Whats the best way to prepare for the Critical Reasoning portion of the GMAT?
Perhaps more so than for any other question type on the GMAT, preparing for Critical Reasoning questions should involve developing skills — rather than rote practice. Accordingly, if you’re still in college, or even in a graduate program, consider enrolling in an introductory course in critical thinking. These courses might be offered through the school’s Philosophy or Communications department, or both. If you’re out of school, you might consider enrolling in an evening or weekend course, if you have enough time before the GMAT. Otherwise, obtain at least one or two GMAT-prep books that contain extensive lesson materials for Critical Reasoning, as well as detailed explanations for practice questions. detailed explanations are important, because they can reveal errant patterns in your thinking that you need to correct in order to improve your GMAT Critical Reasoning performance.
