Welcome to Manhattan Prep! We hope you are excited to begin your ...
Welcome to Manhattan Prep! We hope you are excited to begin your GMAT Interact™ on-demand course. We are providing you with this Welcome Guide to help you understand the resources that are available to you as a student, as well as some important course policies. Please check to make sure that you have received the resources listed on the Resource Map. See the resource descriptions for further information on accessing these resources and what comes with your program. If you have any questions, let us know!
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Welcome Guide Read through this Welcome Guide.
Quick Start Checklist
Start reading the Foundations of GMAT Math book.
Take a practice test.
Start reading the Foundations of GMAT Verbal book.
Explore the GMAT Roadmap Guide.
RESOURCE MAP Look inside for more details
PRACTICE TEST RESOURCES
BOOKS 10 Strategy Guides
6 GMAT Practice Tests – Our Computer Adaptive Tests, plus Assessment Reports, all online. 2 GMATPrep® exams – Download from mba.com. Save until you’re done with your on-demand course. GMAT Write® – Online tool from GMAC to test your essay skills.
2 Supplements
Foundations of GMAT Math
3 Official Guides (OG’s)
LESSONS & ONLINE RESOURCES
Foundations of GMAT Verbal
Test Booklet
37 GMAT Interact™ Lessons – Our ondemand GMAT course includes almost 30 hours of interactive online lessons, covering all key content areas of the exam. Navigator™ – Online interface that tracks performance on all Official Guide problems. Features interactive analytics & hundreds of explanations. Foundations of Math Workshops – Watch recordings, or sign up to attend live online, for free.
CONTINUE READING FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE RESOURSCES THAT COME WITH YOUR PROGRAM Questions? Contact our Student Services team at (212) 721-7400 or [email protected]
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BOOKS 10 Manhattan Prep GMAT Strategy Guides These guides are the heart of our curriculum, providing in-depth instruction in each of the GMAT’s principal content areas. Each Guide breaks down the subject into distinct topics, followed by practice problems to strengthen your skills. Foundations Strategy Supplements These supplemental books provide critical refreshers of core concepts, as well as ample practice with basic math and verbal skills. The Foundations of GMAT Math (FoM) book reinforces computational abilities, clarifies fundamental ideas, and lays the groundwork for the math Strategy Guides. The Foundations of GMAT Verbal (FoV) book reviews basic concepts of grammar and logical arguments; it also provides insight into Reading Comprehension and lists of GMAT words and idioms. The Strategy Guides and Supplements mentioned above are also available for download as eBooks in your Student Center.
3 Official Guides (OG’s) Published by GMAC, the Official Guides are the main source of real GMAT problems from previous tests. 1) The Official Guide for GMAT Review 2) The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review 3) The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review Test Simulation Booklet + Marker Did you know you can’t use any paper when you take the GMAT? This laminated pad mimics the one used at official test centers. Practice with this to avoid gameday surprises. Make sure you have it handy whenever you do a practice test! GMAT Advanced Quant Strategy Supplement (free eBook available upon request) This guide provides intense practice with advanced techniques for problem solving and data sufficiency questions, ranging from broad principles to tactics for narrowing down possible answers. Includes over 150 "Workout Problems" to test you on th the toughest quant concepts. Meant for those scoring at or above the 70 percentile in the quant section on practice tests and comfortable with the material in the five math-focused Strategy Guides.
PRACTICE TESTS 6 Manhattan Prep GMAT Practice Tests Our six full-length computer-adaptive practice tests are offered online using our proprietary GMAT testing engine. Recommended Use 1. Take one exam before Session 1. 2. Take two more before the course ends, per the syllabus. 3. Run Assessment Reports for every test. These reports will allow you to identify your strengths and weaknesses, helping you use your study time more effectively. GMAT Prep® (free download) Free practice exam software available from GMAC, the makers of the GMAT, at mba.com. The GMATPrep practice exams are the best predictor of your score on the actual GMAT. They are best utilized late in your study process, after you have already selected a test date, as they do not provide explanations or in-depth analytics of your performance. GMAT Write (online, one free code included with program) GMAC’s web-based essay practice tool “offers real GMAT writing prompts along with feedback on how well your essays demonstrate your ability to think critically and communicate ideas.” You’ll receive two prompts—both analysis of an argument—each of which you can score twice.
