Best GMAT Prep Books and only the best This discussion is officially retired - Please see Best GMAT Books 2014 for the latest GMAT Book Recommendations Usually these books are a great starting point - they get you familiarized with the test format, sections, timing, and main strategies. They also give you a feel about each section of the GMAT. Most people, however, find these books not sufficient alone to provide a solid GMAT preparation and supplement them with at least one specialized Quantitative and Verbal GMAT Book. Our recommendation is to get The Official Guide for GMAT Review + One other general GMAT book . For dedicated/specialized Math or Verbal GMAT guidebook, see: https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=12235 Best GMAT Math Prep Books (Reviews & Recommendations) https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=12234 Best GMAT Verbal Prep Books (Reviews & Recommendations) Top 20 GMAT Books as voted by GMAT Club members Below are our reviews of the best GMAT Books. However, people kept asking for my personalized recommendation over and over. So here it is - just tells you what to get The first column lists book categories and the purpose behind them and the other columns list approaches to the GMAT from average to most hardcore. Book Bundles and Study Plans at a Glance Standard Plan Advanced Plan Ultimate Plan Beyond Hardcore Plan General Strategy Books Explain how GMAT works, provide general principles and strategies, give an idea about weaknesses, provide practice tests Kaplan Premier + comes with 6 practice tests Kaplan Premier + comes with 6 practice tests Kaplan 800 - Poor guidebook, more of a question collection Kaplan Premier + comes with 6 practice tests GMAT Test Simulation Booklet + Great for practice Kaplan Premier + comes with 6 practice tests GMAT Test Simulation Booklet + Great for practice Quant Books Refresh math principles, fill gaps, and learn patterns Kaplan Math Workbook - missing probability and combinations Kaplan Math Workbook - missing probability and combinations MGMAT Number Properties MGMAT Word Translations Manhattan Prep Guides MGMAT Math Foundations Manhattan Prep Guides MGMAT Math Foundations Verbal Books Refresh grammar rules, acquire CR and RC strategies Kaplan Verbal Workbook OR: PowerScore Verbal Bible Manhattan Prep Guides or Veritas Guides or PowerScore Guides Manhattan Prep Guides or Veritas Guides or PowerScore Guides SC: Ultimate GMAT Grammar CR: PowerScore CR or Manhattan Prep CR RC: Manhattan Prep RC RC: LSAT Reading Comprehension SC: Ultimate GMAT Grammar + PowerScore SC or Manhattan Prep SC SC: Doing Grammar SC: examPAL SC Basics Practice Questions Additional practice Official Guide 12th + 900 retired real GMAT questions Official Guide 12th + 900 retired real GMAT questions Verbal Official Guide + 300 retired verbal GMAT questions Quant Official Guide + 300 retired quant GMAT questions Official Guide 12th + 900 retired real GMAT questions Verbal Official Guide + 300 retired verbal GMAT questions Quant Official Guide + 300 retired quant GMAT questions Princeton Review 1012 + Great target practice Official Guide 12th + 900 retired real GMAT questions Verbal Official Guide + 300 retired verbal GMAT questions Quant Official Guide + 300 retired quant GMAT questions Princeton Review 1012 + Great target practice Paper GMAT Tests + Official Retired tests available from GMAC Tests Simulated Practice GMAT tests GMATPrep, Kaplan, Free tests GMATprep, Kaplan, Manhattan Prep, some GMATClub tests GMATprep, PowerPrep, GMAT Focus, Kaplan, Manhattan Prep, GMATClub tests GMATprep, PowerPrep, GMAT Focus, Kaplan, Manhattan Prep, PR, GMATClub tests GMAT Official Guide.jpg 1. Official Guide for GMAT Review 12th ed - Must Have Published by the creators/owners of the GMAT. Must have for the advantage of having access to 900 real gmat questions but will need Strategy/Study guide to build up math/verbal skills and test-taking strategies. Strengths: 1. 900 real GMAT questions 2. Real GMAT questions retired from past tests 3. The practice questions are organized by level of difficulty 4. The practice questions follow actual GMAT test patterns - great to have one's ear trained, esp. in verbal Weaknesses: 1. The book does not contain any strategies 2. It does have a few short review sections but they are very weak 3. Mostly low and medium difficulty questions. Not very helpful to a person aiming to get above 700. Other Notes: Differences between 11th and 12th Editions . yellow/0470449748 mgmat-bundle.gif 2. Manhattan Prep set of 10 Strategy Guides Not to be over-zealous but I would say the most comprehensive self-prep money can buy Strengths: 1. Very in-depth overview of every GMAT subject in 10 dedicated guides (each is 100-200 pages long) 