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| Author: Kaplan
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
Category: Book
Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 48654
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 576
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.4
ISBN: 1419551310
Dewey Decimal Number: 650
EAN: 9781419551314
Publication Date: June 5, 2007
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great! but save yourself some cash... February 29, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Save yourself some cash, meaning this is almost the same book as its previous edition! Great resource though whether it is 2008 or older. Ok so I loved this book, I worked through the top 5 resources out there and I found this book very very helpful! I liked that it had a mountain of exercises to work through and that it had a decent "overview" section. My only down is the Quantitative section. I felt the solution explanations were horrible. Just use this section for practice but do not count on learning how to effectively solve math problems based on their solutions. Especially in the DS section. I swear one answer said something along the line of "well that is just the answer, ok!" I did think the explanations for CR were great though! Good resource, I would include in your prep portfolio along w/ OG 11th edition, its supplements, Crackin the Gmat, and EZ Solutions(Due to cost only the specific modules you feel you need deep detail on). Lastly If you need SC help the GMAT SC bible is a great tool!
Great way to prepare for the GMAT!! March 10, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Buy this book instead of the official guide! The guide provides educational material and some practice, but very little information to guide you on how to approach the test to maximize your score.
The online material works on either a Mac or PC, but the CD ROM exercises are PC only. One downside to the CD ROM exercises - when reviewing the explanations, they frequently refer back to an earlier question, which makes it inconvenient to compare and it feels like they expect you to remember what the previous question asked. I also noticed that once a practice is selected, a box comes up on the screen asking you to click on it to start timing the practice. I left to grab a bite and when I came back to click on the box, it said that time had expired. It required going and resetting the practice so that I could take it.
The test taking strategies make a lot of sense (the kind that make you go "why didn't I think of that?") and I feel should definitely help me raise my score. The book talks about where to spend more time and how to logically approach answering a question. There is no substitute for doing the practice tests.
If you've been out of school for more than a couple of years, allow more than three weeks to prepare for the test. I'm out of time and wish I had at least another month to prepare.
Great Initial Prep material. September 26, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
To start your GMAT preparation, you should and must have this book. You might get horrible scores in its practice exams like 600, 560 or even 540 which should and must not discourage you. They do not mean anything but get you into actual exam mode that is good for your psyche.
Other books you must have is the OG and any supplementary OG in the area that you are weak.
The reading comprehension strategy described is excellent and CR strategy must be supplemented with GMAT 800 from Kaplan. The sentence correction is best in GMAT 800, but I suggest you do not touch GMAT 800 from Kaplan before completing this book and 2 practice tests.
GMAT Books you must have! March 22, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have been studying for GMAT for a few weeks now and I think the OG is a great source for a good practice on real GMAT questions. But having said that, use the OG only once you grasp all the basics and when you are almost ready to take the GMAT. The OG does not contain any math conceptual content, so use it only for practice towards the end.
In order to get a real GMAT prep - I would recommend you buy the set of 9 books of "EZ Solutions," or whichever book(s) you think you need most help with. These books are very detailed oriented and cover everything on the GMAT math. First use the review modules to get the concepts and then use the workbooks for practice. Some of the most challenging topics in GMAT math, such as permutation/combination, probability, geometry problems, complex word problems, etc., are brilliantly explained in these books. Also, the EZ Advanced Workbook is a "must have" if you are aiming for a high score. It may be a good idea to buy Barron's without the CD (don't waste money on the CD version for any book). After doing all this, use the OG and you will see a dramatic difference in your scores. If you still need more practice, you may consider buying the Kaplan book (but really not needed). Save your money by not buying anything else. You don't even have to take any of those pricy courses. I followed this process and my scores have jumped from the 500-range to the 700-range. Good luck!
A good start October 29, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book provides a good start for reviewing for the GMAT. There are A LOT of problems between the book, the CD, and the website. Practice makes perfect when studying for the GMAT. My only complaint is with the math section. Kaplan spends more time teaching you strategies for picking the right answer in the math section, rather than just showing you how to do the math. That said, the Math Reference section at the back of the book is VERY good. It provides several of the formulas needed for the quantitative portion of the GMAT.
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