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26 Jun 2012, 16:03
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I am entering into my Junior year of college, and I find it to be a very good time to take the GMATs. I have come across this dilemma when taking the SATs, and that is what is so special about the most updated version of a study prep book? I find myself looking at prices that are cut in half from last years version, and I wonder what really is the difference between, say 2011 and 2012. I would like to do very well on my exam, but I do not want to be locked into one source of prep material because it was so expensive, nor do I want to spend over my limit, because I find myself needing more practice. I am aware of the free resources online, which I will take full advantage of. I feel that outdated material is very effective for studying, as the concepts never change, and you get a lot of bang for your buck in a matter of sense. I was just wondering if I am missing something on this issue, or if I have it right. Please let me know what is the right way to go. Thanks
26 Jun 2012, 20:32
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There are many reasons that outdated study material can be effective for learning foundations, but you must remember that the newest material will offer you the strongest study material for the test. The reason for this is that the test is always evolving, and so are the test prep companies. The test prep material has come a very long way in the past 10 years, and the test itself has changed dramatically. A few examples of how even just last years study material would be different is the inclusion of the IR section and the gradual change away from the usage of idioms. The old material will have NOTHING about the IR section. Not to say that you can't supplement your older materials with a new IR book. You must also consider that possibility that the previous user used all the online material, then you would not have access to this material. So you must keep all these things into consideration. If you are chosing to buy previous year's material, I would make sure that it's never more than 2 years old (a lot can change in two years!), that you will still have access to online material, and you make sure to address any areas that might not be included in this older material (specifically IR section).
If you're on a tight budget though, last year's material can be a great place to start, as well as all the free online resources that we offer.
If you're on a tight budget though, last year's material can be a great place to start, as well as all the free online resources that we offer.
26 Jun 2012, 21:31
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Well thank you very much for the response, I appreciate it. It was very helpful. I will make sure to mix in the new with the old to cut back on costs, and to not miss new changes to the exam. Is the incorporation of the IR in the past two years the only structural change that has happened?
