Best Prep for GMAT
What's the best prep for GMAT? Is the GMAT easier than GRE?
What's the best prep for GMAT? Is the GMAT easier than GRE?
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I found that the Manhattan Online Practice Tests were a good representation of the real thing. This was in 2008, so I don't know if anything has changed since then, but the practice test scores I got were nearly identical to what I actually scored.
GRE is "easier". So it is crucial you knock the GRE out of the park.
The best GMAT prep depends on how you learn best. If you need one-on-one then get a tutor via Veritas/MGMAT/Kaplan etc.
If you're good on your own then you can't beat the following materials: (personally used all) Wiley Official Guide 13 Barron's GMAT Math (great to brush your math up) Manhattan GMAT Complete Strategy Guide set (all you need for verbal is in there, in addition to amazing quant material) MGMAT Set comes with 6 free online CATs (practice tests). Manhattan GMAT Advanced GMAT Quant
And of course, use free CATs (GMAT Prep) to measure your improvement along the way.
Hope this helped.
This has been discusses ad nauseum.
Books are good but nothing beats mimicking the actual test interface on a computer.
If you're looking for some practice, you can prepare on the interactive Practice Pill Platform:
http://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-test/gmat-sentence-correction-que…
http://www.gmatpill.com/gmat-practice-test/gmat-integrated-reasoning
Enjoy!
Hello everyone
I am preparing for the GMAT for the past 10 days and its been about 5 years since i touched maths but I seems to be doing good in maths practise tests. The main thing I am lacking in is verbal. I am planning to do the MBA from melbourne which government funds as I don't have thousands of dollars to invest. I am looking for help or advice from some one who has got 700 or more in GMAT. I need 680+ to get the admission in the college. I have got 35 days from today to sit for my GMAT. I don't have thousands to spend on the courses but I managed to 2 books of Kaplan and same time I am reading from some other maths books. I am giving all the online free test and reading as much as I can from internet and books. I am spending about 7-8 hours studying as it is either now or never. I had a health issue few years back and I was away from work for 2 years and now getting back into work force is even harder. So I decided to do MBA which could give me a good career launch pad. Currently I am unemployed and can spend 24 hours studying. I have worked physically for 24 hours non stop so i believe i can study as well.
This is my last chance to do something in life. I will truly appreciate from bottom of my heart anyone's help or advice regarding my preparation. I just need some tips and if any one wants to share link where I can get free reading materials.
Thanking All Kind Regards Raj
Ignore all of the test prep companies' classes. They just want your money. The Manhattan GMAT books, the Chineseburned AWA guide (Google it), and the official guides are enough to get a 700+ if you are moderately intelligent.
Ditto.
The AWA guide is GOLD. I did not look at ANY AWA material before my GMAT except for a quick scan of chineseburned AWA guide and got a solid 6. http://gmatclub.com/forum/how-to-get-6-0-awa-my-guide-64327.html
I am sure (cough cough) you could find video of MGMAT's 9-class course on "The Promo Bay". Super helpful. They use nothing but their own MGMAT set (which you could also find on said website), and the OG (same deal, TPB), and go through every single topic covered on the GMAT with absolute clarity.
With what KKS and myself have suggested, your 700+ should cost $0. Get poppin!
Yeah, above two posts are spot on. Especially lasampdoria's highly nautical suggestion. If you're getting big splits in percentiles focus on your weaker area, lower hanging fruit. If english is your second language raising your verbal from bad to serviceable will net you far more than going from great to near perfect on quant. For AWA just find and memorize a good template, should be enough to get above a 5. IR isn't all that important, I didn't study for it specifically and still did fine.
The GMAT software practice exams should give you a good estimate of your final score. You can get 700+ with enough work. Good luck bro.
The MGMT guides are good -- a lot of times ppl distribute used ones so maybe you can get your hands on one. These days there are many resources online that are free.
I've taken free practice tests from kaplan and GMATPill.
I've used the chineseburn guy's AWA writing guide.
I've used the gmatclub mobile app, as well as 1000CR documents. There's also the GMATPill mobile app which has free practice questions, but what I found better was the Practice Pill Platform from GMATPill - lots of questions and explanations from the expert himself Zeke. Just google that you and you can find it.
