This is a nice book as it has everything packed in one book. You'll find all sections covered and also practice tests, which are not exactly like the real ones. It will give you a very good overall idea about each and every part of the GMAT, but it doesn't go below the surface of any topic. So, if you want more detailed knowledge about any specific area, you may have to refer to some other sources. This book also has a few typos in math, which is common in all math test prep books; however, what's shocking is that some of these typos have been carried forward edition after edition. If the editors can't change the content of the book, they should at least get rid of the misleading errors.

PART ONE: THE GMAT

Chapter 1: Introduction to the GMAT

 GMAT Format

 GMAT Scoring

 GMAT Attitude

 GMAT Checklist

Chapter 2: CAT Test Mechanics

 The CAT Explained

 Navigating the GMAT: Computer Basics

 Pros and Cons of the Computer-Adaptive Format

 Kaplan's CAT Strategies

PART TWO: STRATEGIES AND PRACTICE

Chapter 3: Verbal Section Strategies and Practice

 How to Manage the Verbal Section

 How the Verbal Section Is Scored

Chapter 4：Critical Reasoning

 Question Format and Structure

 The 7 Basic Principles of Critical Reasoning

 Critical Reasoning Question Types

 Kaplan's 4-Step Method for Critical Reasoning

 Practice Quiz

 Answers and Explanations

Chapter 5: Sentence Correction

 Question Format and Structure

 The 8 Basic Principles of Sentence Correction

 Sentence Correction Rules

 Kaplan's 3-Step Method for Sentence Correction

 Practice Quiz

 Answers and Explanations

Chapter 6: Reading Comprehension

 Question Format and Structure

 The 4 Basic Principles of Reading Comprehension

 Reading Comprehension Question Types

 Kaplan's 5-Step Method for Reading Comprehension

 Practice Quiz

 Answers and Explanations

Chapter 7: Quantitative Section Strategies and Practice

 What the Quantitative Section Tests

 Quantitative Analysis

 How to Manage the Quantitative Section

 How the Quantitative Section Is Scored

Chapter 8: Math Skills Refresher

 Arithmetic

 Algebra

 Geometry

 Answers and Explanations for Math Review Practice Sets

Chapter 9- Problem Solving

 Question Format and Structure

 The 4 Basic Principles of Problem Solving

 Kaplan's 4-Step Method for Problem Solving

 Practice Quiz

 Answers and Explanations

Chapter 10: Data Sufficiency

 Question Format and Structure

 The 5 Basic Principles of Data Sufficiency

 Kaplan's 3-Step Method for Data Sufficiency

 Guessing in Data Sufficiency

 Practice Quiz

 Answers and Explanations

Chapter 11: Word Problems

 The 3 Basic Principles of Word Problems

 Word Problems in Problem Solving

 Common Word Problem Categories

 Word Problems in Data Sufficiency

Chapter 12: Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) Strategies and Practice

 Essay Format and Structure

 The 4 Basic Principles of Analytical Writing

 How the AWA Is Scored

 Kaplan's 5-Step Method for Analytical Writing

 Breakdown: Analysis of an Argument

 Breakdown: Analysis of an Issue

 GMAT Style Checklist

 Practice Essays

Chapter 13. Take Control of the Test

 Develop Good Mental Conditioning

 Manage Stress

 Prepare the Week before the Exam

 Cancellation and Multiple Scores Policy

PART THREE: GETTING INTO BUSINESS SCHOOL

Chapter 14: Where and When to Apply

 Considering Where to Apply

 Considering Where You Can Get In

 Deciding When to Apply

 Useful Business School Resources

Chapter 15: How to Apply

 How Schools Evaluate Applicants

 Who Reviews Your Application?

 What Decisions Are Made

 Preparing Your Application

 Maximizing the Various Parts of Your Application

 Before You Submit Your Application

 A Special Note for International Students

PART FOUR: FULL-LENGTH PRACTICE TEST

 GMAT Practice Test Answer Sheet

 Analysis of an Issue Essay

 Analysis of an Argument Essay

 Quantitative Section

 Verbal Section

PART FIVE: PRACTICE TEST ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

 Practice Test Answer Key

 Compute Your GMAT Practice Test Score

 Quantitative Section Explanations

 Verbal Section Explanations