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by RevRockSteady » Tue May 13, 2008 5:41 am
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!
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by Neo2000 » Tue May 13, 2008 10:32 pm
Check out the GMAT directory
https://www.beatthegmat.com/gmat-directory.html

You could also have a dekko at the scholarship
https://www.beatthegmat.com/scholarship.html
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by jamess » Wed May 14, 2008 6:33 pm
May I say the ebook on Critical Reasoning :P
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by Spence » Thu May 15, 2008 6:15 pm
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.
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by dubc1982 » Fri May 16, 2008 11:36 am
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.
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