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Popular Free GMAT Resources
- Beat The GMAT Flashcards
  
  Over 300 free flashcards on GMAT Strategy, Math, and Verbal subjects. Review these flashcards daily during your GMAT preparation, and be sure to add your own flashcards to supplement your own study strategy. This is a must download!
- Free Grockit GMAT Membership
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Free Knewton GMAT Class
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Free Manhattan Prep Flash Cards
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- The GMAT Uncovered
  
  Free e-book by Manhattan Prep containing a gmat overview, general strategies, and a bonus sample gmat test.
- Free Veritas Prep GMAT Practice Test
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Free Economist GMAT Tutor Simulation Test
  
  (GMAT Resources. Economist GMAT Tutor’s free 7-day trial includes a simulation test)
- GMAT Avengers Guide
  
  A collection of transcripts, tips, strategies, recommended readings, best practices, and example problems to help you beat the GMAT and achieve your dream score
- GMAT Free
  
  Practice with 800 sample questions and 600 videos, accessible on your laptop, tablet, or phone.
- The #1 Mobile App for GMAT Prep
  
  A comprehensive GMAT mobile app you can study with anytime, anyplace. Learn essential test concepts, practice questions, take tests, and target weaknesses with detailed analytics. Explore MBA programs around the world.
- GMAT Prep Now’s Comprehensive Video Course
  
  500+ video lessons, 800+ practice questions and a step-by-step learning guide.
- GMATPrep Free Practice Tests
  
  The best and most accurate GMAT practice test simulation. This software is produced by GMAC (makers of GMAT test), and features actual but retired GMAT questions. This is a must download!
- Free Kaplan GMAT Practice Test
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Free Princeton Review GMAT Practice Test
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Free Manhattan Prep Practice Test
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
GMAT Overview
- MBA.com
  
  The official website of the GMAT. Another great source for test information, and the only place you can register to take the GMAT.
- Introduction to the GMAT
  
  Simple and basic overview of what the GMAT test is.
- The GMAT Uncovered
  
  Free e-book by Manhattan Prep containing a gmat overview, general strategies, and a bonus sample gmat test.
- Wikipedia Article on the GMAT
  
  A great place to start if you have no knowledge about the GMAT; includes information on what is tested, number of questions, scoring, etc.
- Sample GMAT Score Report
  
  Example of what your GMAT score report will look like after taking the GMAT.
- Understanding your GMAT Score Report
  
  Breakdown of a GMAT score report from MBA.com
- GMAT Hacks
  
  Great articles on a variety of GMAT prep topics.
- Beat The GMAT Blog
  
  An example of one successful GMAT self-study strategy. This is the original blog that the site founder used to prepare for his own GMAT prep. From this blog grew the GMAT/MBA community that you enjoy today!
- Reflecting on my GMAT Experience
  
  Summary of how the founder of Beat The GMAT (Eric) prepared for and earned a 720 on the GMAT.
- Teach Yourself the GMAT CAT in 24 Hours
  
  Decent introduction to the GMAT.
- Mark Rice’s GMAT Help, Notes & Study Outline
  
  Great tips for approaching your GMAT study.
- 760 Debriefing – War Strategy
  
  Very nice debriefing from a Beat The GMAT member who used war strategies to succeed on the GMAT.
- How to study for the GMAT under one month
  
  GMAT study guide for people in a time crunch.
- Your last 14 days of GMAT prep
  
  Great advice on what to do in your final two weeks of study.
- Attacking each section of the GMAT
  
  Helpful advice for approaching various sections/questions types found on the GMAT.
- How to approach practice tests
  
  There are right and wrong ways of approaching your practice tests. Don’t simply just take them and look at the score-here are some tips on how to really analyze your performance.
- Myth of getting the first few questions correct
  
  Great post debunking the myth that it’s important to get the first few questions correct on each section in order to get a great GMAT score.
- Leaving Questions Blank on GMAT
  
  Excellent data showing that the GMAT will severely penalize you for leaving questions unanswered on the test. If you run out of time, GUESS!
- Taking GMAT with medical condition
  
  Interesting forum post on what steps to take to get additional time/resources for your GMAT if you have a medical condition that qualifies.
- I just Beat The GMAT!
  
