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Can someone please answer the following questions:

1. Do we need to purchase a) OG b) Quant Review c) Verbal Review or shall OG2020 directory in GMATClub suffices (as I see the questions are structured nicely)

2. GMAT prep 1 and 2 are free mocks that we get once we register on mba site -Is the additional purchase required for 3,4,5 and 6 mock tests ?

3. Are all the questions in 1-6 gmat prep mock tests different? (and what is the source of these questions: OG?)


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Hi,

Can someone please answer the following questions:

1. Do we need to purchase a) OG b) Quant Review c) Verbal Review or shall OG2020 directory in GMATClub suffices (as I see the questions are structured nicely)

2. GMAT prep 1 and 2 are free mocks that we get once we register on mba site -Is the additional purchase required for 3,4,5 and 6 mock tests ?

3. Are all the questions in 1-6 gmat prep mock tests different? (and what is the source of these questions: OG?)


Thanks!
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1. check out this page https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmac-officia ... ml?fl=menu
2. no, no one requires you to buy them. For many just those 2 free mocks are enough, so use them wisely. You can also take free mocks from different sources such as veritas, MGMAT, economist, etc. But it is suggested that you buy additional mocks as they are close reflection of your current score
3. Yes, they are all different. Those questions have not been published anywhere but in those mocks, so you will see only new to you questions (unless you bump into those here in gc)
happy studying.
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Hi,

Can someone please answer the following questions:

1. Do we need to purchase a) OG b) Quant Review c) Verbal Review or shall OG2020 directory in GMATClub suffices (as I see the questions are structured nicely)

2. GMAT prep 1 and 2 are free mocks that we get once we register on mba site -Is the additional purchase required for 3,4,5 and 6 mock tests ?

3. Are all the questions in 1-6 gmat prep mock tests different? (and what is the source of these questions: OG?)


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1. check out this page https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmac-officia ... ml?fl=menu
2. no, no one requires you to buy them. For many just those 2 free mocks are enough, so use them wisely. You can also take free mocks from different sources such as veritas, MGMAT, economist, etc. But it is suggested that you buy additional mocks as they are close reflection of your current score
3. Yes, they are all different. Those questions have not been published anywhere but in those mocks, so you will see only new to you questions (unless you bump into those here in gc)
happy studying.
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Thanks for the quick reply. So, for "#1 check out this page https://gmatclub.com/forum/gmac-officia ... ml?fl=menu"
my query is: since all the questions are available in GMATClub and structured nicely is there a need to purchase OG and other Quant+Verbal review separately ? or GMATClub directory is sufficient in itself?
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Hi,

Can someone please answer the following questions:

1. Do we need to purchase a) OG b) Quant Review c) Verbal Review or shall OG2020 directory in GMATClub suffices (as I see the questions are structured nicely)

2. GMAT prep 1 and 2 are free mocks that we get once we register on mba site -Is the additional purchase required for 3,4,5 and 6 mock tests ?

3. Are all the questions in 1-6 gmat prep mock tests different? (and what is the source of these questions: OG?)


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Hi NA_JS,

1. I think it's a really good idea to get the official guides.

2. Yes, the other 4 tests are paid tests (1 & 2 are free).

3. Tests 1 & 2 have the same pool of questions, tests 3 & 4 have the same pool of questions, and tests 5 & 6 have the same pool of questions. There is no overlap between GMATPrep and the current OGs.
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Can someone please answer the following questions:

1. Do we need to purchase a) OG b) Quant Review c) Verbal Review or shall OG2020 directory in GMATClub suffices (as I see the questions are structured nicely)

2. GMAT prep 1 and 2 are free mocks that we get once we register on mba site -Is the additional purchase required for 3,4,5 and 6 mock tests ?

3. Are all the questions in 1-6 gmat prep mock tests different? (and what is the source of these questions: OG?)


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1. I think it's a really good idea to get the official guides.

