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Pass Key to the GRE Test (Barron's Pass Key to the Gre)

Sharon Weiner Green

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Total reviews: 20 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Small book, but don't judge it by, well you know... 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

So far, using the Barron's guide has been beneficial. Since the book is not 30 pounds like other GRE study guides, I feel less intimidated about studying. Also, even though it's a small book, I don't feel like it's missing anything. I've got just a little more confidence about standardized tests now.

Good Quick Review for the GRE 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I bought this as a supplement to the thicker Barron's GRE Review and I could have done with one or the other. If you just want a quick review, then this is a great option. It is FULL of information and tips and everything that can be found in the thicker book but in a lot less detail. I personally preferred the larger book because I wanted more review problems and such but if you just want to brush up on a few skills and grab a few REALLY helpful pointers, then get this book. My only complaint was that it didn't have enough review problems but it's not even a true negative. Helpful study guide.

Editorial Review:

Students preparing to take the GRE Test will find three full-length model tests in this manual with all questions answered and explained. This shorter version of Barron's full-size GRE test preparation manual also presents brush-up review sections in college-level math and vocabulary plus additional practice questions covering all test topics. Test takers will particularly value the authors' advice on taking the computerized GRE Test.

Kaplan GRE Exam Vocabulary Prep

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 2.0 of 5

Typos Galore 2 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book to carry with me during my commute to work. It is about the size of a paperback novel and it is very conducive to studying while you travel. That is about the only thing it has going though.

Frankly, after running across mistake after mistake I got more than a little peeved. Here is a company selling an overpriced book, that basically just requires typing up some definitions, and they didn't even have the courtesy to do a proof-read. Mistakes I found include:

-Misspelled words
-Words in the incorrect alphabetical order
-Using the word itself as it's own definition
-Using the word itself at it's synonym
-Forgetting to list the synonyms
-Repeating the same definition twice for the same word ( ex. "strong; forceful; strong"
-Using words found later in the book as the definition for the earlier "easier" words

I know these are nit-picky things, but there is just something annoying about holding a 14 dollar book meant to teach you new words and realizing that the company selling it didn't even run a spell-check. Plus this book is really bare-bones(no learning activities or root word lists like in Barron's), combine that with a hefty price tag, not a lot of words (490), and lots of typos and you start feeling like you got bamboozled.

If you really need a small book for travel then maybe it would warrant a purchase (although you might be better off with Barrons Essential Words book). It obviously does a satisfactory job of telling you a word and then it's definition, but you could get more bang for your buck elsewhere.

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-- 500 of the hardest and most-tested GRE vocabulary words

-- Sample sentences provide the words in context

-- Includes synonyms and a pronunciation key

SAT Math Workbook (Kaplan Source Books)

Stanley H. Kaplan

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Total reviews: 17 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A good help for any struggling Math student 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

This book helped me achieve a higher score after I went through half the workbook. I increased my math score from a 610 to 700 in 3 weeks. This book does do wonders. However, some of the explainations of the problems and how to work them are vauge and really don't give you a sense on how to apply them to other problems with the same underlying concept. In conjunction with this book, I would have to recommend Kaplan's SAT 1600 and Kaplan's SAT II Math IC for mastery of harder questions and for more review.

Kapan Math Worked Best 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

We tried and reviewed all the workbooks:Grubers, McGraw, Princeton, Barron. My two teenagers thought that Kaplan did the best job of preparing for the SAT.

However the practice tests in the book are not exactly like the real SAT. For that you need the Official SAT Study Guide.

Editorial Review:

Targeted training for the Math section of the SAT! Students have everything they'll need, including practice tests, six sample math test sections with explanations, and 100 math principles students need to master.

GRE Chemistry (REA) - The Best Test Prep for the GRE (Test Preps)

Staff of Research and Education Association

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 2.5 of 5

Only useful prep I can find 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.

When I was looking for books with tests to practice for Chemistry GRE, I was really disappointed at the lack of selection. Many people recommended getting the original tests to practice on, but how do I get them? The chemistry field hasn't changed very much in the past few decades, so the last book ETS put out was in 1996 and that cost 121.50 on Amazon!!! This REA Test prep book is the next best thing. I took 3 out of the 5 full-length tests and selectively tested myself on my weak areas in the last two. That plus the free GRE test I got from ETS (when I signed up for the test) was enough to prep me for the real thing. Yeah, there are a couple of questions and answers that don't match, but most of the answers are correct and are explained well and is still better than the Princeton Review Chemistry book that I also got. Another good point is that all the tests were 150 questions. So when I practiced taking the test, I paced to 150 questions for 2hr50min. The real test on my particular test date had only 136 questions. As a result, I had plenty of time left to go over questions that I missed or would like to double check. I think this book helped me pinpoint my weak areas and helped me feel comfortable with the format of the actual exam.

Editorial Review:

This test preparation book includes five full-length exams with explanations modeled after the actual GRE in Chemistry. Analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry are tested. Includes a general chemistry review for all topics covered on the exam. For chemistry students bound for graduate school.

McGraw-Hill's GRE with CD-ROM, 2009 Edition (Mcgraw-Hill's Gre (Book & CD-Rom))

Steven Dulan

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Complete GRE preparation-for the more than half a million students who take the test

One of the most widely-taken tests in the United States and around the world, the GRE is crucial for your graduate school entrance-and McGraw-Hill's GRE is the your comprehensive study tool. Created by test-preparation specialists at Advantage Education, it gives you the most up-to-date information on each section of the test. From practice tests and skill-building techniques to expert coaching, essay help and online practice, you'll have all the guidance you need.

