Manhattan Prep's All the GMAT Bundle, 7th Edition

For candidates willing to pursue management studies abroad GMAT is a computer adaptive test Candidates can book a slot 6 months in advance. This book contains 70% of the GMAT verbal, 30% of the GMAT Quant, and the rest is IR and AWA sections. In the new and updated edition, there are certain topics and chapters were rearranged to provide certain information. The GMAT exam pattern consists of four sections:

Candidates can easily buy this book online at around USD 100-160 (INR10, 111.76)

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About Manhattan All the GMAT 7th edition

This book bundle consists of six online practice tests and individual practice questions for each Verbal, Quantitative, and Integrated Reasoning (IR) guide. The bundle also consists of a Navigator product that provides alternative explanations to the Official Guide questions. Candidates can also access the online study plan via GMAT’s Atlas Platform. This book bundle is perfect for candidates that are re-taking the exam, reviewing the material, and have a solid 8-week period until the exam. The bundle also includes a self-study toolkit that includes a comprehensive guide along with online resources and a syllabus so that candidates can track their progress and improve their skills further.

Content of All the GMAT 7th edition 

Many topics in the 7th edition bundle have been expanded to emphasize certain aspects and to focus on common questions. The 7th edition bundle has been changed and expanded with additional tips and points. The 7th edition of this book bundle comes with 3 books. The quantitative section and all the topics are clubbed into one book. Similarly, verbal topics like CR, RC, and SC have been clubbed into another book. This edition has cut 20-30 percent of the material and moved it online - the online study plan that Manhattan GMAT offers. So if you are looking for a 730 plus score (if you are starting from a realistic position of 550 or 600) this book is perfect, but candidates will have to access additional topics online. However, there is no GMAT roadmap in the 7th edition bundle which can be found in earlier editions.

Difference in the content between the new and old editions of Manhattan:

No. Topics New Edition Old Edition Difference 
1 FDPs 134 112 -16%
2 Algebra 200 134 -33%
3 Word Problems 150 114 -24%
4 Number Properties 111 68 -39%
5 Geometry 127 70 -45%
6 Total 722 498 -31%
7 SC 253 211 -17%
8 RC 130 110 -15%
9 CR 248 200 -19%
10 Total 631 521 -17%

Details about Manhattan All the GMAT 7th edition 

The book has an expanded coverage on the content and strategies for candidates to score well in the exam. The questions have been simplified which is suitable for all candidates looking to score 680 + rather than a 700 +. Almost all the 90+ percentile topics have been cut out. The verbal content and quantitative content has been cut down by 17 and 30 percent respectively. The wrong answer analysis chapter in Reading Comprehension has been removed. The 7th edition bundle has improved by incorporating the following changes:

  • Difficult questions have been replaced with the simplified one, to make the calculations easier.
  • Quantitative questions and verbal sections are provided with answer choices for back-solving.
  • Practice questions papers have been added for all the topics.

A detailed summary of the 7th edition along with the number of questions is as seen below:

Topics Number of Questions
Fraction, decimal and Percentages 112
GMAT Word Problems 114
GMAT Algebra 134
GMAT Geometry 70
Number Properties 68
RC 110
SC 211
CR 200

The 7the edition bundle has increased the number of questions for the integrated reading (IR) section. It's somewhat helpful for candidates that are struggling in a particular section, however, the verbal and quantitative section has been shortened and simplified.

Book Review

For candidates that are already standing at a reasonable score of 550 or 600, and want to score 750 +, the 7th edition is the perfect companion. For beginners, this book can only grab a 680+ however, not a 700 +. This book bundle is a perfect buy for all candidates who will retake the exam and have 6-8 weeks until the exams. Additionally, some of the topics have been moved online, which can be accessed by candidates from the GMAT’s Atlas platform. This book bundle also comes with a self-study toolkit that includes a comprehensive strategy guide. The toolkit also includes a plethora of online resources and syllabus so that candidates can track their progress and hone their skills further. As the 7th edition is a shortened and simplified version it is a must-buy for candidates that are willing to cut short their prep by 20-30 percent at the cost of a 20-30 points change in their GMAT score.

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