1.GMAT official guide

OG is the only set of official GMAT reference materials, which has strong authority and practicality. Candidates should make full use of it in the preparation stage and give full play to its true value. Candidates should pay attention to learning basic theoretical knowledge and detailed problem-solving methods when using it, which can be used as an introductory guide before the exam, and can also be used to check and fill gaps in the later stage of the preparation. However, candidates should also be careful not to rely too much on the test-taking strategies and skills on OG. Candidates should also apply for more preparation materials other than OG to find the most important one that suits them.

2. Manhattan

Manhattan is an educational counseling institution similar to XDF in the United States, and a series of GMAT review materials published by it are often directly quoted on the Internet. Its preparation materials are widely used in GMAT preparation plan, and candidates are mostly used for intensive practice or consolidation and promotion. Most books in Manhattan are written in the form of combining theory with practice. The first half mainly introduces the theoretical knowledge of each item, and the second half focuses on intensive reading exercises, supplemented by detailed topic analysis, aiming at helping candidates better understand the meaning of the article and improve their GMAT reading level. It is an excellent preparation material except OG.

3.Magoosh

Magoosh's preparation materials are mainly for GRE test, but its GMAT model test software is still very useful for the majority of candidates preparing for GMAT. If candidates want to know more about the real situation of GMAT, then this software must be used. There are hundreds of model tests in Magoosh. And it can provide the function of countdown clock when practicing, which can simulate the pressure during the exam. Meanwhile, Magoosh has hundreds of online courses. It is recommended that candidates use it in the model examination stage, and the effect is very good.

4. Nova

This book is mainly about GMAT mathematics, which is rarely used by domestic candidates. Its authority and practicality have established a solid reputation among foreign candidates. There is a lot about data in the book.

Explain the adequacy and problem-solving strategies, and the difficulty level is consistent with GMAT mathematics, which is of great training value.

Matters needing attention in gmat reference selection:

1. Never blindly pursue difficulty.

How to prepare for gmat? The first step is to choose suitable materials. For candidates who are well prepared for the exam and have mastered enough exam knowledge and problem-solving skills, there is no problem that gmat can't completely solve. It is easy for such candidates to think that the more difficult the information is, the better the preparation effect will be, but it is not, because the gmat exam mainly examines the overall strength of the candidates, not the problem-solving ability. When choosing learning materials, candidates do not need to blindly pursue difficulty. It is wise to choose exercises and materials that are closer to the overall level of the real exam.

2. Pay attention to the timeliness of reference materials.

There are many reference materials for gmat, such as OG and Manhattan. However, the gmat official guide has undergone many version changes, from the earliest OG 10, OG 12, OG 13 to the present OG20 16. Candidates must pay attention to the timeliness of the materials themselves when choosing materials, and try to choose the latest ones. Some materials are published too early, which may not be suitable for today's gmat exam, and it is of little significance to use them for preparing for the exam. Candidates should not blindly seek novelty, but learn to compare materials. The latest version of the material with more similarity and repetition does not need to be purchased at a high price. Paying attention to the timeliness of materials is also a great skill in choosing suitable preparation materials.

What suits you is the best.

There are many gmat candidates, and the test skills and experience summarized by different people may not be universally applicable. Candidates should not blindly buy and copy things that others say are easy to use, but learn to choose appropriate learning materials and experience to study, so as to improve quickly and get twice the result with half the effort in preparing for the exam.