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LESSONS & WORKSHOPS 37 GMAT Interact™ Lessons These interactive lessons are the centerpiece of your on-demand course. Like a good teacher, Interact tailors itself to you. If you get something right, we may take you to a tougher problem. If you get something wrong, we may take you through a detailed lesson. The 37 lessons are grouped into nine class sessions – an exact mirror of the structure of our Complete Course – but feel free to hop around if you want to visit (or revisit) a specific lesson or topic. Each lesson is taught by an expert Manhattan Prep instructor, and you can stop, skip, or repeat any portion of a lesson. Foundations of Math Workshops Two Foundations of Math (FoM) workshops are available to you, for free, as our student. These 3-hour workshops cover basic math material. FoM I covers Equations and Divisibility & Exponents. FoM II covers Fractions, Decimals, & Percents, and Geometry. Accompanying online homework banks consist of 400+ practice questions and explanations.
To view a FoM recording: Visit your Student Center To participate in an upcoming FoM workshop: Visit www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/classes/workshop or contact Student Services at 212-721-7400.
If you are unsure of whether you would benefit from these workshops, we recommend first taking our 40- minute Basic Math Diagnostic, containing 20 problems at a 300-500 level of difficulty.
Advanced Workshops are also available for purchase. Visit www.manhattanprep.com for more info.
ONLINE RESOUCES Navigator™ Designed for use with the Official Guides (OGs), our GMAT Navigator™ provides a convenient online interface for tracking your progress with real GMAT problems. Record your answers and either time yourself or enter offline times. Afterwards, review explanations and click on live graphs to dive deeper into your performance stats (even all the way down to individual question data). You can also display custom graphs based on any date range you select. Question Banks These online Question Banks consist of 25 extra practice questions (with detailed explanations) per Strategy Guide. All questions included are unique and not included anywhere else in our curricular materials. Use the Question Banks late in your studies to do a review of needed topics (e.g. Geometry). Challenge Problem Archive Each month a new Challenge Problem is posted, testing the hardest quant concepts. Course students have access to our archive of 500+ Challenge Problems. These questions are designed for students who have mastered the material in the general sections of our Strategy Guides and want an added challenge.
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HOMEWORK HELP Online Forums Interact with fellow students and Manhattan Prep instructors. Ask and answer questions about the GMAT, our curriculum, bschool admissions, and more. You can even find or form study groups! Access at www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/forums Thursdays With Ron A free hour and a half group study session offered every other Thursday with veteran GMAT instructor Ron Purewal. Submit your questions online beforehand, and Ron will hand-pick questions to teach during the live study session.
1-on-1 ASSESSMENTS Game-Planning Session (online) Interact students are eligible for a 1-on-1 Game-Planning Session (30 minutes long) offered live online with one of our expert instructors. You can schedule this session only after you have completed two Manhattan Prep GMAT practice tests. Your ability to sign up for this session will expire 30 days after your 6-month Interact access concludes. Use your session to discuss your personal study plan with an instructor in an interactive online classroom. If you need additional help, call us at 212-721-7400 for details. Directions 1) Go to ‘Office Hours’ tab in your Student Center. Complete the payment/setup process and select your desired date/time. Specify problems to review and a phone number for the instructor to call.
2) A confirmation email includes instructions for accessing Elluminate, the live online platform used for office hours. Please follow the instructions to complete the online set-up before your session.
3) At the scheduled meeting time, an Instructor will call to start your session. You should be ready with: (a) A web-connected computer. (b) Your books open to the problems that need to be discussed.
Post-Exam Assessment (PEA) Didn’t get the score you were hoping for when you took the official GMAT? We’re still here for you. Do an in-depth consultation with a specially trained instructor over the phone. Eligibility Must have taken the official exam, completed one Manhattan Prep GMAT practice test by Session #2, and at least two more Manhattan Prep GMAT practice tests, all timed, by the end of the course. Contact Student Services for details.
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MANHATTAN PREP POLICIES PAYMENTS Full tuition is due at time of purchase. If you have any questions about your account, contact us at 212-721-7400. ACCESS PERIOD By purchasing this program, you have 6 months of unlimited access to GMAT Interact. If you need an extension after your access period expires, contact Student Services. REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS Due to our proprietary materials and limited class sizes, we are not able to provide refunds for any reason. This applies to all tuition payments and fees. We always want to work with you to make sure your course experience is a great one. Give us a call if you have questions or if there is anything we can do to improve your prep experience with us. Our Student Services team is available seven days a week at [email protected] or 212-721-7400.
UPGRADING YOUR PROGRAM GMAT Interact students have the option to upgrade to an in-person or online Complete Course by simply paying the difference in price. Call Student Services if you’d like to upgrade. Upgrades are only available within 6 months of the original purchase date.
SCORE GUARANTEES Manhattan Prep does not make any score guarantees. While we provide you with the structure for success – including a rigorous curriculum and outstanding materials – most of the work must come from you. If you finish all the assigned homework, complete every Interact lesson, and take advantage of the many resources we provide, you will be well-equipped to meet your GMAT score goals. If there is anything else we can do to help along the way, just give us a call!
