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Hi mbawaala,

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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Hi mbawaala,

Imo, Manhattan Prep is the gold standard for GMAT books.

Also, you don't need to buy the Self-Study Toolkit from their website. The All the GMAT book set from Amazon will have all the resources you need.

Complement the books with OG, Official mocks and some great resources here on GMAT Club, you have more than sufficient for success in GMAT.

All the best.

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Hi all, I am just getting started with my GMAT preparation. Laying out some details below:

  1. This will be my first ever GMAT attempt.
  2. I have never prepared for GMAT in the past and hence it is all new to me, though I have taken standardized tests in the past for my engineering undergrad program but that was many years ago.
  3. I am aiming for a 695+ considering the B-schools that I am planning to apply to.
  4. I only have 10 weeks of prep time - Target GMAT date is 1 Oct 2025.

After a lot of research across multiple online forums and review platforms and some back-and-forth, I have zeroed down on going for a self-study approach with books and materials at my disposal. I am confused between the following:

  • Self Study Toolkit from MGMAT: This includes their famous All the GMAT Strategy Guide set (All the Quant + DI and All the Verbal, both are eBooks) with a bunch of other online resources like question banks and their explanations to the OG problems.
  • GMAT Focus Premium Prep (All-in-one) eBook from The Princeton Review: This includes just this one ebook with online access to 3 CATs (plus 1 more, which is anyway free on their platform), 2 diagnostic tests and some practice questions (drills, as they call them).

Need help in deciding which one to pick. Any inputs will be appreciated.

PS: In both the cases, I will be using the GMAT OG 2025-2026 edition and will also buy the Official Practice Exams 3-6 bundle.

Thanks.
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Thanks yc168. I have finally decided to go ahead with MGMAT.
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