University Applications – When Should My Child Start Preparing?
What is the GMAT?
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is an admissions examination recognised around the world for those seeking to join a business or management postgraduate programme. The GMAT has changed in recent years, and now the examination is 2 hours 15 minutes in total and is spread across three sections of 45 minutes each: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning and Data Insights.
Aside from previous qualifications and relevant experience, the GMAT is one of the key pieces of evidence that business schools use to assess applicants’ reasoning ability and problem-solving skills. These characteristics can underpin the success of an MBA, a Master’s degree, and other graduate business courses, so the GMAT holds more weight than you think when it comes to applying. The GMAT doesn’t actually test business knowledge, and applicants are not expected to have already studied management or economics before sitting the test.
How can Lionheart’s GMAT tutors help?
This might seem surprising, but as you’ll discover with our one-on-one GMAT tuition, the examination is trying to highlight how well you analyse and interpret information and arguments, and if you are able to make decisions under pressure based on unfamiliar problems. Your GMAT score is a key indicator of your readiness to study this subject at a higher level, and our GMAT tutors will be able to guide you at every step of the way, whether you’re a consultant, lawyer, entrepreneur, or are already a corporate manager looking to improve your business skills. We won’t weigh you down with endless practice questions, but instead we work alongside you with a structured approach that can identify your strengths and weaknesses to ensure the best results on test day.
GMAT tuition for the Quantitative, Verbal and Data Insights sections
Rather than providing generic GMAT tutoring, Lionheart GMAT tutors understand the examination inside out, and offer a different teaching approach for each of the sections to improve your chances of success. As each area of the examination is designed to reward different styles of thinking, our tutors know exactly what each section demands. Thankfully, all of our Lionheart GMAT tuition in London starts with a full diagnostic session to identify your baseline, and then a solid plan is made targeted to the specific areas you find less easy. With personalised feedback at every stage of the process, our GMAT preparation includes practice mocks that are marked and timed, giving you a full picture of how you’re performing well ahead of sitting the GMAT.
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Quantitative
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Verbal Reasoning
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Data Insights
One of the hardest sections to master for some applicants is the GMAT Data Insights, as it can cost you up to a third of your marks if you aren't prepared for it. This section includes various tables and charts, as well as data that needs to be analysed, and if you don't have a background in mathematics or finance, it can pose a big challenge.
GMAT tuition built around you
As we’ve been delivering GMAT tuition in London since 1989, we are well aware of the fact that most candidates are working professionals already putting in 40 or more hours a week, but still have the drive and ambition to push their career to the next level. This is why our GMAT tuition is tailored to your specific schedule, to make the most of your limited time when you are balancing full-time work or trying to get your start-up off the ground.
Our tuition reflects this perfectly, and you can work with us on your GMAT preparation in person if you live in the London area, or online if you are outside the city. We can provide a tutor at a time that’s convenient for you, whether it’s an hour in the evening, an intensive course, or even a weekend GMAT tutor in London to help you make progress fast. Each GMAT candidate requires a highly personalised level of service, and our tutors strive to make every session fully tailored to your schedule and requirements.
Many working professionals who partner with us to take the GMAT haven’t studied mathematics since their GCSE years, so we can rebuild those skills if needed so you can tackle the GMAT with confidence. In addition to GMAT tuition, we can also help with wider undergraduate and graduate tuition, including higher education consultancy to get you where you need to be.
Boost your GMAT score with effective tutoring strategies
- 805 Top possible GMAT score
- 700+ Places you among the top class of applicants at institutions like Harvard or London Business School
- 650+ Classed as a strong GMAT score
With top marks on the GMAT of 805, many candidates ask whether a GMAT 705 score is enough to secure your placement and stand out. When you work with a GMAT tutor in London or online, we will put you through the paces with mock exams that mimic the new GMAT format so you can get a much better sense of your abilities. We cover everything from test preparation and scoring strategies to improving individual sections, giving you the best chance of securing the GMAT score you need for admission to your chosen postgrad course.
In addition to the GMAT, university admissions officers are also looking at many other aspects of the application such as evidence of leadership, your career progression, professional recommendations, and interviews. Lionheart can help you to create the perfect application as a complementary service to GMAT tuition, especially if you are applying to some of the best business schools in America and Europe.
Your UCAT questions answered
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Can I take the GMAT online?
Yes, you can take the GMAT examination online for £275 provided you have the right computer equipment and have the correct form of ID. If you’re working with our GMAT tutors in London, we can guide you through the online examination process or let you know which is the closest authorised test centre to your home or workplace, and it costs £250 to take the examination.
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How many times can you take the GMAT?
You can take the GMAT as many times as required if you want to improve, but you must wait 16 days between tests, and you can only take it 5 times in a 12-month period. That’s why GMAT tutoring aims to bring you up to the level you need to be to ace it on the first attempt with structured preparation.
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When should I start GMAT preparation?
GMAT preparation shouldn’t be taken lightly, and it’s not something you can cram for in just a week or two. Most candidates working full-time need about 3 to 6 months of preparation, but it depends on your baseline score, the score you want to achieve, and your work schedule.
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Which MBA programmes accept the GMAT?
The GMAT is recognised internationally and accepted by many MBA programmes. You can reach out to universities in advance to see the GMAT scores they require for admission, as many publish the average scores of their admitted applicants. All the top business schools in the UK and abroad recognise the importance of a high GMAT score for prospective applicants.
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Do you cover MBA application strategy as well as GMAT?
Yes, we excel in all areas of postgraduate application strategy to provide a comprehensive service. In addition to the GMAT tutors we have here at Lionheart, we can offer invaluable guidance on MBA applications, CV editing, interview preparation, and feedback on your essays with a completely bespoke consultation.
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