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Cracking the GRE, 2011 Edition (Graduate School Test Preparation) |  | Author: Princeton Review
Publisher: Princeton Review
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Product Description
If it’s on the GRE, it’s in this book. Cracking the GRE, 2011 Edition, includes:
• Access to 2 full-length practice tests online, plus more than 300 questions in the book
• Everything you need to know for the current version of the GRE, plus info on changes coming in late 2011
• Detailed explanations for every practice question
• Practical information on the what, when, where, and how of the GRE
• Techniques for turning difficult algebra problems into easy arithmetic problems
• Strategies to help you solve even the toughest questions in Text Completions, Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Comparisons, and more
• Online, interactive tutorial lessons with extra practice problems
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 One of the Books You'll Want to Use July 11, 2010
Gilgamesh (New Jersey)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I don't plan on taking the GRE anymore (I a graduate student now), but I read these test prep books every year to refresh my skills. I actually enjoyed preparing for the test (weird, I know) and I don't want to forget what I learned, especially the vocabulary and analytical writing content. I don't know if this is the only book you should buy for the test. However, I think it ought to be one of them!
VERBAL
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The advice they give is extremely helpful. I've always had trouble with the analogies (I scored well, thanks to an earlier version of this book). I like the idea of writing down a defining sentence with both words. It actually does help to spend time doing this. I relied heavily on flashcards when I studied for the test. I made one for EVERY word that I thought would appear on the tests (various lists exist online and in books). This was VERY helpful. However, because I did not write stuff down and THINK about the relationships in practice, I struggled with the analogies during the test.
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I had an atrocious score when I took the test. I really should have followed their advice and written stuff down (I can't remember now if they told me to do that back then). I also think that I should have used flashcards when studying for the math section as well. Some formulas and simple problems would have been good to have memorized.
The problem with this book is that I found the math section easy. Knowing my poor ability, I wonder if this book is sufficient. You may want to read and follow the advice here, but check out the math section in another book for more tips about how to approach difficult problems.
ANALYTICAL
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Great advice here. In fact, I think this might be the best part of the book for test preparation. These are also some of the skills that graduate students (especially in the humanities) need on a daily basis. I would say it is definitely worth reading.
One piece of advice from my own experience, DO NOT REVISE SENTENCES AT THE LAST MINUTE. The second time I took the test, I finished my essay early, and during the last minute or so I tried to polish my last sentence. I ran out of time with the sentence in a jumbled mess! I lost points for that (score was lower than the first time I took the test, even though the essay was far better and longer).
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It is definitely worth it to spend time with it. I didn't look at the DVD (read it in a bookstore), and I am not interested in taking practice tests anyways. If you are, you may want to look at the DVD version. Variety is important! Make sure to read other books as well (Barron's, Kaplan, etc.). Out of all that I have seen, I honestly don't think I could say there is only ONE book you need.
Excellent GRE prep August 5, 2010
Christina J.
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The Princeton Review GRE books are wonderful in helping prepare students to take the test. I just took the test this morning, and decided I wanted to write reviews for all of the study aides I used. The Princeton Review book is very well-written and straightforward. It's overwhelming at first, and I found that the best way to go was to buy study aides at least a month in advance and just focus on one section at a time. I read this book cover-to-cover and many of their hints helped me a lot (such as, on analogies where you do not know all of the words either in the analogy given or in the answer choices, to eliminate those sets of words that have no relation to one another). Much of what was in the book seemed like common sense once I read it and mastered it, but I wouldn't have thought of it without the help of the book. The writing section was especially helpful to me, with great breakdowns of how to write both essays. The only thing I was slightly disappointed with was the online area where it says you have access to two full length practice tests. I could only access one, but as I had also purchased a Barron's book that had access to give, it wasn't a huge deal. Still, you should be aware that I could only find one practice test online, so if you want more I'd recommend also buying the Barron's book, which is also very helpful. I highly recommend this book!
GRE review July 5, 2010
0 out of 21 found this review helpful
Got my book within two or three days after I ordered it. This was really helpful because I wanted it as soon as possible to start studying. It was in great condition also. Was very satisfyied with everything!
 Great book, not too dry September 5, 2010
Alison Victoria
Of the three books I bought to study for the GRE, this is my favorite. The writers have a good sense of humor and help to establish the right approaches to the various parts of the exam. The only part that I think could be improved is the math section. Math is the greatest challenge for me and I found some of the explanations inadequate. I think they could "dumb it down" a bit more. Of course, this may be more of a reflection on my math skills than it is a criticism of the book! The vocabulary and writing hints are excellent.
Cracking the GRE, 2011 Edition (Graduate School Test Preparation) July 30, 2010
Jacqueline T. Quinones
0 out of 20 found this review helpful
The product was sent on time and I was able to study from the book. Thank you.
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