  Tons of success stories and debriefings from GMAT test takers!
GMAT Practice Materials
- Recommended GMAT Books and MBA Books
  
  The best books to use for your GMAT and business school prep.
- Free Grockit GMAT Membership
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Free Knewton GMAT Class
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Free Manhattan Prep Flash Cards
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Free Veritas Prep GMAT Practice Test
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Economist GMAT Tutor Trial
  
  (GMAT Resources. Economist GMAT Tutor offers a full 7-day trial).
- GMAT Avengers Guide
  
  A collection of transcripts, tips, strategies, recommended readings, best practices, and example problems to help you beat the GMAT and achieve your dream score
- The #1 Mobile App for GMAT Prep
  
  A comprehensive GMAT mobile app you can study with anytime, anyplace. Learn essential test concepts, practice questions, take tests, and target weaknesses with detailed analytics. Explore MBA programs around the world.
- GMATPrep Free Practice Tests
  
  The best and most accurate GMAT practice test simulation. This software is produced by GMAC (makers of GMAT test), and features actual but retired GMAT questions. This is a must download!
- PowerPrep – GMAT Practice Test Software
  
  PowerPrep was the free GMAT practice test software that used to be distributed from MBA.com. Beginning in 2006, it was replaced by GMATPrep. Even though this software is a bit old, it may still be valuable for practice.
- Poll: Best GMAT Practice Tests?
  
  Ongoing poll asking which GMAT test prep company makes the best practice tests. Started January 26, 2007.
- Free Kaplan GMAT Practice Test
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Free Princeton Review GMAT Practice Test
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Free Manhattan Prep Practice Test
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Official Guide 10th Edition vs. 11th Edition
  
  These two books are compared, with interesting results on overlapping material between the two editions.
GMAT Study Tools
- Beat The GMAT Flashcards
  
  Over 300 free flashcards on GMAT Strategy, Math, and Verbal subjects. Review these flashcards daily during your GMAT preparation, and be sure to add your own flashcards to supplement your own study strategy. This is a must download!
- GMAT Practice Grid
  
  Excellent grid to help you analyze your strengths and weaknesses in your practice problem sets.
- GMAT Practice Grid with Timer
  
  Very cool Excel-based GMAT practice grid that automatically tracks timing.
- manishhemnani's GMAT Practice Grid
  
  Another practice grid to help you analyze your performance. Created by the user ‘manishhemnani’.
- Error Log
  
  Example of an error log created by ‘rlvesco7′.
- Official Guide 10th Edition Question Information Grid
  
  Handy grid that classifies every question in OG 10 by: question type, topic, and level of difficulty. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen a similar grid created for OG 11 or OG 12.
- OG 11 Question Types
  
  Someone created this Excel grid that classifies each questions in OG 11th Edition. Unfortunately, this document is missing the additional data which classifies each question as ‘EASY, MEDIUM, or HARD.’ Still, it might be useful.
- Vittal's GMAT Study Grid
  
  Beat The GMAT moderator, vittalgmat, has put together an advanced Excel-based GMAT Study Grid for students seeking to track their errors and practice pacing
- GMAT Avengers Guide
  
  A collection of transcripts, tips, strategies, recommended readings, best practices, and example problems to help you beat the GMAT and achieve your dream score
- The #1 Mobile App for GMAT Prep
  
  A comprehensive GMAT mobile app you can study with anytime, anyplace. Learn essential test concepts, practice questions, take tests, and target weaknesses with detailed analytics. Explore MBA programs around the world.
GMAT Test Day Tips
- Details of my GMAT test experience
  
  Debriefing of the Beat The GMAT founder’s GMAT test day experience.
- What to eat on test day
  
  Being hungry is the last thing you should worry about while taking the GMAT!
- What to Bring to the Test Center
  
  What you should bring and should not bring to the GMAT testing center.
- Materials you are given during the GMAT
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Running out of time before confirming answer
  
  Information about this common timing scenario for GMAT test takers.
- Stress Management during the GMAT
  
  The GMAT can be a psychologically grueling experience. Learn how to manage the stress from this post.
GMAT Math
- OG 12 Math Analysis
  
  Analysis by Knewton of what’s new with OG12 math, along with a breakdown of question types.
- GMAT Math Review
  
