As we all know, that the GMAT exam is for getting admission into Business Schools. It is very difficult to get into the right business school and to get in; you need a great score in GMAT. So it is very important to choose right preparation material for GMAT exam. There are many books and notes available for the preparation of GMAT exam, but the question is’ “How to get the best”? So this article is the answer to this question. There is some books’ name provided below to solve this problem.
• THE OFFICIAL GUIDE FOR GMAT VERBAL REVIEW 2016 WITH ONLINE QUESTION BANK AND EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
This Book’s main focus is on the verbal portion. It is an essential source of GMAT practice, and it is recommended for everyone, taking the exam. There are around 76 new questions (25%) and 300 retired questions of GMAT. The critical reasoning portion is the strongest part of 2016 update.
It has an online question bank with customizable practice sets and answers explanations. It also has an online software, which keeps track of your time and progress.
• PROS
Ø There are 300 verbal questions with answers and detailed explanations.
Ø Difficult questions are organized to focus your study.
• CONS
Ø Online software repeats old questions.
Ø Questions are not difficult enough.
• THE OFFICIAL GUIDE FOR GMAT VERBAL REVIEW 2016 WITH ONLINE QUESTION BANK AND EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
This Book’s main focus is on the verbal portion. It is an essential source of GMAT practice, and it is recommended for everyone, taking the exam. There are around 76 new questions (25%) and 300 retired questions of GMAT. The critical reasoning portion is the strongest part of 2016 update.
It has an online question bank with customizable practice sets and answers explanations. It also has an online software, which keeps track of your time and progress.
• PROS
Ø There are 300 verbal questions with answers and detailed explanations.
Ø Difficult questions are organized to focus your study.
• CONS
Ø Online software repeats old questions.
Ø Questions are not difficult enough.
• THE OFFICIAL GUIDE FOR GMAT REVIEW 2016 WITH ONLINE QUESTION BANK AND EXCLUSIVE VIDEO-15 EDITION
This book contains total 907 questions of which 25% are new. It is the most comprehensive book for the official GMAT. Practice sections of this book follow actual GMAT test pattern. There are both easy and medium questions, but a small handful of questions are difficult.
You also get an online resource with this book. This contains 900 practice questions, 50 integrated reasoning questions, comprehensive grammar and math review, actual essay topics, sample responses and scoring information.
• PROS
Ø More than 900 practice questions.
Ø You can maximize your study time with the help of Diagnostic tests.
Ø Some difficult questions to focus your study.
• CONS
Ø 75% content overlap with the 2015 edition.
Ø It doesn’t have any test-taking strategies.
• COMPLETE GMAT STRATEGY GUIDE SET (MANHATTAN PREP GMAT STRATEGY GUIDES)
This book is for those, who want to score top percentiles. There are ten guides given in this book. These ten guides were written by active instructors who scored in the 99th percentile or better. You can develop all the knowledge, skills and strategic thinking necessary for success on the GMAT.
There are six full-length computer-adaptive practice exams, over 200 additional free practice questions, new question-solving strategies and detailed answer explanation.
• PROS
Ø Each book provides detailed instruction into a single area of the exam.
Ø Books come with a year-long access to web materials and practice tests.
• CONS
Ø It doesn’t have any online feature.
Ø It contains comparatively much harder questions.
• VERDICT
For GMAT, there is a lot of study material available. Each book has its features. By becoming good in one thing, we can’t score well. We have to practice and understand each and everything. The thing which heavily matters is the choice of good material and practice.
This book contains total 907 questions of which 25% are new. It is the most comprehensive book for the official GMAT. Practice sections of this book follow actual GMAT test pattern. There are both easy and medium questions, but a small handful of questions are difficult.
You also get an online resource with this book. This contains 900 practice questions, 50 integrated reasoning questions, comprehensive grammar and math review, actual essay topics, sample responses and scoring information.
• PROS
Ø More than 900 practice questions.
Ø You can maximize your study time with the help of Diagnostic tests.
Ø Some difficult questions to focus your study.
• CONS
Ø 75% content overlap with the 2015 edition.
Ø It doesn’t have any test-taking strategies.
• COMPLETE GMAT STRATEGY GUIDE SET (MANHATTAN PREP GMAT STRATEGY GUIDES)
This book is for those, who want to score top percentiles. There are ten guides given in this book. These ten guides were written by active instructors who scored in the 99th percentile or better. You can develop all the knowledge, skills and strategic thinking necessary for success on the GMAT.
There are six full-length computer-adaptive practice exams, over 200 additional free practice questions, new question-solving strategies and detailed answer explanation.
• PROS
Ø Each book provides detailed instruction into a single area of the exam.
Ø Books come with a year-long access to web materials and practice tests.
• CONS
Ø It doesn’t have any online feature.
Ø It contains comparatively much harder questions.
• VERDICT
For GMAT, there is a lot of study material available. Each book has its features. By becoming good in one thing, we can’t score well. We have to practice and understand each and everything. The thing which heavily matters is the choice of good material and practice.