For IR, I used the OG13 online portion -- it cost me like $25 bucks but expired after six months. Oh well.
It's not really clear whether the GRE is easier than the GMAT. I was intrigued by this blog post on that very question, here's the intro:
Most tutors and test-takers agree that the GRE “feels” easier than the GMAT, but don’t be fooled by the “feel” of the tests: I very rarely meet students who perform substantially better on one test or the other, even if they “like” the GRE better.
and the continuation of the similarities and differences are here: http://www.gmatninja.com/2013/01/02/difference-between-gre-and-gmat-tes…
For business school, the percentile bar for quant is higher for the GRE than it is for the GMAT, considering the population you are being compared against. I wrote about this earlier this week, with a handy guide for which business schools accept the GRE. //www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/gmat-or-gre-for-business-school-what-top…
Hope this is helpful
Cool stuff guys especially on the books. Any apps you can recommend? I've never been a big fan of computer testing so i figure its good to get used to it a bit more.
Aiming to take the GMAT in December - Tips on study resources? (Originally Posted: 07/28/2017)
I work in commercial real estate where I put in about 50 hours a week. I went to a top 25 university and got a degree in Real Estate Finance, but had a low GPA of 3.35-3.40 (major GPA is closer to 3.5). I work on the lending side of the business as an analyst.
I was never a good test taker, only scoring in the 1600's on the SAT and 27 on the ACT. After initially getting crushed as a biology major, I transitioned to finance and worked hard to bring my very low science GPA to the GPA mentioned above. I got very involved with on-campus business and real estate groups and took leadership roles.
I will be promoted to an associate-level, relationship role come March 2018 and will be relocated to another market. that happens, I want to make sure i've taken the GMAT with a satisfactory score to aim for a MBA business schools">M7 school. On a note, I am african-american and I am unsure what that means from an applicant and scholarship point of view. I would like to know if anyone has any insight on that.
Anyways, long-term, I'd like to stay in real estate. I have always looked to be on the ownership side (REPE/Development). I have thought about pursuing a Master's in Real Estate Development, but I think getting an MBA would be a better decision in case I decide I would rather be on the equity side rather than the development side. I have also always been interested in the start-up/technology space, and have been reading a lot about venture capital and how it pertains to real estate. I also think an MBA would be most useful if I needed additional business pedigree to pursue the VC route (since I lack PE/IB experience).
I have started studying casually, as in about 5-7/hr a week with the app: Ready4Gmat. I am not sure of how effective/known it is, but it seems pretty useful. I plan starting in September/October to ramp up my studying and basically lock myself up all November to study as much as I can. I want to have some time to work on improving my score come January/February before I get relocated.
I don't really know where to start and haven't read too much online regarding the GMAT. Anyone have important information i need to know?
check out this thread, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/best-way-to-prep-for-gmat and there are many other similar ones as well
MGMAT Books Official Guides gmatquantum.com (free video solutions to all problems from the OGs and a great online quant course)
Help My GMAT Prep (Originally Posted: 08/16/2017)
I am currently on the investment sales side of CRE and am rethinking my career choice. My goal is to snag an MBA and then get on the buy side or switch over to another financial career.
Main question here is what self study material should I focus on and what will get me to a 720+, I went to a state school and was an average student tbh. I know I need a 48+ on quant to even be touched by anything in the top 25.
The following are study materials I was considering, any insight into them would be good:
1) Official Guide for GMAT 2)Target Test Prep (reviews seem fake but heard it was good for quant based questions) 3)Manhattan Prep
If you have any suggestions past there let me know as well.
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manhattan gmat books + official guides + extra CATs from gmac.com (all of the non official CATs are very inaccurate) + gmatquantum.com (video answers to all questions in OG which are great plus I found their online course very helpful). That's all you need to get a 720+
With the Manhattan books, I like how they appear to be broken out by subject. Are there test questions within each subject book as well or how do they drill it into your head?
