Kaplan GMAT/LSAT/GRE Deluxe 2002

by Encore

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005BHPY
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 28, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,657 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

If you're looking to go to graduate school, you know you probably have to take a standardized test. Even if you're not sure which test to take, the good news is that with Kaplan's Higher Score series, you only have to buy one package. Perhaps if you sample all three tests, your decision on which field of study to enter will be that much easier. While you're at it, Kaplan will try to make the experience fun.

Regardless of the test you'll take, the program starts out with a tour of the features. These features include a personalized study program, sample tests with as-real-as-can-be test-taking environments, games, flash cards, links to Kaplan's Web site, test-taking hints and strategies, and admissions information on choosing a school and submitting your applications.

For example, if you're preparing for the GMAT, you'll start by taking a diagnostic test and entering your probable test date. From that point, Kaplan's program sets up a course of study based on your weak points, and provides lessons and test-taking tips. All along the way, you can skip lessons, retake lessons, or take a practice test. For the GMAT, Kaplan offers four simulated CAT tests, nine math practice tests, and nine verbal practice tests. You can also study using more than 200 flash cards, 15 math review lessons, and six question-type tutorials. With a detailed scoring analysis that shows not only how you did on each section, but how often you changed right answers to wrong ones, this portion of the program offers exceptionally strong coaching.

The admissions section has really come a long way from your days of applying to undergraduate school. Brimming with current selection statistics and more than 400 links to graduate schools, it may even help you find a school you never considered or never thought you could get into.

The deluxe version also comes with Kaplan To Go GMAT and GRE prep software for Palm OS, and Newsweek business and law school admission guides, with expert advice on getting into the business or law school of your choice.

After taking the obligatory diagnostic test, Kaplan puts you on a set course of study, or allows you to deviate from that path and spend time on the subjects that appeal to you. While the cartoons, music, games, puns, and guides may seem more appropriate for a small child, we have to respect any attempt at making a standardized test something less than dull as dirt. Any student can appreciate it, and you can turn the sound off if you want. --Kendra Hayden

Amazon.com Product Description

This four-CD-ROM set provides complete test preparation for the GMAT, LSAT, and GRE. It includes complete simulated tests, advice for planning your exam-taking strategy, analysis of your score, and in-depth tutorials on key subjects. You can compare your score with those of admitted students at over 750 schools, and see Internet links to over 400 graduate school Web sites in one convenient location. This deluxe package also comes with Kaplan To Go GMAT and GRE prep software for Palm OS, and Newsweek business and law school admission guides, with expert advice on getting into the business or law school of your choice.

The program includes these test-specific features:

• The GMAT: four simulated CAT tests, nine math practice tests, nine verbal practice tests, over 200 flash cards, 15 math review lessons, and six question-type tutorials

• The GRE: three full-length tests, six math and six verbal tests, six analytical practice tests, over 700 flash cards, 15 math review lessons, and eight question-type tutorials

• The LSAT: two full-length tests, two logic games test sections, two reading comprehension test sections, and three logical reading tests

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful study aid, June 19, 2001

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JT "turleygrrly" (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kaplan GMAT/LSAT/GRE Deluxe 2002 (CD-ROM)

This product was good for me because it set goals for me according to my time constraints. The diagnostic test showed my strengths and weaknesses, and selected the items that were most appropriate for me to study. It contains flash cards, games, and a vocabulary builder on top of the lessons. The program was easy to use. I don't like that you have to buy the complete set of LSAT, GMAT, and GRE, when most likely you will only be taking one of these tests. Overall it was a good product!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Increase your score, September 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Kaplan GMAT/LSAT/GRE Deluxe 2002 (CD-ROM)

This includes your typical dorky narrators, however, it is well worth your time. This may be the only thing you will need to study for the GRE's with. My score on the analytical section went up hundreds of points after the work I did with Kaplan. I found the practice tests to be harder than that actual GRE. There was only one quirk with the software that I emailed Encore about with no response.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Review, but lacking in math and analytical, September 5, 2001

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medic2001 "medic2001" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kaplan GMAT/LSAT/GRE Deluxe 2002 (CD-ROM)

This is a good way to review, but it is much more focused on the verbal than I would like. Face it, the verbal is going to be the easiest to program. I also had an older Kaplan GRE book (1998) and the problems were the same. In fact, the book came with this software, or at least a standard version. Kaplan has pretty good reviews of the GRE, but makes a lot of assumptions about your math ability. The GRE states this is high school math, I checked and for me it was 5th grade through 9th grade. No wonder I was so rusty. One can only hope that GRE will come to their collective senses and take fractions off the test, so make sure you have up to date info on the math sections before you walk in. I really liked the simulation of the CAT GRE.