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Kaplan GRE Exam 2009 Premier Program (w/ CD-ROM) (Kaplan Gre Exam (Book & CD-Rom))

Kaplan

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

The Education Testing Service continues to make gradual changes to the content of the GRE. But with this unique multi-format preparation program, students will receive the most accurate, timely details on the GRE test change.

With features such as updates and useful resources on test changes posted directly to your online syllabus, test takers can depend on Kaplan for the most complete and up-to-the-minute information.

This customized study program includes:

-- The latest information on the November 2007 updates, including samples of the two new question types with detailed answer explanations.

-- Up-to-the-minute GRE updates online

-- 5 full-length practice tests (1 in the book, 1 online, and 3 on CD-ROM)

-- Hundreds of additional practice questions

-- Detailed answer explanations

-- Interactive online study plan and progress report that adapts to your goals and schedule

-- Diagnostic test to target areas for score improvement

-- Kaplan-exclusive score-raising strategies

-- Essential tactics for the computer-adaptive test (CAT) format

Kaplan GRE Exam in a Box

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Focus Your Time Elsewhere 2 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I purchased these cards in an attempt to build my vocabulary for the GRE. However, they proved to be pointless. I took the time and the effort to memorize all the words, as well as the synonyms for each word. When I took the GRE practice tests from Kaplan, the words showed up, I knew the answers, and I did well. When it came time to take the GRE however, only one word from the entire box showed up, and I ended up guessing on majority of the questions. Needless to say, I did not do well. While these cards did build my vocabulary, it did not help for the GRE.
I had glanced over the root list that Kaplan gives in their GRE Premier Program book, but didn't study the list as much as I should have. I will say that it would be much wiser to study the root list that they give, and not concern yourself with knowing these words too much. Plus, their Premier Program book gives much of the same words, so all you have to do is make flashcards yourself.
For some people, these cards seemed to have worked, so perhaps it was just me that didn't work for. But it should be noted that a common theme among all these reviews is to study the root list. Studying the root list will get you through a lot of questions, whereas memorizing 500 words and definitions, as well as all synonyms, didn't really seem to have a big impact on my performance. I leave the decision up to you.

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-500 flashcards covering the most-tested GRE vocabulary words

-Sample sentences provide the words in context

-Also includes synonyms and a pronunciation key

Barron's GRE: Graduate Record Examination

Sharon Weiner Green, Ira K. Wolf

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Total reviews: 26 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Confusing and Unhelpful 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I read the reviews when selecting a book to study for the GRE. Based on that information I choose to purchase two books, Barron's GRE and The Princeton Review's "Cracke the GRE." I used both books to study. The Barron's book confused me, not only was it unhelpful but the "assistance" with the math section scared me. I lost sleep due to this book. Save your money and invest in the Princton Review. Not only was the math section more helpful the essay section provided several great suggestions for creating an excellent essay.

Editorial Review:

This 17th edition of Barron’s GRE manual reflects recent Graduate Record Exams and presents six full-length model exams with all questions answered and explained. Tests are similar to recent actual GREs in length, question types, and degree of difficulty. The manual also reviews all GRE test topics: antonym, analogy, and sentence-completion questions, reading comprehension, analytical writing, quantitative comparison questions, data interpretation, and math. The enclosed CD-ROM contains computerized versions of the book’s subject reviews and practice tests.

GRE: Practicing to Take the General Test 10th Edition (Practicing to Take the Gre General Test)

Educational Testing Service

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Total reviews: 88 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Good for practice, but has shortcomings. 3 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I purchased this after getting through Barron's, Kaplan's and Princeton Review's GRE prep books. I found the ETS GRE Prep book to be useful in providing lots of practice questions [from actual test questions], but I found that the quantitative test questions were much, much easier than the actual questions I faced on the GRE [this is where the other prep books helped, as many of their questions were at a higher level of difficulty]. But, I rated this book three stars as I found the reading comprehension passages very helpful. The passages were dense enough in most instances to challenge my comprehension skills. The other parts of the verbal component were quite easy, much easier than those I found on the actual GRE.

In conclusion, the ETS GRE book makes for a good supplement if all you're looking for are practice questions before the actual exam, but it is insufficient if you plan on just studying this one book for the GRE.

Editorial Review:

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test consists of verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections. This book is the only test prep guide that contains questions and topics from actual tests administered worldwide. It contains verbal and quantitative questions from seven actual GRE General Tests and sample analytical writing topics from the complete pool of topics for the analytical writing measure. It includes information about the structure of the test, answering procedures, explanations of correct answers for verbal and quantitative questions, sample writing responses with scores, scoring information, a math review, and test-taking strategies.

Kaplan LSAT 2009 Premier Program (w/ CD-ROM) (Kaplan Lsat (Book & CD-Rom))

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Better off with one of the other companies 1 out of 5 stars.
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I used the kaplan book when I first started preparing for the lsat. It gave a lot of reasoning why answers were wrong, but it did not break down the questions and explain what the lsat question writers are looking for in answers. After taking a TPR (princeton review) class, I got in the 99% because I understood how they expected you to think when taking the lsat. TPR may or may not be the best, but kaplan is certainly the worst. After doing some research before signing up for a class, kaplan has the worst score improvements, and the lowest lsat scores for their instructors.
Also, the cdrom is a poor substitute for a paper version of the exam.

Editorial Review:

Kaplan LSAT 2009: Premier Program offers ALL OFFICIAL LSAT questions throughout the book, as well as 3 OFFICIAL LSAT practice tests!

It also provides the most up-to-date content review, including strategies and practice for the new Comparative Reading passage set.

