Manhattan GMAT Book Users... a few q's

Question

Hi,

I'm new and I'm planning to use just the MGMAT books and the 3 OG guides in studying for the GMAT.

As a newbie I was wondering a few things:

- Is it best to study for Math and Verbal concurrently, like do Sentence corrections everyday?
- Do you go through the books chronologically 1-8, starting with 1?
- Are MGMAT problems/books harder than the real GMAT?

Thanks.

DAYNE · Answer

Study either the Quant or Verbal 1st for about a month or so
The second month either study Quant or Verbal, and on the weekend review/work og problems over what you learned during the first month

I only have the Manhattan math books only, so I went through them in the order I preferred, basically my choice.

MGMAT books aren't meant to be harder than the gmat, the purpose is to teach you the fundamentals, strategies of the gmat

bb · Answer

Welcome to GMAT Club! If you have the 8 MGMAT Guides, then you pretty much have all you need. The only other book you may consider getting is the MGMAT math foundations but that's not needed if you are good in math. 1. Depends on you - i picked the easiest area first for me but I am a single tasker 2. Don't think it matters really but why not

3. The books will be referencing a lot of the OG questions (there are not that many in the books); also remember about the online material - quite a few questions are actually available online. They are about on par - there has been a lot of debate though. Some believe math is harder but again that's debatable. Also, take a look at this post; gmat-study-plan-for-gmat-novices-start-your-gmat-journey-80727.html

crouchingpenguin · Answer

thank you for your responses. glad to hear MGMAT was all I pretty much needed.

I have looked at the newbie study plan and I needed to tailor mine a bit given my time constraints. I have approximately  1.5 months to study  before I absolutely will have 0 time to study due to starting a job.

I was also wondering:

- To study first and then take the computer aided exams as to not waste them? Or to first take a diagnostic.

- Is it feasible to study in 1.5 months? I have the time to study all day... but it seems like people piece it out over 3 months. If I don't take it in 1.5 months, I'll have no choice but to take it a minimum 2-3 years later.

bb · Answer

Sure.
Do take the diagnostic asap. Download gmatprep for that.
If you have 1.5 months, then you gotta do what you gotta do. it is possible but ultimately depends on where you are right now (take the gmat prep and we'll see).

nonameee · Answer

bb, if you have MGMAT SC 2003 ed., would it really help to buy the latest edition?

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