I know you haven't mentioned it, but I used the Kaplan self study course which I thought was great. It brought my score up 100 points from my original diagnostic - 680 to a 780.
It seems manhattan prep is the go to, any insight into the others?
I've looked into Kaplan, took their course for presat back in high school and it helped increase my score by 200 but haven't seen as many reviews for gmat.
Three Month GMAT study plan? (Originally Posted: 05/02/2016)
Anyone have a 90 day study plan?
I took the GMAT Prep test and received an awful score. I've always been terrible with standardized tests. To be honest, I have no idea where to start. I purchased the OG and GMAT Pill.
I'm working full-time and I know I need a plan. Any suggestions?
https://s3.amazonaws.com/mprep_documents/hosted/public/GMAT/BigFiles/co…
I'd also recommend the gmatquantum.com math course
I studied for about 2 months - started out testing around 650, moving that up to a 710 towards the ends, and somehow getting 750.
My recommendation - take a test that breaks down your weakest four areas. Once you know, buy the MGMAT books for each section and work on those areas. Take a practice test at the end every two weeks to see how you're tracking / if you're improving on this key areas. It'll help you be more targeted in your development. Do that with your first two months. Then in the last month - practice test once a week with targeted focus during the week - should be 1-2 areas max at this point.
Don't overdo it leadIng up to the test with practice exams otherwise you'll just be tired. I had a high tolerance and did one every day in the final week. Though I stopped studying completely two days before the exam.
You have good advice above. I would also say mix things up with a variety of sources. Buy all the books out there, and then switch off between them.
Also, everybody has a plateau of what they can reach alone. I think for some people (Especially people who don't naturally test well such as yourself) a gmat course can be very helpful, but that it's more worthwhile once you have hit your limit. So self-study as much and long as you can until you get stuck/saturated. And then try a course. The external help and the dynamism of learning in a group should help you push your limit. (and if you are talking about scheduling, you can do this at the end of month two).
Hope this helps!
GMAT prep recommendations for higher level questions (Originally Posted: 02/13/2018)
Hey guys,
I just started studying for the GMAT and have the full online Kaplan prep course. I am wondering if there are any other additions that can be a game-changer, I've heard about a book from PowerScore called the Critical Reasoning Bible, an online program Math Revolution for Q51, etc. does anybody have recommendations on resources of this nature that are specific to mastering the higher level questions? I'm not really interested in live classes or tutoring, but the amount of time spent studying is not an issue and money for the most part isn't. If I'm going to do something I'm going to do it right and am 100% ready to take it on.
Thanks!
Personally am using the official GMAT guide along with supplemental math and verbal workbooks (each with 200+ additional questions) as these are the only guides that contain questions from past exams. So far it’s doing me well, but heard others use the Manhattan GMAT prep guides for more rigorous question sets.
Yeah I'm definitely picking up the set of 3 official guides it's only like $50 on Amazon. I'm really interested in Math Revolution and PowerCore though. Have you heard anything about them? This Kaplan program seems to be pretty basic. Are you purchasing any extra CATs/taken any yet?
I'll second Manhattan GMAT for more difficult quant questions. Their questions tend to be harder than the actual test, so it prepares you very well. Just don't let it get to you if you have a hard time with them.
Have not heard much about them, albeit most of my GMAT information has been obtained through WSO and have not seen it mentioned as frequently.
Took the diagnostic in the GMAT guide book and scored average in all sections (within verbal & quant) and won't take my first practice CAT until refreshing on some math concepts. Will most likely purchase additional CATs depending on how I score on the practice exams that are included for free.
Hey man, any update on how things are going so far?
GMATQUANTUM.COM for Quant Manhattan GMAT for Sentence Correction You're already in good hands w/ the Powerscore Critical Reasoning Bible
Those and the Official Guides (along w/ the practice CD) should be all you need.
Studying for the GMAT 2014 (Originally Posted: 11/19/2014)
Hello everybody,
I just graduated from a top 20 university in may and I am already thinking about taking the GMAT. What are the best study programs and tools that have worked for you? I am trying to see what study resources are the best and worth the money. If possible please post your score as well. Thanks for the help!
