Customer Reviews

Kaplan GMAT/GRE/LSAT 2004 Deluxe Edition

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I only used the GRE review because that is the test in which I am interested. The Kaplan Deluxe Edition is a good tool for reviewing for it in the information it provides, but it is also very frustrating to use. There are videos that play whenever one goes to do a lesson or review that cannot be skipped or turned off. So, something that would take 15 seconds to read takes 2 minutes for a silly video to play. Therefore, the program can be very time consuming to do a simple review. Also, some information is repeated over and over again, with one being unable to skip it. The first video that gives a tour of the program states that the GRE is more difficult than the SAT because the person taking it is now college-educated; however, the program is not designed with a college-educated person in mind. It seems to be designed for entering junior high, with "fun and exciting" graphics and clips.

Overall, the information in it is useful, but I would recommend getting a book.

I bought this set so I could prepare for the GRE, since there are not many options for CAT-specific software. While I find some of the low-budget cartoons amusing (there are segments where the program tries to make you chuckle), the software has some pretty big problems. The audio for many sections cuts in and out, which can be a bit frustrating in the middle of lessons. Also some of the word drills available in the games section don't work very well. I'd have to say that when the tutorials are working, it's a fun program that tries to put you at ease. However considering all of the glitches, I'd recommend searching more for other potential CAT-specific GRE prep programs.

I bought this and am quite frustrated with it. As has been mentioned there are silly/slow cartoons that you must watch everytime. In addition many parts of the program are broken and there is no patch to fix this. For example, the sound cuts in and out randomly. Also on some of the practice tests you cannot check your answers to learn what tricks were used to solve them, even though you should be able to, thr program gets confused and does not allow one access.

This is the first software program I've purchased from Kaplan and I would not recommend it to anyone. I will never purchase another Kaplan program. Although the information is valuable, the program is poorly written. It is VERY slow, and the program doesn't allow you to move forward quickly or skip any sections. You must sit through the entire lesson along with all of the annoying jokes, just to get to one point that you want to refresh. Also there is no way to stop during a lesson or test. You must close down the program. And often, only half of the test or game shows on the screen, if it starts at all. You must keep restarting the program until the test begins properly. You're better off finding different software for this program.

I used this set for the GMAT prep. The practice tests are very helpful and it has everything that the books have but a lot more fun. The tests are more accurate I think then the Kaplan book tests and are the same ones that come with the Kaplan book CD-ROM but you get a lot of extra practice. It has a diagnostic that tells you what you need to work on and it even has games!

This software is buggy, and was clearly made with a 13 y/o target audience. I'm preparing for grad school; I don't need silly cartoons and such. I'd much rather have a straightforward application which just spits out tests and grades them.

I really found this study tool to be quite helpful in preparing for the GRE. It helped me significantly improve my scores. I followed the personalized study plan the program devised for me based on my performance on the diagnostic and my specified time table. Furthermore, I learned to master the nuances of the computer adaptive format of the GRE. Although the program is a bit juvenile at times with the cartoons and movies, it helps enliven the sometimes dull GRE content and lessons. I would definitely recommend this product.