Effective GMAT preparation requires commitment to approximately 100 hours of study combining guided courses, individual tutoring, and self-study over 3-6 months. Just be sure not to postpone preparation too long and definitely don’t underestimate the exam’s difficulty. Following structured guidelines will give you a competitive advantage in achieving the highest possible GMAT score.

Iliana Bobova
Biography
Profession: Head of Content, Advent Group
Years experience: 15
Education: HR Management & Development, Social Pedagogy, English Language, Literature and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
Certification: Harvard University, EAIE, IIE, NAFSA, GCDF
Get in touch: i.bobova@adventgroup.net
Iliana Bobova is a seasoned international education and career coach, and a former Executive MBA recruiter and admissions officer. Since 2010, she has been advising and coaching prospective MBA and Master’s students globally during the Masters, MBA and EMBA events and on Advent Group’s online event and school selection platforms. She has also been the Chief Editor of the annual Access Masters, MBA & EMBA Guide for over 10 years.
Iliana has gained in-depth professional expertise in trainings by Harvard University, the International Association of International Education (EAIE), the Institute of International Education (IIE), NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), and Randstad RiseSmart, among others. Her academic background is in HR Management & Development, Social Pedagogy, English Language, Literature and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
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Since grading scales vary by country, you don’t actually need to know how to calculate your GPA yourself – your school’s Registrar’s office will do this for you. For international students applying abroad, admissions officers or specialized agencies handle the conversion. However, it is still important to understand how the GPA grading system works.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree has proven to be a career springboard to business leadership, the C-suit or a seat on the Board, and empowering entre- and intrapreneurship across industries.
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If marketing is your professional calling and senior management your goal, you are probably exploring business school options. But are there MBAs in Marketing, and how can you make the most of them? The classical Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs are focused on general management theory and practice, equipping graduates with the comprehensive skillset and mindset to lead business organizations. While gaining popularity and recognition worldwide and across industries, the MBA programs have evolved in many ways.
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Ask your way to admission.
In August 2019, we met Borislav Popov, Head of Strategic Development Individual Banking Division at Postbank, to discuss the value of MBA loans for professionals interested in global business education.
In August 2019, we met Borislav Popov, Head of Strategic Development Individual Banking Division at Postbank, to discuss the value of MBA loans for professionals interested in global business education.
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Learn more about the GMAT Verbal section in this official GMAC video. The Verbal, along with the Quant section, forms the core GMAT score, which ranges between 200 and 800 and that business schools quote in their admissions requirements.