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Which one among Powerscore LSAT RC Bible and Powerscore GMAT RC bible is good for Reading Comprehension ?

I was going through the Manhattan RC Guide for GMAT and although I found it an excellent guide , I feel the need to discuss more on strategies and techniques to tackle RC passages. I came across a post here only where the Powerscore LSAT RC Bible is recommended.

Can you please suggest which one will be a good buy for GMAT Reading Comprehension ? Please do not consider Time/Cost limitations in making the suggestions. I am only looking to buy one of the bibles above which does a fantastic job at explaining the RC.

Also is there any difference between these two Powerscore's RC bibles in terms of strategies and techniques discussed ?

Thank You.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi NiteshRC,

There are a variety of skills that are needed to perform at a high level on RC, so it might be that using just one book might not be enough to help you to score at that level.

1) How long have you been studying?
2) What materials have you used so far?
3) How have you scored on your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?
4) What is your score goal?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

NiteshK · Answer

Hi Rich,
 
It's been 4 months since I started preparing for GMAT. The Materials I've used so far are:
a.) Manhattan Strategy Guides (Complete Set)
b.) Kaplan GMAT 800
c.) OGs 2016

I haven't given any CAT till now. Is it fine to give a CAT in between of preparations ? And regarding your last question, I am targeting for 700-730. Please guide and let me know your suggestions please.

Thank You.

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi NiteshRC,

If you really have not taken any FULL-LENGTH CATs during your 4 months of study, then we have no idea whether you should be focused on RC right now (or if you should be focused on something else). As such, you really MUST take a FULL CAT (with the Essay and IR sections) sometime soon. That score result will give us a much better idea of your current skills, strengths and weaknesses. Once you have that score result, you should post back here and we can talk through your Study Plans.

Going forwards, you should plan to take FULL CATs on a regular basis (1 CAT every 1-2 weeks).

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

TIMEBBA · Answer

can somebody help me up which one should i buy for gmat verbal preparation Powerscore LSAT RC or Powerscore GMAT RC

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi TIMEBBA,

You're asking a rather specific question, but it's not perfectly clear if either of those options is actually what you 'need' right now. As such, it would help if you could provide a bit more information on how you've been studying and your goals:

1) How long have you studied?
2) What materials have you used?
3) How have you scored on each of your CATs (including the Quant and Verbal Scaled Scores)?

4) What is your goal score?
5) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
6) When are you planning to apply to Business School?

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

TIMEBBA · Answer

Hello Sir,

1. from past 1 month i am studying the quant and verbal from og 2016
2.og 2015 and 2016, will be waiting for 2017 edition , i also have veritas prep guides all 12 of them. and a new test prep company math revolution book + gmat club grammar book 
3.not given till yet

4.760-780
5. august 18 2016
6.October 2016

EMPOWERgmatRichC · Answer

Hi TIMEBBA,

Since you've been studying for a month, it would be a good idea to take a FULL-LENGTH practice CAT Test; you can download 2 for free from www.mba.com (and they come with some additional practice materials). It's also important to take CATs at regular intervals throughout your studies. That first score will give us a good sense of your natural strengths and weaknesses and will help provide a basis for comparison as you continue to study. A FULL CAT takes about 4 hours to complete, so make sure that you've set aside enough time to take it in one sitting. Once you have those scores, you should report back here and we can talk through the rest of your study plan.

GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich

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