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Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   14 Mar 2009, 22:51
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This is GMAT Club's Most Popular 20 GMAT Books



Please also see this recommendation: Best GMAT Books



20 Most Popular GMAT Books - April 2012
1-The Official Guide for GMAT Review 13th Edition
228 Manhattan GMAT Guides
31The Official Guide for GMAT Review 12th Edition
44The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review 2nd Edition
56The PowerScore GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible
67Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction
73The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review 2nd Edition
811Manhattan GMAT Test Simulation Booklet w/ Marker
98Manhattan GMAT Advanced GMAT Quant
1016Kaplan Gmat Premier Live 2012-2013
1113Manhattan GMAT Number Properties
1210Kaplan GMAT Advanced (Kaplan 800)
139Manhattan GMAT Foundations of GMAT Math
14-GMAT Ultimate Grammar
1515Manhattan GMAT Word Translations
16-Great Applications for Business School
17-Manhattan GMAT Reading Comprehension
1817The PowerScore GMAT Sentence Correction Bible
1912Kaplan GMAT Math Workbook
2014Kaplan GMAT Verbal Workbook





Did you ever wonder which GMAT Books are most popular? We did!
We looked at our forum and counted the number of times each of the GMAT prep books has been mentioned by our members and created a popularity ranking.


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Not sure about you, but I was surprised a little to see the books that made it to the top. On the other hand, the search results included all references starting with 2003, so potentially popularity of some books is inflated as others were not yet available back then. But again, at the end of March we will release the updated ranking that will reflect only results for March.

I am not sure how to best post tables in the forum, so here is one version and also another version with links at the bottom:
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#   References   GMAT Club's Top 20 GMAT Books
1   2985   The Official Guide for GMAT Review
2   1667   Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction
3   1332   GMAT 800
4   557   Official Guide for Verbal Review
5   494   Official Guide for Quantitative Review
6   427   Kaplan Verbal Workbook
7   360   Kaplan Math Workbook
8   334   Cracking the GMAT by Princeton Review
9   311   Kaplan Premier Program
10  215   Manhattan GMAT CR Book
11  195   Powerscore Critical Reasoning Bible
12  79   Manhattan GMAT Number Properties Guide
13  73   Project GMAT Advanced Math
14  71   Manhattan GMAT Word Translations Guide
15  57   Powerscore Sentence Correction
16  45   GMAT for Dummies
17  36   Manhattan GMAT Geometry Guide
18  6   Manhattan GMAT Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Guide
19  4   Manhattan GMAT Equations Inequalities and Vics Guide
20  4   The Ultimate Math Refresher for the GRE, GMAT, and SAT


Also, let me know if there other notable books we should include into our ranking and we will keep track of those as well.


[b]Here is the same list but linked to Amazon.com - you can read their reviews as well.

1. The Official Guide for GMAT Review
2. Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction
3. GMAT 800
4. Official Guide for Verbal Review
5. Official Guide for Quantitative Review
6. Kaplan Verbal Workbook
7. Kaplan Math Workbook
8. Cracking the GMAT by Princeton Review
9. Kaplan Premier Program
10. Manhattan GMAT CR Book
11. Powerscore Critical Reasoning Bible
12. Manhattan GMAT Number Properties Guide
13. Project GMAT Advanced Math
14. Manhattan GMAT Word Translations Guide
15. Powerscore Sentence Correction
16. GMAT for Dummies
17. Manhattan GMAT Geometry Guide
18. Manhattan GMAT Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Guide
19. Manhattan GMAT Equations Inequalities and Vics Guide
20. The Ultimate Math Refresher for the GRE, GMAT, and SAT
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   10 Nov 2009, 14:51
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Most Popular GMAT Books October 2009 List
I am highlighting books that lost positions in red and books that gained positions in green.

Good Luck on the GMAT. Hope this helps. For other book threads see this link: top-gmat-prep-books-guides-reviews-comments-77703.html

20 Most Popular GMAT Books from GMAT Club
11The Official Guide for GMAT Review 12th Edition
22Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction Gmat Preparation Guide
34Kaplan GMAT 2010 Premier Live Online
46The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review 2nd Edition
54The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review 2nd Edition
63Manhattan GMAT Number Properties
78Manhattan GMAT Reading Comprehension
87The PowerScore GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible
99Manhattan GMAT Equations Inequalities and Vics
1018Math Review For Standardized Tests (Cliffs Test Prep) Total
1110Manhattan GMAT Word Translations GMAT
1211Manhattan GMAT Geometry Gmat Preparation Guide
1311Kaplan GMAT Math Workbook
1419Manhattan GMAT Test Simulation Booklet w/ Marker Total
15Kaplan Math Foundations
16Manhattan GMAT Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
17Kaplan GMAT Verbal Foundations Total
1813Manhattan GMAT Critical Reasoning Gmat Preparation Guide
1914Kaplan GMAT Advanced (Kaplan 800)
2015Kaplan GMAT Verbal Workbook
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   14 Nov 2009, 05:05
bb,

