alcourt wrote:
I am starting to prepare for GMAT and I'm looking to buy some books. Can anyone tell me if it's worth buying both the GMAT 2016
Official Guide Bundle (3 books) and Complete GMATstrategy Guide Set (
Manhattan Prep GMAT Strategy Guides)? Or is it a bit of an overkill? I have quite a tight deadline for preparation as my exam is booked for 1st April.
Thanks
You need close to 3 months to prepare well for the GMAT. Since you are short on time, you will have to put in extra efforts to compensate.
What is your goal score?
The Official Guides are great for problem solving, but do not teach you much about fundamentals.
You need to build the concepts/fundamentals before you jump in solving the problems. You can do so by choosing one of the following ways:
1. In person classes/private tutoring
2. Online classes
3. Self paced online preparatory course
4. Book heavy approach
Whatever you choose, make sure that you choose one. Because GMAT tests you on some concepts and fundamentals that you can learn from a course. Most of the prep companies including ours offer a free trial of the course. You can take the trial and see if the course suits you.
In addition to the preparatory material, buy the Official Guides too and the 4 official mock CATs. They should be an indispensable part of your preparation.
1. Understand the concepts and fundamentals before jumping into problem solving
2. Solve full length CATs including AWA and IR. You can get two free GMAT Prep mock CATs and can purchase two more from mba.com
3. Make sure you solve the official questions from
the Official Guide