Manhattan Prep Student Services AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK [email protected] or 212-721-7400
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welcome guide v. 2015518
Welcome Guide Read through this Welcome Guide.
Quick Start Checklist
Start reading the Foundations of GMAT Math book.
Take a practice test.
Start reading the Foundations of GMAT Verbal book.
Explore the GMAT Roadmap Guide.
RESOURCE MAP Look inside for more details
PRACTICE TEST RESOURCES
BOOKS 10 Strategy Guides
6 GMAT Practice Tests – Our Computer Adaptive Tests, plus Assessment Reports, all online. 2 GMATPrep® exams – Download from mba.com. Save until you’re done with your on-demand course. GMAT Write® – Online tool from GMAC to test your essay skills.
2 Supplements
Foundations of GMAT Math
3 Official Guides (OG’s)
LESSONS & ONLINE RESOURCES
Foundations of GMAT Verbal
Test Booklet
37 GMAT Interact™ Lessons – Our ondemand GMAT course includes almost 30 hours of interactive online lessons, covering all key content areas of the exam. Navigator™ – Online interface that tracks performance on all Official Guide problems. Features interactive analytics & hundreds of explanations. Foundations of Math Workshops – Watch recordings, or sign up to attend live online, for free.
CONTINUE READING FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE RESOURSCES THAT COME WITH YOUR PROGRAM Questions? Contact our Student Services team at (212) 721-7400 or [email protected]
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BOOKS 10 Manhattan Prep GMAT Strategy Guides These guides are the heart of our curriculum, providing in-depth instruction in each of the GMAT’s principal content areas. Each Guide breaks down the subject into distinct topics, followed by practice problems to strengthen your skills. Foundations Strategy Supplements These supplemental books provide critical refreshers of core concepts, as well as ample practice with basic math and verbal skills. The Foundations of GMAT Math (FoM) book reinforces computational abilities, clarifies fundamental ideas, and lays the groundwork for the math Strategy Guides. The Foundations of GMAT Verbal (FoV) book reviews basic concepts of grammar and logical arguments; it also provides insight into Reading Comprehension and lists of GMAT words and idioms. The Strategy Guides and Supplements mentioned above are also available for download as eBooks in your Student Center.
3 Official Guides (OG’s) Published by GMAC, the Official Guides are the main source of real GMAT problems from previous tests. 1) The Official Guide for GMAT Review 2) The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review 3) The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review Test Simulation Booklet + Marker Did you know you can’t use any paper when you take the GMAT? This laminated pad mimics the one used at official test centers. Practice with this to avoid gameday surprises. Make sure you have it handy whenever you do a practice test! GMAT Advanced Quant Strategy Supplement (free eBook available upon request) This guide provides intense practice with advanced techniques for problem solving and data sufficiency questions, ranging from broad principles to tactics for narrowing down possible answers. Includes over 150 "Workout Problems" to test you on th the toughest quant concepts. Meant for those scoring at or above the 70 percentile in the quant section on practice tests and comfortable with the material in the five math-focused Strategy Guides.
PRACTICE TESTS 6 Manhattan Prep GMAT Practice Tests Our six full-length computer-adaptive practice tests are offered online using our proprietary GMAT testing engine. Recommended Use 1. Take one exam before Session 1. 2. Take two more before the course ends, per the syllabus. 3. Run Assessment Reports for every test. These reports will allow you to identify your strengths and weaknesses, helping you use your study time more effectively. GMAT Prep® (free download) Free practice exam software available from GMAC, the makers of the GMAT, at mba.com. The GMATPrep practice exams are the best predictor of your score on the actual GMAT. They are best utilized late in your study process, after you have already selected a test date, as they do not provide explanations or in-depth analytics of your performance. GMAT Write (online, one free code included with program) GMAC’s web-based essay practice tool “offers real GMAT writing prompts along with feedback on how well your essays demonstrate your ability to think critically and communicate ideas.” You’ll receive two prompts—both analysis of an argument—each of which you can score twice.
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LESSONS & WORKSHOPS 37 GMAT Interact™ Lessons These interactive lessons are the centerpiece of your on-demand course. Like a good teacher, Interact tailors itself to you. If you get something right, we may take you to a tougher problem. If you get something wrong, we may take you through a detailed lesson. The 37 lessons are grouped into nine class sessions – an exact mirror of the structure of our Complete Course – but feel free to hop around if you want to visit (or revisit) a specific lesson or topic. Each lesson is taught by an expert Manhattan Prep instructor, and you can stop, skip, or repeat any portion of a lesson. Foundations of Math Workshops Two Foundations of Math (FoM) workshops are available to you, for free, as our student. These 3-hour workshops cover basic math material. FoM I covers Equations and Divisibility & Exponents. FoM II covers Fractions, Decimals, & Percents, and Geometry. Accompanying online homework banks consist of 400+ practice questions and explanations.