2. Yes, the other 4 tests are paid tests (1 & 2 are free).

3. Tests 1 & 2 have the same pool of questions., tests 3 & 4 have the same pool of questions, and tests 5 & 6 have the same pool of questions. There is no overlap between GMATPrep and the current OGs.
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Thanks for the elaborative reply to #2 and #3. This brings out to a conclusion: it will really be a good idea to purchase all mocks (3-6).
Can you be please little more explanatory in terms of why it's a good idea to get the official guides if GC provides all the questions and in a structured way? - (asking too much for such important books (OG+QR+VR) - may be just want to ensure if I can save few bucks because content is available with explanations in GC itself)
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Thanks for the elaborative reply to #2 and #3. This brings out to a conclusion: it will really be a good idea to purchase all mocks (3-6).
Can you be please little more explanatory in terms of why it's a good idea to get the official guides if GC provides all the questions and in a structured way? - (asking too much for such important books (OG+QR+VR) - may be just want to ensure if I can save few bucks because content is available with explanations in GC itself)
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That's a tough one. I recommend that you purchase the official guides, but this is, of course, your decision at the end of the day.

The GMATPreps are a great investment: you really won't find better practice tests (in terms of question quality) out there. Out of the 6, I feel that 1 & 2 are still the best (large question pool, 3 & 4 and 5 & 6 have relatively small question pools).
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Hello, I think buying them is not a bad idea, but if you feel there is a lot you can benefit from other sources and gmat club, it may not be necessary. Also, since it is OG stuff, if funds is not a problem, then buy them. They have their own use.

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Hi NA_JS,

There are certainly plenty of online resources that you can use for free during your studies, but your studies would almost certainly be more organized (and effective) if you invest in some GMAT study materials. Considering the long-term value of having a high GMAT Score (re: improved application(s), a chance at getting into better Schools, Scholarship possibilities, a potential factor in job interviews, etc.) the costs associated with studying for the Exam are rather low.

In answer to your immediate questions, the primary Official Guide from any of the last several years would be a good investment (100s of retired Official questions along with content lessons) and using the 2 free GMAC CATs is a must. While the most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC, retaking a CAT that you've already taken is NOT a realistic way to assess your skills. Seeing even a few 'repeat' questions can 'throw off' the Scoring Algorithm and impact your pacing, energy levels, fatigue, etc. (meaning that they would likely all appear to be better than they normally would be). Thankfully, the CATs from Kaplan, MGMAT and Veritas are all 'close enough' to the real thing that they will provide you with a relatively realistic score assessment (assuming that you correctly take the CAT in a realistic fashion).

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

Studies:
1) How long have you studied so far?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) How have you scored on EACH of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Goals:
4) What is your goal score?
5) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
7) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

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Hi NA_JS,

There are certainly plenty of online resources that you can use for free during your studies, but your studies would almost certainly be more organized (and effective) if you invest in some GMAT study materials. Considering the long-term value of having a high GMAT Score (re: improved application(s), a chance at getting into better Schools, Scholarship possibilities, a potential factor in job interviews, etc.) the costs associated with studying for the Exam are rather low.

In answer to your immediate questions, the primary Official Guide from any of the last several years would be a good investment (100s of retired Official questions along with content lessons) and using the 2 free GMAC CATs is a must. While the most realistic CATs available are the 6 from GMAC, retaking a CAT that you've already taken is NOT a realistic way to assess your skills. Seeing even a few 'repeat' questions can 'throw off' the Scoring Algorithm and impact your pacing, energy levels, fatigue, etc. (meaning that they would likely all appear to be better than they normally would be). Thankfully, the CATs from Kaplan, MGMAT and Veritas are all 'close enough' to the real thing that they will provide you with a relatively realistic score assessment (assuming that you correctly take the CAT in a realistic fashion).

Before I can offer you any additional advice for your studies, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

Studies:
1) How long have you studied so far?
2) What study materials have you used so far?
3) How have you scored on EACH of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores for EACH)?

Goals:
4) What is your goal score?
5) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
7) What Schools are you planning to apply to?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
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Thanks Rich for detailed explanation. However, it still fails to answer what I specifically asked in my point #1.
Why is it necessary to purchase (and put extra bucks) OG + VR +QR when every question is already in OG2020 directory here in a structured way - a point I really need to understand (pros and cons of solving them here or via OG - what will I miss if I am gonna solve OG questions here from GC directory without purchasing books - is that not all answers are correct here, or is that not all questions are present in the directory or like what) However, I am gonna purchase them soon as advised above by many other experts.

regarding #2 and #3 - I have got the clarity and I'm definitely going to purchase those mocks.
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Hi NA_JS,

As already stated, it’s totally up to you; if you want to practice OG questions on GMAT Club, then you don’t have to purchase the OG. In any case, it’s quite possible that you will need additional prep materials to improve your GMAT quant and verbal skills. Have you taken a practice exam to get a baseline score? What is your score goal?
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