2. Includes access to 6 online practice tests 3. Hundreds of additional targeted practice questions available online (get free access by using the codes inside of each book) 4. Includes the best of the best gmat books such as: MGMAT Number properties, MGMAT Word Translations, MGMAT SC, MGMAT CR, and MGMAT RC Weaknesses: 1. Requires Official Guide for best results (additional practice questions) Other Notes: You can buy these separately but it won't be as good of a deal. yellow/098417804 veritasguides.gif 3. Veritas Prep Complete Course Set: 12 GMAT Strategy Guides Very strong challenger to the Manhattan GMAT set Strengths: 1. Very in-depth overview of every GMAT subject in 12 dedicated guides (each is 100-200 pages long) 2. Comes with a test simulation booklet and a basic math book for those who need extra help (MGMAT charges extra for these) 3. A gmat book for any subject, including probability, combinations, DS, etc 4. Has more practice questions (by far) than the Manhattan set Weaknesses: 1. Could have used less paper - some books have only one question per page 2. Expensive! $250 on VeritasPrep Other Notes: See a photo review of this set | Read a review of the books by Mohater yellow/1936240165 kaplan_premier.gif 4. Kaplan GMAT Premier with CD-ROM Recommended. Well-rounded guide for GMAT preparation. Questions are usually harder than GMAT and sometimes a bit off; however, the book comes with 5 GMAT Tests (1 in the book and 4 online) Strengths: 1. Good review of fundamentals and valuable strategies - good first GMAT Book 2. 6 GMAT Tests included for the price of $27 with free shipping from Amazon Weaknesses: 1. Several questions overlap with Kaplan 800 book 2. Not representative CAT scores 3. Some areas such as combinations or probability are not covered in sufficient detail Other Notes: This is the same book as Kaplan GMAT Comprehensive Program (slightly cheaper) - the only difference is that this book has 4 additional CAT Tests on the CD, which makes it worth it. As of 7/10/2009, the CD version of the book has been out of print. Only the Online version is currently available - it is the same book except all testing material is online and limited to 6 months of usage. yellow/1419552953 kaplan800.gif 5. Kaplan GMAT 800 (aka Kaplan GMAT Advanced) This book is a great idea - create a resource for those who already mastered the lower levels of GMAT, do not require any information about the test or basic strategies but need to focus on higher difficulty questions, but it has its weaknesses, one of them, not living up to its name. Though a great marketing name, many feel it should realistically set expectations as a 650-700 book Strengths: 1. Good for additional practice questions as a supplement 2. Contains more advanced strategies 3. Saves time for advanced test-takers Weaknesses: 1. Review of mathematical content is not thorough enough and actually fairly basic 2. Guessing as well as Plug-in-the-number strategies are overused 3. Some questions are not very realistic (do not follow the GMAT patterns) 4. Very few 750-level questions Other Notes: Discussion on GMAT 800 . yellow/1419552554 marker_booklet.jpg 6. Test Simulation Booklet with Marker ("Scratch Paper") The laminated booklet and marker are exactly as the ones you will get at the test center. Great product to get familiar with the special laminated scratch paper. yellow/0979017580 New to the GMAT? - Free Guides GMATpill How to Ace GMAT in 1 Month gmat uncovered GMAT Uncovered Other Books You May Find Helpful: GMAT Official Guide 10 1. Official Guide for GMAT Review 10th ed - Great source of additional REAL GMAT questions Strengths: 1. More questions - 1,400 questions vs. 900 in the OG 11 and OG 12 2. Price - right now it is under $10 with shipping for a used copy 3. Not too much overlap with OG 11 or OG 12 Weaknesses: 1. Significant overlap with GMATPrep and PowerPrep . Also some overlap with ETS paper tests is reported. 2. I would guess the questions on average are somewhat easier but can't really remember anything about the book anymore. yellow/0886852404 princeton_book.gif 2. Princeton Review Cracking the GMAT Average. Most feel that the book focuses mostly on shortcuts/tricks, while undermining the value of thorough knowledge involved in confidently answering the question. Many testtakers also feel question explanations are not detailed enough. The book comes with 2 online GMAT CAT Tests. Strengths: 1. 2 online adaptive GMAT tests included Weaknesses: 1. Questions in the book do not reach the difficulty level of the real GMAT. 2. 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Is there any overlap of questions in The Official Guide For GMAT Review, Official Guide For GMAT Quantitative Review, Official Guide For GMAT Verbal Review ?

