Well 2015 is here and it’s time to assess your best book options for GRE study materials. While admittedly not all of these books are from this year (some are far from it), the list offers the best books on the market to keep you from sorting through the nimiety of bad GRE books.
1. ETS Official Guide to the GRE Revised General Test, 2nd edition
This is the holy grail of prep. If you can only buy one book, this is it. The tone of the voice may not be as friendly as almost any other book on the market. But if you can bear the dry content, you are getting by far the best practice since ETS writes the questions for the test.
Throw in two GRE computer-based tests, which are in a CD that accompanies the book, and the best GRE book on the market gets even better.
2. The Manhattan GRE(MGRE) Set of 8 Strategy Guides, 2nd Edition
Ths series contains eight (mostly excellent) books written by those with years of tutoring experience. This fact really shines through in the authorial voice this series uses. You feel as though there is a highly intelligent, but fun, laid back tutor walking you through the material.
The six free online tests you get by simply buying any one of the eight books makes MGRE a no-brainer if you want expert guidance and great practice.
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3. Barron's New GRE: 19th Edition
Barron is a name that is well-known in the testing industry and their GRE preparation book stands up to the name. This 536 page book comes with one diagnostic test and two full-length models of the actual test structure reflected in the GRE exam. This book is tailored to meet that changes that came with the newly revised GRE in 2011. Additionally, not only are all answers provided for the sample tests but Barron provides explanations for the answers as well to help you fully prepare for what you will encounter on the GRE.
Barron's new GRE manual offers intensive practice and review for all question types plus a diagnostic test and two full-length model GREs with answer keys and explanations for all questions answered. The authors also present a test overview and valuable chapters on test-taking tactics.
4. Kaplan 2012 GRE Premier
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is taken by college graduates looking to gain entrance to graduate school the arts, business, the sciences & humanities and many other disciplines. Admissions officers from top programs report that it is one of the most important factors for admissions. With an increasing number of graduate and business school applicants and an increasing number of GRE test-takers—and a recent test overhaul by the test-maker—a high GRE score is critical to set yourself apart from the competition.
Kaplan 2013 GRE® Premier: with 5 Online Practice Tests + DVD is a comprehensive prep system that includes a book, a digital iPad download, DVD and online access to 900+ questions with in-depth strategies, test information, and practice questions to help students score higher on the new GRE Revised General Test. Kaplan 2013 GRE Premier with 5 Computer Adaptive Practice Tests + DVD contains 1,300+ total practice questions with detailed explanations, covering the revised and expanded Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing Assessment Test sections, and strategies for all of the question types.
Kaplan 2013 GRE® Premier: with 5 Online Practice Tests + DVD features:
- 1300+ questions with detailed explanations
- 6 full-length practice tests (5 realistic computer adaptive tests and 1 in the book)
- Download a digital copy of this book to your iPad®
- DVD on stress management and study planning
- Academic support from Kaplan faculty via our Facebook® page: www.Facebook.com/KaplanGradPrep
- Strategies and practice sets for all GRE question types
- Diagnostic tool in end-of-chapter practice sets for even more targeted practice
- Advice for the graduate school application process
5. Cracking the GRE, 2013 Edition
Cracking the GRE, 2013 Edition has everything you need to know to master the Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Essay sections of the GRE. With all questions, answers, and explanations linked together for easy on-device viewing, this ebook edition includes:
• Access to 4 full-length practice tests
• Practice questions with detailed explanations for every question
• Key strategies for solving Text Completions, Sentence Equivalence, Numeric Entry, Quantitative Comparisons, and more
• Thorough review of all GRE topics, including everything on the revised GRE that debuted in fall 2011
• Online video tutorials offering in-depth exploration of key strategies and concepts
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So what books you are going to prepare for the GRE? Let us know below.