MGMAT for study materials / VeritasPrep for practice exams
710
Andrew Geller at atlanticgmat . com expensive but worth it
MGMAT for study materials and course (I did the in person one, glad I did as it provided a great structure for my prep), and GMAC for the official practice tests (2 are free, and 2 more for like $20).
710.
710 MGMAT online courses Knewton is pretty good too
Read this: //www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/phantombankers-gmat-study-guide.... and original article linked in there.
Not that I condone, upload, or recommend it, but you could theoretically torrent the manhattan prep books, then just get the official gmat prep books on Amazon or whatever,
Good luck
http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/phantombankers-gmat-study-guide
MGMAT Books Official Guides Buy two additional practice tests from GMAC - all other practice tests are inaccurate gmatquantum.com (amazing online quant course, $139 for 3 months access)
740
790
princeton review
Went 50% through the Economist GMAT (self-guided only) and scored what the vast majority is posting. I think it would have been a lot higher if I did the whole thing.
770
GMAT Club questions and tests MGMAT test series MGMAT Books and obviously GMAT Prep
Need some recommendations for GMAT study materials? (Originally Posted: 06/28/2016)
So far i'm getting the Complete GMAT Strategy Guide Set by Manhattan. Is this all I need?
I'd recommend getting the GMAT Official Guide, I believe the 2017 edition was recently released. It's mainly just a book of practice questions & answers, but most certainly helpful.
Also download the GMATPrep software from MBA, it's free and extremely helpful. It comes with 2 free practice exams (with the option to buy an additional 2), 90 practice questions (with the option to buy more), and it also teaches you the math concepts behind the questions.
And get the Manhattan right?
this has been covered here plenty of times but
GMAT Official Guides MGMAT Books Extra practice tests from GMAC (all other CATs suck and are inaccurate) Gmatquantum.com (video answers for all official gmat problems which are great, I also recommend their online quant course)
Best of luck
What order do I go through the materials?
I would probably add Jeff Sackmann's math materials to that. Also if you're weak in the verbal part, sign up for GMAT Pill.
Gmatclub.com
Most underrated resource out there. Disclaimer (hopefully to convince you that I know what I'm talking about): I am a member of the 90th+ Percentile Club.
I signed up for empowergmat for one month and it helped me improve my score by 40.
The Manhattan Guides are great. Be sure to get the Official Guide for GMAT Review. It contains 900 official (retired) questions.
If you need a study plan, sign up for Beat The GMAT's 60-Day Study Guide
Cheers, Brent
Having seen both the MGMAT books and the Veritas Prep books, I'd go w/ Veritas.
Breaking into Finance - GMAT prep? (Originally Posted: 07/17/2011)
I have been perusing the threads here on WSO for awhile and have gotten some decent advice on everything from GMAT prep to completely resetting my academic compass. I figure it's time to throw my own question into the B-school barrage.
Graduating from UG next semester from a big state school with a 3.3gpa and a BS in Economics and a Minor in both math and gaming management (as basket weaving as it sounds, it's actually a minor in applied statistics with a stupid name like gaming management). I had an awful start to college with sub 2.0 gpa semesters in the medical sciences, and clearly my grade trend is incredibly steep, with a 3.68gpa average for my respective major and minors. Another tidbit of info, my practice GMAT was a 740, which i hope to improve with a few months of studying. My problem is trying to figure out which path is most beneficial for my to reach my goals coming from a UG that is effectively unknown to many of my target schools like Princeton (I kid, I kid haha).
I am pretty much a shoe-in into the MS-Econ program here at my UG, and am planning on using it as a platform to get into something better. Which path I take is causing me a great deal of stress though. Should I just finish the MS here and get into a PhD program elsewhere? Or should I do a couple semesters in the program to get some post-bac experience under my belt and apply to higher ranked MSF programs like Vanderbilt, or MFE programs like Michigan (or wherever). I have a crap-ton of healthcare experience, including starting a successful non-profit charity, and long term would like to work Finance in San Francisco with a focus on healthcare and technology.
Thanks in advance for any advice you guys and gals can give me based on what info I've given, I really appreciate it.
