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Its recommended to study from official guides especially verbal questions.....
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I have just started preparing for GMAT online, Is it necessary to take GMAT Official guide ?

If you're new to the GMAT, consider taking an official-mock after getting a bit familiar with the material. Checking out posted debriefs by people who've scored well/improved their scores could also be helpful (e.g. to see which resources people have found success with). Fair to say including official questions (e.g. from the OG-2024)/official mocks into a prep path would be a solid choice.
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Hi arwma,

The official guide is a nice book for practice; however, to truly master the GMAT, you will likely need some additional, more robust prep materials.

With that in mind, when it comes to test prep resources, it’s important to find the one that best suits your learning style.

This article explains the different prep resources you can use: GMAT Focus Study Resources: Your Guide

This article explains what to look for when choosing a prep course: Best GMAT Focus Edition Prep Courses Online: What to Look For

Finally, in addition to chatting with folks here, you can check out GMAT course reviews on GMAT Club. Most courses also offer free or low-cost trials so that you can give a few a test drive.

If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out.
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