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31 Jul 2016, 17:00
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Hi all,
I was wondering what could people advise me on the topic of using older/outdated GMAT study books to study for upcoming exams. I have just started to consider taking the GMAT as i'm only a few months out of school and trying to plan for the next step in my career. I've just taken (and passed) the CFA level 1 and looking to jump start my GMAT preparations. However since I have spent a lot of money on CFA prep these past few months, I am looking to save a bit of money so that I could also cover some of my CFA level 2 expenses as well.
With that said, I have found some listings on craigslist where someone is selling a full Manhattan GMAT bundle (just books) along with three other GMAT books from Wiley. Although these books are outdated a little (maybe two years off the most) they are going for a incredibly cheap price. Would you guys advise picking these books up or would I be in a better position of buying the latest version of these courses/books and dishing out the money?
All advice is appreciated. Thank you all in advance.
(also sorry if this is posted in the wrong place, I'm new to this site so it'll take me a while to get used to everything)
I was wondering what could people advise me on the topic of using older/outdated GMAT study books to study for upcoming exams. I have just started to consider taking the GMAT as i'm only a few months out of school and trying to plan for the next step in my career. I've just taken (and passed) the CFA level 1 and looking to jump start my GMAT preparations. However since I have spent a lot of money on CFA prep these past few months, I am looking to save a bit of money so that I could also cover some of my CFA level 2 expenses as well.
With that said, I have found some listings on craigslist where someone is selling a full Manhattan GMAT bundle (just books) along with three other GMAT books from Wiley. Although these books are outdated a little (maybe two years off the most) they are going for a incredibly cheap price. Would you guys advise picking these books up or would I be in a better position of buying the latest version of these courses/books and dishing out the money?
All advice is appreciated. Thank you all in advance.
(also sorry if this is posted in the wrong place, I'm new to this site so it'll take me a while to get used to everything)
31 Jul 2016, 18:30
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konrad1
Using older material for the theory of topics should not be a problem. But the practice tests should be latest.
31 Jul 2016, 19:26
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Hi konrad1,
The books that you're describing aren't THAT old, so if you wanted to start off your studies with those materials, then that's fine. You'll likely end up using some additional materials at some point though, as Test Takers who us a 'book heavy' Study Plan end up getting 'stuck' at a particular score level.
It's not clear when you actually plan to begin your studies. Once you do begin, 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). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That 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 come up with a study plan.
I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
The books that you're describing aren't THAT old, so if you wanted to start off your studies with those materials, then that's fine. You'll likely end up using some additional materials at some point though, as Test Takers who us a 'book heavy' Study Plan end up getting 'stuck' at a particular score level.
It's not clear when you actually plan to begin your studies. Once you do begin, 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). If you want to do a little studying first, so that you can familiarize yourself with the basic content and question types, then that's okay - but you shouldn't wait too long to take that initial CAT. That 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 come up with a study plan.
I'd like to know a bit more about your timeline and goals:
1) What is your goal score?
2) When are you planning to take the GMAT?
3) When are you planning to apply to Business School?
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