Get a job. Work 2-4 years. Get a solid GMAT score. Go to a top b-school for an MBA.
I don't get what you're trying to get into with a PhD in econ? Why a PhD at all? Why MS in Econ? Why would you stay for a graduate education from a non-target school?
What is your career goal?
I am only applying for the MS-Econ at my UG to use as a platform for something better, not as a terminal degree. I will also continue taking math courses into my Masters, diving into analysis and stochastic calculus courses. Best case scenario, get a year of graduate work under my belt then transfer to a program in Financial Engineering (or just quantitative finance) at a big target school like Vandy etc. Do you think that would be the best path? Or is there another I am just not aware of/not thinking of.
I guess the bottom line is I want to work in Finance, as I have developed an intense interest/passion for it through my Undergrad coursework and personal interest. I however do not want to be an Edward Jones Personal Financial Planner with a little office in some strip mall next to a yogurt shop. I want to work at it from a more institutional angle, at an actual bank or some kind of HedgeFund (or other).
PhD in econ with 3.3 GPA and a light math background? Forget it.
Applying for that Masters in Econ at your UG would be a complete waste of time if you don't even know what you're after yet. Figure that out first before you committ to something that will bite you in the a$$ later.
So you expect to land an IB internship just to "try it out" while you're in grad school, at a non-target, working towards MS or PhD in Economics? Makes sense.
I just don't think you'll have a shot at a top b-school with 0 years of full-time work experience. "Graduate experience in quantitative coursework" is actually not one of the top admission criterias for the elite schools (correct me if I'm wrong please). However, full time work experience IS one of the criterias they look at.
Let me give you an example:
Your stats: 740 GMAT, PhD in Econ, excellent essays, high UG GPA, 0 full-time work experience Some other kid: 720 GMAT, Bachelors degree, 3.5+ GPA, 2-4 years of solid work experience (banking/consulting etc)
Who do you think has the higher chances of getting into the top 5?
Any GMAT prep materials for sale? (MGMAT & OG) (Originally Posted: 08/10/2011)
1) Anyone looking to sell their MGMAT & OG books? (Preferably not all marked up)
2) Is it correct to assume the latest additions are: MGMAT-4th ed., OG Verbal-2nd ed., OG quant-2nd ed., OG summary-12 ed.?
3) What is the OG summary specifically cover?
3) Are these going to be replaced with new versions anytime soon?
4) Is there a consensus on the most effective way to tackle of these materials? Obviously everyone will have unique strengths/weaknesses and study habits, but with 10+ books I would think their would be a general path that is most effective for getting a strong score
5) Have you had a Rolo McFlurry yet? I just had one and I nearly creamed my pants... quite tasty to say the least
Next Generation GMAT® Home > The GMAT® > Next Generation GMAT®
Changes are coming to the GMAT exam. Schools and programs want to know how you'll perform in today's information-rich climate.
In June 2012, the GMAT exam will gain a new section designed to measure your ability to evaluate information from multiple sources. Incorporating advances in technology and measurement, the next generation GMAT will include a new 30-minute Integrated Reasoning section that will ask you to interpret data presented graphically, analyze different types of information, and evaluate outcomes.
These skills—according to a survey of 740 business school faculty members worldwide—are necessary to respond to the complex challenges presented in business school programs and in today’s information-rich business environment.
The GMAT Verbal, Quantitative and Total Scores will not change. Test takers will receive a separate score for the essay, as they do now, and for the new Integrated Reasoning section. The overall length of the GMAT exam (three and a half hours) will not change. When the Integrated Reasoning section is added, the Analytical Writing assessment will be streamlined to include only one 30-minute essay prompt instead of two.
http://www.mba.com/the-gmat/nex-gen.aspx
New GMAT seems easier. Now I can justify not studying before starting at my bank.
No one selling?
I might be willing to sell my 12th ed. with no marks
effective self-study GMAT regimen (Originally Posted: 08/28/2013)
so I don't have the resources to get a tutor, and I'm taking the GMAT later this year. I'm shootin for a 700+, and I got all the MGMAT books, the official guide, and quant review. What is an effective regimen to get me to the score with the books I have? I did get a 2010 on the SAT, 720 V, 620 M, 670 W, so I do test well.
