Which guides should I use?

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Josh85: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 30; Joined: Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:42 am

by Josh85 » Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:02 am

I used Kaplan's prep course for the LSAT and I didn't think it was good at all. I was wondering what prep book I should use? I've heard amazing things about Powerscore but I just haven't heard a lot about it for the GMAT.

I'm nervous to use Kaplan again and I'm nervous to use Princeton review as well because I heard it's similar to Kaplan. I'm very confused and I have no idea what book to order. I'm looking to score pretty high, what is the average time of study?

If some students of the GMAT could help me with a decision that'd be great.

I already have the 12th Edition Review Study guide. What else should I get?

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Spaceman Spiff: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 54; Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:23 pm; Location: Los Angeles; Thanked: 1 times; GMAT Score:780

by Spaceman Spiff » Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:46 am

You're right about Kaplan. MGMAT and OG12 should be more than enough to get you to 600+.

Have you taken the LSAT yet? What other prep material did you use for it and which one did you find to be the most useful?

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Josh85: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 30; Joined: Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:42 am

by Josh85 » Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:04 am

Which MGMAT book? Can you link it?

I've taken the LSAT twice and took the course twice (under the better score guarantee) and did pretty poorly. I don't want to use Kaplan and thats really all I used. But I hear Princeton review is similar to it.

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Josh85: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 30; Joined: Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:42 am

by Josh85 » Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:23 am

Also, I was wondering if anyone had a good study schedule for someone who works 4 days a week 8-5?

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Spaceman Spiff: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 54; Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:23 pm; Location: Los Angeles; Thanked: 1 times; GMAT Score:780

by Spaceman Spiff » Sat Jul 25, 2009 11:35 am

Well I didn't actually use any of their books. I just bought an online access code that gives access to 6 sample tests and took the tests. The results came the closest to the actual exam and the analysis tools were very useful.

Does Kaplan guarantee a certain score?

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Josh85: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 30; Joined: Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:42 am

by Josh85 » Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:15 pm

Not really. But I'm still unsure which books to use.

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