Publication Date:June 29, 2010 Availability:Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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ISBN13: 9781419549915
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Product Description As students prepare to take the Graduate Record Exams, Kaplan is there with a groundbreaking prep program unlike any other. With the latest in technology and advanced Internet tools to maximize scores, Kaplan GRE Exam 2011 Premier with CD-ROM, is an invaluable guide that provides proven score-raising strategies and essential practice needed to succeed. Offering exclusive free access to an interactive online companion, this unique guide enables one to achieve a top score by utilizing:
Brand-new practice quizzes provided every month
Diagnostic quiz to target areas for score improvement
Customizable study plan and progress report
Live Online Seminar: A state-of-the-art online classroom in real time, complete with audio, video, instant chat, whiteboards, and screen sharing
Fast Fact Videos where Kaplan?s finest tutors review the most important concepts from each chapter
This comprehensive preparation program also provides:
Valuable insider advice from our top instructors
Quick Start Guide to streamline the test prep experience
5 full-length practice tests plus hundreds of additional practice questions
Answers fully explained in detail
Essential tactics for the computer-adaptive test (CAT) format
Customer Reviews:
A complete reviewAugust 16, 2010 Primadona(USA) 9 out of 9 found this review helpful
So, i was frustrated with kaplan in the beginning because the CD wasn't working on my windows 7 computer. Don't waste your time calling kaplan's customer service because from what i've read in online forums, they don't know how to deal with it. However, i came across a thread on microsoft's website about the MCI drivers the CD asks for and here's a way to get around it: Install the CD on your computer, remove it from your computer and restart your computer in safe mode ( hit the F8 key while the black screen is on just before the windows logo appears) and just select the safe mode option. I know some people with vista who select the 'safe mode with command prompt' but i discovered that selecting just the "safe mode" option works perfectly. Once your computer is started, insert the CD and click on the icon and viola!, it should work like a charm. I have a HP windows 7 laptop and it worked wonderfully.
So once you get around the frustration, you'll find that the CD has about 6 quantitative test and about the same amount of verbal tests or a little less. There are 3 CAT exams on the CD. The exams on the CD actually simulate the real exams way better than the diagnositic i took online. Go figure! The online companion has 5 exams as well as tons of practice exams and what nots. I actually have both the kaplan MCAT and kaplan GRE. The GRE premier is good for a year, at least the online thing says it'll expire august, 2011 compared to the MCAT premier that's only good for 6 months. I read other reviews that the exams and quizzes online weren't available but so far, all of them are showing up at the same time.
The book itself isn't as comprehensive as i was hoping for it to be. it really doesn't have much content. I think you should get the princeton review book and read that first. Also, i recommend kaplan flash cards or barrons essential words for the GRE. Barron's has more words in addition to kaplans 500. i like how kaplan gives synonyms at the back of the cards along with the sentences. Barrons doesn't give synonyms but the exercises at the end of each of the 10 word lists helps you to understand the word. Better still, the kaplan flashcards have the pronunciations which i think is a great asset. All in all, this book is ok but i highly recommend the princeton review or barrons in addition to this as kaplan doesn't have much of a content. I like princeton's strategy so far. i gave it 4 stars cuz it's not complete and also for the frustration that comes with searching for ways to use the CD. I hope this helps.
CD-ROM Only Runs on XPJuly 31, 2010 Paul(Colts Neck, NJ USA) 14 out of 16 found this review helpful
Advanced warning to would be purchasers - the included CD only runs on Windows XP - it will not run on Windows 7 unless you have Windows 7 Professional or higher and download the XP mode for Windows 7. The book is still useful - but you may not be able to access all the features you expect.
