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Is it too early to buy MGMAT books?

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Is it too early to buy MGMAT books? [#permalink] New post   25 May 2015, 08:18
I live in India, and I plan on taking my GMAT exam about 2-4 years from now. I have semester holidays but I want to do something useful like read and refresh concepts in Math and English.. The GMAT exam doesn't look like some easy walk in the park.. So I could start gradually preparing from now.. with that being said, I've searched and read reviews and come to a conclusion and decision that the MGMAT books are thorough and I'd like to go ahead and buy one. The problem is its 10000 INR. I don't mind spending money on the MGMAT books. Currently 6th edition is what is being published and sold. The things is.. I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO BUY THE MGMAT SERIES AGAIN 3 YEARS LATER. Will buying MGMAT books be a 1 time investment? or will new and completely different editions come out and make the previous or current edition obsolete?
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Is it too early to buy MGMAT books? [#permalink] New post   25 May 2015, 09:13
Since you are clear about your aspirations 2-3 years prior, you are in a much better position than most of the Indian (Non-natives) GMAT aspirants. As much as i have seen, people like us who start from ground zero level give exam with a preparation of almost an year. We suffer NOT because we don`t have intellect to solve questions asked in GMAT like exams, but because we underestimate ourselves. Also, we have a very weird aversion towards READING and SPEAKING good English and lack exam temperament (talking about average Indian aspirant. If you are not one of them then its an added advantage for you).

I have been preparing for GMAT from past 6 months (believe me i was damn bad in English). If i were in your position, I would not buy MGMAT books NOW. Rather i would concentrate specifically on good GMAT kind READING HABITS (You will get a lot about GMAT reading habits on this forum). This will benefit you in many ways: you will be confident while reading long passages, your concentration level will increase, your analytical skills will increase exponentially, you will reduce time taken to solve questions. You will find many more benefits once you start doing it diligently.
Once you gain confidence in reading, start solving few Reading Comprehension problems (there are so many sources available on this forum itself). At this point in time you can move slowly to Critical reasoning.

You must be thinking why i am putting more stress on RC and CR?
I am suggesting you with my experience. People who are very good in RC and CR score much better in GMAT than an those who dedicate a big chuck of time on SC. Above all, SC can be appropriated in few months, but RC and CR cannot be. It takes time. You will realize this as your preparation will mature with time.
So my friend, read good English, read articles from good sources, while reading also see the sentence construction and get habituated with them.
I did not suggest anything for Quant because i had not suffered because of Quant as much as because of English. You can decide on Quant part based on your comfort level in Maths. :)
Hope this helped....
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Re: Is it too early to buy MGMAT books? [#permalink] New post   25 May 2015, 11:18
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Hi Orochimaru,

Since you're not planning to take the GMAT for at least a couple of years, starting with 'casual' studies now is a remarkably proactive thing to do. If you wanted to start reading those MGMAT books now, then that would probably be fine (the books are unlikely to go through any huge changes in the next couple of years). However, the idea that those books are the ONLY resources that you'll need to achieve your goals is questionable logic.

Most Test Takers use a variety of GMAT resources during their studies, so it's likely that you'll be investing in other products too. So you can spend that money now if you like, but that is unlikely to be the only purchase you make.

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Re: Is it too early to buy MGMAT books? [#permalink] New post   26 May 2015, 10:30
Hi Orochimaru,

Welcome to the world of GMAT and the GMATClub forum. While I am not an expert in all things GMAT, I do not believe that beginning your studies in the MGMAT series would be the best for you at this time. Furthermore, while it is true the MGMAT book series is unlikely to experience an update in the next couple of years, by not purchasing them now, you avoid the potentiality that they are updated (though it's usually only very minor edits). You might also be able to purchase the books used at a greatly discounted price in the future. That is definitely something to consider.

For you, I would recommend that you begin your refresher/preliminary study by going through the excellent free resources provided by GMATClub. The Ultimate Grammar Book produced by GMATClub can be found at https://gmatclub.com/forum/ultimate-gmat-grammar-book-133952.html. It is a phenomenal resource for native and non-native english alike. This would be an excellent place to begin, and, since you have quite a bit of time until you sit for the test, you should be able to master some of the trickier elements of English grammar; You will enjoy that when you're blazing through Sentence Correction problems.

BB, the founder of this forum, suggests people read fiction books in preparation for the verbal portion. A reading list can be found at https://gmatclub.com/forum/books-to-read-improve-verbal-score-and-enjoy-a-good-read-76079.html. I would highly recommend you do. Not only will you enjoy reading classics, but also you will gain a deeper grasp of good english grammar.

Lastly, if you want to refresh your math, I highly recommend starting with khanacademy.org. Go through their pre-algebra, algebra and geometry lessons at a leisurely pace. The lessons are quite enjoyable.

I would suggest your begin your proper GMAT studying about 6 months from your intended test date, but that is just a general rule of thumb.

I hope that helps answer your question and gives you some direction for the next few years of study.

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Re: Is it too early to buy MGMAT books? [#permalink] New post   27 May 2015, 05:56
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I can say that it's pretty likely that there will be new editions of the books before you actually take the test. The changes won't be revolutionary because the GMAT doesn't change much over time, but there will be updates that will enhance the books.

You are pretty far out from the test. I would agree that for now your best bet it to focus on the fundamentals of the GMAT before tackling the strategy. Make sure you are solid in English grammar, that your reading comprehension is strong, and that your basic math skills are sharp. The free resources are probably sufficient to help you build your basic skills and then you can focus on GMAT strategies when you get closer to the test - maybe 12-18 months out.

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