Barron's Guide to the New GRE Exam stands out because its focus is on mastering the "hard questions", i.e. the "level 4 and 5" questions on the GRE exam. While Kaplan and Princeton Review are quality review guides that are popular because they appear to be more user friendly, the sad fact is they do not expose the test taker to the Hard Test Questions nor do they show the student how to solve those hard questions that boost your score and make you more competitive to the better schools. The Barron's math section is very good to excellent and the Barron's verbal is perhaps the best because it contains those 3500 most popular vocabulary words that frequently appear on the GRE and that you must learn if you want to get a high score to go a top school. If anything, I would recommend supplementing Barron's with Grubber's GRE exam prep book in order to master more vocab questions and learn more detail on how to solve the math questions. One thing is for certain, the best place to first encounter those "heart-stopping" "Level 4 and 5 Questions" is on the practice exams rather than the real test where your future is at stake. As for the writing sections, again, I found Barron's and Grubber's to be better. In the end the choice of which book to buy really depends on how high a score you need and how much work you want to do. If you want a high score and will to do the hard work, then purchase the Barron's guides.
C.D Hoytt
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This book by The Princeton Review has some really helpful tips. It's a must read whether you have just started to prepare for the GRE or are due to appear for the test in a short time.
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Book description:
Cracking the New GRE, 2012 Edition has been completely revised and updated for the changes coming to the GRE in August 2011. It includes:
• Access to 4 full-length practice tests (2 in the book and 2 online)
• Practice questions with detailed explanations for every question
• Key strategies for solving Text Completions, Sentence Equivalents, Numeric Entry, Quantitative Comparisons, and more
• Thorough review of all GRE topics, including everything on the new GRE.
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The best way to prepare for standardized tests is to practice, and this resource offers you plenty of opportunities to do just that. 1,014 Practice Questions for the New GRE, 2nd Edition has been completed updated for the changes coming to the GRE in August 2011, and includes:
*over 1,000 practice questions for the new GRE, including hundreds of questions covering the new question types
*detailed answer explanations for all practice questions
*math drills broken down by geometric shape, such as circles, triangles, and 3-D figures
*verbal drills that include the new Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence question types
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New GRE 2011-2012 Premier with CD-ROM is a comprehensive package that includes a book, CD-ROM, and online companion with in-depth strategies, test information, and practice questions to help students score higher on the new GRE Revised General Test. New GRE 2011-2012 Premier with CD-ROM is fully updated and revised with 75 percent all-new content covering the revised and expanded Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing Assessment Test sections, including 50 percent new practice questions and brand new strategies for each of the new question types.
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I've been out of college 10 years and hadn't done any math since high school. In preparing for my GREs, I purchased this book. It was an invaluable resource. The practice questions and practice tests were extremely helpful and very true to the style of math questions I received on the GRE.
The vocabulary reviews and practice verbal tests were extremely helpful too, but I was a history major and teach history today, so I'm more adept at grammar and writing anyway. Therefore, this section was helpful in just helping me familiarize myself with the style of the GRE questions.
I highly recommend this book!
- T. Miller
This review is from: New GRE 2011-2012 Premier with CD-ROM (Kaplan GRE) (Paperback)
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Manhattan GRE Vocabulary Flash Cards – 500 Essential Words is the first in a 2-volume set of GRE flash cards. Start with essential words and graduate to advanced vocabulary. Together, the 2-volume set comprises the most comprehensive vocabulary study tool on the market.These cards go above and beyond providing abstract, out-of-context definitions – the backs of all cards contain a word “network” designed to help the student develop a lasting understanding of the word in a GRE-relevant context.
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Get expert advice on the GRE revised General Test from the test makers themselves!
Get ready for the new test debuting in August 2011!
The Official Guide to the GRE revised General Test with CD-ROM comes straight from Educational Testing Service (ETS)--the people who make the test. Filled with vital test-taking information, sample questions, a full-length actual GRE exams on CD, and ETS’s own preparation tips--this only official guide is the essential study resource you'll need for the exam.
Features:
- Complete coverage of all the brand-new test features and question types
- Authentic GRE questions and answers
- An actual GRE test on CD-ROM
- The test-makers' own strategies for scoring high
Topics include: Introducing the GRE Revised General Test, GRE Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning Practice Questions, GRE Quantitative Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning Practice, GRE Analytical Writing, GRE Math Review, Authentic GRE Practice Test
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About the Contents:
Introduction
- How to use this book
- Overview of the exams
Part I: Basic Skills Review
- Arithmetic and Data Analysis
- Algebra
Part II: Strategies and Practice
- Mathematical Ability
- Quantitative Comparison
- Data Sufficiency
Each section includes a diagnostic test, explanations of rules, concepts with
examples, practice problems with complete explanations, a review test, and a
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