Books for GMAT

Hi Dev,

You ask a rather broad/vague question, since the answer will depend on your individual strengths, weaknesses and score goal. Beyond those points, you also have to be careful about assuming that books are all that you'll need to properly prepare for the Official GMAT. Many Test Takers who use a 'book heavy' study approach end up getting 'stuck' at a particular score level, so even if you have the 'perfect' set of books, you will likely need additional non-book resources.

All of that having been said, you would likely find it beneficial to work through one of the recent main Official Guides (they're great sources for practice questions).

If you're just beginning your studies, then it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can come up with a study plan.

I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich