[2022] 100+ GMAT Exam Preparation Resources
We curated a comprehensive list of courses, videos, mobile apps, books and other online resources to help you prepare for the GMAT.
If you’d like to join a graduate management program like an MBA, there’s a good chance you’ll have to take the GMAT, the Graduate Management Admission Test. It’s part of the admissions process of over 2300 schools worldwide, and it’s taken over 17,000 times each year.
Recently, we put together a series of articles compiling online resources to help you prepare for exams widely used in academia and beyond:
- 100+ TOEFL Exam Preparation Resources
- 100+ IELTS Exam Preparation Resources
- 80+ GRE Exam Preparation Resources
In this article, we continue to expand that series, this time to cover GMAT.
We compiled a list of online resources, including online courses, practice websites, mobile apps, youtube videos, vocabulary flashcards, podcasts, and guide books to help you prepare for the GMAT. But first, let us walk you through some useful information about the GMAT exam.
Table of Contents:
What’s the GMAT
- What’s Inside GMAT
- GMAT Format and Timing
- How Are GMAT Scores Calculated
- What’s The Cost of The GMAT
- Can You Take The GMAT at Home
How to Prepare for The GMAT Online
- GMAT Online Courses
- GMAT Practice Websites
- GMAT YouTube Videos
- GMAT Mobile Apps
- GMAT Podcasts
- GMAT Books
What’s The GMAT
What’s Inside GMAT
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test developed and administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). The exam mainly intends to assess analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in English. Like the GRE, GMAT is a computer adaptive test, meaning that your performance on earlier parts of the exam impacts the difficulty of subsequent parts, allowing a more fine-grained evaluation as test-takers work their way through the exam.
GMAT Format and Timing
The GMAT exam consists of four sections: an analytical writing assessment, an integrated reasoning section, a quantitative section, and a verbal section. The order of the sections can vary: you’re allowed to pick between three options, based on your strengths and preferences. The test takes less than 3 hours 30 minutes to complete, including two optional breaks.
Section | Number of questions | Allotted Time |
Analytical Writing Assessment | 1 essay | 30 minutes |
Integrated Reasoning | 12 | 30 minutes |
Quantitative | 31 | 62 minutes |
Verbal | 36 | 65 minutes |
How Are GMAT Scores Calculated
The analytical writing assessment is scored by a human evaluator and by a machine algorithm. In case of disparity between the two scores, another human might evaluate the essay to arrive at the final score. The rest of the exam is scored by a machine.
For the integrated reasoning section, most questions will have multiple parts, and you must answer correctly to all to receive credit for the question — there’s no partial credit.
Both the quantitative and the verbal sections are item-level adaptive, meaning that with each question you answer, the difficulty of the assessment is tweaked. So your scores in these sections will depend not only on how many questions you answered correctly, but also on the difficulty of those questions.
The raw scores are finally converted to a number in the 200–800 range.
Section | Score Scale | How the Section is Scored |
Analytical Writing Assessment | 0–6 (0.5-point increments) | By human and machine. |
Integrated Reasoning | 1–8 (1-point increments) | By machine. No partial credit. |
Quantitative | 6–51 (1-point increments) | By machine, adaptive. |
Verbal | 6–51 (in 1-point increments) | By machine, adaptive. |
What’s The Cost of The GMAT
The GMAT exam registration costs about US$275, though fees can vary slightly depending on your exact location. For example, it costs:
- US$275 in the US
- £225 in the United Kingdom
- US$250 in China
You can check the official website for details and other service fees like rescheduling and cancelling.
Can You Take The GMAT at Home
You can take the GMAT at a test center or online. The GMAT Online exam is virtually the same as the in-person exam: same format, same scoring, same question pool as if you’d taken the exam in a test center. The GMAT Online exam costs $250 anywhere in the world.