Which order should I take the books? I just finished book 0 (Gmat roadmap)
RodneyBro20,
I used a tutor so I cannot speak from personal experience, but this forum post may provide you with some guidance:
Actually, I am not allowed to post links yet on this forum, but google search "How I got a 770 on the GMAT" and it should be the first link you see. Its a WSO forum post by a user named "phantombanker."
Bunch of study plans and schedules out there that you can use. I actually used the Manhattan syllabus since I took their "online class", and while the class was basically a waste of money (moved much to slow for higher scorers), the schedule they provided kept me on track. Was super helpful for me to have something to stick to. But again, there are a ton out there. Go to Beatthegmat.com or Gmatclub.com, or as the above poster said, look around here.
where can I take a CAT practice test? and can someone just give me an order to do the books?
Dude, google it. It's not rocket science. First result when I googled GMAT Study Plans:
http://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/how-to-get-a-700-on-the-gmat
Your Manhattan books give you access to 6 Manhattan CATs, which are really solid score predictors, and you also get two free "official" CATs through GMAT Prep. That should be enough.
Massive GMAT prep material (Originally Posted: 01/24/2008)
This a collection of all possible GMAT material for £30
Worth £2400, helped me to get 710 and into top B school.
Includes-
GMAT official guide, Retired tests, Kaplam material, Princeton material, Manhattan material, GMATplus - real GMAT questions to help you get higher score, Cliffprep book, cambridge review, Manhattan CD etc.
Please feel free to ask more Qs.
Lol, there is NO way anyone needs that much material. Props on even going through all that, I would have torn my hair out midway through the 3rd GMAT book.
I may be interested in the near future. Quick question though, will this info be outdated in the next 2-3 years?
GMAT PREP KIT - 3 OG GUIDES + 8 MANHATTAN GMAT GUIDES -- $125 (Originally Posted: 12/30/2009)
Manhattan Gmat Preperation Guide: Number Properties - 2007 Edition
Manhattan Gmat Preperation Guide: Fractions, Decimals, & Percents - 2007 Edition
Manhattan Gmat Preperation Guide: Equations, Inequalities, & VICs - 2007 Edition
Manhattan Gmat Preperation Guide: Word Translations -2007 Edition
Manhattan Gmat Preperation Guide: Geometry - 2007 Edition
Manhattan Gmat Preperation Guide: Critical Reasoning - 2007 Edition
Manhattan Gmat Preperation Guide: Reading Comprehension -2007 Edition
Manhattan Gmat Preperation Guide: Sentence Correction - 2007 Edition
GMAT Review [The Official Guide] - 11th Edition
GMAT Verbal Review [The Official Guide]
GMAT Review Quantitative Review [The Official Guide]
Manhattan gmat test Simulation Book
Everything you need to ace the GMAT. These were all used lightly by me with no markings/writing inside any of the books. All are in LIKE NEW condition.
No need to buy all these books separately new and pay triple the price.
PM me if interested.
Hi..I'm interested! Are they still available? I'm new to this forum , not quite sure how to PM
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GMAT two weeks preparation (Originally Posted: 05/06/2010)
Can i make it over 700 if i study hardcore for two weeks ?
It all depends on you; I know a guy who scored 740 with no studying.
I did it in 3 weeks and got a 710 and i had to re-teach myself a lot of things so I would say it is possible to get 80-90% of your potential. I would suggest doing a weekend intense study course to get some of the basics ASAP and then just study as much as possible.
Considering all of the Round 3 deadlines are past, why wouldn't you just schedule it later and take your time to study?
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it all depends on your backgound.. my buddy that's at harvard law took it without studying and got a 740... he raped the verbal but his math wasn't too hot haha
a lot of people at my target school took the GMATs this semester. most studied for 1-3 weeks, and they all scored about as well as they did on the SAT's (i.e. GMAT = SAT / 3). the deviation from SAT was literally no more than +-30 points
All depends where you're starting from. Take a free practice test.