Thanks for the list! I am starting to run out of things to study, so this is well timed.
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   22 Nov 2009, 22:46
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I have a total of 6 different comprehensive study books, this doesn't include books for the individual sections, and I found Cracking the GMAT the simplest to understand. It got right to the point and not only did they explain how to answer the question correctly they really put you in the mind set of taking the test. I found the Kaplan had a few more unique and smart strategies but Cracking was the only one that really broke down not only how to take the test but how to think about the test. I think while it is not the only book to have it is a must have.
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   22 Nov 2009, 22:54
Is there one that you would suggest to start with? Or just dive in?
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   22 Nov 2009, 23:31
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Is there one that you would suggest to start with? Or just dive in?


See here: top-gmat-prep-books-guides-reviews-comments-77703.html
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   25 Nov 2009, 22:40
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i was wondering...
how important is the Kaplan GMAT 2010 Premier Live Online???

I will definately buy the OG...

Also nink posted a list of books for different subjects

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Verbal:
1) Do diagnostic testing on GMATPRep to get sense of your strength & weaknesses.
2) Sentence Correction - Manhattan GMAT SC is a MUST
3) Critical Reasoning - either Powerscore Critical Reasoning Bible or Manhattan GMAT CR Book (either one is fine)
4) Reading Comprehension - GRE Prep for RC from Princeton Review is a great choice
5) Then do this last - Official Guide for Verbal

Math:
1) same as Verbal (1)
2) Buy all or some of MGMAT's MATH guides based on your strength and weaknesses for fundamental review

A. Number Properties Guide

B. Equations Inequalities and Vics Guide

C. Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Guide

D. Word Translations Guide

E. Geometry GMAT Guide


What is your opinion on each of these books?
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   25 Nov 2009, 23:14
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It is not required by no means - I just tend to send people there to get their bearings and pick up free tests.
About these books - Nink got 770 - do I really need to comment? :wink:
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   25 Nov 2009, 23:34
thank you very much for your quick reply bb

great site!!! helped me alot......
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   06 Dec 2009, 23:54
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Most Popular GMAT Books November 2009 List
I am highlighting books that lost positions in red and books that gained positions in green.

The most notable movements this month are MGMAT Number Properties book jumping up to the 3rd place.

Good Luck on the GMAT. Hope this helps. For other book threads see this link: top-gmat-prep-books-guides-reviews-comments-77703.html

20 Most Popular GMAT Books from GMAT Club
11The Official Guide for GMAT Review 12th Edition
22Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction Gmat Preparation Guide
36Manhattan GMAT Number Properties
43Kaplan GMAT 2010 Premier Live Online
54The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review 2nd Edition
65The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review 2nd Edition
78The PowerScore GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible
89Manhattan GMAT Equations Inequalities and Vics
97Manhattan GMAT Reading Comprehension
1011Manhattan GMAT Word Translations GMAT
1113Kaplan GMAT Math Workbook
1214Manhattan GMAT Test Simulation Booklet w/ Marker Total
1320Kaplan GMAT Verbal Workbook
1416Manhattan GMAT Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
1512Manhattan GMAT Geometry Gmat Preparation Guide
1618Manhattan GMAT Critical Reasoning Gmat Preparation Guide
17PowerScore Sentence Correction Bible
1810Math Review For Standardized Tests (Cliffs Test Prep) Total
1919Kaplan GMAT Advanced (Kaplan 800)
2017Kaplan GMAT Verbal Foundations Total
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   30 Dec 2009, 05:40
Great piece of information.

Although I persnoally feel looking at the list, there is a lot of overlap of techniques once you've done 2 or 3 books of different publishers.

At the end of the day, my advice is pick 3 and finish them thoroughly. Take a practice test at the end of each so that you can assess where you stand. Once finished all, and still you're not improving, then surely you can browse through other books. At the end of the day its practice that counts, and the test tips/strategies/tips can only do just a bump in your score.

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Most Popular GMAT Books December 2009 List
I am highlighting books that lost positions in red and books that gained positions in green.
Good Luck on the GMAT. Hope this helps. For other book threads see this link: top-gmat-prep-books-guides-reviews-comments-77703.html

The most interesting changes this month are:
  • Appearance of Kaplan Math Foundations as #17
  • Kaplan Verbal Workbook sliding 7 places down
  • MGMAT Geometry Guide moving up 4 slots

Other than that, just minor movements among the usual suspects.