This invaluable guide features:

• NEW! All samples and practice questions are OFFICIAL LSAT questions!
• NEW! Strategies and practice for the new Comparative Reading passage set
• 3 OFFICIAL LSAT practice tests from the test maker
• 2 additional full-length practice tests on CD-ROM
• Detailed answer explanations
• Fresh practice questions delivered monthly
• Downloadable content for PDAs and cellphones
• Personalized online progress report that adapts to a student's goals and schedule

Cracking the GRE with DVD, 2009 Edition (Graduate Test Prep)

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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Cracking the GRE offers major features on DVD, including engaging video tutorials from The Princeton Review’s top instructors. The 2008 edition includes over 300 practice questions in the book and exclusive free access to 4 practice exams and expert advice online.

Of course, you’ll also get all the test-prep techniques you expect from The Princeton Review. In Cracking the GRE we’ll teach you how to think like the test writers and

·Solve analogies even when you don’t know the meanings of all the words in the problem
·Crack even the most complex algebra problems by plugging in numbers in place of variables
·Master even the toughest problems in the Verbal and Quantitative sections
·Learn directly from our teachers in a GRE strategy session on DVD

We give you plenty of practice problems to help you master our proven techniques. Our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the real GRE—but with detailed answers and explanations for every question.

GRE Exam Vocabulary Flashcards

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Total reviews: 38 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

GRE Flash cards 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Content excellent, I thought the format would be "flash CARDS" as the title suggests, not a fat book that is difficult to carry and use during "brief" breaks, i.e. waiting in line, stopped at red light, vacuuming...

Helpful Flashcards 4 out of 5 stars.
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500 words isn't too much to handle. With other books there is a "comprehensive" list of thousands of words and it is far too daunting. 500 words is managable and knowing these words well will help with many many others.

I went through parts of the book every night for 1 month and saw my scores increase steadily on practice exams before the real deal. It went well.

Great starter flashcard deck 4 out of 5 stars.
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The deck is a bit bulky, but I like the fact that they are bound, so that I wouldn't lose any of them. I also like that the synonyms are listed along with the definition of the word, and that there is plenty of empty space for me to make notes. It would have been great to have antonyms as well.

GRE Lifesaver 5 out of 5 stars.
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These flash cards are fantastic; they helped me to a perfect score on the GRE Verbal section. While it helps if you use these in conjunction with other GRE exam prep guides, these cards can serve you well on their own. Note though, this is a flashcard 'flip book', not a set of true flashcards. If you're looking for real English flashcards, try Vis-Ed's line of cards, but be aware that their English flashcards are very basic.

Bonus GRE tip: It helps to know several languages for the GRE verbal section. Many of the 'increasing difficulty' words are foreign words imported into English. Look out for them! This vocab book points you in the right direction for these, but the list is not exhaustive.

Kaplan GRE Math Workbook, Sixth Edition

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Not as comprehensive as I expected it to be. 3 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

If you're looking for a book to prep you for the quantitative section of the GRE, this workbook by Kaplan is not a comprehensive prep book. I personally found Barron's to be the best guide in helping me with the Math section of the GRE. I bought this book thinking it would a good practice book, but I found it to be average and the practice questions are much easier than the questions I found on the actual GRE.

not too great 2 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I thought this would be a complete math review but it doesn't even go through the probabilities and the questions are way easier than the actual tests. If you have no knowledge of the math part it would work but if you are looking for high math score this is definitely not enough.

DON'T 2 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Don't waste your time and money buying this book! It wasn't helpful at all! I found that Baaron's Math part is really comprehensive and educative. This book is very easy and has nothing to do with real GRE exam. I would also recommend to subscribe for some internet quiz to do better on actual test. Good luck everyone!

Essential Words for the GRE (Barron's Essential Words)

Philip Geer

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

The Best 5 out of 5 stars.
23 of 25 people found this review helpful.

This book is very well organized, this book will help you to learn and memorize numerous words in short period.
Each unit contains 10 words with explanation and examples, after that, there are some exercises that helps to memorize the words. In just 1 week, I memorized about 600 words. I really recommend this book.

A real lifesaver 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 11 people found this review helpful.

I was having so much trouble learning vocabulary before the GRE but this helped so much. I learned the words quickly thanks to how this book was set up and the next time I took the GRE I rocked the vocab section. This book is a must.

Editorial Review:

Test takers preparing to take the GRE (Graduate Record Exam) must command a high-level vocabulary to achieve a high score. This book is designed to teach the definitions of 800 words often appearing on the GRE while also familiarizing test takers with how the words are generally used in context. The book opens with a pretest that serves as a diagnostic, then presents the word list with extensive sentence-completion exercises. A following chapter discusses and analyzes essential word roots. The book concludes with a detailed post-test. Answers are given for all exercises and for all questions in the post-test.

Cracking the GRE, 2009 Edition (Graduate Test Prep)

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! 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Great way to jog your memory before taking the test. The language is easy to understand and exercises are pretty self-explanatory.

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Cracking the GRE brings you proven techniques from the test prep experts! The 2009 edition includes over 300 practice questions and exclusive free access to practice exams and further review online. In Cracking the GRE we’ll teach you how to think like the test writers and

·Solve analogies even when you don’t know the meanings of all the words in the problem
·Crack even the most complex algebra problems by plugging in numbers in place of variables
·Master even the toughest problems in the Verbal and Quantitative sections

We give you plenty of practice problems to help you master our proven techniques. In addition, you can access 2 full-length GRE practice tests online. Our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the real GRE—but with detailed answers and explanations for every question.