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hey all, would you know : is it enough to review 7th edition MGMAT 2019/2020 for verbal & quant? -> for gmat focus edition?

You should be fine with the previous edition. Obviously skip the sentence correction and geometry chapters but other than that, still solid.

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You should be fine with the previous edition. Obviously skip the sentence correction and geometry chapters but other than that, still solid.

thanks bb! super helpful on this forum i’m glad i discovered it early on

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Welcome! And good luck with your prep 👍

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Hi I am trying to buy GMAT Prep Books from the local market but I’m unable to get the latest edition books

Which previous edition of Manhattan Prep is valid for GMAT FE?
Which previous edition of GMAT OG is valid for the FE?
Also is the Princeton Review book good?

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Hi I am trying to buy GMAT Prep Books from the local market but I’m unable to get the latest edition books

Which previous edition of Manhattan Prep is valid for GMAT FE?
Which previous edition of GMAT OG is valid for the FE?
Also is the Princeton Review book good?

All the Manhattan books are actually valid, just make sure to know the syllabus before studying something extra. The basics are still the same.
The same goes for GMAT OG. I’d suggest studying common topics from older books if there aren’t latest additions available at your local market.
Princeton is good, but I won’t put it over Manhattan and og

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hey all, im following gmat ninja’s 13 week study plan. this is still good for GMAT FE right? just skip the geometry & sc? im supplementing with manhattan prep to get the foundations & extra studying there as well

would the DS questions be enough for the data insights section of GMAT FE?

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hey all, im following gmat ninja’s 13 week study plan. this is still good for GMAT FE right? just skip the geometry & sc? im supplementing with manhattan prep to get the foundations & extra studying there as well

would the DS questions be enough for the data insights section of GMAT FE?

A study plan is good ofcourse, but I’d suggest changing the plan and making something of your own while you continue to go through the 13 week plan.
Everyone is unique, and has unique problems and solutions. Personally, I’d suggest taking the forum quiz of GMATclub for data insights to check if you’ve covered all the bases. I don’t think just DS will be enough. Also there are some geometry elements still in FE, a bit rare but worth the risk to check out.
I hope this helps a bit

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Hi I am new here, I want to do an MBA from Top B-school in US. Currently I have 1 YOE. Planning to apply next year after having 2 YOE. Would like to have some inputs about what should I focus this whole year to get admit in top B-school?

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Hello everyone
I am weak in algebra does anyone have sources to study algebra

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Hi I am new here, I want to do an MBA from Top B-school in US. Currently I have 1 YOE. Planning to apply next year after having 2 YOE. Would like to have some inputs about what should I focus this whole year to get admit in top B-school?

This maybe a general answer, I would say search for the B schools which are best for your desired management studies and get what they requires in terms of entrance score, portfolio and all and start preparing accordingly.

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Hello everyone
I am weak in algebra does anyone have sources to study algebra

7. Algebra

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Math : Algebra 101
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FOIL on the GMAT: Simplifying and Expanding
Factoring Quadratics
Solving Quadratic Equations
Using Algebra vs. Logic on GMAT Quant Questions

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Tough Algebra Set
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For more check Ultimate GMAT Quantitative Megathread

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Hello, what is the difference between GMAT club test and GMAT forum quiz 3.0, how differently or simliarly they help?

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Club tests are more like real GMAT tests, and forum quizzes are simply the questions on the forum, the are adaptive so you’ll get questions based on how you answer and ofc it saves you the hassle of going from one post to another

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Hey guys I’ve been doing my mocks and getting scores of 500 Ive only been studying for about a month using the OG books. I’m running out of time on verbal and having to rush. I have my first test in two weeks im quite nervous. I don’t need a super high score Any tips? Appreciate it!

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Hey guys I’ve been doing my mocks and getting scores of 500 Ive only been studying for about a month using the OG books. I’m running out of time on verbal and having to rush. I have my first test in two weeks im quite nervous. I don’t need a super high score Any tips? Appreciate it!

The best way to raise your scores will be to enroll in a course like TTP, Magoosh, Kaplan etc. They are genuinely worth the price they want. Even if you don’t want to enroll in a course, I’d suggest take a trial of any one of them (If i remember correctly ttp gives 5days free), they teach many tricks on how how answer all the questions efficiently. Other than that are you only doing the OG books? I highly suggest reading the Manhattan books, and checking out prep videos on youtube (GMATninja is a great channel to start with)

Don’t worry, 2 weeks is enough time. Just work hard and make sure to identify where you make mistakes and learn from them

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