About Talha Omer, M.Eng., Cornell Grad

About Talha Omer, M.Eng., Cornell Grad

Welcome! I’m Talha Omer, founder of Brightlink Prep. I am an educator and a technologist with a degree in Engineering from Cornell University.

Should I take the GMAT while in College?

The idea of studying for the GMAT and taking it while in college doesn’t spark excitement, and why should it? Why would you want to take a standardized exam on top of the many projects, papers and quizzes that make up your undergrad curriculum? After all, as a college student, you only have so much time and taking on yet another challenge may not seem like the most logical thing to do.

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5 Best GMAT books for 700+ Score

If you are an MBA aspirant, your journey towards a good school starts with a stellar GMAT score. However, achieving that perfect score is no walk in the park, and your choice for prep material plays an important role. If you can afford an expensive online course, then go for it. However, most students rely on prep books to prepare for the test as online courses tend to cost quite a bit.

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10 Best Books for SAT Writing

One of the most tricky sections of SAT is the writing and language section. High schoolers tend to think that they can approach SAT writing in the same way they did in high school. However, it is important to know that SAT is entirely different from what you are used to.

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Is Stanford better than the IVY League?

As a young kid with no knowledge of American history, I used to think that any prestigious school in the U.S. was an IVY league school. I had only heard of IVY league in American movies and shows. So, naturally, I thought that MIT and Stanford, both highly prestigious institutions, were also “IVY League” schools.

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Why is Stanford called the Farm?

Routinely voted amongst the top three universities in the world, Stanford is perhaps the most well known educational institution globally. Thousands of students, both local and foreign, apply to the prestigious University each year, hoping to be one of the lucky ones to be admitted. However, due to the immense competition, only a couple of thousand candidates receive the honour.

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10 Best Water Bottles for College Students

Often college is many students’ first time away from home. After years of living under the same roof as their parents, people get used to the care and convenience offered by their homes. Hence, the transition to independent life can cause some students to become careless regarding their health. From late-night parties to poor diets, many aspects of college life aren’t necessarily conducive to good health. One of these bad habits is not drinking ample water each day.

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10 Best Books for SAT Math

Scholastic Aptitude Test or SAT is a standardized exam taken by students in the U.S. for college admissions. The purpose of the exam is to gauge students’ readiness for college by testing their reading, writing, comprehension and math skills.

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10 Best Books for LSAT Logical Reasoning

LSAT, Law School Admission Test, is the premier law school test taken world-over by thousands of students each year. The test is administered seven times each year, and it is designed to gauge your readiness for law school.

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10 Best Books for LSAT Analytical Reasoning

LSAT is the premier test students have to take to get into law school. The test is notorious for its reliance on tough analytical reasoning questions to test potential law school students. LSAT has four main sections – Logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, reading comprehension and writing sample.

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