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Cracking the GMAT, 2011 Edition (Graduate School Test Preparation)

by Princeton Review (Author)
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
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If it’s on the GMAT, it’s in this book. Cracking the GMAT, 2011 Edition, includes:

• Exclusive access to 2 full-length practice tests online
• More than 250 practice questions with detailed explanations
• Extensive, up-to-date coverage of math, verbal, and the analytical writing assessment
• Practical information on the what, when, where, and how of the GMAT
• Additional sample problems and drills on the companion website
• Thorough review of data sufficiency, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, sentence correction, reading comprehension, critical reasoning, and more
• Planning and organization tips to get you all the way to test day!

 
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  1. ISBN-10
    0375429751
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0375429750
  3. Publisher
    Princeton Review
  4. Publication date
    June 8, 2010
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    8.37 x 1.4 x 10.83 inches
  7. Print length
    608 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton Review (June 8, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 608 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375429751
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375429750
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.37 x 1.4 x 10.83 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

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The experts at The Princeton Review (www.princetonreview.com) have been helping students and professionals boost their exam scores and get into their dream schools since 1981. We provide the tools needed for success in high school, college, graduate school, and beyond, and help our students become well-rounded applicants with guidance tailored to today’s academic challenges.

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A. Boehm
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book to Study with
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2009
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This a good book to study for the GMAT with because it doesn't just focus on the principles, etc that they will be testing you on, but the quickest way to get through the test. It thoroughly covers what will be tested on the GMAT and give tips and tricks to be successful. I would highly suggest this one.
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3.0 out of 5 stars OK for an intro book but not enough to get to 700
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2010
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I felt it was an OK starter book that explained how the GMAT works and logic behind the test, etc but after that it started to fall apart. In particular, I had a few issues with the strategies and expectations this book set - it gave an impression that GMAT was pretty easy and it was a guessing game rather than a test of skill and knowledge (it is definitely not a game).

NEGATIVES:
- Approaches GMAT from high level strategies such as POE, getting into the mind of test writer, backsolving, and others, which are all great strategies but they really belong at the very end of the book, not upfront. Basics such as blocking and tackling need to go first; otherwise it works in a controled practice environment but fails on the test
- Lack of basics coverage for Verbal (very little review of questions, grammar)
- Reading Comprehension strategy needs to be reconsidered. Every other provider such as Kaplan, Manhattan GMAT, Manhattan Review, PowerScore, Veritas, and others suggest to read the passage in its entirety. Which I strongly agree with. Princeton continues to insist on briefly reading the passage and then jumping into the question - the result is the same as above - jumping into hot water unprepared and fumbling through questions. By changing my reading strategy I was able to go from 30% success rate to about 60-70. Literally within 2 days.
- Weak AWA section (thoug this is not anything you should spend more than a day on)
- A few typos carried over from the 2010 edition
- The online interface for tests does not resemble the actual GMAT

POSITIVES:
- Has a pretty good math review section covering even topics such as Statistics and Probability
- 2 GMAT tests are included (online) - there is a code at the back of the book to be redeemed online
- Practice questions in the book are structured by difficulty (convenient)
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Bottom Line: I felt this book emphasized tricks and tips more than a solid knowledge of Math, Grammar, and Logic, which is Ok if you are looking for a 600 but not enough to get past that.

P.S. This book officially comes with 2 online tests (though for some reason I got access to all 4). The same book with DVD, provides access to 4 online tests. The actual DVD does not have much besides a few practice questions in video format. All of the tests are online. The trade off for $10 is the 2 extra tests.

SOME OTHER THOUGHTS:
* How do I get 700 then?
There are several options:
1. Review each section separately using other books such as the Kaplan GMAT Math Workbook and Kaplan GMAT Verbal Workbook
2. Thorough/Methodical review of each area - If you have a bit more time, grab the collection of 8 Manhattan Guides. These books are excellent and are actually used in the classroom setting for their classes, so you are defintely get the top books. If you dont need/want the entire collection, see my review for what stand-alone books to get. This plan is likely to get you a higher score with this section but it will also take up more time (about a month more). Decide on the approach based on your starting position, target score, time you have, and willingness to study math and grammar for months without a break.

