GMAT preparation Strategy

I know that this is a old thread, but I want to ask a question regarding practice strategy.

I've only been doing the PS part of the OG11, ploughing through it.
After I get through this, I'm going to plough through the DS.
Then the CR,
etc.

As I'm doing the PS now, I'm bored with it. I'm also worried that I'm forgetting everything that I'd prepared for the other sections. Even though I'm bored doing the same section, I want to prove to myself that I can finish them.
Am I just being stubborn, and shooting myself in the foot ?

Does anyone else have this problem too ?

I've only just read Praetorian's email about mixing it up. Is this what everyone else does ? Does it work for them ?

this is just a test in the end. Do what you feel is best for you. Forum members can give advice but there are no clear-cut paths to success. Tweak what you find. For example I never touched the OG once and did well.

One thing everybody HAS to do is the testmakers' test prep software (the one from GMAC). That is a definite help to see where you stand. You might even get lucky and get a question you've seen in the prep before!

Hi,

I would like to know the strategy on how to use the specialized books such as Verbal and Math.

I have Kaplan Premier and focused books on Verbal and Math. How would you do the study order? Kaplan Premier first or Verbal/Math first?

Thank you.

Hi all,

I've just finished my PR book and want to move on to a Kaplan one and I'm stuck. I have 2-

a. Kaplan Primier Program 2007 Ed
b. Kaplan GMAT 800 2006-2007 Ed

Which book should I go to next? I've heard some mention a third Kaplan book: "Kaplan 200x With BD". Is this the same as (a.) above or an entirely different book.

I've also read some say (a.) above is not worth spending time on...?

Thanks for your help,

-Saumil
saumster@yahoo.com

Hi all,

Just an fyi in case anyone was confused by the numerous Kaplan books being discussed:

1. The Kaplan Premier Program 2007 with CD is THE SAME as the eaerlier Kaplan 2005 (book + CD), just the latest version.

2. The Kaplan Premier Program 2007 is the SAME as Kaplan Comprehensive Program 2007, except the Primier comes with a CD (The 6 CAT tests which are the most important), while the Comprehensive does not.

3. The rep I spoke to said, the suggested order of study should be:
- Kaplan Premier Program 2007 followed by
- Kaplan 800 or individual Verbal or Math Workbooks

Hope this helps.

-Saumil.

What is the predicatbility of the OG of the GMAT scores?

If I am able to,say, answer all the verbals right or all the questions of the maths section correctly, can it be implied/deduced that I can expect of being in the 99th percentile?

Is my assumption/query vague?

Will anyone advise please?

i've been around the block with the OG after I took a look at the Kaplan bks and i've actually found that i get a pretty well rounded idea of the questions when i use the manhattan Review books in addition to the OG. the OG is good, but i felt like the questions didn't really get me prepped for the more difficult parts of the test...i dunno, its worth taking a look at the manhattan review materials cuz i thought they did a good job of hitting the hard stuff. just an FYI from da original og!

jonnyjersey's the original og with only half a dozen posts? haha. anyway, he/she happens to be right here. manhattan review did wonders for me. i took a week-long intensive course from them that rocked. more importantly, it got me on the right track with my own studying outside of class. i'm sure there are similar courses that are good, but from my exp. thsi is what worked 4 me.

jonnyjersey's the original og with only half a dozen posts? haha. anyway, he/she happens to be right here. manhattan review did wonders for me. i took a week-long intensive course from them that rocked. more importantly, it got me on the right track with my own studying outside of class. i'm sure there are similar courses that are good, but from my exp. thsi is what worked 4 me.

irish, will you tell me more about manhattan review's intensive week course? in general i've had great experience with manhattan review but don't know anything about this week-long option and i'm still lacking confidence (character flaw - haha)...is this the answer i'm looking for?

My strategy? Well Kamplan, Princeton, GO 11th, MAth and Verbal OG, Manhattan SC, Some CAT tests and lots of prays!!!

I strongly recommend to work OG section after section... You will have more return !
Baky