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Which is better - Magoosh premium plan or Optimus Prep Silver

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Which is better - Magoosh premium plan or Optimus Prep Silver [#permalink] New post   22 Sep 2016, 20:26
Hi Everyone

I just started with my Gmat prep and would like to enroll for good online course
I plan to give gmat in July next year. While both above plans are @$99,which of two is
Better? Optimus prep also boasts of 850+ hours of online resources. Is this amount of time
Required for healthy preparation. I am working professional and can max allot 20hrs /week

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Re: Which is better - Magoosh premium plan or Optimus Prep Silver [#permalink] New post   24 Sep 2016, 16:40
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Hi Arpit,

When it comes to studying for the GMAT, there are a variety of different options. Most GMAT Companies offer some type of free materials (practice problems, Trial Accounts, videos, etc.) that you can use to 'test out' a product before you buy it. We have a variety of those resources at our website (www.empowergmat.com). I suggest that you take advantage of all of them then choose the one that best matches your personality, timeline and budget.

If you have any additional question, then just let me know.

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Re: Which is better - Magoosh premium plan or Optimus Prep Silver [#permalink] New post   24 Sep 2016, 17:54
I tried both programs. Is Optimus really only $ 99?
It seems like I paid a lot more.

Magoosh is not bad. Definitely worth the affordable price. Optimus is also good. 1000s of practice problems, but I didn't like their videos as much. They seemed very "robotic" like the guy was constantly reading from a script. I like videos with a conversational tone.

Optimus does have some cool features though. They provide scripts for all their video lessons and you can sort them by topic. It's very helpful.

I have no idea how much prep time is considered "healthy". I studied for more than 1000 hours for the GMAT. Solved thousands of problems, did at least 30 practice exams and many tutoring lessons.

The GMAT can be really demoralizing and humiliating. Some people seem to do alright with little preparation.

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Re: Which is better - Magoosh premium plan or Optimus Prep Silver [#permalink] New post   27 Sep 2016, 21:26
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adkikani wrote:
Hi Everyone

I just started with my Gmat prep and would like to enroll for good online course
I plan to give gmat in July next year. While both above plans are @$99,which of two is
Better? Optimus prep also boasts of 850+ hours of online resources. Is this amount of time
Required for healthy preparation. I am working professional and can max allot 20hrs /week

Regards
Arpit


Hi Arpit,

I will have a slightly biased opinion here :)
The best way to decide for a course is by looking at the reviews from the people who have take it.
You can get the reviews here: https://gmatclub.com/reviews/gmat_courses?fl=menu

Since you have just started your preparation, you need to build the concepts/fundamentals before you jump in solving the problems. Although you have already decided to go for a course, you can prepare for the GMAT by choosing one of the following ways:

1. In person classes/private tutoring
2. Online classes
3. Self paced online preparatory course
4. Book heavy approach

Whatever you choose, make sure that you choose one. Because GMAT tests you on some concepts and fundamentals that you can learn from a course. Most of the preparatory companies including ours offer a free trial of our course. You can take the trial and see if the course suits your needs.

In addition to the preparatory material, buy the Official Guides(both the Official Guide and the Verbal Review), Question Pack 1 and the 4 official mock CATs. They should be an indispensable part of your preparation.

You need close to 3 months to prepare well for the GMAT.

1. Understand the concepts and fundamentals before jumping into problem solving
2. Solve full length CATs including AWA and IR. You can get two free GMAT Prep mock CATs and can purchase two more from mba.com
3. Make sure you solve the official questions from the Official Guide
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