* Any other books I need to know about?
YES. There is one - The Official Guide for GMAT Review, 12th Edition. This book is published by the creators of GMAT and contains real GMAT questions. You should also download the Official GMAT Prep software from GMAC's website [...] - they offer 2 tests for free. These are great to get a feel for the official GMAT interface, official questions, and also the official score (make sure you don't click past that at the end; if you do, you can't recover it and it will remain a mystery). I would suggest taking one at the very beginning of your prep. Many feel that it's a waste of one practice test but in reality it is not. You can take these multiple times and after a few months, your level will be much higher than when you started (hopefully), and the questions you will encounter on the re-take will be froma differen difficulty level, thus not overlaping and thus not wasting anything :)

* What if I have trouble getting through this book? Where can I find help?
There are several books that can help you get up to speed with quant and grammar:
1. For Quantitative section: Foundations of GMAT Math by Manhattan GMAT
2. For Verbal Section: Kaplan GMAT Verbal Foundations (grammar only)

Let me know if you have any questions about the book - I reply to comments!
Good Luck,
BB, Founder of GMAT Club
GMAT 750 (q49, v42)
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Jack Goldstein
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not good enough!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2011
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The book is divided into 5 parts: Math review, Verbal review, Analytical writing review, Review GMAT and a Practice GMAT.

Math:

I felt like the Math review section was really good. It covers all the topics with good depth and I found that I felt very well prepared for the Math section after going through this book. It might have had something to do with my Engineering background, but I don't think people without that should have a problem either. Maybe you'd require more time, but this book covers enough material to boost your confidence!

Verbal:

I was a bit disappointed with this section. Not that it wasn't good, but I just thought that it just didn't provide me with enough information to get a great score on this section. Like a previous reviewer said, it doesn't give a good review of grammar. Also, I found their Reading Comprehension strategy really weird. I have never heard anyone doing that (reading sections, jumping to questions) and getting a good score and I wouldn't recommend that. It might get your through the RC much faster, but I wouldn't recommend it.

AWA:

Adequate enough. In my opinion, no book can teach you how to write. The review gives you an idea of what kind of material is expected and give you a general feel for the section. So like I said, its adequate.

The two tests, which are to be taken online, are good practice for the real thing. Except that the UI doesn't look anything like what the real GMAT looks like, so don't try and learn the UI from these tests. This book is not the complete solution, but its a good starting point. Try Kaplan's prep book for the Verbal section.
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Gustavo Machado
5.0 out of 5 stars It delivers what it promises
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2007
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Don't get this book if you want to go automtaticaly from average to 750 or so. For that matter, dont get any book if you want achieve that because there is no such book. On the other hand, the Princeton Review puts it all in perspective and sets the path you have to take to maximize your score.
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Margo
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2011
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I highly recommend this book. It is very informative in terms of strategy for answering questions, as well as content that will be on the exam, etc. It is easy to follow, and walks you through the answers to questions very well.
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R. Bawa
1.0 out of 5 stars Please Do Not Waste Your Money!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2007
I used the Princeton Review book and the Official Guide to GMAT review. The Princeton Review book's math problems are not only easier than the real GMAT, but also, in the verbal section, their passages are about 75% shorter than the real passages on the actual test! In all, you will feel as if you are doing great, when you really are not. The PR basically gives a cheap version of "short cuts," which are not very applicable. If you need a thorough review, stick with the real deal, the Official Guide!
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Tom N.
2.0 out of 5 stars The official guide seems to be much better
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2016
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This didn't really help with the GMAT. The official guide seems to be much better
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JesusWolfman
5.0 out of 5 stars GMAT
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2012
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I chose this rating cause its a good book to get and study for the test. The material of the book is great.
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Tushar Chatterjee
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Preview of What To Expect
Reviewed in India on February 3, 2017
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Effective learning material. The questions give you a good glimpse into the mind of the actual questions. Moreover, it being published by the GMAC gives it that much more importance.
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