Which prep course should I take to prepare for GMAT?

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Hi guys, I have started preparing for my gmat exam for a while now. But I’m super confused as to which prep course should I go for? I had taken the mock exam to check where I land and what all I need to work on, scored a 435 in that very disappointing but we can come up from that. I’m ready to put all the efforts required to get a 700+, just needed some help in understanding which course is the best for studying.

GmatKnightTutor · Answer

Some general resources I'd suggest including are the Official-Guides, the Official Mocks, the Starter Kit on the MBA website, Manhattan-Prep's 6th Edition for Critical Reasoning. Depending on your situation (e.g. if you're very weak on Quant, looking to improve a Verbal score that is annoyingly stuck at V85, etc.), checking out posted debriefs to see what people who scores well/improved their scores did or which resouces they found success with that pushed the needle could also be helpful. If you're thinking of getting a few resources but still a bit unsure, feel free to book a chat sometime through the gmatknight site. All the best with the prep.

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scored a 435 in that very disappointing but we can come up from that. I’m ready to put all the efforts required to get a 700+,

The post below is kind of old but it may provide a bit of motivation:

Goodbye GMAT 420->650->*730*->730: https://gmatclub.com/forum/goodbye-gmat-396610.html

EducationAisle · Answer

Did you take an official mock?

Ariak · Answer

Yes

EducationAisle · Answer

What's your academic background?

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Hi Ariak,

When it comes to test prep resources, it’s important to find the one that best suits your learning style.

This article explains the different prep resources you can use:  GMAT Focus Study Resources: Your Guide

This article explains what to look for when choosing a prep course:  Best GMAT Focus Edition Prep Courses Online: What to Look For

Finally, in addition to chatting with folks here, you can check out GMAT course reviews on GMAT Club. Most courses also offer free or low-cost trials so that you can give a few a test drive. 
 
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out.

ManifestDreamMBA · Answer

Don’t worry, 435 is just a starting point—plenty of people improve a lot from there. If you're aiming for 700+, I'd suggest checking out GMAT Ninja and Manhattan Prep to start with. Take the tril of the leading companies and see which prep course suits you the most, for a more well-rounded approach. Also, Official GMAT materials are a must.

Just try note to go through every course/available resource out there.

k11work · Answer

Be sure to cover the GMAT Official Guides. They are great !

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