I would hope that all of you aiming for 2009 application submissions have completed your GMAT preparation, but "I know it ain't so." I also know, that now and early 2009 are a great time for GMAT preparation in advance of next fall's application season. And I did receive an email about Manhattan GMAT's upcoming Holiday Discount. It looks like a good deal, and I am sharing it with you below:

"We would like to share with you a special offer for the upcoming holiday season. We are pleased to provide a $200 discount on all 9-week GMAT prep courses beginning between November 1st and December 31st. This is our biggest discount of the year, so if you've been thinking about taking a class, now is the time to do it!

"To redeem your $200 discount on one of our remaining classes of the year, simply enter the code HDMG08 when registering online, or contact our Student Services team at 800-576-4628 to sign up over the phone. This offer is valid on any of our 9-week in-person or Live Online courses.(Please note that this offer cannot be applied to any special programs or combined with other promotions.) "

If you choose one-on-one tutoring, you may be better off with MGMAT's 10% discount for students referred by Accepted. Coupon code for that 10% discount is AACMG. But as stated above, the Holiday Discount and Accepted.com discount cannot be combined.