GRE Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology (REA) w/CD-ROM - The Best Test Prep (TESTware)

Thomas E. Smith, Marguerite Wilton Coomes

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 1.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

REA helps students prepare for success on the GRE Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology Test. Master the test and score higher. Carefully derived from the latest GRE tests, this comprehensive test prep contains 2 practice exams in the book and on TESTware CD-ROM with timed test-taking, instant scoring, and detailed explanations of all answers. The book's comprehensive review targets all topics appearing on the actual test including supramolecular complexes, metabolic pathways, genomics, and more. Follow up study with REA's proven strategies and test-taking techniques.

 

TESTware CD-ROM

- 2 full-length practice tests on CD-ROM

- Timed testing and instant and accurate scoring

- Complete explanations to all answers

DETAILS
- Perfect for solo study
- In-depth subject reviews

-- 2 practice exams covering all topics appearing on the GRE test. All exam answers are fully explained.
- Packed with proven strategies and test-taking techniques that get you ready for test day
- Reference list details relevant sources for further study.

 

REA … Real review, Real practice, Real results.

Kaplan LSAT 2008, Premier Program (w/ CD-ROM) (Kaplan Lsat (Book & CD-Rom))

Kaplan

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Good value for the money 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Has 3 practice test which is a great value, plus I wanted to practice more logical reasoning questions and was curious about the cd. I had a host of problems running it in vista but to be honest I have xp on my other computers so it was really no big deal. But I would just like to warn people that you will have issues in Vista and its not Mac compatible I gave the rating four stars because the application crashed under my Vista laptop midway through which pissed me off. I just finished the logical reasoning section which was helpful.

I would buy this to start studying and order more practice test to study. I feel they should of added more study questions on the logical review but otherwise a great tool to supplement other materials I recommend people do not use this as sole aid though.

Kaplan let me down 2 out of 5 stars.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.

I have been a big fan of Kaplan over the years. I used there test materials when preparing for the ACT and AP exams and was able to score a perfect score on the ACT and get college credit for my AP courses. Fast forward a few years, and now I am preparing for law school. So, of course the first thing I turn to is Kaplan. This big is a huge dissapointment. I am an honors english major and was really expecting some help on the analytical and logic sections. However, each section begins with a couple of pages of tips and then some practice. This book does not have in-depth explanations that you would expect from Kaplan. What really tops it all off, is that i finished this book in one week! Now, how much information and testing preparation can really be in a book if it only takes a week to complete? And that includes working dilligently and not just going through the motions!

Kaplan GRE & GMAT Exams Writing Workbook (Kaplan Gre and Gmat Exams Writing Workbook)

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 2.5 of 5

Poorly writen test prep 1 out of 5 stars.
7 of 15 people found this review helpful.

This book is supposed to give readers exmaples of good writing styles and manners. However, there are ample grammar mistakes, typos and junk spoken English. Even in the answers to the practices, I could find poorly writen sentence like:

"Many people are obsessed with video games and television, which I believe are relatively harmless wastes of time."

For God's sake, it just talked about good grammar a few pages before this!

This book is just another junk to make money but not to help readers. I am wondering if I read the whole book, my score will go up or go down!

Editorial Review:

Kaplan GRE & GMAT Exams Writing Workbook includes: 

 

-- 8 priciples of writing effective essays 

-- Strategies for outlining and organizing your essays 

-- Writing basics, including grammar, mechanics, style, and word choice 

-- Methods for managing your time on test day

-- 50 GMAT and 50 GRE sample prompts for extra writing practice 

-- 20 sample high-scoring essays 

 

Contemporary's Ged Test 3: Science : Preparation for the High School Equivalency Examination

Robert Mitchell

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GED Exercise Books Complete practice for the GED Satellite Program Complete coverage of all tested subject areas offer the most accurate preparation available with test-practice and developmental lessons. Extensive visual stimulants develop graphic literacy and critical-thinking skills. Multiple activities and practice exercises help students assess their progress and boost confidence. Testing and record keeping throughout assesses strengths and weaknesses, targets instructional needs, and builds student confidence. Answer keys and indexes allow students to check their own work while learning from their mistakes. Test 3: Science Current issues in environment and ecology, genetics, and nutrition encourage critical thinking, visual data interpretation, and basic science concepts. More than 100 GED practice questions are included.

Kaplan GRE Exam 2007-2008 Premier Program (w/ CD-ROM)

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 2.5 of 5

A note for the previous reviewer 4 out of 5 stars.
22 of 23 people found this review helpful.

If you look at the ETS website for the GRE, you will find that they have decided not to switch to the new test. They made that decision in conjunction with colleges and universities because they would not be able to make the new test available across the board just yet.

Problems with the SOftware 3 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Please be aware that the software for Kaplan does not work with Mac or windows vista, and they it doesnt say anywhere visible in the book until you've bought it. Otherwise the book is good

buyer beware! 1 out of 5 stars.
7 of 25 people found this review helpful.

Bourght this as a gift for my girlfriend because she is a bit stressed about the new GRE. This book does NOT help with that apparently, as none of the practice tests or questions are for the new GRE. If you are looking for a study aid for the new GRE do not buy this book.