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Lippincott's Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN® (Lippincott's Review for Nclex-Rn)
Practice Makes Perfect with Lippincott’s Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN®!
Trusted by successful nursing students, Lippincott’s Q&A Review provides more practice questions than any other book, plus the essential preparation strategies you need to succeed on the NCLEX-RN examination! Written by Diane Billings, Ed.D, RN, FAAN, a nationally recognized test-item writer whose NCLEX preparation books have helped thousands of students pass the exam, Lippincott’s Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN is the book you need to take on the NCLEX with confidence.
Any student who has passed the NCLEX will tell you that while studying quality practice questions is key, understanding how to approach each question type and having clear and complete rationales for correct and incorrect answers make a real difference in your success on the exam! Lippincott’s Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN combines powerful test-taking strategies for all question types with clear rationales that give the “why” behind all answer choices to provide the most effective way to study!
Lippincott’s Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN offers:
· Over 5,800 practice questions that cover all critical exam topics – more than any other book! Now with even more questions on pharmacology, delegation and leadership!
· All alternate-format questions –including audio, video, and graphic option questions – that accurately reflect those you will see on the exam.
· Thorough and detailed rationales for correct and incorrect responses provide the key to understanding exactly why your answer is correct or incorrect.
· Sure-fire strategies to help you handle every question with confidence and make the most of your study time.
· 6 comprehensivetests of 180 questions each that closely follow the exam format.
· A bonus CD (PC and Mac compatible) with more than 1,300 practice questions in a fully interactive format that closely mirrors the actual NCLEX-RN experience.
· 300 downloadable questions for iPod/iPhone so you can study on the go!
Prepare for NCLEX Success with Lippincott’s Q&A Review!
Color Atlas of Anatomy: A Photographic Study of the Human Body (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins))
This Color Atlas of Anatomy features full-color photographs of actual cadaver dissections, with accompanying schematic drawings and diagnostic images. The photographs depict anatomic structures with a realism unmatched by illustrations in traditional atlases and show students specimens as they will appear in the dissection lab.
Chapters are organized by region in order of standard dissection, with structures presented both in a systemic manner, from deep to surface, and in a regional manner.
This edition has additional clinical imaging, including MRIs, CTs, and endoscopic techniques. New graphics include clinically relevant nerve and vessel varieties and antagonistic muscle functions. Many older images have been replaced with new, high-resolution images. Black-and-white dissection photographs have been replaced with color photography.
A companion website will include an Image Bank, interactive software (similar to an Interactive Atlas), and full text online.
HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination, 3e (HESI Evolve Reach Comprehensive Review f/ NCLEX-RN Examination)
Prepare for success on your HESI exit exam and the NCLEX-RN®! The HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 3rd Edition provides a comprehensive, all-in-one review of the information you need to know. Written in an easy-to-read outline format, this study tool breaks down chapters by clinical areas and concepts emphasized on the NCLEX-RN exam. Rationales are provided for any incorrect answers or areas of weakness. The companion Evolve website offers 600 practice questions, giving you valuable practice in the same electronic testing format you will experience on your nursing school exit exam and on the NCLEX-RN exam.
HESI Hint boxes highlight important clinical information and concepts commonly tested on the NCLEX-RN exam.
Chapters organized by clinical area make it easy to find review topics.
A consistent chapter format simplifies study and review.
Pharmacology tables summarize the need-to-know drug therapy content emphasized on the NCLEX-RN exam.
Critical thinking study questions reinforce key concepts and content, and also include answer guidelines.
Updated content reflects the 2010 NCLEX-RN test plan.
Increased emphasis on pharmacology includes specific test-taking strategies and integrated pharmacology content highlighted in tables.
Student resources on the companion Evolve website include 600 NCLEX® examination-style practice questions, giving you a realistic testing experience.
Lippincott's Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN® (Lippincott's Review for Nclex-Rn)
Practice Makes Perfect with Lippincott’s Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN®!
Trusted by successful nursing students, Lippincott’s Q&A Review provides more practice questions than any other book, plus the essential preparation strategies you need to succeed on the NCLEX-RN examination! Written by Diane Billings, Ed.D, RN, FAAN, a nationally recognized test-item writer whose NCLEX preparation books have helped thousands of students pass the exam, Lippincott’s Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN is the book you need to take on the NCLEX with confidence.
