|
Kaplan GMAT 2006, Premier Program (Kaplan Gmat (Book & CD-Rom))
Kaplan Education Product Details - Ratings and reviews for kaplan gmat 2006, premier program (kaplan gmat (book & cd-rom)). |
Product Description
Includes:
*Fully integrated book, CD-ROM, and online program
*A rich online study plan that guides students through all of the integrated assets of the comprehensive program, including the book, online, and software
*Guidance throughout the program, directing students to additional resources within the program if they need it
*A diagnostic experience to help students concentrate on the areas in which they need the most help
*A progress report, so students can keep track of and analyze their performance as they make their way through the program
*Email communication at key points during the program, providing extra tips and guidance, as well as motivation to keep improving
*Monthly online additions to ensure that the student has the latest content and information about the exam
*Remedial content to ensure students are up-to-speed on the basic concepts before attacking higher-level content
*Downloadable strategy and reference guides for easy prep on the go
*Realistic practice experiences
*Online question banks
*6 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations
|
Kaplan GMAT 2006, Premier Program (Kaplan Gmat (Book & CD-Rom))
- Paperback: 408 pages (2005-06-28)
- Publisher: Kaplan Education; 2005-07-01
- Label: Kaplan Education
- Studio: Kaplan Education
- ISBN: 0743265424
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 51 reviews
- Sales Rank in Books: #360554
Avg. Customer Review:
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: scores were all over the place 2008-05-14
Comment: I aced my first practice test, then didn't do as well on the rest. I was studying tons, so my score should have gone up. I suppose it could have been operator error, but I think these practice exams are screwy.
Nevertheless, practicing on the computer did help me prepare for the format of the actual exam.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent companion to official prep software 2008-01-27
Comment: I used this guide to prepare for the GMAT but I find that it is only useful as a reference as to how the GMAT is mechanically structured. Whatever skills you need to achieve your required score will depend on your grasp of the different mechanics called out in the exam. Therefore, I recommend the Kaplan guide to be used as a tool to help you succeed and not to be used as a "pass the GMAT in 5 days" program. You receive sample exams after registering for the GMAT, and those exams are much more realistic than the Kaplan exams. The Pearson GMAT Prep software is 99% identical to the actual exam, but the Kaplan guide provides many more sample tests and tests for the different sections. I recommend pounding away at the sample tests and just practice. I raised my practice test scores by over 100 points just using the CD and GMATPrep programs, and the actual exam score exceeded my expectations.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: most important resource for gmat candidates 2007-09-12
Comment: if you wish to prepare for GMAT you need only two books official guide to GMAT and this kaplan gmat book .
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: The next step for serious GMAT review 2007-09-07
Comment: As most have stated, princeton review is the easier book, and the kaplan series are more difficult.
For someone shooting for a top ten, I would recommend using all of the books. I would start with princeton review to break you in and set the basics, take their practice tests to warm you up, they are a bit easier than the others. I would then move to the Kaplan series. Take ALL of the tests you can get a hold of... they are the best prep and ia good ndicator of your progress.
That said, you can have a bad score one day and a good score the next, but the practice will help prepare you for the real deal.
Finally do the problems in the official GMAT books! Make sure to do all of those problems. The problems in those books are the best.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Take the tests, ignore the scores 2007-07-07
Comment: I took the Kaplan practice tests before taking the GMAT. Like most people, I think the Kaplan tests differ significantly from what you'll see on the real GMAT. The Kaplan math questions were just as difficult as what I saw on the real test, while the verbal questions on the real GMAT were much easier than questions on Kaplan's practice tests.
It can be disappointing to see low scores on Kaplan practice tests after doing a lot of hard work. Keep in mind, though, that it's in Kaplan's best interests for you to improve on test day, rather than see your scores go down. Also, when you score poorly on practice tests after going through their book, you might be more likely to sign up for one of Kaplan's courses. However, I think the most reasonable explanation for test taker's consistently underperforming on Kaplan practice tests is simply that the scoring system is poorly calibrated.
I prepared for the GMAT by going through the Kaplan 800 book. For the sections I found most difficult, I went through the practice questions in the three "Official Guide for GMAT Review" books. I think the key to a good score is doing as many practice problems and practice tests as you can get your hands on.
My practice test scores were:
Kaplan Practice Test 1: 640 (14 days before the exam)
Kaplan Practice Test 2: 640 (10 days before the exam)
Kaplan Practice Test 3: 580 (5 days before the exam)
Kaplan Practice Test 4: 540 (3 days before the exam)
GMATPrep Test 1: 740 (2 days before the exam)
GMATPrep Test 2: 740 (1 day before the exam)
Actual GMAT: 760
The Kaplan tests helped me gain a sense of how much time I had to spend on each question. It was useful for me to see how rushed I would be at the end of a section as a result of spending just five minutes too long on the first 20-25 questions. On test day, I benefited from being disciplined enough to move on before getting bogged down on a question.
I thought the GMATPrep practice tests that you get when you sign up for the exam were the closest to what I saw on the real test. To me, the verbal section on test day was easy, while the math section had more tough questions than I had seen on any other exam. There were at least 3-4 math questions where I just guessed and moved on rather than waste time trying to come up with a solution. Just beware on test day that this won't ruin your chances of getting a solid score.
|
|
|
Kaplan GMAT 2006, Premier Program (Kaplan Gmat (Book & CD-Rom))
Enlarge View