  Decent overview of GMAT math topics.
- Guide for people weak in math
  
  What to do when you need some serious help with math.
- Year 10 Interactive Maths Support Material
  
  Lessons for 10th grade math topics (pretty much the same as what’s tested on the GMAT).
- List of math topics tested on the GMAT
  
  A Beat The GMAT forum member has attempted to catalogue every math topic tested on the GMAT.
Advanced GMAT Math Topics
- DanaJ's Quant Strategies
  
  Excellent tips from forum member DanaJ regarding some difficult GMAT Math problem types.
- Strategy for picking numbers
  
  Great tips from forum member mayonnai5e on how to pick numbers for GMAT math problems.
- The Highest Common Factor (HCF) and the Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)
  
  Excellent lesson on finding the highest common factor, lowest common multiple.
- Two methods to calculate total average speed
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Formula for the total percentage change
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Looking for Prime Numbers
  
  Lesson on how to quickly identify prime numbers.
- Compound and Simple Interest
  
  Lesson on understanding and calculating compound interest and simple interest.
- Quadratic Equations and Functions
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Probability and Combination Practice Problems
  
  These types of questions appear infrequently on the test, so don’t overemphasize studying them.
- Permutations and Combinations – Topics in Precalculus
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Two great guides on counting methods and probability
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Probability, Permutations, Combinations
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Permutations Lesson
  
  Lesson on Permutations provided by the Mathematical Association of New South Wales.
- Difficult GMAT Math Problems
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Advanced GMAT Math Problem Set
  
  Small set of advanced math questions prepared by readyforGMAT.com.
Data Sufficiency
- Data Sufficiency Strategy
  
  Some suggestions on how to attack DS problems.
GMAT Verbal
- OG 12 Verbal Analysis
  
  Analysis by Knewton of what’s new with OG12 verbal, along with a breakdown of question types.
- GMAT Verbal Notes
  
  A set of verbal notes compiled by a forum member, Sumit.
- Ten Best Vocabulary Learning Tips
  
  Particularly useful to international folks with limited knowledge of English. To be clear, the GMAT does not test vocabulary.
- Common GMAT Words Confused & Misused
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- 1400 GMAT Words
  
  Collection of words that commonly appear on the GMAT–very useful flashcard format.
- Litesee GMAT Verbal Tests
  
  Online GMAT verbal quizzes.
GMAT Sentence Correction
- Spidey's Sentence Correction Notes
  
  These SC notes from Testmagic.com are absolutely legendary. A must download.
- Sahil's Grammar Notes
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Waqa's Sentence Correction Flashcards
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Rajat-nda's Sentence Correction Notes
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- "Cheat Sheet" for Sentence Correction and Critical Reasoning
  
  Sentence Correction and Critical Reasoning notes compiled by forum member whodeani.
- Verbal Guide for Sentence Correction
  
  An overview of SC grammar.
- SC topics tested on the GMAT
  
  A forum member’s compilation of all the sentence corrections tested on the GMAT.
- Grammar Slammer
  
  Very useful American English grammar reference.
- HyperGrammar
  
  Grammar resource.
- Pronouns with Elliptical Clauses
  
  An advanced topic sometimes tested on the GMAT: elliptical clauses.
- Infinitives, Gerunds, and Idioms
  
  Cool verbal spreadsheet put together by ’4nilesh’.
- The Phrase Finder
  
  Resource to look up English idioms.
- Comprehensive List of GMAT Idioms
  
  Excellent list of GMAT Idioms prepared by Griscom Test Prep
- GMAT Idioms
  
  Another great list of GMAT idioms.
- Brutal SCs
  
  A collection of the toughest sentence correction practice questions.
GMAT Critical Reasoning
- Critical Reasoning Strategy – PowerPoint
  
  Awesome PowerPoint presentation on attacking CR questions.
- Critical Reasoning Tutorial
  
  Critical Reasoning tutorial from PrepForTests.
- Boldface Critical Reasoning Questions
  
  Some info on boldface critical reasoning questions.
GMAT Reading Comprehension
- General Strategies for Reading Comprehension
  
  Guide for folks who are newbies to RC.
- How to Break Down a Science Reading Comprehension Passage
  
