Offical Guide for GMAT Review 1992 to 1993

By Educational Testing Service

A review guide for the GMAT, prepared by the creators of standardized exams, features previously administered exams for practice tests and more. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446394394
• ISBN13: 9780446394390
• Release Date: November 1992
• Publisher: Warner Books
• Length: 465 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.9" x 8.4" x 0.9"

Customer Reviews

OG + EZ = Right Formula for High GMAT Score!

I bought the GMAT Official Guide along with some of the EZ Solutions GMAT books and so far they have proved to be a perfect combination. Following is the method I adopted and it has been working very well for me: First, I try to understand the concept from the EZ books; then, I solve the related problems from their workbooks; and then at last, I solve the same types of problems from the OG. The only problem I faced is that even though the problems are nicely segregated in the EZ books for each topic, I have to cherry pick the related problem from the OG because they are all mixed up. By applying the above method I feel I am mastering each topic from the EZ books and then solving the related problems in the OG to make sure I fully understand the concepts. For certain trivial topics, such as, permutation/combination and probability, I have to refer back to the EZ books, but I'm sure that with practice I will get better with them. I really hope that I was able to help at least some of you who are still trying to figure out the best approach to prepare for the GMAT.

If you're serious- buy this book!

While the book is no help in brushing up on math, and the questions on the archaic floppies are the same as those in the book, if you want a better score, get this. While Princeton Review and Kaplan are great for re-learning your math, they can only approximate the questions on the GMAT, and they can be confusing.This course is excellent because it ggives you real questions. This prepares you mentally for the GMAT, and is an excellent tool for your last week of studying. Also, becuase the format is the same as the real GMAT, you won't stress about anything on test day.Some warnings: do the test on the disks (it's the same as the book, and gives you valuable practice on taking the computer test); don't try to learn the math from the meager review; and do one essay question (the software is so primitive, you have to get used to it!).Also, this course accurately predicts your GMAT score (it hit mine on the nose).

Great part of a study strategy

Your study plan should include a test strategy guide like Kaplan's (esp. with a CAT-mimicking CD-ROM) and this book for your math and verbal drills. While this book won't really help you with the unique feel of the adaptive test, it's critical to help you drill down your math and verbal test skills. Highly recommended!

Can't get much better than straight from the source

When preparing for your GMAT you want to try to practice with questions that are as close as possible to what you'll see on Test Day. The Official Guide is full of them! Although this book won't give you much in terms of advice (check out a Kaplan or PR book for this), it will give you plenty of opportunity to test your skill level. Using this in conjunction with one of the books mentioned above is a very effective method of getting ready. Good luck to all on your test!

The quintessential review for the GMAT

The book is the place to go if you want to get ahead with your GMAT. The Math review was particularly helpful in brushing up mathematical concepts and relationships. The numerous questions slowly develop a feel for the exam and with it, more confidence. I suggest getting the book and the software (which comes separately). I used the book to review concepts and go through the questions slowly, this built answering strategies. I then used the software to simulate exam conditions which built speed and accuracy. It was the perfect combination. I had the book for one week before the exam and still managed to walk in to the exam confidently and walk out with an above average score. Good Luck!