Hands On: The Official Guide Mobile App

by Beat The GMAT, Jun 21, 2011

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Last month, GMAC (the makers of the GMAT) released a new mobile app tool for test takers, The Official Guide for GMAT Review, 12th Edition app. This app sells for $4.99 on iTunes and it's currently available for the iPhone, iPod, and iPad platforms.

The video above showcases a walk-through of GMAC's new mobile app on an iPod. Here are some key specs for this product:

• Features 50 real (and retired) GMAT questions. You can purchase additional sets of 250 questions for $9.99 in the app.
• Lots of GMAT concept lessons as well as MBA admissions advice from experts.
• Simple, yet sophisticated interface for practicing questions, where you can time yourself and see progress reports.
• Social gaming built in. A fun way to see who the top performers are using this app.

PROS:

• This application is very well designed! Beautiful interface and easy to use.
• Perfect for people who want to practice/study for the GMAT in short intervals (commuters, workers on break).
• Timer function while practicing is fantastic, providing excellent training for test pacing.
• It's the only app on the market that features real GMAT questions.

CONS:

• For now, questions drawn from the Official Guide for GMAT Review, 12th Edition book. If you have this app and also the OG 12 book, you may encounter the same questions.
• Not available on Android for this release.

Bottom line: if you are a GMAT test taker and own an iPhone/iPod/iPad, you should buy this app. This is the best GMAT mobile app I've seen to date. It's a tremendous tool to supplement your GMAT prep.

You can buy the app by clicking here.