Any student who has passed the NCLEX will tell you that while studying quality practice questions is key, understanding how to approach each question type and having clear and complete rationales for correct and incorrect answers make a real difference in your success on the exam! Lippincott’s Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN combines powerful test-taking strategies for all question types with clear rationales that give the “why” behind all answer choices to provide the most effective way to study!
Lippincott’s Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN offers:
· Over 5,800 practice questions that cover all critical exam topics – more than any other book! Now with even more questions on pharmacology, delegation and leadership!
· All alternate-format questions –including audio, video, and graphic option questions – that accurately reflect those you will see on the exam.
· Thorough and detailed rationales for correct and incorrect responses provide the key to understanding exactly why your answer is correct or incorrect.
· Sure-fire strategies to help you handle every question with confidence and make the most of your study time.
· 6 comprehensivetests of 180 questions each that closely follow the exam format.
· A bonus CD (PC and Mac compatible) with more than 1,300 practice questions in a fully interactive format that closely mirrors the actual NCLEX-RN experience.
· 300 downloadable questions for iPod/iPhone so you can study on the go!
Prepare for NCLEX Success with Lippincott’s Q&A Review!
Color Atlas of Anatomy: A Photographic Study of the Human Body (Point (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins))
This Color Atlas of Anatomy features full-color photographs of actual cadaver dissections, with accompanying schematic drawings and diagnostic images. The photographs depict anatomic structures with a realism unmatched by illustrations in traditional atlases and show students specimens as they will appear in the dissection lab.
Chapters are organized by region in order of standard dissection, with structures presented both in a systemic manner, from deep to surface, and in a regional manner.
This edition has additional clinical imaging, including MRIs, CTs, and endoscopic techniques. New graphics include clinically relevant nerve and vessel varieties and antagonistic muscle functions. Many older images have been replaced with new, high-resolution images. Black-and-white dissection photographs have been replaced with color photography.
A companion website will include an Image Bank, interactive software (similar to an Interactive Atlas), and full text online.
HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination, 3e (HESI Evolve Reach Comprehensive Review f/ NCLEX-RN Examination)
Prepare for success on your HESI exit exam and the NCLEX-RN®! The HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 3rd Edition provides a comprehensive, all-in-one review of the information you need to know. Written in an easy-to-read outline format, this study tool breaks down chapters by clinical areas and concepts emphasized on the NCLEX-RN exam. Rationales are provided for any incorrect answers or areas of weakness. The companion Evolve website offers 600 practice questions, giving you valuable practice in the same electronic testing format you will experience on your nursing school exit exam and on the NCLEX-RN exam.
HESI Hint boxes highlight important clinical information and concepts commonly tested on the NCLEX-RN exam.
Chapters organized by clinical area make it easy to find review topics.
A consistent chapter format simplifies study and review.
Pharmacology tables summarize the need-to-know drug therapy content emphasized on the NCLEX-RN exam.
Critical thinking study questions reinforce key concepts and content, and also include answer guidelines.
Updated content reflects the 2010 NCLEX-RN test plan.
Increased emphasis on pharmacology includes specific test-taking strategies and integrated pharmacology content highlighted in tables.
Student resources on the companion Evolve website include 600 NCLEX® examination-style practice questions, giving you a realistic testing experience.
The Review Guide for NLN-RN Pre-Entrance Exam, Third Edition provides a sound basis for successful preparation for a nursing pre-admission exam. It provides an overview of the math, science, and reading comprehension skills necessary for admission to AD and BS programs. This best-selling study guide includes review questions and practice exams in each of the three test areas, and also includes helpful tips for test preparation and for becoming a more effective learner and test taker.
The Review Guide for NLN-RN Pre-Entrance Exam, Third Edition provides a sound basis for successful preparation for a nursing pre-admission exam. It provides an overview of the math, science, and reading comprehension skills necessary for admission to AD and BS programs. This best-selling study guide includes review questions and practice exams in each of the three test areas, and also includes helpful tips for test preparation and for becoming a more effective learner and test taker.
A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants: In Collaboration with AAPA and P'A
This exam review book has been developed and endorsed by the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA). This new Fourth Edition features "high-yield" outline format review and pre- and post-test questions based on the blueprint drafted by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). The text provides balanced coverage between educational concepts and clinical practice.
A companion website features fully searchable text and a question bank offering a total of 600 pre- and post-test questions. The 300 pretest questions also appear in the book.
The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
An astonishing new science called "neuroplasticity" is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. In this revolutionary look at the brain, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge, M.D., provides an introduction to both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they've transformed. From stroke patients learning to speak again to the remarkable case of a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, The Brain That Changes Itself will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential.
Written by highly regarded physiology professor Linda S. Costanzo, this revised Fifth Edition provides an excellent physiology review for students preparing for the USMLE Step 1. The book concisely covers key physiology principles and includes clinical correlations to emphasize connections between physiology and clinical medicine.
NEW! Full-color design, flow charts, illustrations, and tables that summarize information for convenient review
Each chapter is written in the popular Board Review Series (BRS) outline format and features bolded key terms to streamline your study
Over 350 USMLE-style questions, answers, and rationales both electronically and in print reinforce your physiology review
A FREE companion website offers an online E-book and an interactive question bank with all the questions from the book so you can customize your review tests!
Passing your admission assessment exam is the first step on the journey to becoming a successful health professional - make sure you're prepared with Admission Assessment Exam Review, 3rd Edition from the testing experts at HESI! It offers complete content review and nearly 400 practice questions on the topics typically found on admission exams, including math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and physics. Plus, it helps you identify areas of weakness so you can focus your study time.
Sample problems and step-by-step examples
with explanations in the math and physics sections show you how to work through each problem so you understand the steps it takes to complete the equation.
Practice tests with answer keys for each topic- located in the appendices for quick access - help you assess your understanding of each topic and familiarize you with the types of questions you're likely to encounter on the actual exam.
HESI Hints boxes offer valuable test-taking tips, as well as rationales, suggestions, examples, and reminders for specific topics.
End-of-chapter review questions help you gauge your understanding of chapter content.
Afull-color layout and more illustrations in the life science chapters visually reinforce key concepts for better understanding.
Expanded and updated content in each chapter ensures you're studying the most current content.
Basic algebra review in the math section offers additional review and practice.
Color-coded chapters help you quickly find specific topic sections.
Helpful organizational features in each chapter includean introduction, key terms, chapter outline, and a bulleted chapter summary to help you focus your study.
A glossary at the end of the text offers quick access to key terms and their definitions.
Rapid Review Pathology Revised Reprint: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 3e
Get the most from your study time...and experience a realistic USMLE simulation! Rapid Review Pathology, by Edward F. Goljan, MD, makes it easy for you to master all of the pathology material covered on the USMLE Step 1 Exam. It combines an updated outline-format review of key concepts and hundreds of full-color images and margin notes - in print and online - PLUS more than 400 USMLE-style online questions! Rated A+ in First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2012!
Access all the information you need to know quickly and easily with a user-friendly, two-color outline format that includes High-Yield Margin Notes and Key Points.
Practice with our testing platform on USMLE Consult for a realistic testing experience that fully prepares you for the exam.
Tailor your exam by category, subcategory, or keyword: you can include new, corrected, or all questions, and you can take the exam in test or practice mode.
Review the most current information with completely updated chapters and more than 675 images.
Take a timed or a practice test online with 437 USMLE-style questions and rationales for why every answer is right or wrong.
Maximize your study time and boost your USMLE performance
Kaplan NCLEX-RN 2012-2013 Strategies, Practice, and Review WITH CD-ROM (Kaplan Nclex-Rn Exam)
The #1 best-selling strategic guide to the NCLEX-RN — now with 15 percent more practice questions!
In order to become a registered nurse (RN) in the United States graduates must pass the NCLEX-RN test. Kaplan NCLEX-RN 2011-2012 Edition with CD-ROM is the only book to combine test prep strategies with a comprehensive content review designed to meet the challenges of this rigorous exam.
Kaplan NCLEX-RN 2011-2012 Edition with CD-ROM features:
* 15 percent more NCLEX-RN questions
* Two practice tests
* Detailed answer explanations
* In-depth analysis of NCLEX-RN question types
* Access to NCLEX-RN Live Online courses with top Kaplan tutors
Kaplan is the leader in NCLEX test prep strategy. We guarantee that readers will pass the NCLEX-RN exam using our guide—or get their money back.
Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 5e (Saunders Comprehensive Review for Nclex-Rn)
There is a reason Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN®Examination has been called "the best NCLEX exam review book ever." You'll find everything you need to review for the NCLEX exam under one cover - complete content review and over 4,500 NCLEX examination-style questions in the book and on the free companion CD!
Don't make the mistake of assuming the quality of the questions is the same in all NCLEX exam review books, because only Silvestri's Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination includes the kind of questions that consistently test the critical thinking skills necessary to pass today's NCLEX exam. And, what's even better is that ALL answers include detailed rationales to help you learn from your answer choices, as well as test-taking strategies that provide tips for how to best approach each question. It's easy to see why Silvestri is THE book of choice for NCLEX examination review. But don't just take our word for it - read any customer review or ask your classmates to see why Silvestri users believe that there's nothing else like it!
Each question includes the correct answer, a complete rationale for all responses, and a test-taking strategy to help you develop techniques for locating the correct response.
Each question includes a page reference to an Elsevier textbook to allow for further research and study.
All alternate item-format questionsare included, with multiple response, prioritizing, fill-in-the-blank, figure/illustration, chart/exhibit, and audio questions to prepare you for the wide variety of question types on the NCLEX-RN examination.
Organization by nursing content area provides a logical, effective review to use throughout your nursing program.
Pyramid Terms define key terms at the beginning of each major unit or chapter.
Pyramid Points within each chapter highlight content that is important in preparing for the NCLEX-RN examination.
Pyramid to Success sections provide an overview of major units or chapters and specific content related to the latest NCLEX-RN examination test plan.
Pharmacology is emphasized with 13 pharmacology chapters, a medication and intravenous calculation chapter, and a pediatric medication calculation chapter to reflect this priority content on the NCLEX exam.
Introductory chapters cover preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam, test-taking strategies, the NCLEX-RN exam from a student's perspective, and transitional issues for the foreign-educated nurse.
A comprehensive exam consists of 265 questions that cover all content areas in the book and mirror the percentages identified in the NCLEX-RN examination test plan.
A companion CD allows practice in quiz, study, or exam modes, with questions selected from content area, integrated process, category of client need, or alternate item-format type.
Completely updated content is based on the new NCLEX-RN examination test plan, effective April 2010.
A total of 4,500 questions ensure that you're thoroughly prepared for the content covered on the NCLEX-RN Exam.
New chapter on physical assessment highlights the key components of physical examination and health history often encountered on the NCLEX exam.
Audio and video questions on the companion CD provide experience with these new types of questions before the exam.
Unique! Audio review summaries included on the CD cover the three core areas of pharmacology, fluids and electrolytes, and acid-base balance.
Expanded coverage of prioritization, delegation, and nursing leadership and management provides critical information for these growing areas of nursing.
Unique! Priority Nursing Actions boxes outline and explain clinical emergent situations requiring immediate action, including detailed rationales and textbook references to help strengthen your prioritizing skills in clinical and testing situations.
Pyramid Alert boxes highlight important nursing concepts to help you focus on the content that is most frequently tested on the NCLEX examination.
Automatic software updates on CD make it easy to check for changes and updates throughout the life of the edition.
The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review, 2nd Edition
The only official verbal review for the GMAT from the creators of the test. Anyone preparing for the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT) knows it's important to study with the experts. With The Official GMAT Verbal Review, 2nd Edition, you'll get questions, answers, and explanations straight from the source. The only official verbal review for the GMAT Exam, this book targets your study and helps you improve your verbal skills by focusing on your ability to read and comprehend written material, to reason and evaluate arguments, and to correct written material to conform to standard English. Inside, you'll find
300 actual questions from past GMAT tests, including 75 questions new to this edition
Sections on Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Sentence Correction, and Analytical Writing Assessment
Questions organized in order of difficulty to save study time
The Graduate Management Admission Council certifies all content so you can trust that you're getting expert guidance as you prepare for the GMAT Exam.
The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC) is the association of leading graduate business schools around the world. GMAC's mission is to meet the needs of business schools and students through a wide array of products, services, and programs. It is the owner and administrator of the Graduate Management Admissions Test® (GMAT), the first and only standardized test specifically designed for graduate business and management programs. Available in nearly 100 countries, it is the global standard for entry to the MBA degree course.
