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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 378 EAN: 9780375766152 ISBN: 0375766154 Label: Princeton Review Manufacturer: Princeton Review Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 400 Publication Date: July 03, 2007 Publisher: Princeton Review Release Date: July 03, 2007 Studio: Princeton Review Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Cracking the GRE brings you proven techniques from the test prep experts! The 2008 edition includes over 300 practice questions and exclusive free access to practice exams and further review online. In Cracking the GRE we’ll teach you how to think like the test writers and ·Solve analogies even when you don’t know the meanings of all the words in the problem ·Crack even the most complex algebra problems by plugging in numbers in place of variables ·Master even the toughest problems in the Verbal and Quantitative sections We give you plenty of practice problems to help you master our proven techniques. In addition, you can access 2 full-length GRE practice tests online. Our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the real GRE–but with detailed answers and explanations for every question. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Barron's is betterThis book was good as a general review, but now I'm working through Barron's GRE book and I'm happy that I didn't rely on the Princeton Review book. Barron's GRE is much more rigorous. All areas of the GRE are covered much more thoroughly by Barron's GRE. Rating: - Does A Good Job, But Could Do BetterThis book was helpful, it was written well and in a positive style (which is good if you're freaking out about the GRE). When I bought this book I also ordered a couple of other GRE test prep books, and compared to some of the others (like the Barron's book for example) the Princeton Review book did not have as much practice sets and their word list was not as comprehensive either. This books was great in a lot of ways, but i just wish it had more. Rating: - A reproduction of an earlier editionI have mixed feelings about this review. On one hand the product seems to be serving the purpose just fine. It has wonderful tips and strategies that I believe will ultimately help me to perform well on the GRE. My problem with this product however is that a friend of mines has the 2006 edition of this book and as far as I can tell THEY ARE THE EXACT SAME BOOK. That's two editions old! Had I known this of course I would have simply purchased the 2006 version and save the money. If you don't ... Read More Rating:  - Best Book - but supplement with other softwareI used several GRE prep books, and this was by far the most useful. It seems written for a more intelligent audience - those aiming for 700+ on the Quantitative and Verbal sections. The "Hit Parade" section gave clear definitions as they are given on the GRE. I also reviewed the book's Analytical Writing section the night before the exam and it greatly helped organize my thoughts. The only way to improve this would be to add a CD-ROM with practice test software. The Princeton Review's ... Read More 
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