GMAT Live Online Course

Week 1: Data Sufficiency, Critical Reasoning, GMAT Algorithm

• Dive into Data Sufficiency problems, a cross between math and logic.
• Learn how the scoring algorithm works and what implications that has as you study for and take the GMAT Focus.
• Learn the building blocks of all Critical Reasoning problems—Conclusions, Premises, Counterpremises, Assumptions, and more.
• Gain an overview of your resources and homework so that you can make the most of your study time.
• Take your first practice exam.

Week 2: Fractions, Ratios, Reading Comprehension, Tables

• Fractions, decimals, percent, and ratios (FDPR) are the foundation for the math you do on the GMAT and in your everyday life. This first of two FDPR lessons covers the fundamentals for both the Quant and Data Insights (DI) sections of the exam. Also dig into estimation, a game changer on the GMAT.
• Learn how to analyze reading comprehension passages efficiently and tackle main idea and other big-picture questions about the passage.
• Dive into tables, one of five DI problem types. Learn how to sort, eyeball, estimate, and manipulate voluminous data as efficiently as possible.

Week 3: Algebra, Critical Reasoning, Know the Code

• Know the Code: How do you teach yourself to recognize (in less than two minutes!) what a problem is really telling you and what a problem is really asking you to do? Learn how to learn—how to decode problems and get takeaways that carry through to the real test.
• Algebra 101: This first of two algebra lessons covers the foundations of algebra (equations, exponents, and more) and GMAT strategies (working backwards from the answers, trying real numbers, and more).
• Learn how to find the assumption, strengthen the argument, and weaken the argument on both critical reasoning (Verbal) and two-part (Data Insights) problems.

Week 4: Percents, Ratios, Reading Comprehension, Graphs

• Loop back around to fractions, decimals, percents, and ratios (FDPR): Dive into more complex topics, particularly around percents and ratios. Solidify your strategy skills—estimation, working backwards, smart numbers, and more.
• Get more specific on reading comprehension passages: Learn how to tackle detail, inference, and other specific question types.
• Use your newfound FDPR skills to tackle math-based graphs, one of the five DI problem types; also gain a grounding in non-math-based graphs.
• Enhance your decision-making skills. Start doing sets of problems, rather than one at a time, to practice your time management and prioritization skills.

Week 5: Advanced Algebra, Inference, Multi-Source Reasoning

• Expand your algebra skills to include quadratic equations, inequalities, functions, and more. (And continue to practice/solidify your earlier lessons across both algebra and FDPRs.)
• Inference shows up all over the exam, in nearly every problem type, so this week includes a short refresher on inference skills across problem types, in preparation for next week’s practice exam.
• Multi-Source Reasoning (MSR) is the ultimate blend of math and verbal skills—literally everything you’ve learned so far could show up on MSR. Learn how to tackle these overwhelming problems cleanly and effectively.

Week 6: Review Week, Midterm: Second Practice Test

• It’s time for mid-term exams! You’ll take your second practice test after this class, so this entire lesson is devoted to mixed, random sets covering anything/everything, teacher’s choice. Come prepared for anything (that you’ve learned so far).
• We’ll also talk about time management, guessing strategies, when to move on—all of the strategic decisions you need to make during a test.

Week 7: Statistics, Story Problems, Two-Part Problems

• This week’s math focus is Statistics and Stories: how to translate words into math, how to crunch numbers without a calculator, and how to reason your way through a problem using the theory/concepts—so that you can avoid a lot of calculations in the first place.
• You’ve seen Verbal-based two-part problems before; now get ready to tackle Quant-based two-part problems, including those with the dreaded jointly consistent characteristic.
• Learn how to analyze the data from last week’s practice test and come up with takeaways to carry forward in your studies.

Week 8: Number Properties, Critical Reasoning, Logic-Based Problems

• Dive deep into number properties—divisibility, primes, remainders, and other characteristics that can really mess you up when trying to solve—as well as probability. (Optional: Combinatorics problems are extra frustrating and not especially common, so you decide whether you want to study this area or just guess quickly if you see one on the test.)
• Tackle the critical reasoning minor types—these can show up on the test, but they’re less common, so you likely won’t see them all. This category includes boldface, evaluate, discrepancy, flaw, and describe the argument.
• Learn how to master two-part and data sufficiency logic-format problems—a subset of Inference in which you’re given a series of rules or constraints that you use to draw conclusions about what else either must or must not be true.

Week 9: Review Week, Third Practice Test, Next Steps

• This entire lesson is devoted to mixed, random sets covering anything/everything that you’ve learned during the course. You’ll take your third practice test after this session.
• We’ll also discuss the steps to take over the next few weeks to get yourself ready for your official exam. Think of this period as finals week or reading week—you’re going to review everything and take a few more practice tests before you take your final exam.

Developed by our GMAT experts, Stacey Koprince and Jeff Vollmer, each lesson combines veteran teaching experience with the latest learning science and AI technology. The result is a more personalized, effective way to prepare for the GMAT exam that guarantees a higher score.

You’ll get 27 hours of live, interactive instruction from teachers who scored in the 99th percentile and are dedicated to your success. We intentionally limit our class sizes to maintain the perfect balance of individual attention and active participation.

Gain access to advanced personalization tools, including an AI Tutor for instant study tips, a Performance Tracker to detail your strengths and weaknesses, and a dynamic study calendar that adapts to your schedule and needs. With official practice exams, the latest GMAT Official Guide, and a consistently updated curriculum, you will know exactly where you stand before test day.

AI Tutor

Get Help Whenever You Need It

Don’t let a GMAT concept slow down your progress. Kaplan’s AI Tutor is available 24/7 to provide personalized, one-on-one support when you need it. Study more efficiently with AI trained exclusively on our decades of GMAT expertise and testing data.

Performance Tracker

Prep That Fits Your Schedule

Study on your own time with an on-demand GMAT course that adjusts to your progress. Throughout the course, you’ll be able to track your performance, identify your strongest and weakest areas, and focus your study time where it will have the greatest impact on your score.

Practice Exams

Turn Practice into Exam Day Confidence

Build confidence with practice from the test maker, GMAC®. This course includes 6 official GMAT exams, the GMAT Official Guide, and more than 1,100 practice questions. Review every answer with comprehensive explanations so you know what to expect and feel fully prepared on test day.

Study Plan

A Study Plan Built Around You

Spend less time planning and more time improving your score with a dynamic, personalized calendar that adapts to your schedule and test date. You’ll know exactly what bite-sized lessons to study each day.