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Barron's GRE with CD-ROM
The 18th edition of "Barron's GRE " test preparation manual offers prospective graduate students intensive preparation for the Graduate Record Exam, as it is currently administered. Although question types on the GRE are scheduled to change substantially beginning August 1, 2011, students who opt to take the test before August 1, will find the help they're lookin...more
Paperback, 600 pages
Published
August 1st 2009
by Barron's Educational Series
(first published 2000)
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(I actually had the 2009/18th version.) This prep book provides a ton of information. 3000+ words, a diagnostic test plus 2 practice tests, multiple section reviews, a math overview to rival many high school texts books. I only had a week to study, so I was a little overwhelmed by the information in this book. I think it's definitely important to use the Barron's verbal flash cards (sold separately) along with the verbal unless you want (and have time to) create a ton yourself. This book def...more
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This book was very useful in helping me prepare for the GRE. The vocabulary list is extensive (~4,000 words and definitions). The math review was very well explained, although a couple of topics were left out (e.g. standard deviation and distribution). I was so pleased with this book that I don't need it anymore. Hooray!
More practice tests (5) than the 2009 version (2) and, aside from cosmetic changes, looks to have the same content. Very extensive vocabulary (35,000) + 50 antonym/synonym quizzes of 10 MC questions, compared to Princeton Review (<10,000 words) and only 4 quizzes
Anittah
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Recommends it for:
people who want to score in the 50th percentile
I spent so much cognitive load during the second Barron's practice test wondering why the correct answer wasn't an option (turns out I was right; they screwed up) that for the first time in the history of my standardized test taking, my verbal was higher than my math. WTF.
I've already found two glaring errors in one of their practice tests and a third error in their section on analogies. Game over. How can I confidently prepare for the GRE's using Barron's when I keep tripping ove...more
I've already found two glaring errors in one of their practice tests and a third error in their section on analogies. Game over. How can I confidently prepare for the GRE's using Barron's when I keep tripping ove...more
I picked this book up on the recommendation of a friend. I also tried a couple of books from other test prep companies (primarily when I had learned most of the questions on Barron's CD-ROM). Based on what I've seen, Barron's is far and away the best test preparation if you are willing to sit down and actually learn the material. I bought it primarily for math prep, and it focused heavily on underlying understanding of algebra and geometry. This book devotes comparatively little space to tri...more
No, the start and finish dates are not typos. This book is so cram-packed with vocabulary, math reviews, and testing strategies that it took me months to get through it all! At times, I felt like pulling my hair out over the difficulty of the practice questions (mostly quantitative), but after taking the GRE I can say that they were right on target as far as the difficulty level of the questions I saw on the test. I would have like more sample tests (the copy I had was a library copy, and missin...more
This is a very good test practice book. Five practice tests in the book, a CD with yet another practice test, a dictionary with practice questions for each of 50 alphabet segments, etc. If anything, it might have a bit too much information to digest. I used this as a supplement to a simpler practice book I also checked out from the library. I found the analytical writing section advice to be a bit lacking. I'm sure there's more they can tell you than make sure you can spell and use philosop...more
Diana
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Recommends it for:
anyone studying for the GRE (duh)
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I thanked my lucky stars for this book after walking out the GRE with my scores. In just 3 weeks of studying after taking the diagnostic practice test, my verbal score went up 90 points and my math score went up 170 points. Highly recommended!
I hate this book with a fiery passion.
Wish Me Luck!
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I'm currently using the 2009 edition.
Was very helpful!
I am learning that I have no retention for basic math skills. Fortunately, I know a lot of the vocab, son fingers crossed, that gets me somewhere.
I consider this three-star rating an average. The first half of this book -- which treats the verbal section of the exam -- is quite good. The second half -- the part that deals with the math/quantitative section -- is not so good, especially for a test-taker who may need more than a one- or two-sentence explanation for certain problems.
Tomorrow morning is the test. Do I feel prepared? Yikes...
Tomorrow morning is the test. Do I feel prepared? Yikes...
The practice tests are helpful as well as the extensive vocabulary list. The math sections were hard to follow.
I passed! So, yeah. I can't compare it to any other GRE books.
This book is useful for: 1) vocabulary improvement (it has a larger list of words than other prep books). 2) for review if you need to brush up on basic math skills. For good or bad, it goes over the concepts and how to actually work out the problem, versus other prep books that show you how to pick out the answer most quickly from a multiple chooice question.
I cannot say I enjoyed this book. Rather, after four years of studying in undergrad, I am putting the GRE on hold for the moment. I needed a break! But it did the trick, I got about ten solid hours of GRE studying in. I quit for now, lack of motivation I suppose. Good Luck to those wanting to tackle the test, you will get there!!
I'm taking the GRE in February. So far, I'm finding this book very useful. The math section assumes a lot of general knowledge, so an additional math help book is probably needed by people like me.
I don't think the CD-ROM version of this book is worth it - there are plenty of other sample tests for free online.
I don't think the CD-ROM version of this book is worth it - there are plenty of other sample tests for free online.
So happy this is over and hope that I never have to look at this again!!
Good for vocab (though there are FAR more words stuffed into this book than you'll ever see on the actual test). Be prepared- in all regards- for over-preparation with this book.
Barrons is good for the following reasons:
1. an exhaustive word list,
2. 4 model paper tests,
3. sufficient math prep with tests at the end of each math topic.
1. an exhaustive word list,
2. 4 model paper tests,
3. sufficient math prep with tests at the end of each math topic.
awesome book ,, helped me a lot
and ya happily I pass xD
and ya happily I pass xD
Okay prep for the GREs, although I needed a separate math book for refresher, but the language prep is decent.
This is what I am being forced to read right now; it is making me depressed. But it IS helpful.
yuck! the gre is gr-oss. but as far as study guides go, this one is a real peach.
Must get through by December 2008 for graduate school applications!!!!
I will be occupied for a few months and this is why!
Mandatory Reading. Don't do it unless you have to!
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