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.
