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.
Summary: teaches me what i need to know! 2010-03-03
Comment: taking the GRE blows, but this book does a decent job of reviewing key concepts.
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Summary: Excellent 2010-02-18
Comment: I had 3 1/2 weeks to get ready for the GRE. I went online and purchased this book and received it within 5 days. Right off the bat I took the diagnostic test inside, and got a 790. Pretty bad. Over the next three weeks I went through all of the reviews, trips and tricks, and I worked every problem. Then I did the sample exams in the book and the two GRE Powerprep online tests.
End result: 560 Verbal, 700 Quantitative, and 4.5 Analytical Writing. I went from a 790 to a 1260 in three weeks using just this book and the free GRE Powerprep software.
In short, this book was a great help, helped me increase my score 470 points in just three weeks. I highly recommend to anyone who needs to get ready for the big test.
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Summary: I would prefer something with a CD. 2010-02-14
Comment: This book is good for the price but I would prefer something with a CD-ROM. The GRE is given on a computer and it's important to study in the format that you would test in.
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Summary: GRE 2010-02-03
Comment: I do not think this book is brand new, because I find the cover of the book is not flat. Maybe that is because of shipping. They shipped the book quite soon.
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Summary: Useful for quick and extensive GRE preparation 2009-11-20
Comment: Barron's gives you the needed basics when it comes to vocab and math part of the GRE. Its list of words is quite extensive and the mathematics review is useful for those who have been distant from math for a while. I did however find the Essay section a bit dry. It could contain more examples and more interesting tips. A good point to note is that it contains two full tests and a diagnostic test, giving you the chance to see where your weaknesses lie. All in all, it will help you prepare yourself and will give you the needed tools to succeed.