GMAT Prep Material 2023

it_sucks · January 22, 2007, 6:00am

Hi,
I'm looking for additional tests to do.

PM me ur mailid.
i ll send u PowerPrep and directions frm whr to download Kaplan tests.(somebody has uploaded them on rapidshare.u have to login using his username and password.so plz PM me for details.)
also try 800score tests.u can get those frm the link in harshg's post(509).
dont know how much standardized they are.

bhavinashah · January 22, 2007, 4:24pm

unable to download from the link u suggested. kindly let me know how to go about it..

dolly_2007 · January 23, 2007, 8:08am

Hi, does any one have the Manhattan SC with them? If yes, plz pass it on. Also, need the Kaplan tests.

Thanx.

abhinandanshah · January 23, 2007, 4:53pm

@Dolly... Good thing to edit your e-mail address.... :)

Check if you have already got it in your mailbox.

All the best,
Abhi.

aim-wsc · January 24, 2007, 4:43am

How to Approach the GMAT or/
Beginner's Guide to GMAT materials

The first thing any MBA aspirant should do is visit Official site for MBA/ GMAT
spend some 2-3 hours there. (or maybe 2-3 days!)
read as much as you can. The information published there is genuine, eye-opener & myth breaker.
So you should do that first.

Then you should download a sim C A T GMAT test available there: name is GMAT Prep; its of ~25MB
The site mba.com will help you understand: whats GMAT in general terms, its significance, its structure and the way company conducts the test worldwide.
(i wont go into GMAT structure deeper since i am going to present only resources in this post)

Then you'll need some books to prepare for GMAT.
GMAC, the company that set GMAT test, came up with three books recently, official guides.
They are:

Official guide for GMAT review, 11th edition,
The Official guide for verbal review
The official guide for quantitative review

they are nicknamed as orange, purple and green guides respectively :D

Official guide 11th edition is THE book you should start with and end your preparation.
You should trust these guides along with GMATPrep software (~25 MB)

Although these guides and a software are fantastic for the practice problems, they don't provide (/come up with) strategies.. :(

In short: when it comes to problems solving in practice sessions, nothing beats above mentioned materials. But for strategies (read shortcuts ) you need to look for some extra materials.
Other books i would recommend:

Kaplan GMAT, 2007 Edition: Premier Program (latest edition with CD : best buy /2006 edition will also do ( both are same) : comprehensive book, covers everything)
Cracking the GMAT with DVD, 2007 Edition by Princeton review (Caution: it doesnt have C A T in its DVD; good strategies & comprehensive, covers everything though )
Kaplan GRE & GMAT Math Workbook ( very elementary good for starters & weak at math : not recommended )
Kaplan 800 (for advanced students who want to score higher; caution: AWA essay section not included )
Sentence Correction GMAT Preparation Guide (Manhattan Gmat Prep) (PURE GOLD I CANT WRITE MORE :A MUST HAVE BOOK FOR weak in SC )

(Read the review on amazon.com before purchasing them. )

These books offer good strategies to attack GMAT, theyll show you how to approach each section and each problem individually.
but then for taking the test in one go you need to have a patience, faith and stamina. & for that you need to take as many GMAT sim C A Ts as possible.

Following are the GMAT prep companies you should trust:

Reason : they have done enough research to come near to the real GMAT test... (still they are not as near as GMAT Prep or POWER Prep)

mba.com (nearest possible)
manhattangmat.com (?yet to be tested)
800score.com (easier)
kaptest.com (tough)
pricetonreview.com (neutral)

They offer good Sim GMAT tests.
note that i have not mentioned about other books or other sites for practice tests that means they are NOT worth your time & money.

Now lets have some non-brand materials,
Materials those are freely available on cyberspace and have no copyright issues.
BeattheGMATs flashcard (best flashcards you could get )
Grammar Notes:
Sahils Sentence Correction Notes
Spidey's Sentence Correction Notes
Rajat-ndas Grammar Notes

Sorry I have not provided the hyperlinks for these since I am sure they must be here on pagalguy.com itself
(if anybody know where they are at PG post a links for the same , thank you.)

The reason why I am so selective in mentioning about the resources is, people just take any damn test or soft copies of books available on internet just to end up in pracitcing non-GMAT questions.
Therefore I am with trusted and reputable sources.
DONT WASTE YOUR TIME IN STUDYING AND PRACTISING WRONG SETS OF PROBLEMS.

still if you want more practice problems then i would advise you to download

1000 SC
1000 CR
3000 RC

These documents are available freely available everywhere on internet. Note that documents do not have explanations to the problems. You will have to join some GMAT realated forums to discuss those problems.

