Best Study Guides and test prep for those desiring 720+ ?

[Gandolf]

As the title states, I am hoping for a high score and want to make sure my study material reflects this. I know I have seen some reviews here that some of the books are only geared towards average test takers and won't have the difficulty needed for a really high score.

I have a high aptitute for these types of tests, especially the math sections (got an 800 on the Math SAT back in HS), but it's been so long I just wanted to over prepare, just to be safe and because I need a good GMAT score to compensate for a pedestrian GPA.

Any advice would be appreciated, I plan on taking the GMAT in April.

[ameya85]

Hi Gandalof,

I am not an expert but from whatever I have read, seen in interviews of people who got accepted at Stanford like schools, most of them have Manhattan Guides in their repertoire. I am also using Manhattan Quant guides. If you have inclination towards advance math, then these guides will suffice your need as every guide is divided into two parts; Basic math concepts and Advance math concepts.

I suggest you to see interview - How Mike got into Stanford GSB. Mike has suggested some books like kaplan for math concepts.

All the best,
Ameya

[AbhiJ]

You donot jump to 720+ score, first you need to go up to 650 then only you can move to 720.

[Gandolf]

Hi Gandalof,

I am not an expert but from whatever I have read, seen in interviews of people who got accepted at Stanford like schools, most of them have Manhattan Guides in their repertoire. I am also using Manhattan Quant guides. If you have inclination towards advance math, then these guides will suffice your need as every guide is divided into two parts; Basic math concepts and Advance math concepts.

I suggest you to see interview - How Mike got into Stanford GSB. Mike has suggested some books like kaplan for math concepts.

All the best,
Ameya

Thanks, yeah, I've heard the Manhattan guides are very good. Are there any other recommendations for study aides for a high score?

[Jim@Grockit]

You didn't mention it, so I apologize if you already knew this, but the Official Guide should be at the core of your studies as well. Keep in mind that every test prep provider combs the OG for insight into the test-makers' minds and designs its curriculum accordingly. There is no more authoritative source.