The 18th edition of Barron’s GRE test preparation manual offers prospective graduate students intensive preparation for the Graduate Record Exam, as it is currently administered. Although question types on the GRE are scheduled to change substantially beginning August 1, 2011, students who opt to take the test before August 1, will find the help they’re looking for in this edition. They will want to use Barron’s GRE, 18th edition, as their test prep tool. Opening chapters of the 18th edition provide a perspective on the current exam with a GRE overview, advice on effective test-taking tactics, and a diagnostic test to help students pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses. Subsequent chapters review all GRE test areas and include practice exercises for the following topics: antonym, analogy, and sentence-completion questions, reading comprehension, vocabulary, analytical writing, discrete quantitative questions, quantitative comparison questions, data interpretation questions, and math. The math review includes questions in arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. The manual’s concluding section presents five full-length model exams that reflect recent GREs in length, question types, and degree of difficulty. All questions are answered and explained. For students who plan to take the GRE after July 31, 2011, the new 19th edition of Barron’s GRE (978-0-7641-4616-9) will be available in bookstores everywhere in June 2011.

Presents advice on strategies and techniques for improving performance on the examination, outlining the exam test changes and providing subject reviews and four practice tests.

This newly revised and updated manual presents a test overview of the GRE, test-taking advice, and a timetable for a typical computer-based test. Added features include— A diagnostic test with an answer key and answer explanations A verbal reasoning review with practice questions in sentence completion and reading comprehension An analytical writing review with scoring guidelines and practice exercises A quantitative reasoning review that includes general math strategies, discrete quantitative questions, quantitative comparison questions, and data interpretation questions Two full-length model GRE tests with answer keys and answer explanations The manual can be purchased alone, or with an optional CD-ROM that includes two additional full-length computer-based GREs with all questions answered and explained and automatic scoring BONUS: FREE ONLINE GRE COURSE With purchase of either version of Barron’s comprehensive GRE manual, test takers also get FREE access to Barron’s Online GRE Course. When they go online with Barron’s, they get: A diagnostic test to establish their skill profile A personalized GRE study plan to help focus time and energy Expert video lessons with solutions to help them master difficult concepts Additional practice quizzes and extra questions to help optimize their score A comprehensive GRE skill report to monitor progress GRE score projection A FREE iPad app for easy studying on the go This customized online course adapts to each individual's specific needs. Getting a great score has never been more personal or more convenient!

Windows and Macintosh users can study for the GRE with the help of this book/computer disk package. The disks offer one of the book's tests in its computerized version. When taken in the Testing Mode, actual test conditions are reproduced and the score is automatically tabulated. In Learning Mode, students are offered chances to correct their wrong answers following each question.

This book contains Tricks to remember GRE Barron Word list. Mnemonic helps in learning and remembering word and it's meaning easily by providing memory aids (called mnemonics) for each word. Mnemonics connect to-be-remembered meaning of words with a systematic and organized set of images or words that are already firmly established in long-term memory and can therefore serve as reminder cues.

Those preparing to take the Graduate Record Examination will get plenty of hands-on test-taking practice with this fully updated and revised book. Students will find: Six full-length practice exams that are similar in length, structure, question types, and degree of difficulty to the actual GRE exam Detailed answers and explanations for every question A thorough introduction that provides an overview of every section of the exam, information about scoring, descriptions of each GRE question type, plus tips and test-taking strategies for success This book offers excellent test preparation when used alone and also makes a fine companion when used along with Barron's GRE with Online Practice Tests, 22nd Edition (978-1-4380-0915-5).

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