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MGMAT CR vs. Powerscore CR [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 29 Aug 2010, 12:24
I think this might have been discussed in parts around the forum, but as a direct question to people who've used both or either, which one do you think is better?

I already have the MGMAT CR and I am starting to use the Powerscore On-Demand Course for preparation for Verbal (Because I've heard rave reviews about the CR methods used by Powerscore) and I find that there are no practice problems in the course. So this would mean getting the CR Bible in order to practice Powerscore's questions. But I already have the MGMAT CR. So I am in a bit of a dilemma since I am running low on cash (broke college student, have mercy :D).

But at the same time the Powerscore CR Bible is only $20 and I wouldn't mind getting it if people feel like the practice questions are definitely better than those in MGMAT and hence I turn to the users for advice. What are your suggestions? MGMAT or Powerscore?

Originally posted by whiplash2411 on 29 Aug 2010, 11:33.
Last edited by whiplash2411 on 29 Aug 2010, 12:24, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: MGMAT CR vs. Powerscore CR [#permalink] New post   29 Aug 2010, 11:47
You should not worry about the practice problems. The approach towards the CR question is important, as your base should be strong. Powerscore CR bible is very good book and its approach is widely encouraged by many. Powerscore provides one of the best course for LSAT and if I m not wrong 1/3 of LSAT is CR. So you can definitely trust them.

You have plenty of questions on OG12 and OG verbal2. Also you will get the chance to practice on MGMAT and Gmatprep CAT's. If still you have hunger for CR questions, you can try LSAT CR questions. Once you are familiar with the type of CR questions asked on GMAT, you can very easily figure out which LSAT questions you should practice.

PS: I have not used Mgmat CR.
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Re: MGMAT CR vs. Powerscore CR [#permalink] New post   29 Aug 2010, 12:13
Yeah, the thing is, with the Powerscore On-Demand course that I won through GMAT Club, they are using the same strategies that the CR Bible advocates. However there are no practice questions. So I was just wondering if it'd be a good idea to just use the strategy from there and work on the practice problems from a different book or if it'd be a good idea to just buy the Powerscore CR itself. Thanks for your input! :)
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Re: MGMAT CR vs. Powerscore CR [#permalink] New post   02 Sep 2010, 06:34
I recently bought the set of 8 MGMAT books. Should I use the MGMAT CR book at all? Will the different approaches confuse me? In what way are the two strategies different?
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Re: MGMAT CR vs. Powerscore CR [#permalink] New post   02 Sep 2010, 10:17
I have the PowerScore CR and I like it. Unlike MGMAT they don't advocate writing lot's of things down, they focus on the physics of CR.

They have mini-drills to prepare you for the real thing. I guess you can practice the OG exercises. The PS doesn't have many of them though, and I don't like the fact the answers are not well hidden, so sometimes I mistakenly read the answer before completing the exercise.

But seriously are you going to save $20 when you'll be paying $150k for school? Moreover you can resell the book for only a small loss. So if really in doubt do yourself a favor and just buy the PowerScore book.
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Re: MGMAT CR vs. Powerscore CR [#permalink] New post   02 Sep 2010, 17:24
Haha, it was not as much about the money as it was about the difference in strategies. But being the person I am, never satisfied until I've seen everything, I went through the Powerscore strategy from their course, read through MGMAT and Veritas as well. Now I am compiling a strategy document myself. But thanks :)
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Re: MGMAT CR vs. Powerscore CR [#permalink] New post   02 Sep 2010, 17:33
whiplash2411 wrote:
Haha, it was not as much about the money as it was about the difference in strategies. But being the person I am, never satisfied until I've seen everything, I went through the Powerscore strategy from their course, read through MGMAT and Veritas as well. Now I am compiling a strategy document myself. But thanks :)


Then as soon as you compile it, upload it here :) .
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Re: MGMAT CR vs. Powerscore CR [#permalink] New post   03 Sep 2010, 08:25
HI Whiplash,
I am also the winner of on demand course.I have gone thru their CR part but the thing to worry is they have shortened the CR bible and explained the things briefly..I Have CR bible too.it contains 13 chapters for each strategies but if u are going to buy CR bible in search of large number of questions ,u will not find many in it too..but the good part of CR bible is the things are explained quite clearly and step by step not the way they are explained in On demand course just in 2 chapters... !! ;)
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Re: MGMAT CR vs. Powerscore CR [#permalink] New post   03 Sep 2010, 09:56
Hi whiplash,

Nice to meet you. Please keep in mind that although each book has different approaches, you should choose the one you feel most comfortable with. Also I think a CR document would be great and very benenficial to the GMATClub community.

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Re: MGMAT CR vs. Powerscore CR [#permalink] New post   03 Sep 2010, 10:50
LOL Dawg. <3.

But Sandeep, thanks for your input. I thought that Powerscore was definitely clear enough for me. I might get the CR Bible later if need arises. Thanks :)
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Re: MGMAT CR vs. Powerscore CR [#permalink] New post   03 Sep 2010, 11:01
I do believe that Powerscore CR is pretty much useless if one already owns MGMAT CR. And vice versa, of course.

You need ONE strategy book for CR; the time left free should be invested in practice problems.

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Re: MGMAT CR vs. Powerscore CR [#permalink] New post   03 Sep 2010, 19:33
Like I said, I decided to make my own little document :)
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Re: MGMAT CR vs. Powerscore CR [#permalink] New post   03 Sep 2010, 19:47
I didn't make one for SC, gurpreet. Just the CR one so far. :)
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