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Cracking the GRE, 2010 Edition (Graduate School Test Preparation) |  | Author: Princeton Review
Publisher: Princeton Review
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ISBN: 0375429328
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Publication Date: June 9, 2009
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Product Description
Are you hoping to pursue a master’s degree or Ph.D.? If so, the GRE will probably be an important part of your graduate school application. You’ll find everything you need to prepare for this crucial test in Cracking the GRE. This new 2010 edition of our popular guide offers proven techniques from the test prep experts at The Princeton Review. It includes over 300 practice questions in the book and exclusive free access to 2 practice tests, additional practice questions, and expert advice online.
In Cracking the GRE we’ll bring you the key strategies and skills you need to ace the Verbal, Math, and Essay sections. We’ll teach you how to think like the test writers and
•Master specific strategies for answering every question type, including the newer question types like “Enter a Number”
•Solve even the toughest questions in Text Completions, Reading Comprehension, Algebra, and more
•Practice, practice, practice with questions just like those you’ll see on the real GRE, and learn from your mistakes with detailed explanations for all answers
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 Very helpful July 22, 2010
Gigi (DC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just took the GRE and got good scores- this book was a huge help. It breaks down how the test works and has good tips. I used it in conjunction with other books; I don't think it would have sufficed on its own. It clearly explained everything and gave me a better understanding how the GRE really works. My only complaint was that there was a section for new sentence completion questions- those questions are not yet on the test so I wish I had not spent the time studying for them. They DID show up on the experimental test at the end, so I assume they will be appearing on the actual test at some point.
I would recommend using this book along with the official ETS book and maybe one or two others. No other book replicates the GRE test questions exactly, which is why you need the ETS book. It's the only one with real, retired tests. All the others might have practice tests, but they are not actual GRE questions- just similar. However, real GRE questions are hard to accurately replicate!
All the math in this book is useful, as is the vocab. The section on analytical writing is also quite helpful. But like I said, use it in conjunction with other books. I don't think there is one, single GRE book that can fully prepare you on its own. I used this, GRE For Dummies (also very good) and the ETS book- an absolute necessity! I also had Barron's Essential Words for the GRE- another good one. I got flash cards but didn't find them too helpful- some people love them though. I also got a CD Rom, which had no new info, but it is extremely helpful to study on a computer if you're taking the computer-based exam. It just gets you used to the format.
 RIPOFF July 17, 2010
Keithan Griffin (NYC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Buy this if you want to throw away money. I bought this purely for the CAT test online offering. Apparently, Princeton Review are not honoring their claim of 4 full length practice tests or other online tools. Entering the text serial number @ [...]
/cracking (per instruction) produces a "Cannot Display Page" error.
Entering the ISBN (alternatively) produces a No Offer Found page from PR.
Emailing tech support produces a bounced email response.
I've tried IE, Mozilla, and Chrome browsers.
For me, the online tools were the entire point of purchasing this text. I purchased 2010 edition - no joy. Figured they were focusing on 2011 edition... same results. Disgruntled? Yes. Rarely I have encountered such boldly fraudulent product claims.
If you like tossing away your money... enjoy. [Amazon, I hope you're taking note.]
 Cracking the GRE -- 2011 Edition July 13, 2010
Barbara Hutchison
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In this review, I am writing to prospect customers who have either scored poorly in previous attempts of taking the GRE or customers who are about to take the exam for the first time. In my opinion, "Cracking the GRE, 2011 Edition," is money well spent and for the following reasons:
(1) the outline of instructions in the book, DVD, and Online are well organized and consistent as a whole to motivate and encourage students to focus and perform well;
(2) the "behind the scenes" philosophy for which the GRE is designed is priceless;
(3) the drills in each academic section are vital to mastering the subject concepts and speed in preparation for the real-time exam.
Therefore, seeing, hearing, and doing the work simultaneously through recurrent drills allow students to master the material before the exam. This is important because mastery elevates self-confidence and self-efficacy to accomplish the goal of achieving a high score and acceptance into the desired graduate masters or doctoral program.
Reduce your stress and enjoy the outcome of learning! :o)
Fresh college grad's key to success July 13, 2010
Melissa C. Navarro (Walla Walla, WA USA)
Princeton Review has been my go-to bible(s) for years now. They keep getting better! This version even gives you a heads up on new changes that's to be expected for upcoming tests. Expecting to do well on the test next month!
Princeton/Kaplan combination July 4, 2010
Rob B
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Requiring additional prep in mathematics, I followed the advice of previous users of The Princeton Review's, 'Cracking the GRE, 2010' in combination with Kaplan's 'GRE Exam Math Workbook, Seventh Edition'. 'Cracking the GRE, 2010' was a great comprehensive prep, covering not only the effective techniques to utilize when taking the exam but a great (re)primer for the quantitative section. After completing the 'GRE Exam Math Workbook', I used the The Princeton Review website to access and take their version of the Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) used by ETS (the GRE author and administrator) - which is included as a part of the 'Cracking the GRE' work tools. It was great to get a feel for the exam and it was perfect for applying what I learned in writing the two essays that are now a part of the GRE. My advice, immerse yourself by blocking off a good three hours at a time for reading and testing on each chapter. Give yourself NO LESS then four weeks of good solid study prior to test.
As for results, I had previously taken a sample paper exam for the GRE,to confirm my suspicion that I needed significant study to prep for exam. After being out of university for over ten years (and already weak in mathematics) my scores were sobering. Now, the paper exam is not directly comparable to the Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) exam that ETS utilizes but I think my improvement was significant enough to mention after using the Princton/Kaplan combo.
My quantitative points improved a solid 100%! That in itself was worth every penny invested in these two prep books. I scored average in the verbal section but I still experienced a 48% increase in points pushing me above the 90th percentile.
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