To view a FoM recording: Visit your Student Center To participate in an upcoming FoM workshop: Visit www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/classes/workshop or contact Student Services at 212-721-7400.
If you are unsure of whether you would benefit from these workshops, we recommend first taking our 40- minute Basic Math Diagnostic, containing 20 problems at a 300-500 level of difficulty.
Advanced Workshops are also available for purchase. Visit www.manhattanprep.com for more info.
ONLINE RESOUCES Navigator™ Designed for use with the Official Guides (OGs), our GMAT Navigator™ provides a convenient online interface for tracking your progress with real GMAT problems. Record your answers and either time yourself or enter offline times. Afterwards, review explanations and click on live graphs to dive deeper into your performance stats (even all the way down to individual question data). You can also display custom graphs based on any date range you select. Question Banks These online Question Banks consist of 25 extra practice questions (with detailed explanations) per Strategy Guide. All questions included are unique and not included anywhere else in our curricular materials. Use the Question Banks late in your studies to do a review of needed topics (e.g. Geometry). Challenge Problem Archive Each month a new Challenge Problem is posted, testing the hardest quant concepts. Course students have access to our archive of 500+ Challenge Problems. These questions are designed for students who have mastered the material in the general sections of our Strategy Guides and want an added challenge.
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HOMEWORK HELP Online Forums Interact with fellow students and Manhattan Prep instructors. Ask and answer questions about the GMAT, our curriculum, bschool admissions, and more. You can even find or form study groups! Access at www.manhattanprep.com/gmat/forums Thursdays With Ron A free hour and a half group study session offered every other Thursday with veteran GMAT instructor Ron Purewal. Submit your questions online beforehand, and Ron will hand-pick questions to teach during the live study session.
1-on-1 ASSESSMENTS Game-Planning Session (online) Interact students are eligible for a 1-on-1 Game-Planning Session (30 minutes long) offered live online with one of our expert instructors. You can schedule this session only after you have completed two Manhattan Prep GMAT practice tests. Your ability to sign up for this session will expire 30 days after your 6-month Interact access concludes. Use your session to discuss your personal study plan with an instructor in an interactive online classroom. If you need additional help, call us at 212-721-7400 for details. Directions 1) Go to ‘Office Hours’ tab in your Student Center. Complete the payment/setup process and select your desired date/time. Specify problems to review and a phone number for the instructor to call.
2) A confirmation email includes instructions for accessing Elluminate, the live online platform used for office hours. Please follow the instructions to complete the online set-up before your session.
3) At the scheduled meeting time, an Instructor will call to start your session. You should be ready with: (a) A web-connected computer. (b) Your books open to the problems that need to be discussed.
Post-Exam Assessment (PEA) Didn’t get the score you were hoping for when you took the official GMAT? We’re still here for you. Do an in-depth consultation with a specially trained instructor over the phone. Eligibility Must have taken the official exam, completed one Manhattan Prep GMAT practice test by Session #2, and at least two more Manhattan Prep GMAT practice tests, all timed, by the end of the course. Contact Student Services for details.
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MANHATTAN PREP POLICIES PAYMENTS Full tuition is due at time of purchase. If you have any questions about your account, contact us at 212-721-7400. ACCESS PERIOD By purchasing this program, you have 6 months of unlimited access to GMAT Interact. If you need an extension after your access period expires, contact Student Services. REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS Due to our proprietary materials and limited class sizes, we are not able to provide refunds for any reason. This applies to all tuition payments and fees. We always want to work with you to make sure your course experience is a great one. Give us a call if you have questions or if there is anything we can do to improve your prep experience with us. Our Student Services team is available seven days a week at [email protected] or 212-721-7400.
UPGRADING YOUR PROGRAM GMAT Interact students have the option to upgrade to an in-person or online Complete Course by simply paying the difference in price. Call Student Services if you’d like to upgrade. Upgrades are only available within 6 months of the original purchase date.
SCORE GUARANTEES Manhattan Prep does not make any score guarantees. While we provide you with the structure for success – including a rigorous curriculum and outstanding materials – most of the work must come from you. If you finish all the assigned homework, complete every Interact lesson, and take advantage of the many resources we provide, you will be well-equipped to meet your GMAT score goals. If there is anything else we can do to help along the way, just give us a call!
Manhattan Prep Student Services AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK [email protected] or 212-721-7400
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