text: what's the best way to prepare for gmat? hi there are so many companies that offer gmat prep courses. is it worth taking one? is there a better way to prepare for the test? do you think that taking a college math course would be beneficial? thank you i couldn't understand the previous answer, so i thought i'd offer my advice:  a kaplan course can definitely prepare you for the gmat. while taking a math course may help revive your math skills, there is no point in studying subjects that aren't relevant to the test. what we offer is targeted methods and targeted practice so you work smarter and earn more points. the course will also offer you structured studies so that you never stare at a bunch of books not knowing where to start. finally, our course offers what we call the ultimate practice test: the last test of your course is at an actual prometric center, offering you a 'dress rehearsal' for the big day. and if, for some reason, your scores don't go up, we'll give you your money back.  as a kaplan teacher, i may be biased, but i'm convinced that there is no better way to prepare for a standardized exam, and especially not one as complicated as the gmat.  best of luck! lighty