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Recommended by Kelly Roell, About.com test prep guide (Source: "Best GRE Books, About.com, July 2012")Are you taking the GRE?
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Focused chapter reviews cover all the information tested on the exam. The authors lively, conversational approach explains the content and structure of the test in a down-to-earth, easy-to-understand style that takes the mystery (and anxiety) out of the GRE. Each review chapter is filled with examples, practice quizzes, sample questions, and drills to reinforce key concepts.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SUCCEED ON THE GRE!
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We know youre serious about acing the GRE. Thats why REA developed a brand-new GRE book with online diagnostics and practice to ensure that you succeed on the worlds leading graduate-admissions test. Our content is completely aligned with the GRE revised General Test.
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About the Author
The books lead author (core review and strategies),
Doug Tarnopol, M.A., brings a unique mix of talents and experience to test-prep teaching, tutoring, and instructional design. Doug has fifteen years of varied experience in test preparation. He has taught and tutored students of all backgrounds and advised both students and parents; he has also developed instructional print materials, designed online tests and courses, and run online academic support. Doug combines over a decade of test-preparation experience in teaching, instructional design, and front-line customer and academic support with an academically rigorous education.
Since moving to Rhode Island in 2005, Doug has been tutoring students for the SAT and ACT, as well as admissions-essay review, GRE, and GMAT. He has also tutored high school students in American history, English literature, biology, and writing, as well as college students in history, writing skills, and algebra. Currently, when not tutoring students for the SAT, ACT or GRE, Doug is working on a book for the new AP Biology exam.
Elizabeth Rollins, M.A., has been a curriculum developer, editor, and content author for educational publishers for more than ten years. Formerly the Director of Research and Development for GRE Programs at the Princeton Review, Elizabeth directed a complete revision of the then existing GRE course. She has also written lessons and assessment material for high-stakes and national standardized tests. Elizabeth wrote all of the verbal test items for the two paper-and-pencil and two computer-based practice tests.
Norman Levy, Ph.D., has been the Director of Mathematics and Testing for NJL College Preparation in Albertson N.Y., for the past twenty-five years. He coordinates all the instruction and materials for the math preparation required for AP Calculus, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT I, ACT, SAT II, and PSAT. He also personally instructs individuals and groups in all levels of mathematics, ranging from middle school math through calculus. Previously, he was the Mathematics Coordinator for the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (N.Y.). He supervised staff , participated in textbook selection, held teacher-training workshops, and implemented new programs as required to meet or exceed state standards.
Norm is a prolific author, having written more than 20 books in his career. Most recently he has written REAs AP Calculus AB & BC. He has also authored review books for PRAXIS II, ACT, Essential Math for the College Bound, Big 8 Mathematics, PSAT/NMSQT, Study Cards for the SAT I Math, CLEP Calculus, and SAT Subject Test: Math Levels I and II. Norm wrote all of the quantitative test items for the two paper-and-pencil and two computer-based practice tests.
Gerri Budd, Ph.D., is a GRE rater for Educational Testing Service and a consultant for Sun Education Services. Previously, she worked as the Manager of Graduate Studies Support Services for Seton Hall University, where she created support services for grad students and managed graduate student admissions/recruitment. Gerri shares her knowledge of the grad school application process in our appendix entitled “A Quick Reference Guide to Graduate School.”
Table of Contents
CONTENTS About Research & Education Association
GRE CBT Pro Study Plan CHAPTER ONE: SCORING HIGH ON THE GRE
About this Book
About the Test
CAT vs. CBT: Whats the Difference?
How to Use this Book
Format of the GRE General
Sections of the GRE CBT
About the Review Sections
Scoring the Practice Exams
Scoring the GRE CBT
Studying for the GRE CBT
GRE CBT Test-Taking Tips
The Day of the Test
Scaled Scores and Percents
Score Description for the Analytical Writing
Scoring Worksheet for Practice Tests
CHAPTER TWO: GRE QUANTITATIVE REVIEW
Overview of the Quantitative Ability Section
Arithmetic Refresher
Algebra Refresher
Geometry Refresher
Mastering Quantitative Comparisons
The Essentials
Mastering Discrete Quantitatives
Mastering Data Interpretation
You as CoachEvaluating Your Own Performance
CHAPTER THREE: GRE VERBAL REVIEW
Overview of the Verbal Ability Section
Sentence Completion
Reading Comprehension
Analogies
Antonyms
Build Your Vocabulary Using Word Components
GRE Vocabulary Word Components
High-Frequency GRE Vocabulary Words
CHAPTER FOUR: ANALYTICAL WRITING REVIEW
Overview of the Analytical Writing Section
Preparing for the Writing Assignment
Writing Your Essay
Effective Use of Language Writing Skills Review Sentence Structure Verbs Pronouns Adjective and Adverbs
Punctuation SIX GRE CBT PRACTICE TESTS PRACTICE TEST 1 Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers PRACTICE TEST 2
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Detailed Explanations of Answers PRACTICE TEST 3
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Detailed Explanations of Answers PRACTICE TEST 4
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Detailed Explanations of Answers PRACTICE TEST 5
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Detailed Explanations of Answers PRACTICE TEST 6
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Detailed Explanations of Answers