Thomas H. Martinson

  • 10

    Catalog books

  • 32

    Works

  • 1994 to 1997

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Thomas H. Martinson writes for test-takers focused on practical preparation. His 1995 GMAT guide breaks down question types, time management strategies, and step-by-step practice techniques aimed at improving accuracy and pacing across verbal, quantitative, and analytical sections.

Martinson’s approach emphasizes worked examples and targeted drills rather than broad theory. Readers can expect clear problem explanations, realistic practice sets, and tactics to convert errors into learning opportunities—tools intended to build confidence and measurable score improvement on the GMAT.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Comprehensive GMAT test prep • Practice questions and explanations • Exam-taking strategies

Genres and themes: Test prep • Business school admissions • Standardized exam strategy

Who this author is best for: Ideal for prospective MBA applicants and self-directed students who need clear, practice-focused GMAT preparation.

Start with the most recent edition to get updated question sets and exam-aligned practice.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Gmat: Graduate Management Admission Test (7th ed)

    Macmillan General Reference • 1995 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1995.

  2. Lsat: Law School Admission Test (7th ed)

    Macmillan General Reference • 1996 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1996 • 380 pages.

  3. Lsat

    John Wiley & Sons Inc • 1996 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 372 pages.

  4. Lsat: Law School Admission Test (Arco Master the LSAT)

    Petersons • 1995 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 372 pages.

  5. GRE

    Macmillan Publishing Company • 1995 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 1995.

  6. Getting Into Graduate Business School

    Holiday house • 1995 • commitment varies by edition

    readers who want one of the clearer starting points on this page

  7. Gmat

    John Wiley & Sons Inc • 1997 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1997 • 546 pages.

  8. Gmat: User's Manual With Tests on Disk (8th ed. Book and Disk.)

    Petersons • 1996 • oversized commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 576 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Gmat: Graduate Management Admission Test (7th ed) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Lsat: Law School Admission Test (7th ed) leans later in the catalog.
  • Lsat is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Gmat: Graduate Management Admission Test (7th ed).

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