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by nikunjd05 » Tue Jan 18, 2011 5:57 am
Hi guys,
I am new to this forum and looks like this is the place to get advice/information for people who are trying to take GMAT.
I am looking for some some books so that I can start studying. I have around 4 months to take the exam. I got Barrons GMAT book last year, but I am not sure if it is the right book. I got it last year thinking I will start studying and take the test but I never opened the book. Was not motivated enough. But I think now is the time and I need to stop procrastinating and at least attempt the test.
So the bottom line is that I need some suggestions for books. What do you guys think about the Barrons book?
What are the other books that are suggested?

Thank you in advance.
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by eternal_optimist » Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:47 pm
You've posted your question in the wrong forum. Moderators please move this post to "GMAT Strategy" forum.
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by wharton750 » Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:27 am
Never heard of Barron's.
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by nikunjd05 » Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:52 am
This is the book that I presently have.
https://www.amazon.com/Barrons-GMAT-Euge ... 0764139932

Sorry for the post in the wrong section but I saw someone else have posted a similar question in the same section but if it is in the wrong section, mods please move it to the right one.

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by nikunjd05 » Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:01 am
@eternal_optimist - I take it back. I have read those posts in the Strategy section. I got a little confused because there is so much material on this site, its overwhelming.
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by JK. » Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:26 am
nikunjd05 wrote:Hi guys,
I am new to this forum and looks like this is the place to get advice/information for people who are trying to take GMAT.
I am looking for some some books so that I can start studying. I have around 4 months to take the exam. I got Barrons GMAT book last year, but I am not sure if it is the right book. I got it last year thinking I will start studying and take the test but I never opened the book. Was not motivated enough. But I think now is the time and I need to stop procrastinating and at least attempt the test.
So the bottom line is that I need some suggestions for books. What do you guys think about the Barrons book?
What are the other books that are suggested?

Thank you in advance.
Nikunj,

I have not heard of Barrons for GMAT. Your first book should help you get a hang of GMAT: by discussing various question types, sub-types, underlying concepts and helpful strategies and by offering sufficient practice problems. Kaplan Premier helped me in this regard. You too can try it.

You should also check out official review of various books in BTG. Its under the self study section.
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