Product Description
The only official verbal review for the GMAT from the creators of the test. Anyone preparing for the Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT) knows it's important to study with the experts. With The Official GMAT Verbal Review, 2nd Edition, you'll get questions, answers, and explanations straight from the source. The only official verbal review for the GMAT Exam, this book targets your study and helps you improve your verbal skills by focusing on your ability to read and comprehend written material, to reason and evaluate arguments, and to correct written material to conform to standard English. Inside, you'll find
300 actual questions from past GMAT tests, including 75 questions new to this edition
Sections on Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Sentence Correction, and Analytical Writing Assessment
Questions organized in order of difficulty to save study time
The Graduate Management Admission Council certifies all content so you can trust that you're getting expert guidance as you prepare for the GMAT Exam.
The Graduate Management Admission Council® (GMAC) is the association of leading graduate business schools around the world. GMAC's mission is to meet the needs of business schools and students through a wide array of products, services, and programs. It is the owner and administrator of the Graduate Management Admissions Test® (GMAT), the first and only standardized test specifically designed for graduate business and management programs. Available in nearly 100 countries, it is the global standard for entry to the MBA degree course.
Top Myths About the GMAT®
Myth – If I don’t score in the 90th percentile, I won’t get into any school I choose. Fact – Very few people get very high scores. Fewer than 50 of the more than 200,000 people taking the GMAT test each year get a perfect score of 800. Thus, while you may be exceptionally capable, the odds are against your achieving a perfect score. Also, the GMAT test is just one piece of your application packet. Admissions officers use GMAT scores in conjunction with undergraduate records, application essays, interviews, letters of recommendation, and other information when deciding whom to accept into their programs. Myth – Getting an easier question means I answered the last one wrong. Fact – Getting an easier question does not necessarily mean you got the previous question wrong. To ensure that everyone receives the same content, the test selects a specific number of questions of each type. The test may call for your next question to be a relatively hard problem-solving item involving arithmetic operations. But, if there are no more relatively difficult problem-solving items involving arithmetic, you might be given an easier item. Most people are not skilled at estimating item difficulty, so don’t worry when taking the test or waste valuable time trying to determine the difficulty of the questions you are answering. Myth – You need very advanced math skills to get a high GMAT score. Fact – The math skills questions on the GMAT test are quite basic. The GMAT test only requires basic quantitative analytic skills. You should review the math skills (algebra, geometry, basic arithmetic) presented in both The Official Guide for GMAT® Quantitative Review, 2nd Edition, and in The Official Guide for GMAT® Review, 12th Edition, but the required skill level is low. The difficulty of GMAT Quantitative questions stems from the logic and analysis used to solve the problems and not the underlying math skills. Myth – It is more important to respond correctly to the test questions than it is to finish the test. Fact – There is a severe penalty for not completing the GMAT test. If you are stumped by a question, give it your best guess and move on. If you guess incorrectly, the computer program will likely give you an easier question, which you are likely to answer correctly, and the computer will rapidly return to giving you questions matched to your ability. If you don’t finish the test, your score will be reduced greatly. Failing to answer five verbal questions, for example, could reduce your score from the 91st percentile to the 77th percentile. Pacing is important. Myth –The first 10 questions are critical and you should invest the most time on those. Fact – All questions count. It is true that the computer-adaptive testing algorithm uses the first 10 questions to obtain an initial estimate of your ability; however, that is only an initial estimate. As you continue to answer questions, the algorithm self-corrects by computing an updated estimate on the basis of all the questions you have answered, and then administers items that are closely matched to this new estimate of your ability. Your final score is based on all your responses and considers the difficulty of all the questions you answered. Taking additional time on the first 10 questions will not game the system and can hurt your ability to finish the test. Myth – I need to speak US English in order to do well on the GMAT. Fact- Essay grading is not affected by dialect of English. Questions on the GMAT are evaluated to ensure they are fair for all examinees, whether in the US or around the world.
The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review, 2nd Edition
The only official quantitative review for the GMAT from the creators of the test. Anyone preparing for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) knows it's important to study with the experts. With The Official Guide for the GMAT Quantitative Review, Second Edition, you'll get questions, answers, and explanations straight from the source. The only official quantitative review for the GMAT Exam, this book targets your study and helps you improve your quantitative skills by focusing on your ability to solve equations, interpret data, coordinate geometry, and determine probability with assurance and ease. Inside, you'll find
300 actual questions from past GMAT tests, including 75 questions new to this edition
Sections on Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Problem Solving, and Data Sufficiency
Questions organized in order of difficulty to save study time
The Graduate Management Admission Council certifies all content so you can trust that you're getting expert guidance as you prepare for the GMAT Exam.
