MGMAT vs. Total GMAT Math

Question

So I have already gone through the OG11 and am saving the OG Quant for later on, so I am currently working through two of the MGMAT guides. I like the books a lot, as they provide clear and easy-to-understand strategies. But I am finding them lacking in practice exercises. I would like to get more practice by topic, especially with tougher questions. I read about Total GMAT Math and the practice sets put out by Jeff Sackmann and am wondering if I should switch over or purchase it as a supplement. Does Total GMAT Math do a good job of explaining probabilities and permutations and such? Or should I get the MGMAT Word Translations book? Is Sackmann's stuff the best practice material out there, or is there a better option (besides the OGs)? Or should I just stick with MGMAT for material (since I'm already a good way through both books) and just purchase sets from Hackmann? Will I miss out if I don't get Total GMAT Math?

superman · Answer

I have the sets, and they are good but ultra pricey ... not worth the amount u pay for it .. u r covered if u do gmatclub tests and mgmat AND og ...

CharmWithSubstance · Answer

I have both and personally prefer MGMAT better. The layout is much nicer, and ideas are easy to follow.

imkabob · Answer

Thanks for the input. But what if I'm looking for more practice problems to solidify the concepts I get from MGMAT and especially for the more difficult stuff? Would it be worth it to just get a few sets and not the book? Or is there a better option?

Cclay · Answer

Hi,

Just wanted to make sure you were also taking advantage of the online question banks that come with each MGMAT book (if you buy them new.) That's a good resource for more problems, and you already should have access to them!

Best,
Caitlin Clay
Student Services Associate
Manhattan GMAT

jake · Answer

I would really appreciate a little bit detailed information about Jeff's sets! Sets are quite expensive and i hesitate making shopping decision without more information about quality and content of these material.

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