With Manhattan, I'm not looking to buy an entire 7 book series until I have identified my strengths and weaknesses using the core books. Which book would be the equivalent of a comprehensive gmat prep guide? And is it necessary to buy the separate math and verbal OG books when there is a comprehensive Original GMAT practice guide/ are the questions any different? Same with Kaplan. I'd appreciate any clarification from anyone experienced with the GMAT as I'm just starting my preparation.
I know the brands, but which practice book?
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Senator 153
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You're asking the right questions. I'd say "the big orange book" is a good place to start, the OG11. For the math section, I'd recommend using GMAT Focus online. It's really helpful; I'm surprised people haven't made more noise about it.
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Here is a list of books that seem to be popular here at beat the gmat:
CR: The Powerscore GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible
SC: Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction
OG: Orange, Green, Purple
Kaplan GMAT 800
These are just a few guides that seem to get a lot of praise on the forum.
CR: The Powerscore GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible
SC: Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction
OG: Orange, Green, Purple
Kaplan GMAT 800
These are just a few guides that seem to get a lot of praise on the forum.