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Is there any overlap of questions in The Official Guide For GMAT Review, Official Guide For GMAT Quantitative Review, Official Guide For GMAT Verbal Review ?

Therez no overlap between OG12 and the 2 review guides.

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Hi Guys,

I am new here and new to GMAT. Still navigating this site but already found the tonnes of useful tips and info.

I have just purchase used books - Official GMAT Guide 12ed, Official Quant review 1ed and Official Verbal review 1ed. Likely to also get the Manhattan guides too.

Just these are enough to take up a good amt of space on my table!

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Thank you for this informative post.

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I like to collect a few from these collection.
Would you please inform, how can I get these?

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I have no idea from where can I get the MGMAT RC book in India ...

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check flipkart.com

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Hi ,
I am a GMAT newbie.

I started with the idea of studying again only last week,enquired with universities and just started researching on GMAT yesterday night.

If there is one source that has proved most invaluable to me in kickstarting my preparation as far as preparatory materials are concerned, its this source. so i will remember this thread for long.

So far i have got the OG 12 th edition,Manhattan 8 set.

i want to enquire if OG verbal and quant are really required? or for that matter kaplan's math/verbal workbook to the premier cd?

i am planning 2 month preparation for a sept 15-20 CBT making use of kaplan,manhattan and OG. Is this sufficient preparation for someone aiming for high scores typically?

i didn't understand the power score part. where would powerscore guides be required?

since i am going for the CBT, i don't have to bother about test simulation book let?

Also i checked the practice scores links.Most sources have only one or two free tests. i was planning a series of tests in the last 25 days (like the ets gre tests of old).

is there a single test that offers plenty of practise tests? liek the gmat of the past? or is it all covered by the OG?

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You should be good with the materials you have. Start working through the 8 MGMAT Guides; they come with 6 online cat tests - those should be good. Get GMATPrep as well and you should be fine.

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Thanks.

I found info earlier in the thread there is no overlap between OG and OG verbal/quant. is the kaplan verbal or math workbook different enough from the premiere to require seperate purchase? or premiere is the one you recommend? hope to purchase it today based on the input.

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I have both Kaplan workbooks and Premier 2010 and yes I did find some overlap( around 30-40%)
Though Kaplan 800 has some real good questions

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kaplan 800 is included in the premiere or you are talking the 2008-09 edition? what are the material included in the premiere.

so i guess that the kaplan work books will give me some extra preparation atleast.

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I think Aristole SC Grail should get the place in the standard plan and Wren & Martin in the comprehensive plan ...just my 2 cents..

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Does anyone know of any company that provides quality test prep online? mobile app??

Books are soo heavy and I'm wondering if there are any alternatives...

