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by primegem » Tue Sep 23, 2008 7:25 am
Hi friends,

I took my gmat 2nd time on last week. But scored a dismal 560 (Q41 V27)
Although i managed timing better this time improving my quant score a bit, but verbal RC's were pretty tough for me. I think i can improve this score both in quant and verbal by more practice. But I have already exhausted my practice material . I have used Manhattan study guides , OG11 , Verbal and quantative review. Although I intend to focus preparation around OG, but i feel i know the answers for many questions therein. So cant practice effectively.

I have read a lot about Kaplan preparation material. Need advise on which Kaplan material to go for and whats the difference. Like Kaplan 800 , Kaplan Premier edition .Is there any kaplan SC or Kaplan CR.
Would it be a good idea to use kaplan to practice as the questions are tougher . Although i do not want to lose focus of GMAT type of questions but i feel practising tougher questions will help better time management and nailing the 700-800 level question .

Please guide me on both Math and Verbal front.

thanks.
primegem
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by wickely » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:26 pm
I would not recommend Kaplan for verbal. Use official materials and Princeton Review instead. MUCH better.
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by brianhoberg » Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:55 pm
For verbal, another good option is the Manhattan GMAT Solutions and Practice books. I just picked them up about a month ago (my workplace reimburses our prep material purchases) and the verbal seems to be very consistent. Many say the MGMAT SC guide is well worth it also.
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by ifthyder » Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:35 pm
for verbal you can use paper tests . they have some really good practice material, timed tests, specially for verbal section.
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by primegem » Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:10 am
ifthyder wrote:for verbal you can use paper tests . they have some really good practice material, timed tests, specially for verbal section.
Hi ifthyder
I didnt get which paper tests.I mean what publication.
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by primegem » Thu Sep 25, 2008 10:12 am
wickely wrote:I would not recommend Kaplan for verbal. Use official materials and Princeton Review instead. MUCH better.
Hi wickely, thanks for the inputs.
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