Barron's How to Prepare for the MAT: Miller Analogies Test, 9th Edition (Paperback)

by Robert J. Sternberg (Author) "DIRECTIONS: In each of the following questions, you will find three initial terms and, in parentheses, four designated answer options: a, b, c, and d..." (more)
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The Miller Analogies Test is widely used to screen applicants to graduate level academic programs and as a placement exam for management positions in many businesses. It is a timed word-association test. This updated manual prepares applicants by presenting a diagnostic test and ten additional full-length practice exams. Self-scoring answer keys follow each test, and answer sheets for test-takers' use are located at the back of the book. Test-takers will also find approximately 1300 additional practice exam questions with answers, plus advice on solving analogy problems. This edition's updated introduction fully explains recent revisions to the MAT test, including the addition of experimental questions, many of which are included among this manual's added practice questions. Helpful brush-up check lists cover graduate level vocabulary with brief definitions, selected foreign words and phrases used in English and their meanings, and names of important persons in history, science, technology, and the arts that test-takers should recognize.

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9TH EDITION

Choose Barron’s Method for Success on the MAT

Read this book’s overview of the test and understand how it is timed and scored

Take the book’s diagnostic test to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses

Use this book’s practice and review questions to hone your test-taking skills

Take the book’s practice tests and score your results

Review the answers and explanations for all test questions

It’s Your Path To a Higher Test Score

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 9th edition (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764123815
• ISBN-13: 978-0764123818
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 7.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,052 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, April 29, 1999

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This review is from: Barron's How to Prepare for the Mat: Miller Analogies Test (Barron's How to Prepare for the M a T (Miller Analogies Test)) (Paperback)

Of the three books I used to prepare for the MAT, this was the most helpful. I felt confident at test time and did well. While the Arco book was a wasted effort, the Barron's guide was right on target. I strongly recommend this book for MAT preparation.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed Excellence in Preparing from every angle, March 5, 2001

By	Timothy L. Cooley, Sr. (Penns Creek, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barron's How to Prepare for the Mat: Miller Analogies Test (Barron's How to Prepare for the M a T (Miller Analogies Test)) (Paperback)

I purchased Sternberg's (Barron's) as well as Michelle Spence's (Cliff's) Miller Analogies Test Preparation Guide -- probably overkill -- but I studied both thoroughly and got a very high score. It was worth it! I have a hunch that Sternberg would help more in the middle score ranges and perhaps Spence in the higher more difficult analogies. I thought Sternberg offered many detailed pointers (outstanding for their clarity and helpfulness) not only about the analogies, but also about every angle of preparing for the test. Spence was somewhat more abstract, often leaving me unsatisfied that I understood her logic. If I had to choose only one, I would buy Sternberg. (I also bought and enjoyed his book, Successful Intelligence.) Nonetheless, I think Spence probably added to my score at the top. When I finished the actual test, I felt I had not done as well as I had on the practice tests in either of the preparation books, but actually I had scored higher than nearly all my scores on the practice tests. Sternberg is worth studying!

70 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Changing to 5 Stars!, May 7, 1999

By	John L.T. "John L. T." (Castro Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Barron's How to Prepare for the Mat: Miller Analogies Test (Barron's How to Prepare for the M a T (Miller Analogies Test)) (Paperback)

I scored in the 95th percentile (raw score 79) on the MAT using this book as preparation. Now, either I'm a genius or this is a very good guide (there is no evidence of the former). Get this specific book before the MAT.