The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is the association of leading graduate business schools around the world. GMAC's mission is to meet the needs of business schools and students through a wide array of products, services, and programs. It is the owner and administrator of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), the first and only standardized test specifically designed for graduate business and management programs. Available in nearly 100 countries, it is the global standard for entry to the MBA degree course.
Product Description The only official quantitative review for the GMAT from the creators of the test. Anyone preparing for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) knows it's important to study with the experts. With The Official Guide for the GMAT Quantitative Review, Second Edition, you'll get questions, answers, and explanations straight from the source. The only official quantitative review for the GMAT Exam, this book targets your study and helps you improve your quantitative skills by focusing on your ability to solve equations, interpret data, coordinate geometry, and determine probability with assurance and ease. Inside, you'll find
300 actual questions from past GMAT tests, including 75 questions new to this edition
Sections on Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Problem Solving, and Data Sufficiency
Questions organized in order of difficulty to save study time
The Graduate Management Admission Council certifies all content so you can trust that you're getting expert guidance as you prepare for the GMAT Exam.
The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) is the association of leading graduate business schools around the world. GMAC's mission is to meet the needs of business schools and students through a wide array of products, services, and programs. It is the owner and administrator of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), the first and only standardized test specifically designed for graduate business and management programs. Available in nearly 100 countries, it is the global standard for entry to the MBA degree course.
Top Myths About the GMAT®
Myth – If I don’t score in the 90th percentile, I won’t get into any school I choose. Fact – Very few people get very high scores. Fewer than 50 of the more than 200,000 people taking the GMAT test each year get a perfect score of 800. Thus, while you may be exceptionally capable, the odds are against your achieving a perfect score. Also, the GMAT test is just one piece of your application packet. Admissions officers use GMAT scores in conjunction with undergraduate records, application essays, interviews, letters of recommendation, and other information when deciding whom to accept into their programs. Myth – Getting an easier question means I answered the last one wrong. Fact – Getting an easier question does not necessarily mean you got the previous question wrong. To ensure that everyone receives the same content, the test selects a specific number of questions of each type. The test may call for your next question to be a relatively hard problem-solving item involving arithmetic operations. But, if there are no more relatively difficult problem-solving items involving arithmetic, you might be given an easier item. Most people are not skilled at estimating item difficulty, so don’t worry when taking the test or waste valuable time trying to determine the difficulty of the questions you are answering. Myth – You need very advanced math skills to get a high GMAT score. Fact – The math skills questions on the GMAT test are quite basic. The GMAT test only requires basic quantitative analytic skills. You should review the math skills (algebra, geometry, basic arithmetic) presented in both The Official Guide for GMAT® Quantitative Review, 2nd Edition, and in The Official Guide for GMAT® Review, 12th Edition, but the required skill level is low. The difficulty of GMAT Quantitative questions stems from the logic and analysis used to solve the problems and not the underlying math skills. Myth – It is more important to respond correctly to the test questions than it is to finish the test. Fact – There is a severe penalty for not completing the GMAT test. If you are stumped by a question, give it your best guess and move on. If you guess incorrectly, the computer program will likely give you an easier question, which you are likely to answer correctly, and the computer will rapidly return to giving you questions matched to your ability. If you don’t finish the test, your score will be reduced greatly. Failing to answer five verbal questions, for example, could reduce your score from the 91st percentile to the 77th percentile. Pacing is important. Myth –The first 10 questions are critical and you should invest the most time on those. Fact – All questions count. It is true that the computer-adaptive testing algorithm uses the first 10 questions to obtain an initial estimate of your ability; however, that is only an initial estimate. As you continue to answer questions, the algorithm self-corrects by computing an updated estimate on the basis of all the questions you have answered, and then administers items that are closely matched to this new estimate of your ability. Your final score is based on all your responses and considers the difficulty of all the questions you answered. Taking additional time on the first 10 questions will not game the system and can hurt your ability to finish the test. Myth – I need to speak US English in order to do well on the GMAT. Fact- Essay grading is not affected by dialect of English. Questions on the GMAT are evaluated to ensure they are fair for all examinees, whether in the US or around the world.
