Is it true that the first 90 questions of the OG for each

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Is it true that the first 90 questions of the OG for each section is what is used in PowerPrep exams?

I would like to work on the OG avoiding the first 90 questions on each section in the next two weeks so that I don't see the same questions in PowerPrep that I plan to take just before my official GMAT.

If anybody know about this, please reply.

ywilfred · Answer

I'm not sure if the first 90 questions are used in powerprep, but that's not really important is it ? What's critical is you attemp the questions in the OG and you're comfortable reasoning your solution and working them at a good time. Also, if you get a question wrong, are you able to fully understand the solution and again, apply the logic and reasoning to similar question stems.

If you really want some CAT practice, try and get hold of a PR or Kaplan, or any CDs from the buy/sell/do sections.

HongHu · Answer

There are two PowerPrep tests. What I'm doing is that I've done the first test before I start working on the OG. There are still a few questions that read familiar, perhaps from the discussions in the forum. Anyways this will give you somewhat of a good estimate what your current ability is. Then I'm going to work on the OG and do the second test one or two days before the test. It's ok if you've seen the questions. One thing is it'll test if you've mastered all that is to master. Another thing is well getting a good score on that PowerPrep test will give you a good feeling to bring to the real test. :-D

ywilfred · Answer

I forgot to add.. if you're ready with your quant prep, give the gmatclub challenge a go.. they're really hard, but you'll learn more that way.

twixt · Answer

I think it is right that all PP questions are extracted from the OG, I gnore whether they are 90 first questions.

nocilis · Answer

Thanks for all your input folks. 
I am going to do the OG in excrutiating detail and try to understand all the tricks that ETS has in its bag. It seems like I should take PowerPrep CAT 1 now, go through OG completely, and then take Powerprep CAT 2 just like Hong has recommended. I am planning to take GMAT in the Third week of March so I guess I got a bit of time.

I did finish Kaplan, Kaplan 800 cover to cover and Princeton Review Math and Verbal workbook. I also took the first KAPLAN Diagnostic (670) and CAT 1(640). By the way when are you guys planning to give your GMAT - I know Hong is taking it next week as he mentioned earlier.

nocilis · Answer

Found out from elsewhere that

" the practice sets are EXACTLY the same as the early questions in each section of OG (for example, the first 96 problem solving questions from OG are the ones that appear in the six PS practice sets in PowerPrep), "

Reference:
https://www.testmagic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10134

anirban16 · Answer

It seems OG is like the bible a must have. I have this old OG a 1997. Although I didn't start it I guess it is better to start with the latest 2003 edition.

Is it true that the first 90 questions of the OG for each

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