Manhattan 10 Books

Hi AllisonW,

It's tough to say if any one resource is "enough" to help you to achieve your goals. There is a limitation in studying with just books though, since the GMAT is not a pencil-and-paper Test. Training in a pencil-and-paper "fashion" isn't realistic, so while you might find those books to be quite helpful, you'll probably want to invest in some additional resources.

Have you taken a full-length practice CAT yet? If not, then you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com. That first score will give you a sense of your inherent strengths and weaknesses before you start your studies.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Hi AllisonW,

A 590 is a solid score for a first practice CAT (the average on the Official GMAT tends to hover around 550), so you're off to a good start. When are you planning to take your actual GMAT?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

Hi AllisonW,

While it may be tempting to put off your studies until July, you should still put some time and effort in during the month of June. Many Test Takers need 3 months (or more) to hit their respective peak scores. An August 21st Test Date means that you have almost 3 months to study, which should give you plenty of time to become properly versed in all the various aspects of the GMAT.

Studying for the GMAT is essentially a part-time job; plan to put in 10-15 hours per week (and possibly more) during your studies. Sometimes the work will be "easy" or "hard", but since the GMAT is a standardized, predictable exam, you can train to crush it.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich