Understanding G.B.C. scores
By Matthew, November 23 2019
To understand how to score high on a test, you need to understand the scoring system. G.B.C. scores are a little mysterious, but they are based on a system used by the U.S. government.
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How long should a G.B.C. answer be?
By Matthew, November 16 2019
One of the most frequent questions I get is, "How long should my G.B.C. answer be?"
My immediate thought is always, "How long is a piece of string?"* But this is not a helpful answer! What follows is the actual answer I give to students who ask me this.
All you should know about the G.B.C. test
By Matthew, November 15 2019
I have been teaching consultants for the G.B.C. test since 2011. I have learned a few things about it that I would like to share with you to help you better prepare for the test.
The fastest way to go nowhere with G.B.C.
By Matthew, November 06 2019
I have been teaching consultants since 2011. In that time, I have seen a lot of different approaches to studying for the G.B.C. test. One study method fails every time.
How to say, "I don't know" like intellectual Ta-Nehisi Coates
By Jeremy, November 02 2019
Ta-Nehisi Coates is an important figure who has a particular way of approaching some topics: he openly says, "I don't know."
General language is weak—get specific
By Jeremy, August 03 2019
Specific language is far stronger than general language. Specifics transport the reader or listener and give them a clear image, while general language forces the reader or listener to do the work of imagining what is meant. Let's look more deeply into this.
Want your answer to stand out? Use a little crass language
By Jeremy, July 27 2019
Many non-native English speakers make the mistake of thinking that formal language is always a safe language choice. This is not the case.
GBC sample answers: Inductive reasoning
By Jeremy, May 18 2019
Last week's blog post was a guide to inductive reasoning. This post builds on it, so take a minute to read or re-read it.
Circle back
By Pamela, May 17 2019
If a conversation is going in a new direction and you want to return to a previous point, you can circle back.
In business, it’s very common for discussions to be directed away from the main point as new ideas, issues, or related topics come up. If you would like to refocus everyone’s attention to the main point of a discussion, you can circle back to it.
You can use this expression as a statement or a question. Here are some examples of how to use this phrase:
GBC sample answers: Deductive reasoning
By Jeremy, May 04 2019
This week's focus is using deductive logic in a couple of G.B.C. sample answers.