Critical Reasoning GMAT Preparation Guide

by Manhattan Prep

Critical Reasoning (1 of the 8 books in Manhattan GMAT's Preparation Guide series) provides a highly organized and structured approach to the variety of questions in this verbal content area. The guide simplifies arguments by illustrating innovative diagramming techniques designed to increase comprehension and improve accuracy, and also details the major and minor critical reasoning question types that appear on the GMAT. The book offers a unique balance between two competing test-taking strategies and in-depth content understanding. Practice problem sets build specific foundational skills in each topic and include the most advanced content that many other prep books ignore. As the average GMAT score required to gain admission to top b-schools continues to rise, this guide provides test takers with the depth and volume of advanced material essential for succeeding on the GMAT's computer adaptive format. Book also includes online access to 6 full-length Simulated Practice GMAT Exams at Manhattan GMAT's website.

Genres: Textbooks

251 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

Reviews

[ریچارد]

افلاطون(سقراط؟) می‌گفت که ما چیزی یاد نمی‌گیریم صرفا چیزهایی که می‌دانیم را به یاد می‌آوریم. استدلال منطقی هم به نظرم بیشترش یادگرفتنی نیست، سرعت زیادم در خواندن این کتاب بر خلاف دیگر کتاب این مجموعه که در رابطه با قواعد زبان بود را می‌توانم به عنوان شاهد بیاورم. در عین حال فکر می‌کنم تمرین کردن باعث می‌شود برخی بی دقتی ها را شناخته و گاهی بر آن‌ها غلبه کنیم.
مساله های کتاب برایم جالب بود و حالا که می‌بینم پنج روزه خواندمش به خودم تبریک می‌گویم :)

[Ana]

Recommended for getting acquainted with the different question types and strategies to tackle the CR tasks. However, some strategies might be too time-consuming and thus not efficient enough... (as we all know that pace is pivotal)

[Vinh Khang Nguyen]

This covers mostly all types of CR in the GMAT. However I believe that the methodology given is much time-consuming and shouldn't be applied in the test.

[Gerald]

This is arguably the best study guide for preparing for GMAT. It goes into great details to explain the strategies for tackling critical reasoning questions, backing each strategy up with illustrative examples.
However you have to distill all the details given in the book to something simpler that you can execute in the examination hall. Trying to follow all the rules line by line will waste your time, at least in my own opinion.
I also find this book very handy if you just want to challenge and improve your ability to criticize what you read and hear in everyday life.

[Varoj]

Good prep guide for GMAT.

Provides so many good techniques and explains them clearly. You'll find the wrap up at the end of each chapter that will help you to organize what you just read up in your mind.

[Myera Rashid]

One of the most helpful books I have come across that delineates the different steps and question types one can come across when answering analytical questions. Extremely useful for people sitting other exams that involve attempting analytical reasoning questions such as the GRE and LSAT.

[Oh! Paper Pages]

If you are having trouble with the critical reasoning portion, I suggest you pick up Powerscore's Logical Reasoning Bible for the LSAT. It far outstrips the material covered in the MGMAT book.