McGraw-Hill's GMAT, 2010 Edition, Any GOOD?

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McGraw-Hill's GMAT, 2010 Edition, Any GOOD?

by halai82 » Thu Mar 11, 2010 2:43 am
Hi All,

Is McGraw-Hill's GMAT, 2010 Edition any good? Does it represent true GMAT style questions?

I have done 2 tests this week from the book and got 690 and 660 respectively, while in GMATPrep tests I got 500 and 540, and Kaplan 540. These attempts done last week. I am shocked with the sudden jump in score in just couple of days. Hence, advise on this book will be helpful as I will be doing my actual test on the 24th Mar.

Also, the way I calculate my GMAT score from the book is as follows:
Q: I scale them proportionally to 60 and then multiple by 9
V: I scale the, proportionally to 60 and then multiple by 7
Add both this score less 15. I am sure its not accurate but does give a rough estimate.

eg: My first test from the McGraw-Hill's GMAT, 2010 Edition book, Q(+30,-7) and V(+26,-15)
Q: (30/37)*60*9 = 438
V: (26/41)*60*7 = 266
Total: 705 - 15 = 690

Your feedback on this will be appreciated

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by Osirus@VeritasPrep » Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:57 am
If you desire to do well, do not use McGraw Hill's materials.
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by halai82 » Thu Mar 11, 2010 7:14 am
Ok - I have registered for MGMAT and 800Score.com CAT's. DO you recommand any others?

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