How is GMAT OG Bundle 2023-24: eBook & Online Question Bank?

Question

Hello guys!

I'm preparing for GMAT Focus edition but don't have any prior study material to begin with. So, I'm considering to order the GMAT Focus OG for the preparation. My queries below:
 1. What's the review of these books?
2. The books are available both on MBA(dot)com as well as on Amazon. The Amazon version is cheaper for me (post rupee conversion) but is paperback while the MBA(dot)com one is expensive and is available in ebook. Considering GMAT is an online test, which version should I go with?
3. In one of the Amazon reviews of this bundle, it says "BE WARNED: YOU CANNOT ACCESS THE QUESTION BANK THROUGH MBA(dot)COM IF YOU PURCHASE IT FROM AMAZON, YOU HAVE TO PURCHASE THIS FROM MBA(dot)COM TO HAVE FULL ACCESS". Any idea if this is true?
4. Any other study material that I can start with apart from this?

Thanks in advance!

HarshaBujji · Answer

I heard that the questions in the latest edition are same as old one.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Fair to say the Official-Guide 2023-2024 is a solid choice to include in a prep path for Focus prep. If you're concerned, you can purchase an e-version from the main MBA website (or the entire bundle). Might also be worth following/checking out the Official GMAT twitter page in case any discount codes for GMAC products have recently been provided.

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MartyMurray · Answer

Once you've seen all the types of GMAT questions and gotten some practice answering them, you could take an official practice test from mba.com to see where you stand.

Armed with that information, you'll be in a better position to determine what types of materials would be optimal for your prep. For example, if you are close to your score goal, for example 30 points below it, then the OG may be all you need for achieving your goal. On the other hand, if you need to increase your score by 100 points or more, then it would likely be best to get some other materials that would teach you concepts and strategies and support your practicing a lot to achieve your goal.

Score-Quest · Answer

Official guides are essential resources for your preparation. They should definitely be a part of your study materials. If you find that there are concepts not fully covered in the official guides, as they primarily contain questions, you might consider exploring additional books from test prep companies, which often focus more on explaining concepts. Additionally, it's important to include official mock tests by GMAC in your study plan to get a realistic practice experience.

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