GMAT ® Core Concepts
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Inside the GMAT Core Concepts Course:
Class-by-Class Breakdown
3 Hours
Class 1
Math/Data Insights Lesson 1
- Methods for solving Algebra word problems
- Math POE
- AD/BCE
- Plugging In
- Hidden Plug Ins
- PITA
Critical Reasoning Intro
- Basic Approach
- Assumption Questions
- Weaken Questions
- Strengthen Questions
3 Hours
Class 2
Math/Data Insights Lesson 2
- Pieces of the Puzzle
- Yes/No Plugging In
- Keep Plugging Away
Reading Comp Intro
- Basic Approach
- Key Sentences
- Follow the Author
- Pacing Advice
3 Hours
Class 3
Data Insights IR Questions
- Table Analysis
- Graphics Interpretation
- Multi Source Reasoning
- Two Part Analysis
CR Inferences
- Inferences
3 Hours
Class 4
Math/Data Insights Lesson 3
- Ratios
- Averages
- Rates
- Percent Change
RC Specific Questions
- Detail Questions
- Detail Purpose Questions
- Infer/Imply/Suggest
- EXCEPT format
3 Hours
Class 5
Quant Topics 1
- Probability
- Counting Methods
- Groups
CR Common Patterns
- Causality
- Planning
- Analogy
- Sampling/Numbers
3 Hours
Class 6
Quant Topics 2
- Functions
- Simultaneous Equations
CR Other Question Types
- ID Reasoning
- Resolve/Explain
- Evaluate
- Flaw
The Right Teachers Make All the Difference
When it comes to GMAT prep, how you learn is just as important as what you learn.
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reasoning, giving you strategies for
any type of question.
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Support
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resources during Office Hours to
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John Fulmer
John has been teaching and tutoring for The Princeton Review since 1993. As Content Director for GMAT & GRE, John creates the lessons and other resources used by our students. He has also trained many of our GMAT and GRE trainers who work to develop our teaching staff in the US and around the world. John's students have attended elite business schools such as Wharton, Stern, and Columbia. John is one of The Princeton Review’s greatest assets.
Erin Eastman
Erin started teaching for TPR in 2005. She currently teaches & tutors GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT CARS, MCAT O-CHEM, and ACT/SAT. She has a B.A in (Hon) Psychology and has earned her J.D. from the University of Toronto. Through TPR, Erin has had the opportunity to work with students from Europe and Asia using our LiveOnline platform. When she enjoys something, she likes being able to share that with others and see them become enthusiastic about it too.
Muhammed Hassanali
Muhammed joined The Princeton Review in 1990 and by 1992 was certified to tutor in virtually every test or topic. During the day he works as an engineer - discovery and innovation are what he thrives on. He believes that learning is a lifetime commitment, and helping others learn is just one facet of it. He taught first college-level class when he was 19, fell in love with teaching, and has been teaching part-time ever since.
Shannon Thompson
Shannon has been teaching for The Princeton Review since 2001. She teaches the GMAT, LSAT, MCAT Verbal, and ACT/SAT. She enjoys working with students to create focused, customized tutoring plans and encouraging students to achieve their educational goals. Following four years at Knox College, she earned an M.A. in Social Science from The University of Chicago and an M.S. in Historic Preservation from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Stephen Shuck
Stephen joined The Princeton Review in 2008 and has been teaching and tutoring for over ten years. After working as the Director of Institutional Operations at TPR for many years, he knew his time would be better spent teaching and contributing to TPR’s R&D department to ensure that there will be no shortage of materials. Stephen received a B.A. in English from the University of Florida and holds an M.S in Publishing from Pace University.
Mike Matera
Mike joined TPR as an SAT instructor in early 1999, and soon added GMAT, MCAT, and GRE to his repertoire. During his long tenure with the company, Mike has conducted quality support (site observations, training assistance), marketing seminars, and prospective teacher interviews. He's also written tons of content for Princeton Review's books and courses while serving as a GMAT master trainer, minting and mentoring a multitude of new instructors.
Phoebe Brimer
Phoebe began teaching for The Princeton Review in 2003. For the last seventeen years, she has considered it her mission to maximize the potential in her students. Her approachable, upbeat personality allows her to connect with students of all ages and backgrounds. She teaches/tutors the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT Verbal, SAT and ACT. Phoebe has her B.A. in Social Ecology and M.S. in Electronic Commerce. Phoebe once worked as an essay grader for ETS!
Chris Hinkle
Christopher is a 15-year veteran with The Princeton Review as a teacher, tutor, and online instructor, He studied philosophy and mathematics at Yale and did his graduate work at Harvard, institutions which instilled a love of learning and teaching. Chris works with ambitious high school and graduate school applicants of all stripes - MCAT 2015, LSAT (score 180!), GMAT (score 790), GRE, SAT - and guides them towards admissions success.
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John Fulmer
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Erin Eastman
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Muhammed Hassanali
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Shannon Thompson
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Stephen Shuck
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Mike Matera
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Phoebe Brimer
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John Fulmer
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Erin Eastman
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Muhammed Hassanali
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Satisfaction Guarantee?
A: If you’re not satisfied with your course, contact us any time up to within one year of your last class session to repeat your program once for free or simply to extend your Online Student Dashboard access one time for free. Please see our full terms and conditions for details.
Q: What is your refund policy?
A: If you enrolled in a classroom course you can cancel your enrollment all the way up to the start of your program for a full tuition refund. No refunds will be given after the start of your program, and shipping costs will not be refunded. All materials must be unused and returned for a full tuition refund. Please see our terms and conditions for all the details.
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