20 Most Popular GMAT Books December 2009
11The Official Guide for GMAT Review 12th Edition
24Kaplan GMAT 2010 Premier Live Online
35The Official Guide for GMAT Quantitative Review 2nd Edition
42Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction Gmat Preparation Guide
56The Official Guide for GMAT Verbal Review 2nd Edition
63Manhattan GMAT Number Properties
77The PowerScore GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible
811Kaplan GMAT Math Workbook
910Manhattan GMAT Word Translations GMAT
108Manhattan GMAT Equations Inequalities and Vics
1115Manhattan GMAT Geometry Gmat Preparation Guide
1212Manhattan GMAT Test Simulation Booklet w/ Marker Total
139Manhattan GMAT Reading Comprehension
1417PowerScore Sentence Correction Bible
1514Manhattan GMAT Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
1618Math Review For Standardized Tests (Cliffs Test Prep) Total
17-Kaplan Math Foundations
1816Manhattan GMAT Critical Reasoning Gmat Preparation Guide
1919Kaplan GMAT Advanced (Kaplan 800)
2013Kaplan GMAT Verbal Workbook
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   08 Jan 2010, 04:16
Kudos!!! :thanks Thanx a lot dude.Just wanted to know if the total MGMAT set and OG set is good to cover a-z or you would recommend any combination from other publishers as there seem to be some cons with some books in each publisher.Thanks in advance for reply. :)

P.S.: Am i stuffing my shelf with buying the whole set?
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   08 Jan 2010, 10:24
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Kudos!!! :thanks Thanx a lot dude.Just wanted to know if the total MGMAT set and OG set is good to cover a-z or you would recommend any combination from other publishers as there seem to be some cons with some books in each publisher.Thanks in advance for reply. :)

P.S.: Am i stuffing my shelf with buying the whole set?



it depends on your weaknesses - if you wanted to cover A to Z, then yes, 8 Manhattan Guides and OG is the right way to go.
There are actually all 8 of them bundled up here to save $$$: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/098417 ... 098417804X
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   08 Jan 2010, 11:17
any recommendation on powerscore vs Manhattan for CR?

Thanks!
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   08 Jan 2010, 20:25
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it depends on your weaknesses - if you wanted to cover A to Z, then yes, 8 Manhattan Guides and OG is the right way to go.
There are actually all 8 of them bundled up here to save $$$:

Thanks again for the rpy.I havn't tested my strengths and weakness yet, but would really appreciate if you could suggest any additional books which concentrate on geometry (i think the last time i studied it was during my 10th grade Q_Q)

P.S: i removed ur link for amazon as i dont have the privilege to post links :P
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   08 Jan 2010, 21:02
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bb wrote:
it depends on your weaknesses - if you wanted to cover A to Z, then yes, 8 Manhattan Guides and OG is the right way to go.
There are actually all 8 of them bundled up here to save $$$:

Thanks again for the rpy.I havn't tested my strengths and weakness yet, but would really appreciate if you could suggest any additional books which concentrate on geometry (i think the last time i studied it was during my 10th grade Q_Q)

P.S: i removed ur link for amazon as i dont have the privilege to post links :P


There is MGMAT Geometry for one. Kaplan Math Workbook also has an extensive coverage. THere are a few others, but I can't remember the exact names right now.
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   08 Jan 2010, 21:03
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any recommendation on powerscore vs Manhattan for CR?

Thanks!


That's coverered in here: best-gmat-verbal-prep-books-reviews-recommendations-78094.html
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   08 Jan 2010, 22:29
Checked the kaplan books, what do you think is the difference between kaplan and mgmat?
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   08 Jan 2010, 22:39
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Checked the kaplan books, what do you think is the difference between kaplan and mgmat?


Kaplan does not nearly go into the depth of MGMAT.
Kaplan has 3 books -Kaplan Premier, Kaplan Math Workbook, and Kaplan Verbal Workbook + Kaplan Math Foundations and Kaplan Verbal Foundations
MGMAT has 8 guides + MGMAT Math Foundations; MGMAT also relies on the OG for additional practice (which is nice to tie it in). You will get more practice and more online content with MGMAT as well.
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Re: Top 20 Best GMAT Books on GMAT Club [#permalink] New post   09 Jan 2010, 01:19
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coolprasanth wrote:
Checked the kaplan books, what do you think is the difference between kaplan and mgmat?


Kaplan does not nearly go into the depth of MGMAT.
Kaplan has 3 books -Kaplan Premier, Kaplan Math Workbook, and Kaplan Verbal Workbook + Kaplan Math Foundations and Kaplan Verbal Foundations
MGMAT has 8 guides + MGMAT Math Foundations; MGMAT also relies on the OG for additional practice (which is nice to tie it in). You will get more practice and more online content with MGMAT as well.

Thank you thank you thank you :pray
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