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I will be taking the GRE in the fall and I am looking into books that will help me prepare for the test. I have decided that I would like to get the basic Barron’s GRE study guide. However, I do not know whether or not I should get a book with a CD. I know I will be taking the test on the computer. What should I do?

I’m from Turkey and have been studying for GRE since i want to study in USA. But i will also consider applying European universities. Supposedly i have very good GRE scores, does it increase my chance of being admitted to a European university? If not, are there any similar(GRE-like) exams valid for Europe?
I bought Barron’s preparation book and i try to learn 100-150 words a day for the verbal part. I haven’t started to study for analytical writing section yet, but i will check out the tips for rephrasing and synthesizing in Toefl,and have a look at sample essays. Also, I have been reading English and American newspapers everyday on the Internet everyday. Finally,I don’t study for quantitative part because i’m mathematics major.

I have heard about many books like KAPLAN , BARRON’S, PRINCETON and the Official guide from ETS . I am very confused. And I need the best help.

I am treying to memorize words of Barron for 2 month but it is too uch boring and also i forget so quickly.It would be helpful if anyone tell me the easy way of catching GRE.I want to sit for exam on march

I am looking to find flashcards online for high frequency GRE words that I can easily print out. I just want a short list (not hundreds of words) that are the most likely to show up on the exam. The best would be Barron’s high frequency vocab list (with approx. 100 words).

I don’t want to download a card making program or anything like that.

Thanks.

Does an 800 in Quantitative on the PowerPrep GRE mean that I can expect an 800 or close in the actual exam? I have also used Barron’s and Peterson’s and got scores ranging from 720 to 800 (when timed). Also I’m applying to some pretty competitive grad schools in the US for an MS in Mechanical Engineering and my 65% (2i) UK Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering translates to a 3.5 GPA (with a few skeleton’s- C’s and D’s). So would a high GRE quantitative score offset the modest GPA (to me its a good GPA but apparently its average for the all knowing MS engineering students on the online forums)?

I’ve already reviewed the math section of the Barron’s book and it seems I need to learn to relax, be focused, and learn how to solve problems easily and quickly because I know how to solve almost all of the questions but I get distracted by small "traps." I am spending half of my time memorizing words since I’m weaker in that. I am spending maybe total of one day’s time practing the essay question because I can only prepare so much for that given limited time (dec 4). Does anyone think I should consult other resources such as the Kaplan courses, etc.? Thanks.

My previous GRE Score was Verbal(300) and Quantitative(790).
But I am weak in verbal section and read only two Books "504 essential words" and "Barron’s TOEFL essential words"
I have about 83 days up the exam date and need a score about 400~500 in verbal. Can you make a plan for me about sources, schedule and everything?

I need an efficient way to keep in mind that amount of difficult words!

I have also heard that It is better to learn the GRE words in a brief story to keep in mind. But I didn’t find any material containing GRE words passages.

I scored a 930 total: 380V, 550Q, and 5.0AW

I will have 2 years of research experience in a clinical oriented laboratory, 1 year of research experience in a social oriented laboratory, and I should be helping with research in a third laboratory this fall. My undergraduate GPA was 3.7; I’m also taking a few more statistics courses this year: regression analysis, ANOVA, experimental social psychology, and experimental methodology to bolster my statistics area. I will have my name on 3 abstract posters this year, and I’ve started to write the literature review section for a manuscript where I will be the second author.The only annoyance in my application is my GRE score. I studied for about 3 months; I did not take more than two practice exams, however. Perhaps this was my downfall? I felt so stressed before the exam and during. I have a passion for writing, so my verbal score does not accurately reflect my ability whatsoever. I’d appreciate any advice or feedback that anyone can offer me, or any insight as well. I currently own "Barron’s GRE 2009" preparatory book, and I have about 50 practice exams. Should I finish going through the book first and then try some practice exams when I have the chance? I feel like I should finish selecting graduate schools before I begin studying for the exam again, as most deadlines for M.A. psychology programs aren’t until later in the year (i.e., January, February, etc.).

My previous GRE Score was Verbal(300) and Quantitative(790).
But I am weak in verbal section and read only two Books "504 essential words" and "Barron’s TOEFL essential words"
I have about 83 days up the exam date and need a score about 400~500 in verbal. Can you make a plan for me about sources, schedule and everything?

I need an efficient way to keep in mind that amount of difficult words!

I have also heard that It is better to learn the GRE words in a brief story to keep in mind. But I didn’t find any material containing GRE words passages.

I been studying a lot of different material. GRE, Military Flight Aptitude both Arco and Barron, Arco Officer study guide. I’m not worried about the math portion, but I am about verbal, I been studying for about 1 month now and I been able to memorize about 300 words from all the material I been studying. What are the chances that I will see those words on the test?

Recently I have acquired "Barron’s How to Prepare for the GRE 2007; 16th edition", But additional Help would be much Appreciated. Also I would like the advice from someone who have taken this Exam with 12 months since today. Thank you in Advance. If you want to email be with additional help, please email me though Yahoo Answer email. Once again, thank you.

(I am planning to Take GRE in Mid-October)

From anyone who has taken it this year or at the most a year ago…What were the best study guide books for them (e.g. Princeton, Barron’s, ETS…etc.) Same for the Psy. subject test. Thanks!

I know the answer depends on each indivdual person and their background, but I’m just curious as to how much time you all studied for it. I bought the Barron’s Guide to the GRE and the 10th edition guide from ETS. I am taking it on Sept. 28th in order to start grad school in January.

Hi

I am taking a GRE test in about a week. I’ve been studying Barron’s prep book and having hard time on verbal part. I’d like to know if anyone have any suggestions on study materials, strategies, any websites for preparation, anything that can help to improve my scores on verbal and quantitative

Thanks in advance!

Recently I have acquired "Barron’s How to Prepare for the GRE 2007; 16th edition", But additional Help would be much Appreciated. Also I would like the advice from someone who have taken this Exam with 12 months since today. Thank you in Advance. If you want to email be with additional help, please email me though Yahoo Answer email. Once again, thank you.

(I am planning to Take GRE in Mid-October)

Please reply asap as this is urgent. I’ve been using Peterson’s to prepare for my general subject GRE test which is on September 9th for a while now but my cousin who aced her GRE’s (just started her master’s at Harvard University last month) recently suggested that I use the Princeton Review, Kaplan or Barron’s. She didn’t mention Peterson’s so I don’t know if I should take that to mean that Peterson’s is not a very good guide to use for studying.

I have an entire month to study with nothing to distract me. I have the Barron book but I´m so overwhelmed by the vocabulary and everything. What should I focus on more and in what order?

I really didn’t know it, but I have found, after starting to study for the GRE, that my vocab SUCKS.

I’ve got one of Barron’s GRE books, and I’m signed up for 3 of vocab builder websites on the net.

I think learning root words will help me more than anything… as opposed to memorizing the dictionary!

This will be my first time taking the GRE and I am wondering which book is better in preparing you for the exam. I’ve already bought a Princeton 2010 GRE book but was wondering whether I should purchase another book (such as Kaplan, Barron’s, or some other book). Which books, study habits, and test techniques helped you? I am wanting to get an M.A./Ph.D in Psychology as I am a double major in Psychology and Human Development with a Minor in English. Thanks!