Selling Manhattan GMAT Fourth Ed Complete Prep Set (Originally Posted: 06/20/2010)
I'm looking to sell my Manhattan GMAT prep set for $200. They are in brand new condition, no highlight nor writing.
Included Material:
-The 8 Manhattan GMAT Strategy Guides (5 Quantitative, 3 Verbal) -The 3 Official Guides for GMAT Review -Test Simulation Booklet & Stopwatch
PM me if you're interested.
They go for $120 on amazon.
I am willing to buy for $139 What edition you have for Official Guides is it 11th or 12th?
GMAT Prep Materials/Books? (Originally Posted: 12/28/2010)
Anyone have any old gmat prep books they are willing to get rid of (Manhattan, Official Guide, Kaplan, etc) ? I figured I can take them off your book shelves and get them cheaper than on Amazon.
People who want used books tend to have good luck on craigslist. For example, you can get all of Veritas Prep's books plus the Official Guide and some other books for around $200:
http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bks/2131012643.html
Scott
I have a set of MGMAT books and the OG Main, Verbal and Quant that I am going to getting rid of in the next month. They are great....have helped me a lot. Let me know if you are interested. I will be selling all of them for $70-100. Also have a couple of other random GMAT books.
Hi,
If you are interested in GMAT prep material, remember that you can receive 2 free official GMAT tests at MBA.com (official GMAT website).
Please let me know if I can answer any other questions.
Best,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
Used/Old GMAT Prep Materials? (Originally Posted: 02/01/2011)
Has anyone taken the GMAT recently / taking it soon and would like to sell some prep books secondhand? I am mostly looking for the three OG books (red, green and blue), and the complete set of Manhattan GMAT.
Hi scok15,
Although this isn't specifically related to your question, just to let you know for GMAT Prep materials, MBA.com offers 2 free official practice tests. These are a great resource for studying.
I hope this was of help.
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
Yeah, I would echo Stacy, use the what MBA.com has. However, it ought not to be your sole material of studying when you will be diving hard into it.
Hey pm me at [email protected]. I have those e-books, if you are interested.
GMAT Prep for MSF, MBA (Originally Posted: 05/24/2011)
I am going to start preparing for the GMAT very soon and I wanted to get some opinions on the prep. I am aiming for a 700 and have mapped out my test prep pretty well. I am using the OG Book and the 8 Strategy Guides from Manhattan GMAT. I plan on studying 10- 12 hours a week for 8- 9 weeks. I would do the classes but I simply don't have the money. Has anyone just used the books and self- studied and scored well? I'd love to hear some opinions on the issue from people that have succeeded in hitting their target score. Thanks.
If you study for 9 weeks using the Manhattan GMAT Prep and the Official GMAT Guides you should be able to hit 700 by self studying.
Create an Error Log to track questions you got wrong and review your practice tests for questions you got wrong.
studying with no prep as well...using online resources and OG guide...will let you know how it goes in a month :)
Develop good habits, and focus on your weaknesses throughout your prep. Also, do not underprepare for quant. I think many people--myself included--think that the quant will be pretty simple and straightforward. The test will adapt to make the questions time consuming for you, unless you are a super genius. Keep this in mind, and make sure to take a CAT practice once or twice.
interesting
Buying GMAT Prep materials (Originally Posted: 11/18/2011)
Hello,
I am looking for GMAT online vidoes such as Manhattan prep plus or Veritas OnDemand or Knewton. If someone bought any one of the above and unable to use it or get a refund, please contact me.
Thanks, Raj.
Hi Raj,
If you are looking for free GMAT prep material, I recommend you visit MBA.com, which provides 2 free official GMAT practice tests.
We also provide free GMAT tips here:
Best,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
Any GMAT prep books for sale? Preferably the Manhattan set (Originally Posted: 05/06/2012)
PM me. That is all, thanks.
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bks/2990486333.html
If you're interested.
It looks like that is your posting, link goes to the edit/confirm page for the listing. How much do you want for everything? Willing to mail everything to Texas?
shi* what a blooper that was. I'll just charge $10 for shipping. so $135 paypal'd?
