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I grew up learning with books so I always buy the books even for my online classes. I take notes. With some of the math questions it is helpful to have videos for the explantations of concepts. I think I may be able
to find a lot of those online for free though.
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I grew up learning with books so I always buy the books even for my online classes. I take notes. With some of the math questions it is helpful to have videos for the explantations of concepts. I think I may be able to find a lot of those online for free though.
Same here. I studied with books and I find them allowing me to focus more than the computer but there are many reasons and many advantages to computers but I always recommend using the study method that’s more natural to you. Books have Delivered results for thousands of years 😂

It’s also very easy if you take the book route. I would recommend to you to start with just one book.

Foundations of GMAT Math by MGMAT - it is like 8 bucks plus shipping. Can’t beat the price. https://www.amazon.com/GMAT-Foundations ... b_title_bk
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When I read something online I always feel like I am going to miss something. I am one to go back and reread something so I can connect concepts. Thank you for your help. I know that in the future I want to be able to take practice and mock tests but I am not nearly there yet. Do you have any suggestions on books?
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This will keep you busy for a month. Do take notes and make your own notes. Every time you start a new day, review notes from the past day.

This is a book for the basics. This is just blocking and tackling type of thing. nothing fancy yet. But this is IF you need to start quite a bit back and remember how dividing fractions works and how other nagging small items work.

THEN, in May/June, when the new editions of the MGMAT Guides and New edition of the Official Guide come out - pick up those and that’s all you need in terms of equipment and material.

You may need the practice tests - obviously go to mba.com and take those. They have 2 tests you can take for free and you can retake them 2-3 times and get 6 out of them. I recommend you take a practice test if you have not done so yet.

It is economical and pretty straightforward. The other 2 books I recommend are these: https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?ie=UT ... %26psc%3D1 and https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?ie=UT ... %26psc%3D1

It looks like they are coming out a bit later in the year (dates got pushed since the last time I checked) so you can always buy previous editions as well if the dates are not lining up. These are not high cost decisions esp compared to the cost of the test and the degree.

You get stuck - come back and see what other people have done or ask a question. You should take a diagnostic test though to get a good sense of your standing overall and to look the enemy in the eye so to speak :angel:
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I just saw the post after I hit send.🤣 I will order that now. Those are great suggestions. I will order the book now. If I need more explanations I will look online. I have downloaded apps with quiz questions and free videos to my phone and iPad so I can listen while waiting to get my oil changed or at the doctor. I try to make good use out of down time like that. I took a practice test but I am not sure if it was at mba.com. I will go do that tonight. I have to be economical in this process so I think your suggestions are perfect. I saw you can earn points on this site and redeem them for testing materials. I just signed up so I have a bunch of trials so I will make sure to take a few practice tests. The one I took was less than thirty questions. I am determined and will as hard as I need to succeed. I am going to look at the books now. Thank you so much!😊 🙏
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It is good to leverage other resources and tips/etc use time effectively but don’t expect major improvement from scrappy time. Your quality and score will come from dedicated quality study time. GMAT requires you to notice small nuance things in questions (that’s later) but for now, you want to do well in basics. If you are not doing well in a chapter, go back and redo the chapter. During your "free time" at oil change, I would review your mistakes and remind yourself how to solve that question, how not to make the mistake again, and why you made it in the first place but don’t count on studying progress (at least I could not)
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It is economical and pretty straightforward. The other 2 books I recommend are these: https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?ie=UT ... %26psc%3D1 and https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?ie=UT ... %26psc%3D1
I think these two books are the same or am I just reading it wrong?
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Oh. Let me check, I was copying from a search page. I may have gooffed.

Yep. I goofed. One sec.

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I think these two books are the same or am I just reading it wrong?
Here is the correct "second" book to purchase down the road. It is technically a bundle: https://www.amazon.com/All-GMAT-Manhatt ... 506293522/
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It is good to leverage other resources and tips/etc use time effectively but don’t expect major improvement from scrappy time. Your quality and score will come from dedicated quality study time. GMAT requires you to notice small nuance things in questions (that’s later) but for now, you want to do well in basics. If you are not doing well in a chapter, go back and redo the chapter. During your "free time" at oil change, I would review your mistakes and remind yourself how to solve that question, how not to make the mistake again, and why you made it in the first place but don’t count on studying progress (at least I could not)
You are 100% correct. I completed up through Calc 2 my first go round in college and always did well in math. I just haven’t used it in years. I sat down and the other night getting started and it started to come back. I am a big believer in learning the concepts. Reviewing mistakes is really good advice. I will definitely do that.
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Here is the correct "second" book to purchase down the road. It is technically a bundle: https://www.amazon.com/All-GMAT-Manhatt ... 506293522/
Books all ordered. Thanks again!
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Can you guys recommend me on the prep books and the order to go through them?

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Can you guys recommend me on the prep books and the order to go through them? Posted from my mobile device
If you read the posts
literally above what you posted I asked the same question and someone sent three links to books. The posts show four links but one is a duplicate.
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Gotcha, thank you!
You’re welcome. I need to start with math so one is math but one if the official guide and one is a bundle. A few are pre-order for the 2024-2025 editions. Good luck! 🍀
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Thank you! Good luck to you too!
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Hey everyone, I took the GMAT Focus practice test blind today for the first time. Haven’t studied at all. Really rusty on a lot of math concepts. Scored a 78D 78Q 86V. Wondering how this is as a starting point?
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Hey everyone, I took the GMAT Focus practice test blind today for the first time. Haven’t studied at all. Really rusty on a lot of math concepts. Scored a 78D 78Q 86V. Wondering how this is as a starting point?
That’s a pretty amazing score... for a starting point. I was about 130 points below you when I started. Some people end there...



Here are your percentiles for example - you got 98th percentile in Verbal - that’s amazing. You just need to push up your Quant for a month or so and you will be in a really good spot (that will also push your DI)
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That’s a pretty amazing score... for a starting point. I was about 130 points below you when I started. Some people end there...
Thanks! I’ve always tested well going back to SAT/ACT for Verbal/Reading type questions so i knew that was a strong part... Any resources you recommend to brush up on all the math concepts like square roots, etc? I don’t struggle with the stats, application as much as pure math questions if that makes sense....
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