The GRE for Dummies, Third Edition

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"I've recommended Suzee for ten years because her techniques deliver results." — Jill Q. Porter, Educational Consultant "A powerful learning tool that's fun to use." — Kim Buchanan, Student, Escondido, CA "Highly recommended. Finally, a test-prep book that's actually fun to read." — Bettie B. Youngs, Ph.D., Ed.D., Del Mar, CA

Practice on Two Complete Sample Tests — Answers and Analysis Provided!

Everything You Need to Do GREat! Using a fun and friendly format, The GRE^® For Dummies^®, 3rd Edition, reveals all the essential information you need to improve your scores and reduce test-taking anxiety. This newly revised edition has been thoroughly updated with all the latest tips, techniques, and strategies to help you ace either the traditional or new computerized version! With this indispensable guide at your fingertips, you'll be on the road to your graduate degree in no time! Face It and Ace It!

Discover special study strategies for taking the computerized GRE exam
Reincarnate two years of need-to-know math in a fraction of the time
Hone your skills for deciphering antonyms and analogies
Extract pertinent information from reading comprehension passages
Beat the clock with valuable timesaving tips
Reduce your stress and stay focused using special relaxation techniques — before and During the test
Whip your analytical skills into shape with a crash-course in logic
Recognize trick questions and answer them correctly
Avoid the "Ten Dumb Things You Can Do to Mess Up Your GRE"

Amazon.com Review

It goes without saying that if you're taking the GRE you're not really a dummy. But GRE scores are an important part of any graduate-school application--so you need to do your best. Suzee Vlk, long time test-prep specialist and author of several Dummies books, can help. The GRE for Dummies is packed with useful information and strategies to help you prepare for the test. The book includes advice on how to use the book efficiently (Vlk estimates you'll need 31 hours to work through it), review chapters for all three sections of the exam, and two complete practice exams. Vlk also discusses the pros and cons of taking the GRE by computer or with paper and pencil and special advice for those who choose to take the computer-based test. In familiar Dummies style, Vlk includes a handy tear-out "Cheat Sheet" with a summary of the most important information and a "Part of Tens" section with 10 "wrong rumors" about the GRE and 10 relaxation techniques to use before and during the exam. With its witty writing, helpful icons in the margins pointing out important information, and useful vocabulary scattered throughout, The GRE for Dummies makes test preparation easy and relatively painless. --C. B. Delaney

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115 of 117 people found the following review helpful

A must buy! Indispensible!, September 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The GRE for Dummies, Third Edition (Paperback)

I am taking the GREs to get a certain score to get into the school of my choice. I have taken this test twice and failed to reach my goal. Prior to the the first try I shelled out big money for a Kaplan course and bought Kaplan's cd-rom. For the second test I bought Princeton's cd-rom. I memorized hundreds of vocabulary words, took endless practice tests, and sat through banal classes -- and still was not able to meet my goal. If you are applying to graduate school, all of the standard guides and cd-roms will seem patronizing at best. In desperation and preparation of my third try I bought the 'Dummies' book. While some of the vocabulary is rather general, the tactics are marvelous! The vocabulary is based on roots, prefixes and suffixes... much better than memorizing definitions by rote. The study strategies are really useful. The math section explains each answer in full. The time management strategies are great. I would highly recommend using this book in conjunction...Read more

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful

Buy this Book!, January 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The GRE for Dummies, Third Edition (Paperback)

This book is extremely helpful, and the author's sense of humor makes the studying bearable. Also, the way the vocabulary is integrated into the entire book means you are learning it even while studying for other parts of the exam. The most helpful parts are the math reviews, I actually re-learned years worth of algebra and geometry without too much effort. Again, the best part about the whole thing is that the author actually has a sense of humor, the book is not nearly as dry as some of the others I bought.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful

Very Helpful, April 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The GRE for Dummies, Third Edition (Paperback)

I used The GRE for Dummies as well as the Cracking the GRE CAT (with CD Rom) to study for the GRE. Both had their strengths. In the GRE for Dummies, the math review was superior, the prefix, suffix, and root review was excellent; and especially helpful was the note that prior to studying, one should see whether or not the graduate school requires all three scores. I did that, found that I would not have to spend very much time studying for the analytical section, and was appreciative of the time saved. Using these two books, I did quite well on the GRE!