How to Prepare for The GMAT Online
GMAT Online Courses
- GMAT 49 Hours Math Prep | GMAT 760 Instructor via udemy.com
- Math for MBA and GMAT Prep via Coursera
- GMAT/GRE Math- Permutations & Combinations(18,000+ students) via Udemy
- GMAT,GRE Math – Weighted Averages, Mixtures and Alligations via Udemy
- Dominate GMAT Verbal – Comprehensive GMAT Verbal Prep Course via Udemy
- English Vocabulary – SAT, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL via Udemy
- GMAT GMAT PREP FOR GMAT MATH in Problem Solving via Udemy
- GMAT Data Sufficiency Strategies via Udemy
- Master GRE Prep & GMAT Prep Maths through Animated Videos via Udemy
- GMAT® Math | Official Guide 2018 via Udemy
- Best Online Course for GMAT Math Prep through AnimatedVideos via Udemy
- GMAT 49 Hours Math Prep | GMAT 760 Instructor via udemy.com
- GMAT | Quantitative | Master Math Course | 2021 Updated via udemy.com
- English Vocabulary GRE | TOEFL |GMAT | CAT via udemy.com
- Complete GMAT Prep Guide | Self-Study Guide to GMAT 700+ via udemy.com
- GMAT Data Sufficiency : The ULTIMATE GUIDE via udemy.com
- Complete GMAT Prep Guide | Self-Study Guide to GMAT 700+ via udemy.com
- Master the GMAT Work and Rate problems via udemy.com
- GMAT® Math | Top 5 Question-Types 2019 via udemy.com
- GMAT® Math | Official Guide 2019 via udemy.com
- Nova’s GMAT Math Prep Course via udemy.com
- Gmat – Verbal Section 310 Practice Questions via udemy.com
- GMAT® Math | Official Guide 2020 via udemy.com
- Break Away: GMAT Verbal – Sentence Correction – 50 Original via udemy.com
- GMAT® Algebra – The Comprehensive Course |Learn from scratch via udemy.com
- Best GMAT Math Prep Course to Score 360+ in GMAT-2021- Oct via udemy.com
- GMAT Prep Course | Problem Solving : 302 Solved Questions via udemy.com
- Gmat – Sentence Correction – 180 Practice Questions+3 Tests via udemy.com
- GMAT Verbal Practice Questions via udemy.com
- GMAT Prep Course | Data Sufficiency : 221 Solved Questions via udemy.com
- GMAT Math – Data Sufficiency Made Easy via udemy.com
- GMAT Verbal-Critical Reasoning-150 Original-SolvedAndExplain via udemy.com
- GMAT Complete Math | Algebra, Geometry, Probability, & More! via udemy.com
- GMAT – Permutations, Combinations & Probability via udemy.com
- GMAT Math Prep Course | Master GMAT Problem Solving Concepts via udemy.com
- Gmat – Reading Comprehension Practice Questions (100) via udemy.com
- How to Self-Study for the GMAT via udemy.com
- Geometry for GRE /GMAT/ CAT & other entrance exams via udemy.com
- Preparing for the GMAT via LinkedIn Learning
- General GMAT Strategies | GMAT Prep Now Online Course via gmatprepnow.com
- GMAT Data Sufficiency | GMAT Prep Now Online Course via gmatprepnow.com
- GMAT Reading Comprehension | GMAT Prep Now Online Course via gmatprepnow.com
- GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment | GMAT Prep Now Online Course via gmatprepnow.com
- GMAT Reading Comprehension | GMAT Prep Now Online Course via gmatprepnow.com
GMAT Practice Websites
- GMAT™ Official Starter Kit + Practice Exams 1 & 2 (Free) via mba.com
- Free GMAT Practice Test With Answers and Explanations via magoosh.com
- Online Free GMAT Practice Test – Full Length | Kaplan Test Prep via kaptest.com
- KMF GMAT via gmat.kmf.com
- Free GMAT Practice Tests and Events | The Princeton Review via princetonreview.com
- Free GMAT Practice Questions | Manhattan Review via manhattanreview.com
- Free Online GMAT Practice Test – Oxford Saïd via gmat.sbs.ox.ac.uk
- Free GMAT Practice Test with Select Section Order via manhattanprep.com
- Free Full-Length Adaptive GMAT Mock Practice Tests & Exams via veritasprep.com
- Full-length GMAT Practice test from McGraw-Hill via mhpracticeplus.com
- 5 Sample GMAT Tests from 800 Scores via 800score.com
- Bloomberg’s GMAT Prep via bloombergprep.com
GMAT YouTube Videos
- Free GMAT Prep Hour via YouTube
- Permutations and Combinations (GMAT/GRE/CAT/Bank PO/SSC CGL) via YouTube
- GMAT Online: What You Need to Know via YouTube
- GMAT Tuesdays with Kevin! via YouTube
GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment YouTube Videos