(that is the sign of good approach )

While prepping for GMAT you should also be aware of the b-schools you want to apply. You must have a long term plan & You should do some research on the b-schools that suits your long term target.

For such informations you have schools' own web-sites along with plenty of other good sites:

Dave's MBA Journey
Hjorts b-school corner:

Then, you should also aware of admission process:
Accepted.com
ClearAdmit
Stacy Blackman Co. blog

Keep tab on all these site.
Hope that helps everyone who's new to GMAT prep world 😃

dolly_2007 · January 24, 2007, 8:47am

@Abhi: Yep...got the manhattan. Thanx 😃

ashokdj · January 26, 2007, 2:18pm

can u send me some or all of the stuff you listed in e-book form.. it'll be a big favour.

tusis_2 · January 26, 2007, 2:43pm

hi ppl,
i was trying to book for the gmat...but am not sure if my debit card of hsbc ll work...does neone ve ne idea abt this? also do we just ve 2 give the card no or supply ne other details?

abhinandanshah · January 26, 2007, 5:58pm

@Tsusis2

HSBC Debit cards are not liable for online payment. You can use any HSBC Credit card for the same. Or else any VISA or MASTER Card. Debit cards are usually not allowed, I had tried with ICICI NCash Online Card too, didn't work, HSBC Credit card rocks!

Hope that helps,

Cheers,
Abhi

sinharohit · February 9, 2007, 12:09pm

hello friends, I have bought a brand-new Manhatton sentecne correction online at $22.60. But due to some change in my GMAT plans I want to sell it. If anybody interested to buy it from me ..he can contact me at

I know its a rare book that's why I bought it online and I think it can really help those who are really preparing for GMAT seriously.

Regards,
Rohit

ripper · February 14, 2007, 9:58am

Hi i would like to know what book would you recommend to buy for the math part since i am very weak in the math section

ripper · February 14, 2007, 10:00am

Hi Tusis_2 could you let me know if there is a gmat registration centre in mumbai and where

piyushgoyal · February 14, 2007, 10:13am

Check out 1GB of free space to upload and share your files, photos, videos and music - eSnips.com for material.
you might get something useful there.

piyushgoyal · February 14, 2007, 10:14am

You can refer to the IMS BRM's for maths.
I consider them to be the best for quick maths revision.
It is very concise with limited and good questions in a very organized manner put to the point. Check it out. Might be helpful.

k_liya · February 23, 2007, 2:38pm

my 2 cents to the thread.
Preparation of 2 hrs. daily for 2.5-3 months. 700+ score guaranteed..!!

hi,this is koushi,
already i have taken classes for cat prepration,so can anyone suggest me should i join another coaching 4 GMAT or self study will be sufficient 4 me

spotpam · February 24, 2007, 12:56pm

Koushi, You should better judge by yourself. Generally for GMAT self prepration works provided you follow some strict disciplines. And that's where the coaching come into effect because you are bound to follow the timings. If you feel that you can manage that by recalling ur previous experiences, then I guess coaching not needed.

k_liya · February 24, 2007, 2:05pm

Thnx 4 ur suggetion, can u give me some information about GMAT coachings (which is the good institute)

abhyutthan · February 26, 2007, 6:56pm

Hi,
This is to call on all the helpful pagalites who have got themselves admitted to their dream B schools for the 2007 session and can take the pain of parting with some of their reference materials which they used in the application process. I have been told about the usefulness of Richard Montauk's - How to get into top MBA programs as a template for the application research process. However I have been unable to find the same in any bookstores around my place. Infact I have got to know that this book is not presently available in any of the bookstores in India.
Hence I am seeking some help from your end and would be extremely obliged, if any of you could lend me the book so that I can go through it and help my case in the days to come.

Please leave your contact details in a pm and I will get back to you.

thanking you,
Abhyutthan

vish_3 · March 2, 2007, 6:34am

Hi
Can anyone please help me on deciding which book to go with as far as kaplan is concerned -
- kaplan gmat, 2007 edition
- kaplan gmat 800, 2006-2007

Thanks
Vishal

nagpalkunal · March 2, 2007, 8:38am

Hi
Can anyone please help me on deciding which book to go with as far as kaplan is concerned -
- kaplan gmat, 2007 edition
- kaplan gmat 800, 2006-2007

Thanks
Vishal

these are different books for different purposes.

the first is for general study - tough but still for preparatory study
the second is for ramp up mode only. toughest questions for the final push towards a 750+ score.

hope it clears.