Product Description

A totally effective and surprisingly fun guide to the Graduate Record Examination

In Fall 2007, the GRE Program is planning to implement significant changes to the verbal measure, quantitative measure, and analytical writing sections of the GRE. This easy-to-use, refreshingly irreverent revision shares inside information on what to expect with these changes, helping both recent graduates and workforce veterans prepare for the revised test, maximize their score, and get into the graduate program of their choice. It includes all of the secrets of the Internet-based test (iBT)-in which the computer generates unique questions according to correct or incorrect answers-as well as brush-up reviews on math and grammar, two complete practice tests, and proven time-management techniques that make test-prep fun and simple.

Suzee Vlk wrote For Dummies guides to the ACT, SAT, GRE, and GMAT and taught test preparation classes for more than 25 years. Michelle Gilman (Solana, CA) is the founder and CEO of Fusion Learning Center. Veronica Saydak (Solana, CA) is Director of student curricula at Fusion and has been tutoring test preparation at all levels for several years.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16703 in Books
• Published on: 2009-03-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 360 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780470009192
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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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

From the Publisher
A test-prep favorite, now updated for the new all-electronic Graduate Record Exam

From the Back Cover

Now updated! Your friendly guide to passing the GRE with flying colors

Are you gearing up for the GRE? This authoritative and fun guide is packed with strategies for preparing for the updated test and maximizing your score. You get an inside look at the recent changes to the exam, as well as brush-up reviews on math and grammar, two complete practice tests, and savvy tips for test-prep that will have you relaxed and ready to go on exam day.

• Meet the GRE — discover what's on the exam, how scoring works, and what you must know to do your best

• Start with the easy stuff — get acquainted with analogies and get your feet wet with practice questions

• A word to the wise — rev up your vocabulary and reading skills with extended coverage of the verbal portion of the exam

• Know your Xs, Ys, and Zs — from geometry to algebra to statistics, review all the rules, formulas, and concepts covered on the GRE

• Master the math questions — use the right approach to quantitative comparisons and problem solving

• Brush up your analytical writing — analyze an argument, present your perspective, overcome writer's block, and keep the evaluators happy

• Practice what the authors preach — test your readiness with two full-length practice exams complete with detailed answers

• Conquer the computer — see how to navigate the now-standard computer-based exam and unravel the mysteries of computer-adaptive testing

Open the book and find:

• An overview of the updated GRE

• Practice questions for each section of the exam

• Math concepts you absolutely must know

• Two full-length practice exams with updated sample questions

• Proven time-management techniques

• How to avoid GRE traps

• Extended coverage of vocabulary

• Tips and tricks for improving your score

Customer Reviews

A must buy! Indispensible!
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 with one of the standard ETS guides. While the title is daunting, you won't be disappointed with the content.

Buy this Book!
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.

Very Helpful
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!