Real Questions - Real Answers - Real Experience

The only book on the market written by the creators of the GMAT® exam.

With real GMAT® questions from previous GMAT® exams, this new edition contains more than 800 multiple-choice questions, plus a brand-new diagnostic section to help you pinpoint your skill level so you can focus your test preparation.

• More than 800 practice questions with answers and detailed explanations

• New grammar review covering concepts tested on the GMAT® Verbal section

• Comprehensive math review of the topics tested on the GMAT® Quantitative section

• Actual essay topics, sample responses, and scoring information

• Insights into the GMAT® exam that debunk test-taking myths

• Real questions from past GMAT® tests

• NEW diagnostic section helps you assess where to focus your test-prep efforts

• NEW organization of questions in order of difficulty saves study time

The only study guide with 800 real GMAT® questions —and their answers— by the creators of the test.

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1.1 Why Take the GMAT® Test?.

1.2 GMAT® Test Format.

1.3 What is the Content of the Test Like?.

1.4 Quantitative Section.

1.5 Verbal Section.

1.6 What Computer Skills Will I Need?.

1.7 What Are the Test Centers Like?.

1.8 How Are Scores Calculated?.

1.9 Analytical Writing Assessment Scores.

1.10 Test Development Process.

2.0 How To Prepare.

2.1 How Can I Best Prepare to Take the Test?.

2.2 What About Practice Tests?.

2.3 How Should I Use the Diagnostic Test?.

2.4 Where Can I Get Additional Practice?.

2.5 General Test-Taking Suggestions.

3.0 Diagnostic Test.

3.1 Quantitative Sample Questions.

3.2 Verbal Sample Questions.

3.3 Quantitative and Verbal Answer Keys.

3.4 Interpretive Guide.

3.5 Quantitative Answer Explanations.

3.6 Verbal Answer Explanations.

4.0 Math Review.

4.1 Arithmetic.

4.2 Algebra.

4.3 Geometry.

4.4 Word Problems.

5.0 Problem Solving.

5.1 Test-Taking Strategies.

5.2 The Directions.

5.3 Sample Questions.

5.4 Answer Key.

5.5 Answer Explanations.

6.0 Data Sufficiency.

6.1 Test-Taking Strategies.

6.2 The Directions.

6.3 Sample Questions.

6.4 Answer Key.

6.5 Answer Explanations.

7.0 Reading Comprehension.

7.1 What is Measured?.

7.2 Test-Taking Strategies.

7.3 The Directions.

7.4 Sample Questions.

7.5 Answer Key.

7.6 Answer Explanations.

8.0 Critical Reasoning.

8.1 What is Measured?.

8.2 Test-Taking Strategies.

8.3 The Directions.

8.4 Sample Questions.

8.5 Answer Key.

8.6 Answer Explanations.

9.0 Sentence Correction.

9.1 Basic English Grammar Rules.

9.2 Study Suggestions.

9.3 What is Measured?.

9.4 Test-Taking Strategies.

9.5 The Directions.

9.6 Sample Questions.

9.7 Answer Key.

9.8 Answer Explanations.

10.0 Analytical Writing Assessment.

10.1 What is Measured?.

10.2 Test-Taking Strategies.

10.3 The Directions.

10.4 GMAT® Scoring Guide: Analysis of an Issue.

10.5 Sample: Analysis of an Issue.

10.6 Analysis of an Issue Sample Topics.

10.7 GMAT® Scoring Guide: Analysis of an Argument.

10.8 Sample: Analysis of an Argument.

10.9 Analysis of an Argument Sample Topics.

Appendix A Percentile Ranking Table.

Appendix B Extra Answer Sheets.

Diagnostic Extra Answer Sheets.

Problem Solving Extra Answer Sheets.

Data Sufficiency Extra Answer Sheets.

Reading Comprehension Extra Answer Sheets.

Critical Reasoning Extra Answer Sheets.

Sentence Correction Extra Answer Sheets