Need your advice for preparation

[juliano]

Hello,

I was studying for my GMAT during the last two months, (an average of 2 hours per day, as I have a full-time job)

I did OG 12th edition, Kaplan 800 (just the quantitative part), verbal official guide, quantitative official guide (1st edition)

Went over GMATPrep, and i used to score between 690-710 on the practice tests. Did each test twice. (my verbal usually better than the quantitative)

I felt confident, and I sat for my GMAT two days ago. But i flopped my exam!!
I scored 600...
The thing is i m desperate for a 700 as i want to apply for PhD programs in management in the US. Most of the business schools require a score close to 700.

I m thinking to retake the GMAT next month, as a last chance to meet the deadlines. I m just confused what materials i need to review and study.
the problem is that i went over the OG12, twice during my preparation. so, i feel now that i have memorized the questions, which is not a good sign.

Please do you have any suggestions? I live in Jordan and we don't have a lot of GMAT books available in the market. The GMAT books available are: Official Guide, Kaplan, Barrons, and Princeton.

Your advice means a lot!!!
Thanks

[DanaJ]

Based on what you say is available, I'd say go for Kaplan Math and Verbal Workbooks if you can find them. If not, try their Live Online (also known as Premier) program. Barron's is really not worth your time and Princeton is a bit basic for your current level. Also, try redoing the quant and verbal supplements if you have not yet memorized those questions.

[juliano]

Thank you Dana,

I was thinking also to get Manhattan GMAT Computer Adaptive Practice Exams ( i could have an online access to 6 exams)
Let me know what do you think, especially that i have only 4 weeks for preparation.

Best of luck in all future endeavors

[DanaJ]

Well, the Manhattan GMAT exams are considered to be pretty good estimators of your score, possibly second best after GMATprep. If you can get your hands on those, why not? However, don't forget that CATs are only good to see your current level and to build up stamina. CATs will not help you with the concepts side of prepping.