MGMAT Prep Login - 6 practice tests (Originally Posted: 05/20/2012)
Hey - I've got the 6 practice set for sale. Goes for $75 now, will sell for $45. I bought on Feb 3 2011, so 8 months left (expires in a year). PM if serious.
http://www.manhattangmat.com/storeitemshow.cfm?ItemID=257&catid=1
Or buy it for $10 here:
http://www.amazon.com/Sentence-Correction-Preparation-Manhattan-ebook/d…
"Purchase of this book includes six months of access to Manhattan GMAT’s online practice exams and Sentence Correction question bank."
GMAT prep in a month (Originally Posted: 07/22/2012)
Hi. I'm preparing for the test and have exactly one month till D-Day. Just wanted to know if there is anyone here who started preparing and aced the test in a month? Would appreciate if you share your experiences.
Yes, One of my friend, an asian girl, only prepared GMAT for like 1 WEEK and scored 770. Got accepted by Stanford GSB as a college senior. Another of my friend spent about 1 months and scored 750. Got accepted by Yale Silver Scholar (with BB BO internship). I also know of a person who did not even prepare, and he simply went to take GMAT as to "experience what gmat is like", and got 740. HBS 2+2 now.
Crazy people are everywhere.
take the real GMAT questions book and take 1-2 simulated exams every day. repetition is the key
If you did well on the SAT, just focus on the hard stuff - get one of the advanced prep books, learn how the questions are asked...I took 3 weeks and got a 770.
Ditto what others have said. I spent about 2 weeks studying (crammed really hard last 2 days). My first practice exam before prep was in the mid 600s. Final score was in the high 700s.
Save the test the GMAT provides as practice for closer to your actual test.
GMAT General Thread (Originally Posted: 10/03/2012)
Fellow monkeys. Do any of you take gmat prep classes? Which one of those would you think is the best? What prep book is most useful? Also, how long did any of you spend studying for this exam??
this was a pretty helpful post: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/phantombankers-gmat-study-guide
and also
http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/how-i-got-a-770-on-the-gmat-with-mi…
GMAT SCORE - Helpful resources (Originally Posted: 01/02/2014)
Would like to know if anyone has any helpful resources for taking the GMAT. I took a couple of practice tests and scored about a 400. When I take the test my goal is at least a 600. Any advice¿
gmatclub.com
That should be all you need.
Cool. Thx.
Manhattan GMAT guides. A score of 400 tells me you need a better grasp of fundamental concepts.
I do. I've been studying a for a while now. I took a Kaplan class and it helped a whole lot in understanding what techniques to use to TAKE the test. But I need a good amount of help in understanding the actual math material and how to work the problems etc.
I would also purchase the Official GMAT Guide.
For sentence correction Manhattan guide isn't too bad. I think the Powerscore sentence correction bible was better for me. I liked the official guide for CR and RC. Make sure you go through the answers if you get one wrong for an explanation.
Try taking the official practice exam http://www.mba.com/us/the-GMAT-exam/prepare-for-the-gmat-exam/test-prep-materials/free-gmat-prep-software.aspx
This is more accurate.
Thx. Will do¡¡
I would try to use as many different sources as possible. I did this and I noticed that each brand of study material emphasizes different concepts, IE. Kaplan=quick tricks and pattern recognition to solve questions, Manhattan=Focus on teaching you subject material, GMATClub=obscure question types (especially on more difficult math problems). Like ERWB said Manhattan is great for math and I really liked GMAT Club's Ultimate GMAT Grammar book if you are deficient at sentence correction (Like I was)
Preparing for the McKinsey exam + GMAT Club helped me.
First time I took it I got a 590(no prep), 640(little prep), 750(after intensive, not extensive, prep).
Didn't get into a single MBA program I applied to though :-(.
Got into Ms Fin/Econ/Mgmt one's though.
So butterbean u didn't get into ANY b school with a score like that?
GMAT Prep on a Shoestring Budget (Originally Posted: 09/16/2015)
Does anybody know where I can get quality prep material like the 6th Edition Manhattan Prep set on a budget? Like... $75 budget?
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