How to Prepare for the Mat: Miller Analogies Test (Barron's How to Prepare for the MAT)

Of the three books I used to prepare for the MAT, this was the most helpful. I felt confident at test time and did well. While the Arco book was a wasted effort, the Barron's guide was right on target. I strongly recommend this book for MAT preparation.

I purchased Sternberg's (Barron's) as well as Michelle Spence's (Cliff's) Miller Analogies Test Preparation Guide -- probably overkill -- but I studied both thoroughly and got a very high score. It was worth it! I have a hunch that Sternberg would help more in the middle score ranges and perhaps Spence in the higher more difficult analogies. I thought Sternberg offered many detailed pointers (outstanding for their clarity and helpfulness) not only about the analogies, but also about every angle of preparing for the test. Spence was somewhat more abstract, often leaving me unsatisfied that I understood her logic. If I had to choose only one, I would buy Sternberg. (I also bought and enjoyed his book, Successful Intelligence.) Nonetheless, I think Spence probably added to my score at the top. When I finished the actual test, I felt I had not done as well as I had on the practice tests in either of the preparation books, but actually I had scored higher than nearly all my scores...Read more

The MAT is a very difficult test. It was more difficult than I thought. This book helped me to understand the types of questions asked on the MAT. I believe this is why I scored a 62 on the MAT(82nd Percentile) . I had two freinds who scored an 20 and a 38 who did not use the book. I found it challenging to do the practice questions, but they did help me understand what types of questions are aked.