Knewton as well as GMAT Pill Do. Both offer online-only programs without books.

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Hi everyone,

I am new to GMATClub. I want to start my GMAT Preparation ASAP so I did research through many posts in this forum to find out the best books for GMAT. Looks like, most of the GMAT aspirants mentioned the following books with good reviews:

OG 12th edition
OG Quant review
OG Verbal Review
All MGMAT Books (8 books I guess)
Aristotle SC Grail, Aristotle RC 99.
PowerScore CR Bible
GMATClub Tests (Especially Quant)

So I am looking to buy these books. If anybody, who has done with GMAT test, is willing sell these used ones please let me know. Either reply to this or PM me.

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Currently just starting some general overview, test is scheduled for December 15th, so i'm planning on starting my full schedule September 14th, Currently rockin the Princeton Review: Cracking the GMAT 2012 (Though I haven't read anything from this one yet) and Kaplan Strategies, Practice, and Review 2012 (Basically the Premiere but stripped down without as many features), which I have been reading as my first bit of foundation. Currently thinking of what books I will need to purchase prior to September 14th. Any advice on what's good? From what I can gather the MGMAT series is going to be a must have, so the OG, OG Verbal, OG Math, and 8 MGMAT guides.

Besides this I have only decided on "Doing Grammar - Max Morenberg"
I am willing to do whatever it takes to get a 700+ on this test and am looking for any other advice

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I'm about to start my GMAT prep. I have 7-8 months to prepare for the test (I'm aiming at international top-10 and want to take the test BEFORE the next-gen GMAT comes out in June 2012). According to your comments, the MGMAT bundle + OGs are the way to go. I'm planning on going through this material up until the end of this year.

That being said, I have two questions:
1) Would it make sense to take Kaplan's (only the Advantage course is avl. where I live) on-site course after I've gone through MGMAT's material? I've been saving money for a while now and I'm willing to invest as much as needed to get a high score, but it is one thing to invest and quite another to throw money and time away.

2) Since my aim is to send my application on Q3 2012, am I choosing right by taking the test before the next-gen GMAT comes out?

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Dear bb,
Dear members,

thank you very much for the helpful information in this forum.

I am starting my GMAT preparation this month, so, as many athors, I wanted to get your responce regarding the most appropriate books. But right at the beginning - Can anyone provide us with a little information concerning the changes in the exam format, planned for June 2012? Is it going to change dramatically?

After reading many posts, I settled down to the following books:
Entire MGMAT Preparation package - 8
OG 12, OG Quant, OG Verbal
Aristotle SC Grail, Aristotle RC 99.
PowerScore CR Bible

Would you add something - especially from the Kaplan package, which is to contain more practice questions? And generally, which is the best book providing test exams?
Are there any plans for some of the above-mentioned book to be newly issued in the comming months?

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According to the Kaplan 2012 Strategies book, The test will be changing with the addition of a new section called 'Integrated Reasoning'. The IR section will be replacing one of the Anlytical Writing sections. At the time of publication there was no details on how it would be scored but the books suggests that Verbal and Quant will be weighed within the 200-800 range, the one AWA will be marked 0-6.0, and the IR could be weighted separately. According to the book as well, the questions could be based on some innovative past experimental questions to show up on the GMAT, such as charts, graphs, spreadsheets, and possibly even audio.

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Thanks nphealan! The post is really informative! According to your info the change won't be significant, nevertheless I will try to meet me target score before June 2012

Can you give your comments on my question.

After reading many posts, I settled down to the following books:
Entire MGMAT Preparation package - 8 (prior to first CAT)
OG 12, OG Quant, OG Verbal
Aristotle SC Grail, Aristotle RC 99.
PowerScore CR Bible

Would you add something - especially from the Kaplan package, which is to contain more practice questions? And generally, which is the best book providing test exams?
Are there any plans for some of the above-mentioned book to be newly issued in the comming months?

Thanks!

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