types         254 (14)
      Reading Comprehension Quiz                   268 (16)
      Answers and Explanations                     284 (51)
      GMAT by the Numbers: Reading Comprehension   335 (6)
    Chapter 8 Sentence Correction                  341 (130)
      Previewing Sentence Correction               342 (1)
      Question Format and Structure                343 (1)
      The Kaplan Method for Sentence Correction    343 (5)
      Commonly Tested Grammar on the GMAT          348 (46)
      Sentence Correction Quiz                     394 (6)
      Answers and Explanations                     400 (67)
      GMAT by the Numbers: Sentence Correction     467 (4)
  PART FOUR QUANTITATIVE SECTION AND STRATEGIES
    Chapter 9 Quantitative Section Overview        471 (10)
      Composition of the Quantitative Section      471 (1)
      What the Quantitative Section Tests          472 (1)
      Pacing on the Quantitative Section           473 (1)
      How the Quantitative Section Is Scored       474 (1)
      Core Competencies on the Quantitative        475 (6)
      Section
    Chapter 10 Problem Solving                     481 (68)
      Previewing Problem Solving                   482 (2)
      Question Format and Structure                484 (1)
      The Kaplan Method for Problem Solving        485 (4)
      The Basic Principles of Problem Solving      489 (6)
      Problem Solving Strategy                     495 (28)
      Answers and Explanations                     523 (24)
      GMAT by the Numbers: Problem Solving         547 (2)
    Chapter 11 Data Sufficiency                    549 (50)
      Previewing Data Sufficiency                  550 (1)
      Question Format and Structure                551 (1)
      The Kaplan Method for Data Sufficiency       552 (6)
      The Basic Principles of Data Sufficiency     558 (10)
      Data Sufficiency Strategy                    568 (9)
      Answers and Explanations                     577 (20)
      GMAT by the Numbers: Data Sufficiency        597 (2)
    Chapter 12 Algebra on the GMAT                 599 (52)
      Previewing Algebra on the GMAT               600 (2)
      Translating Words into Expressions and       602 (5)
      Equations
      Isolating a Variable                         607 (7)
      Quadratic Equations                          614 (5)
      Systems of Linear Equations                  619 (4)
      Special Cases in Systems of Linear           623 (2)
      Equations
      Functions and Symbolism                      625 (5)
      Answers and Explanations                     630 (19)
      GMAT by the Numbers: Algebra                 649 (2)
    Chapter 13 Arithmetic on the GMAT              651 (50)
      Previewing Arithmetic on the GMAT            652 (2)
      Arithmetic Basics                            654 (1)
      Fractions and Decimals                       655 (10)
      Exponents                                    665 (4)
      Radicals                                     669 (4)
      Absolute Value                               673 (4)
      Inequalities                                 677 (5)
      Answers and Explanations                     682 (17)
      GMAT by the Numbers: Arithmetic              699 (2)
    Chapter 14 Number Properties on the GMAT       701 (48)
      Previewing Number Properties on the GMAT     702 (1)
      Integers and Non-Integers                    703 (4)
      Odds and Evens                               707 (3)
      Positives and Negatives                      710 (5)
      Factors and Multiples                        715 (4)
      Remainders and Primes                        719 (5)
      Sequences                                    724 (4)
      Answers and Explanations                     728 (19)
      GMAT by the Numbers: Number Properties       747 (2)
    Chapter 15 Proportions on the GMAT             749 (42)
      Previewing Proportions on the GMAT           750 (3)
      Applying Fractions to Proportions            753 (4)
      Ratios                                       757 (7)
      Percents with Specified Values               764 (8)
      Mixtures                                     772 (4)
      Answers and Explanations                     776 (13)
      GMAT by the Numbers: Proportions             789 (2)
    Chapter 16 Statistics on the GMAT              791 (50)
      Previewing Statistics on the GMAT            792 (2)
      Median, Mode, Range, and Standard            794 (5)
      Deviation
      Sequences of Integers                        799 (4)
      Combinations and Permutations                803 (8)
      Probability                                  811 (9)
      Answers and Explanations                     820 (19)
      GMAT by the Numbers: Statistics              839 (2)
    Chapter 17 Math Formulas on the GMAT           841 (74)
      Previewing Math Formulas on the GMAT         842 (2)
      Averages                                     844 (5)
      Rates and Speed---Converting Rates           849 (5)
      Rates and Speed---Multi-Part Journeys        854 (6)
      Combined Rates and Combined Work             860 (6)
      Interest Rates                               866 (5)
      Overlapping Sets                             871 (9)
      Answers and Explanations                     880 (33)
      GMAT by the Numbers: Math Formulas           913 (2)
    Chapter 18 Geometry on the GMAT                915 (88)
      Previewing Geometry on the GMAT              916 (3)
      Lines and Angles                             919 (7)
      Triangles                                    926 (9)
      Polygons                                     935 (6)
      Circles                                      941 (7)
      Multiple Figures                             948 (6)
      Solids                                       954 (6)
      Coordinate Geometry                          960 (6)
      Answers and Explanations                     966 (33)
      GMAT by the Numbers: Geometry                999 (4)
  PART FIVE ANALYTICAL WRITING AND INTEGRATED
  REASONING SECTIONS
    Chapter 19 Analytical Writing Assessment       1003(22)
      Essay Format and Structure                   1004(1)
      The Basic Principles of Analytical Writing   1004(3)
      How the AWA Is Scored                        1007(2)
      The Kaplan Method for Analytical Writing     1009(2)
      Breakdown: Analysis of an Argument           1011(5)
      GMAT Style Checklist                         1016(2)
      Practice Essays                              1018(7)
    Chapter 20 Integrated Reasoning                1025(38)
      Section Format and Structure                 1025(2)
      The Integrated Reasoning Question Types      1027(32)
      Conclusion                                   1059(4)
  PART SIX TEST DAY AND BUSINESS SCHOOL
    Chapter 21 Take Control of Test Day            1063(12)
      Mental Conditioning                          1063(2)
      Stress Management                            1065(2)
      Stress Management Quiz                       1067(4)
      The Week Before Test Day                     1071(1)
      On Test Day                                  1071(2)
      Cancellation and Multiple Scores Policy      1073(2)
    Chapter 22 Business School Admissions Myths    1075(10)
    Destroyed (Before They Destroy You!)
        Myth #1 The Admissions Committee Wants     1076(1)
        a Specific Type
        Myth #2 My High GMAT Score Will Get Me     1077(1)
        in
        Myth #3 My Supervisor Graduated from       1077(1)
        HBS---He Knows
        Myth #4 If I Did Not Go to an Ivy, I'm     1078(1)
        Not Getting In
        Myth #5 If I Have a Gap in My History,     1078(1)
        I'm Not Getting In
        Myth #6 If I Have No Managerial            1079(1)
        Experience, I'm Not Getting In
        Myth #7 I Must Submit in Round 1           1080(1)
        Myth #8 Writing My Own Recommendation      1081(1)
        Puts Me in the Driver's Seat
        Myth #9 HBS Is for Everyone                1081(1)
        Myth #10 If My Application Has a Typo,     1082(3)
        I'm Not Getting In
  PART SEVEN APPENDICES
Appendix A How Much Can a GMAT Score Change?       1085(4)
Appendix B A Closer Look at GMAT Scoring           1089