The GRE CAT for Dummies [Paperback]

Suzee Vlk (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 076455252X | ISBN-13: 978-0764552526 | Publication Date: June 5, 2000 | Edition: 4

You've made the decision to go on to graduate school, but the idea of taking a three hour test is a bit overwhelming and intimidating? There's no need to stress! The GRE CAT For Dummies, 4th Edition, teaches you only what you really need to know to do well on the GRE exam!

This fun and friendly reference is completely revised to contain the most up-to-date information on the GRE exam. This book is filled with real-world examples and everyday analogies that reinforce the verbal and math skills you need to ace the test. You'll also find quick tips, techniques, and strategies for beating the clock, overcoming test anxiety, and much more!

This is your best test prep guide because it:

• Teaches you only what you need to know to achieve your best score
• Provides you with two full practice exams with complete answers
• Explains the logical path you took for each right and wrong answer
• Uses examples to reinforce math formulas and grammar concepts
• Shows you which questions you can skip and still reach your goal score
• Builds your vocabulary with definitions of the most frequently tested words
• Unveils ten dumb things you can do to mess up your test and how to avoid them
• Contains the latest information on the computerized GRE test option

Editorial Reviews

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 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 4 edition (June 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076455252X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764552526
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,588,897 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

115 of 117 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must buy! Indispensible!, September 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The GRE for Dummies, Third Edition (Paperback)

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.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this Book!, January 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The GRE for Dummies, Third Edition (Paperback)

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.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, April 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The GRE for Dummies, Third Edition (Paperback)

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!