what Books should I use?

RevRockSteady · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:41 am Post subject: what Books should I use?

Hey everyone,

Time for me to start preparing to begin my summer studying for the GMAT! I am trying to achieve a 700+ score . . .

Since I am not doing any formal courses(too much money on my budget right now), I am trying to find the best combination of books/materials...

What are the MUST USE/recommended books that I should gather for use? What are you guys studying from? and in what order?

Thanks!
Rolling Eyes

Neo2000 · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:32 pm Post subject:

Check out the GMAT directory
http://www.beatthegmat.com/gmat-directory.html

You could also have a dekko at the scholarship
http://www.beatthegmat.com/scholarship.html

jamess · Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject:

May I say the ebook on Critical Reasoning Razz

beatthegmat · Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject:

My book recommendations: http://www.beatthegmat.com/books.html

Spence · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject:

My top picks are Official Guide for practice questions, and Cracking the GMAT for strategy and tests. And of course, download the free practice tests from www.mba.com.

dubc1982 · Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 12:36 pm Post subject:

Hi, I think I'm in the same boat as you. Here is what I've done and my future plans.

I studied in October, but never took the test and I used Princeton Review: Cracking the GMAT. I think its a little basic, but does provide a good overview in an easy to understand format.

After that I tackled the Official Guide 11. By far the best for practice, but not much in regard to theory. I beasted about the whole book and felt it helped.

This time around I'm starting with Kaplan's Comprehensive Program Book. I think its similar to Princeton Review, but better explanations/strategy and tougher questions.

After this I will do the Official Guide again, as well as the supplemental OG books.

I'll probably also get the Manhattan books for my trouble areas.

Something I didn't do last time, which I feel is essential and which I will do this time is take many practice tests and read explanations to questions (even one's you got right). I took two practice tests last time, but didn't really try and was not under ideal conditions. I'll take 2 Kaplan's, two GMAT Prep (www.mba.com) and maybe a Manhattan one. My job requires me to sit in front of a computer all day, so I'm comfortable with the CAT format, but I think it'll be good to encounter all the question types in one sitting.

I have a very bad track record when it comes to standardized tests. I got a 1080 on the SAT and a 147 on the LSAT, but I'm confident the GMAT will go much better. I'm more mature and feel this is a test that can be broken. Good luck to you.

Shooting for a 700, but would be stoked with a 650.