An Important Note on GRE Test Books
We strongly advise all prospective grad school applicants to purchase at least 2 books on the GRE (Graduate Record Examination). First, we recommend an official guide from ETS (Educational Testing Service), the test's author. There is a difference between the official questions you will be asked on the exam and the practice questions contained in all other books.
Secondly, we recommend an "unofficial" guide since there is indeed a way to study for this test and materially improve your score. The better unofficial guides contain many time-proven test-taking strategies as well as excellent explanations for the correct answers to the practice problems. You will greatly increase your chances of receiving a higher test score if you are armed with GRE test-taking strategies as well as actual questions from previous exams.
The GRE is Now a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)
Since the GRE test has changed its format, we believe you should also change your testing strategy and practice the test in its computer adaptive test format. As a result, we highly recommend using the free Powerprep Software from ETS and an unofficial guide that gives adequate coverage to the test's new computerized format. We have worked with many clients who regrettably have indicated that they wished they had prepared for the test in the computer adaptive format. Please do not let this happen to you.
1.GRE: Practicing to Take the General Test by Educational Testing Service
This is the book that has actual questions from previous GRE exams. The real GRE test questions are very carefully scrutinized. Nothing is left to chance. As a result, there is almost always a difference between the questions used by ETS and those manufactured by the unofficial guides. This guide's only drawback is that it does not include a CD-ROM. The Powerprep Software, however, is available for free to those who register for the GRE. Our clients have found this software and the written exams contained in the book to be very helpful.
2.Kaplan GRE Exam 2009 with CD-ROM
This GRE guide with CD-ROM is the slight favorite amongst our current and former grad school admissions clients. It is very comprehensive, presents good study tips and strategies, and contains plenty of practice questions on the CD-ROM.
3.The Full Potential GRE Audio Program by Bara Sapir*
The Full Potential program optimizes your test-taking potential by enhancing your mental retention, concentration, and relaxation. *Mention Z-Code "AC" to receive free shipping*
4.Barron's How to Prepare for the GRE Test with CD-ROM: 15th Edition
This is a solid, well rounded GRE prep book. The 3,500 vocabulary word builder, which is treated as a main selling point by the publisher, is actually a bit of overkill since the top 500 words will account for 90% of the vocabulary you are likely to see on the test. Nonetheless, this is also a clear favorite amongst our graduate school clients.
5.Peterson's Logic and Reading Review for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and MCAT
This is quite simply the best book on the market that we have seen for the logic and reading review section of the exam. Although our relatively rapid review of the book did uncover a few errors and the book is not specifically written for the GRE, we still believe that this guide can help you improve your analytical thinking and reading comprehension and, hence, your verbal GRE score. If you are struggling at all with the logic and reading review section, you should strongly consider acquiring this book.
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