  BTG Expert DanaJ walks through an example of tackling a Science RC passage–one of the most difficult question types found on the GMAT.
- Eric’s Approach for Reading Comprehension
  
  A small post that provides an overview of the founder’s (Eric) personal approach to attacking RC questions.
- Tips for improving reading speed
  
  Some advice on how to read more quickly. Especially good for slow readers.
- Speed Reading Test Engine
  
  Helpful tool to build speed reading skills.
- CBS Learning Resources Site
  
  Nice archive of articles that are similar to GMAT reading comprehension passages.
- The New York Times
  
  Wide variety of well-written articles. A good way to prep for RC passages and keep up with current events.
- The McKinsey Quarterly
  
  Nice business articles. Good prep for those RC business passages.
- The Scientific American Magazine
  
  You’ll find many articles here that are similar to the science passages tested on the GMAT.
GMAT Essays (AWA)
- Official List of AWA Issue Topics
  
  From MBA.com
- Template for Analysis of Argument Essays
  
  Excellent template for structuring Analysis of Argument essay questions on the GMAT.
- Official List of AWA Argument Topics
  
  From MBA.com
- GMAT Essays Strategy and Overview
  
  Good strategies for preparing for the GMAT AWA essays.
- Template for Analysis of Issue Essays
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- How to format your GMAT essay
  
  Nice guidelines for formatting your AWA essays on the GMAT.
- jangoJess' Analysis of Argument tips
  
  Useful AWA Argument tips from forum member jangoJess.
- GMAT AWA example essays from Beat The GMAT Members
  
  Forum member AlaaQasem started a great thread that aggregates the practice GMAT AWA essays submitted by Beat The GMAT members and categorizes these essays by estimated score.
Student Blogs and Communities
- MBA Admissions Wire
  
  Very impressive end-to-end journal of this guy’s b-school admissions.
- Journey to my MBA
  
  At one time, one of the best b-school applicant blogs around. Rarely updated today.
- charting consumption since 2007
  
  Beat The GMAT member blog about GMAT prep and other things.
- Chronicles of an MBA Aspirant
  
  An MBA applicant blog.
- Palo Alto for a While
  
  Student blog about a woman who’s entered the Stanford GSB MBA program, class of 2011.
- Clayton and the GMAT
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Part-Time MBA Degree in DC
  
  Blog of a part-time MBA student at the GWU Business School. Discusses life as a student and full-time worker.
Business School Resources
- Vault/PagalGuy Business School Buzz Book
  
  E-Book created by Vault and PagalGuy that provides a fantastic deep-dive profile of the top North American and European MBA programs. Similar guides like this have cost $50, but this one is free!
- The Admit Office’s Hate List
  
  Great article by BusinessWeek exposing what NOT to say in your business school applications.
- mbaMission Personal Statement Guide
  
  Comprehensive guide on composing personal statements for MBA applications. Includes several examples of statements
- Veritas Prep Business School Annual Reports
  
  Reports written and edited by Veritas Prep MBA admissions experts, incorporating unique insights from current students and recent graduates.
- Navigating the MBA Admissions Process Video Series
  
  A comprehensive course on how to get into business school.
- MBA Watch
  
  The world’s most comprehensive resource to help applicants research MBA programs.
Business School Blogs and Forums
- Businessweek B-School Forums
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Wharton’s student2student discussion board
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- University of Chicago GSB Forums
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
GMAT Test Prep Companies and Tutors
- Grockit Test Prep
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Knewton Test Prep
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Manhattan Prep
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- The Princeton Review
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Veritas Prep GMAT Prep & Admissions
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Economist GMAT Tutor
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
MBA Admissions Consultants
- MBA Admissions Studio
  
  An elite b-school admission support service for MBA applicants since 2002.
- MBA Exchange ® Admissions Consulting
  
  Comprehensive services, independently reported admissions success, and free evaluations.
- MBAPrepAdvantage
  
  MBA Admissions Consulting services to maximize your probability of acceptance into your top programs.
- Stacy Blackman Consulting Blog
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- ClearAdmit Blog
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- ClearAdmit MBA Admissions Wiki
  
  (GMAT Resources.)
- Accepted Admissions Almanac Blog
  
  (GMAT Resources.)