Tackling the Integrated Reasoning Section on the GMAT

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Integrated Reasoning on the GMAT In 2012, the format of the GMAT was changed slightly: a brand new section, Integrated Reasoning (IR), replaced the “Analyze an Issue” essay. Since its inception, we’ve learned a fair amount about the new section. The skills tested in the Integrated Reasoning section are actually the same skills you will […]

A Closer Look at the Integrated Reasoning Section of the GMAT

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The Integrated Reasoning section of the GMAT was introduced in 2012 to replace the “Analyze an Issue” essay. The Integrated Reasoning section tests your ability to quickly process information and answer questions about it, combining reading comprehension and quantitative skills (especially percent change, ratios, etc.). It tests 12 “items,” 4 of which are experimental, and […]