Below is an excerpt of the directions for the GMAT’s data sufficiency questions. Since the test is designed to press you for time, memorizing these answer choices is a quick win to save valuable minutes. A couple things to note: Make sure to evaluate 1, 2, and 3 all SEPARATELY. Think of them as three … Read more
Whether worthwhile or not, one of the first things to do when embarking on a long, competitive application process is to assess the field. Based purely on a historical and statistical perspective, what is my GMAT score expected to be? Below is a chart showing the Average GMAT Score by Undergraduate Major. Finance was my … Read more
Well, I probably wouldn’t be posting this if I didn’t have compelling evidence that he was a hypocrite. I listen to Dave Ramsey’s show very often and I think he has pretty sound recommendations. The problem with I have with him is the same I have with many personal finance experts and bloggers out there … Read more
As I’ve indicated on this blog before, I developed kidney problems after being laid off from my company last year. My latest visit with my nephrologist indicated that my kidneys were functioning at 70%. It sounded really bad to me at first, but the doctor indicated that 70% is a perfectly fine functionality for someone’s … Read more
I’m doing it. On my desk is the 2007 Kaplan GMAT. Yes 2007. That means I’ve been delaying the GMAT for 3 years. But after years of procrastinating, I’ve decided to study for and take the GMAT. Afterwards, I will apply for business school in the fall. Below is my study plan for the GMAT. … Read more
In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto Michael Pollan 2008 201 pages While I blog about many different goals on this site, the first and foremost goal is to maintain my health. My health is the dealbreaker – without it I can’t enjoy the fruits of reaching any of my other goals. This is why … Read more
In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto Michael Pollan 2008 201 pages p.1 Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. p.28 In the case of nutritionism, the widely shared but unexamined assumption is that the key to understanding food is indeed the nutrient. Put another way: Foods are essentially the sum of their nutrient parts. … Read more
The Department of Labor reported that, for the month of April, unemployment among those under 25 years of age is 19.6%. This is the highest it’s been since 1948. With these statistics, and the fact that I just crossed this age interval a few months ago, maybe I should consider myself lucky to be employed … Read more
CNN Money recently had an article titled “21 Best Money Tips Ever,” showing money tips from various well known pundits. They included staples from the personal finance and investing world, with sage advice from both Jack Bogle and Warren Buffet. After going through all the words of wisdom, my favorite came from Mark Cuban: “Unless … Read more
I could have maxed out my 401(K) investment this year. All I had to do was set my contribution rate to 25%, but I chose not to. The amount is not the drawback for me, as I could easily afford to invest the full amount and have money left over in my bank account. When … Read more