Sathu haru ho..

As you all know there are lots of GMAT books in the market.... but what is the ideal one to buy and start preparing? what is the best GMAT book? Also, please share your experience with GMAT.. like time took to get ready for exam, score and stuffs like that...

have a great day..

Official guide to GMAT prepared by the same authority that administer the test is undoubtedly the best one because it has questions that apperead on the test before.

Is that Princeton Review Book?

jhilkay bro,
i'm also in the same boat as u r... looking to start GMAT prep... when do u plan on taking the exam??

Thoughts bro...

I have not taken the date yet... but i should get ready to apply for FALL 2008... Now it looks like i am running out of time to apply for good schools.. just graudated in MAY and still looking for damn job yaar... how abt u?

BARRON'S

Hi,

I was to planning for talking GMAt exam on oct... but things are not working out. I too got the offical book for GAMT...... and the score my college are expecting are too high !! I called couple of the test preperation center but there prices are too hight for the time they offer ...

so anyone there to suggest best book and also best way to prepere . Also lets keep on posting about our progress may be that can help a bit.

Progress? not started yet yaar... but will in day or two...i think the best way is to study and practice as much books as you can.... shabi bro what was the name of the book again?

Barrons is good in general. It helps a lot with writing essays and the basics.

But, I would suggest Kaplan. Theirs is better if you are targeting a higher score.
They have better techniques and tougher questions which will help us at the end.
Also, instead of going through a lot of books I would suggest practising more mock tests.
Mock tests will help with timing and everything else.

official guide for GMAT is the best....barron's is just a waste of time and kaplan ia unnecessarily difficult....official guide is a collection of real questions....

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Let a friend send you a GMAT CD to you from Nepal or transfer the GMAT learning CD data to you. You can get it there for 2 Dollars .. cheaper than book and it is interactive.
It tells you if you are ready for EXAM.
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For more info on GMAT
- http://sajha.com/sajha/html/openthreadall.cfm?forum=2&ThreadID=27738

Focusing on writing part is I think waste of time. Nobody really cares about GMAT writing score. So, whatever helps math and verbal would be good use of time.

The Official Guide for GMAT is the first book you should buy! After you are comfortable with the material in it, try Kaplan's book. Kaplan's book has material that is a little on the tougher side, but this will help after you have a grasp on the basics, will help you score high!
Good luck!

Thanks guys!!! I am going to buy the Official Guide then... and try it! I hope i will find it in ebay at cheaper price....thx a lot again..

When are you guys tring to take GMAT exam ?? Wat are your target score ??Anyways how long do you think it take takes to prepare..just a rough idea ? Any one reading or taking classes too ??

Shabi

Sayami,

I have caught you now...seems you are GMAT guru So Where can i buy in nepal ?? I guess i'll try that idea too. I will be dead if i odnt finish GMAT by oct.. isn't that short time ?? What do you think ??

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I think you have enough time Shabi, if you study diligently and give up your social life (like I did) for about a month you should get a good score. For most Nepalis the quant portion should be a breeze... the verbal might be a little more difficult than expected. I took my GMAT at the end of last year and forums like testmagic.com and beatthegmat.com helped a lot.
Many people usually recommend about 3 months to prepare, but I guess it just depends on what level you're starting out at.
Good luck!

hey guys ,
Anybody from central oklahoma university ? I need a female rommate for my sister starting from this fall semester.

thanks in advance

Silly Gurl,

I'd rather like to call you SMART...

Anyways thanks so much... Where did you did your GMAT from nepal or within us ?? Ani what book do you suggest and how to prepare........ PLZ vnaa na hai Thanks so much for suggestion !

SHABI

I took my GMAT here in the US. I used the Official Guide to GMAT and Kaplan. Don't spend too much time on the quant portion if you're good at maths. The verbal portion -make sure you take at least a couple of practice tests. After you are comfortable with the material move on to the Kaplan book this will help you score high..

Good luck!