GRE General Test with CDROM [Paperback]

REA Testware (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1998

This test preparation book includes six practice exams with explanations modeled after the actual GRE General Test. Contains a section on tips and techniques for studying the test along with a comprehensive math review and a list of 1,000 frequently tested vocabulary words. For students bound for graduate school. Students now have the option to take the GRE on computer or paper and pencil. This package includes the complete GRE Test Prep book plus Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) software. The book and software complement each other. The software offers complete exams under actual exam conditions with controlled timing. It automatically scores test performance, provides analysis, and directions for further study. The package includes a CD-ROM for both Windows and Macintosh. Suitable for any PC with 4 MB of RAM minimum, Windows 3.1, 95, or 98. Any Macintosh with a 68020 or higher processor, 4 MB of RAM minimum, System 7.1 or later.

Product Details

• Paperback: 886 pages
• Publisher: Research & Education Association (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878911073
• ISBN-13: 978-0878911073
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.8 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,930,883 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars For GRE preparation materials, buy somewhere else, October 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: GRE General Test with CDROM (Paperback)

I have been studying for the GRE for several months now, and so I have had the time to check out several different prep. books. This book is far and away the worst I have used, and so I write so that you can avoid my mistake.

I bought the book so that I could sample many GRE tests, as well as practice with the CD-Rom. I now realize this book has helped me with neither. First, of the 6 full-lenght exams, four of the exams' questions are used to compose the questions on the CD-exam. This is pure deceptive advertising by REA (Research and Education Association) who published the book. This allows you to use only two of the six as 'true' exams.

Second, after you have gotten accustomed to actual GRE questions by ETS and you move to this book, you will notice that the questions REA asks on their 'practice exams' actually do NOT even resemble, in form or content, what actual GRE questions are like. This lack of verisimilitude may actually be a liability - a real disadvantage - to someone looking to prepare themselves for the GRE.

In sum, do not buy this book. I suggest you buy somewhere else.

While I have not tried all the books out there, the ones I would recommend are published by Princeton and Arco.

Good luck on the test!

S.A.H

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It wasn't that bad, June 29, 2000

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Armen Nalian - See all my reviews

This review is from: GRE General Test with CDROM (Paperback)

I bought this book a month ago it helped me a lot. It contains a big GRE vocabulary list, which I found very helpful (most of the books give you only 100 frequently used GRE words). The difference between actual GRE test and CD-ROM tests was not significant except visual representation. As an international student I had a problem with the verbal part of the GRE. I find this book is a valuable step to gain necessary vocabulary for GRE and it has lots of examples and useful tips. Overall I got the grade that I needed so I would recommend this book to everyone.

5.0 out of 5 stars Rea's GRE general test with CD-rom, December 9, 2009

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Zeljko Pantic (NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GRE General Test with CDROM (Paperback)

Probably the best book I used for the preparation of this test. Very serious and informative. I am enjoying it every day. The CD is fun and excellent for revising. The vocabulary in the tests is not repetitive, but demanding and therefore, perfect for preparation.