Matthew Brandon
Matthew Brandon is the founder of Gurutor and a 99th-percentile GMAT scorer with over a decade of elite tutoring experience. A former Teach for America fellow and Manhattan Prep instructor, he’s taught students from Google to JP Morgan and helped applicants break into top-tier MBA programs like Harvard and Stanford. His methods, honed through years of one-on-one tutoring, now power Gurutor’s adaptive platform delivering real-time feedback and structured guidance without the need for live sessions.
Posts by Matthew Brandon:
How Long Does it Take to Prepare for the GMAT?
Preparing for the GMAT is a major step in your business school journey. And one of the very first questions you’ll likely…
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What does the GMAT Exam Consist Of?
The GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) is the gold standard for business school admissions. It’s not about memorizing facts; it tests your…
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How to Calculate Your GMAT Score
Confused by how your GMAT score is actually calculated? You’re not alone. With adaptive testing, scaled scores, and a new scoring range…
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GMAT Quantitative Reasoning Section
Does the word “Quant” make your stomach turn? You’re not alone. For a lot of GMAT Focus Edition test-takers, the GMAT Quantitative…
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What Your GMAT Score Means: Interpreting Percentiles
If you’re gearing up for the GMAT Focus Edition, you’ve probably wondered what your score really means and how schools actually use…
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Graduate Management Admission Test Registration Details
Getting ready to take the GMAT Focus Edition exam? Registering is simple when you know what to expect, whether you’re a first-time…
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GMAT Exam Fees (2025): What You’ll Pay, What You’ll Waste, and How to Study Smarter
You’ve probably seen it already: “The GMAT exam fee is $275.” But anyone who's gone through the process knows that number is…
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GMAT Preparation Tips That Actually Work: How High-Scorers Study Differently
Most GMAT prep advice sounds familiar. “Start early.” “Take full-length tests.” “Review your mistakes.” It’s not bad advice - it’s just not…
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