- How to get a perfect AWA score on the GMAT via youtube.com
- GMAT AWA via youtube.com
GMAT Integrated Reasoning YouTube Videos
- Manhattan GMAT : Integrated Reasoning Speed Strategy via youtube.com
- GMAT Integrated Reasoning – An Introduction via youtube.com
- GMAT Integrated Reasoning – Two-Part Analysis Problems via youtube.com
- GMAT Integrated Reasoning – Graphics Interpretation Problems via youtube.com
- Free GMAT Prep Hour: All About GMAT Integrated Reasoning via youtube.com
- 1. GMAT Integrated Reasoning Lesson: Intro to Integrated Reasoning via youtube.com
- 2. GMAT Integrated Reasoning Lesson: Onscreen Calculator via youtube.com
- 3. GMAT Integrated Reasoning Lesson: Maximizing your IR Score via youtube.com
- 4. GMAT IR Lesson: General Strategy for Integrated Reasoning via youtube.com
GMAT Verbal Reasoning YouTube Videos
- GMAT Verbal via YouTube
- GMAT Reading Comprehension via YouTube
- GMAT Sentence Correction via YouTube
- GMAT Critical Reasoning via YouTube
- GMAT Official Guide 13: Sentence Correction Explanations via YouTube
- GMAT Reading Comprehension Practice via YouTube
- GMAT Reading Comprehension Passage Explanations via YouTube
- GMAT Sentence Correction Tips via youtube.com
- Study Verbal with GMAT Club via youtube.com
GMAT Quantitative Reasoning YouTube Videos
- GMAT Official Guide Math Explanations via YouTube
- GMAT Official Guide 13th Ed: Math Explanations Part 1 of 2 via YouTube
- GMAT Official Guide 13th Ed: Math Explanations Part 2 of 2 via YouTube
- The GMAT Math Spotlight via YouTube
- Deep Dive GMAT Math Tips & Tricks via youtube.com
- Magoosh GMAT Math Tips via youtube.com
- Study Quant with GMAT Club via youtube.com
- GMAT Algebra, Equations and Inequalities via youtube.com
- GMAT Arithmetic via youtube.com
- GMAT Geometry via youtube.com
GMAT Mobile Apps
- Magoosh GMAT Prep & Practice – Apps on Google Play via play.google.com
- GMAT Math Flashcards – Apps on Google Play via play.google.com
- GMAT™ Test Pro 2020 – Apps on Google Play via play.google.com
- GMAT Idiom Flashcards – Apps on Google Play via play.google.com
- GMAT Club Forum – Apps on Google Play via play.google.com
- Bloomberg GMAT Prep – Apps on Google Play via play.google.com
- GMAT Vocabulary 1100+ Flashcards – Apps on Google Play via play.google.com
- GMAT Mock Tests for best Results – Apps on Google Play via play.google.com
GMAT Podcasts
- Inside the GMAT: GMAT Exam Official Podcast – MBA, business school via start.mba.com
- The GMAT Strategy Podcast via buzzsprout.com
- GMAT Prep Now on Apple Podcasts via podcasts.apple.com
- GMAT Tuesdays with Kevin on Apple Podcasts via podcasts.apple.com
- GMAT Preparation on Apple Podcasts via podcasts.apple.com
- Past Episodes | Wizako’s GMAT Podcasts via wizako.transistor.fm
GMAT Books
- GMAT Official Guide 2022: Book + Online Question Bank via amazon.com
- GMAT Official Guide Verbal Review 2022: Book + Online Question Bank via amazon.com
- GMAT Official Advanced Questions via amazon.com
- GMAT Official Guide Quantitative Review 2022: Book + Online Question Bank via amazon.com
- All the GMAT: Content Review + 6 Online Practice Tests + Effective Strategies to Get a 700+ Score via amazon.com
- GMAT Complete 2021 via amazon.com
- GMAT Complete 2020: The Ultimate in Comprehensive Self-Study for GMAT (Kaplan Test Prep) via amazon.com
- Princeton Review GMAT Premium Prep, 2021: 6 Computer-Adaptive Practice Tests + Review & Techniques + Online Tools (2021) via amazon.com
- GMAT Prep Book 2020 & 2021: GMAT Secrets Study Guide, Full-Length Practice Test, Detailed Answer Explanations via amazon.com
- GMAT For Dummies 2021 – Book + 7 Practice TestsOnline + Flashcards via amazon.com
- The PowerScore GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible 2021st Edition via amazon.com
- GMAT Foundations of Math: 900+ Practice Problems in Book and Online via amazon.com
- GMAT Advanced Quant: 250+ Practice Problems & Online Resources via amazon.com
- GMAT Foundations of Verbal: Practice Problems in Book and Online via amazon.com
