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Kaplan GMAT 2008 Premier Program (w/ CD-ROM) (Kaplan Gmat (Book & CD-Rom)) | 
 enlarge | Author: Kaplan
Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $39.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 232
Media: Paperback
Edition: Pap/Cdr
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 576
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.9
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.3 x 1.4
ISBN: 1419551310
Dewey Decimal Number: 650
EAN: 9781419551314
ASIN: 1419551310
Publication Date: June 5, 2007
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Great first study program for GMAT April 21, 2008
This is my first GMAT guide so far but I have found it very helpful. Every section reviews standard test taking as if you have never taken one before. Also, it goes into deep enough details that you feel comfortable when taking all of the sample tests. This book may not be the only book that one should purchase before taking the GMAT, but it is a helpful tool towards doing well.
 Kaplan test prep books are always the best! April 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I highly recommend this book to anyone trying to prep for the GMAT. I had previously purchased a Kaplan book in prep to take the PCAT- and it was a great preparation for that test, so I had no hesitation in going to Kaplan a second time for GMAT prep. The format for GMAT was unlike any other test I had taken, but this Kaplan book was right on with explaining how to tackle the different types of questions they throw at you.
I didn't have much time to prepare for the test, so I focused mainly on my weak areas (in math!) - and ended up getting a 600 , enough to get into my intended program.
Great Review Resources March 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think this is a very good review product for the GMAT exam, especially for the ones who work full-time and try to prepare for the exam. The information is very helpful and the explanation is detailed. I am glad that I chose this book to help me to prepare for the GMAT exam.
GMAT Books you must have! March 22, 2008
I have been studying for GMAT for a few weeks now and I think the OG is a great source for a good practice on real GMAT questions. But having said that, use the OG only once you grasp all the basics and when you are almost ready to take the GMAT. The OG does not contain any math conceptual content, so use it only for practice towards the end.
In order to get a real GMAT prep - I would recommend you buy the set of 9 books of "EZ Solutions," or whichever book(s) you think you need most help with. These books are very detailed oriented and cover everything on the GMAT math. First use the review modules to get the concepts and then use the workbooks for practice. Some of the most challenging topics in GMAT math, such as permutation/combination, probability, geometry problems, complex word problems, etc., are brilliantly explained in these books. Also, the EZ Advanced Workbook is a "must have" if you are aiming for a high score. It may be a good idea to buy Barron's without the CD (don't waste money on the CD version for any book). After doing all this, use the OG and you will see a dramatic difference in your scores. If you still need more practice, you may consider buying the Kaplan book (but really not needed). Save your money by not buying anything else. You don't even have to take any of those pricy courses. I followed this process and my scores have jumped from the 500-range to the 700-range. Good luck!
 Good enough, but annoying March 16, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Complaint #1: The book and the CD (and probably Kaplan itself) are mainly concerned with helping you get through the exam efficiently. This is a noble cause, of course, and the reason you've bought the material. But when they could be giving you a complete understanding of how each question should be answered, they too often opt simply to show you the shortcut instead. Shortcuts are fine, but if you want a full, thorough understanding of how to solve these problems, you'll need to look elsewhere. Surely the folks at GMAC read Kaplan books, too. I won't be surprised if on test day I find that they've engineered questions to trip up those of us who have only studied Kaplan's "exclusive" tricks for gaming the exam.
Complaint #2: There are tons of typos and mistakes both in this book and on the CD. It amazes me that a book / CD that is put out year after year could be so full of mistakes. The most annoying thing of all is that on the CD -- which is supposed to act like the CAT itself -- the scroll bars flash rapidly. This is highly, highly distracting when you're trying to simulate a test atmosphere, and on the real CAT the scroll bars do not flash. The only way to stop the flashing is to click somewhere on the screen. But each time you scroll, it starts flashing again.
Of course, neither of these complaints are to suggest that you shouldn't buy the book and CD -- you don't have many options anyway -- but it certainly does lower one's confidence level in Kaplan. I'm definitely going to look for alternatives before signing up for one of their expensive prep classes.
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