Which is the better GMAT course Veritas Prep or TheEconomist GMAT Prep?
Which course would you recommend?
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There are many opinions on which GMAT prep course can help you reach 800, or at least close enough to help you get into a top business school. WSO users tend to favor Manhattan GMAT, but here are some more views:
- I've tried Veritas On-demand videos (not the classes) and wasn't very impressed.
- I would suggest looking at gmatprepnow.com videos. Great coverage of concepts and good value for money.
- The Economist GMAT is interactive and guided. I didn't like it much since you don't have much liberty of juggling around topics for the advanced prep. Take their 1 week trial and see if it suits you but I doubt it'll help you break 700.
- I have used the Manhattan GMAT materials and feel like it prepares you to be able to break 700.
- In my opinion, the Veritas practice exams are far too easy compared to the real thing.
- WSO offers members a special discount to GMAT Pill prep course.
Certified Private Equity professional @metalalpha" provided more detail:
You are the only person who truly knows how you can learn best. In my experience, GMAT prep is best executed via your most effective learning method. If you learn best by watching someone do it first, then by all means, try a GMAT prep course.
If you are disciplined, then you do not need any prep courses. All you need is $250 worth of material, and a couple of hours a day. I would recommend the following materials (I have used each and every one of them).
- Jeff Sackmann's Total GMAT Math ($50)
- Manhattan GMAT 8 Volume set ($130)
- Manhattan GMAT Advanced GMAT Quant ($15)
- Powerscore CR Bible ($25)
Provided you are willing to put the time in, there is no reason why you shouldn't crank out a 670+.
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Don't know about those, but I put my support behind the Manhattan GMAT series.
I've tried Veritas On-demand videos (not the classes) and wasn't very impressed. I would suggest looking at gmatprepnow.com videos. Great coverage of concepts and good value for money.
The Economist GMAT is interactive and guided. I didn't like it much since you don't have much liberty of juggling around topics for the advanced prep. Take their 1 week trial and see if it suits you but I doubt it'll help you break 700
I have to go with Manhattan GMAT as well, though it wasn't an option. I have no clue about the programs you specifically inquired about, but it seems that many do an okay job prepping you to do 'well' on the test, but probably not well by WSO standards. That is to say, I've read that many of the programs prep you to be able to get a 600ish on the GMAT while the Manhattan GMAT bumps that more to the 700 level. I guess that is a result of the difficulty of the questions in the guide and maybe the level of explanation provided...but I'm not entirely certain.
I have used the Manhattan GMAT materials and feel like it prepares you to be able to break 700. Whether or not this is actually the case, I'm not sure, but I'll let you know once I take the actual test.
Regards
Go with Manhattan Review plus Official Guides. Everything else is a total waste of time. I'm looking at you Kaplan.
You are the only person who truly knows how you can learn best. In my experience, GMAT prep is best executed via your most effective learning method.
If you learn best by watching someone do it first, then by all means, try a GMAT prep course. The company which has consistently been recommended, is Manhattan GMAT. I have tried Veritas Prep On-Demand classes, and they have their place in the GMAT prep arena, but I feel it is too vague.
If you are disciplined, then you do not need any prep courses. All you need is $250 worth of material, and a couple of hours a day. I would recommend the following materials (I have used each and every one of them).
Jeff Sackmann's Total GMAT Math ($50) Manhattan GMAT 8 Volume set ($130) Mangattan GMAT Advanced GMAT Quant ($15) Powerscore CR Bible ($25)
Start off with Total GMAT Math, spend 3-4 weeks going over it until you understand every concept. This book assumes you know how to do basic arithmetic and nothing else. It will take you from basic algebra, to advanced topics such as symbolism with plenty of examples along the way. Every chapter has drill questions, practice questions, and challenge questions. Every single question has an explanation. If you get something wrong, Jeff will tell you exactly what that was.
Once you finish the book, take a CAT (I recommend Manhattan GMAT). If you have any weak areas, use the Manhattan GMAT guide for that topic. These guides expand on the topic, and covers it in great detail.
For verbal, the Manhattan GMAT guides will provide all of the information you need to crank out a 45+ (with the exception of MGMAT's CR, which is a little weak). To supplement MGMAT, take on Powerscore's CR Bible.
Provided you are willing to put the time in, there is no reason why you shouldn't crank out a 670+.
Cheers.
In my opinion, the Veritas practice exams are far too easy compared to the real thing. I was hitting 720+ on those exams, but scored in the 600's on the real thing.
A lot of people score 700s in practice exams then bomb it into the 600s on the real thing.
I'd suggest:
Official Guide 13th GMAT Pill CR Pill (critical reasoning visual diagrams) Kaplan 800 GMAT Practice Questions
After scoring a 760 on the GMAT, I am reaffirming my previous statement: Veritas is not a good preparation program for people shooting for 700+.
Manhattan GMAT is definitely a far superior path.
The Economist does have a 70 point money back guarantee as well as paying for the exam itself. Pretty good, but I doubt it would help you break 700.
Has Anyone Taken Kaplan gmat courses in NYC? (Originally Posted: 01/11/2008)
Looking to take a GMAT prep course and was looking into the GMAT Advanced course at Kaplan. Has anyone in NYC taken GMAT prep courses at Kaplan? If so, can you provide me with information on how useful you found it and whether or not you strongly recommend their program? Much appreciated.
Manhattan GMAT is much better. I haven't used, but I know someone who works there, and they have a much better curriculum/caliber of teachers. (Pay there teachers $100 an hour, need 750 GMAT and professor experience to get hired)
Second that. I took MGMAT and really liked it. I took the online course and that was great and a good option if you can't get to a physical MGMAT location.
If you choose the classroom Manhattan GMAT and miss a session, can you attend one later in the week or access the virtual classroom to catch up on what you missed?
And for the record, while I am going to sign up for MGMAT over Kaplan, two of my very good friends (one at Wharton, one that just scored a 730) both took Kaplan and did well. It really just depends on your own personal study habits and work ethic more than anything...any of the three programs will provide you the tools to succeed.
gmat courses? (Originally Posted: 02/09/2010)
Anyone have any recommendations on a good GMAT course to take? Are they all the same or is there one or two that are significantly better?
Thanks.
testmasters is pretty good
Knewton offers a 50 point increase or your money back. I would recommend using them if you didn't get the GMAT score you want the first time though. For example, someone with a 680 is guaranteed to get a 730 or the course is free - not much to lose by trying if you fall into this category.
Don't forget Kaplan. I took them for the SATs and GREs. They helped increase my SAT score by over 300 points from a 1200-something. It's a little costly by college student/ 1st year employee standards, but it's pretty rigorous and will help you get a better score.
manhattan GMAT 100%....NOT to be confused with manhattan review.
gmat courses (Originally Posted: 08/31/2011)
Im an undergrad student at the third year.So i have 2 years to get my 4year BA in accounting and finance.Im thinking of starting some intensive gmat courses and get a good score ( i might go for the exam at the end of october or november),since im heading for a Msc in finance in England.What do you advice me monkeys?
Advise you about what? If you want to go to MSF program , most schools will require GMAT. Sounds like a typical route. What advice do you need specifically about?
Should i go for GMAT now or after getting my BA degree?Im confused if i will manage to be good at both gmat courses and my subjects in university simultaneously
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