Product Description
This updated shorter version of Barron?s GRE test preparation manual presents three full-length model tests, practice questions covering all test subjects, and review sections that are ideal for use as brush-ups in college-level vocabulary and math. The authors also offer study advice and test-taking tips.
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Pass Key to the GRE Test (Barron's Pass Key to the Gre)
- Paperback: 265 pages
- Publisher: Barron''s Educational Series; 2003-06
- Label: Barron''s Educational Series
- Studio: Barron''s Educational Series
- ISBN: 0764117823
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 20 reviews
- Sales Rank in Books: #81885
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Good Quick Review for the GRE 2008-01-07
Comment: I bought this as a supplement to the thicker Barron's GRE Review and I could have done with one or the other. If you just want a quick review, then this is a great option. It is FULL of information and tips and everything that can be found in the thicker book but in a lot less detail. I personally preferred the larger book because I wanted more review problems and such but if you just want to brush up on a few skills and grab a few REALLY helpful pointers, then get this book. My only complaint was that it didn't have enough review problems but it's not even a true negative. Helpful study guide.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Great buy! 2007-10-17
Comment: The perfect size test prep book for throwing in a bag instead of the usual Kaplan and Princeton Review monstrosities. I wish they had more editions with just practice exams. Sometimes I wished that the answer explanations were clearer.
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Summary: Pass Key to GRE 2007-09-14
Comment: This is the most basic of GRE review books. If that's all you need, then it's perfect. If you need more explanations of how to solve math problems then this is not the right book.
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Summary: Useless if you are aiming for a high score 2007-09-10
Comment: The author of this book is trying to help you more at guessing than to help you understand the matter. Let me start with the verbal section. Some problems in the practice tests do not make sense at all. Reading the explanation I am surprised to find out that some words have meanings that cannot be found in any dictionary.
The math is horrible. In general the graphs require great skill at guessing where the values fall or otherwise you will not get correct numbers. (Practice test 2 questions 14 and 15) There are graphs that are wrong. (Practice test 2 questions 20 and 21). The problems are solved and explained in such a manner that shows you the workarounds if you have no idea how to solve the problem. The essential theory behind the problem that is being actually tested is not explained.
I would not recommend this book if you want to get an excellent score. Rather it would be good for someone who wants to get the scores from low to an acceptable level.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Small book, but don't judge it by, well you know... 2007-07-10
Comment: So far, using the Barron's guide has been beneficial. Since the book is not 30 pounds like other GRE study guides, I feel less intimidated about studying. Also, even though it's a small book, I don't feel like it's missing anything. I've got just a little more confidence about standardized tests now.
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Pass Key to the GRE Test (Barron's Pass Key to the Gre)
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