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Cracking the GMAT with DVD, 2011 Edition (Graduate School Test Preparation) Csm Pap/Dv edition

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If it’s on the GMAT, it’s in this book. Cracking the GMAT with DVD, 2011 Edition, includes:

• Exclusive access to 4 full-length practice tests online
• More than 250 practice questions with detailed explanations
• Engaging video tutorials and admissions advice from our top instructors
• Extensive 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
    037542976X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0375429767
  3. Edition
    Csm Pap/Dv edition
  4. Publisher
    Princeton Review
  5. Publication date
    June 8, 2010
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    8.36 x 1.43 x 10.81 inches
  8. Print length
    608 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Princeton Review; Csm Pap/Dv edition (June 8, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 608 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 037542976X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0375429767
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.36 x 1.43 x 10.81 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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J. Vertin
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent purchase
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2010
The transaction was great and the product has been extremely helpful in studying for the GMAT. A 'must buy' for anyone taking the GMAT.
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Jorge E. Galeano P
4.0 out of 5 stars Good start,
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2010
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Since i've prepared myself with the same book for the GRE and the Princenton, this time i've bought the same pair: Cracking the GMAT-Princenton [CTG] and Gmat for Dummies. [GFD]
I really recommend to buy at least 2 different books. The CTG is more oriented in review all the basic principles of each area, so you have to follow their structure in order to learn their recommendations of how to prepare the GMAT.
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GMAT Club (Expert)
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
- 4 GMAT tests are included
- Practice questions in the book are structured by difficulty (convenient)

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.

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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M. Hartley
4.0 out of 5 stars Useful practice, Basic Pointers
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2010
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Overall, it was a good book. The practice questions at the end are worthwhile. Most of the chapters that explain tips/strategies are pretty basic. I consider myself someone of above average intelligence, and I found their tips to be obvious. I was hoping it would go through more advanced concepts. Still, it was a good review material.
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Peluche
2.0 out of 5 stars Too easy
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2014
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In my case I took Kaplan's course; and after that I realized problems on this Cracking book result too easy and lacks some other important stuff I realized K does have -especially very important concepts and tips on Math section, so I would recommend to get Kaplan's or something similar (Manhattan being the toughest according to even K!)
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GregD
1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money or time
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2011
Short and simple:
- This book is full of errors
- The online material also has ridiculous amounts of errors and the same questions as what is in the book (i.e. you already know the answers when you try to take a full length test, which does not give you an accurate portrayal of your score)
- The online platform is difficult to navigate and fails to save your scores (not that they're valid anyway considering they just cycle the same questions through all four "full length tests")
- The DVD offers no new insight or practice questions, but simply puts what is in the book into a boring video format

Save yourself the effort and time and go straight for the official GMAT study book. I will take the GMAT for the first time later this month and wish I could get a refund on this poorly constructed and edited study guide...
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GMAT taker
1.0 out of 5 stars Won't help... Don't waste your money
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2011
This book just teaches your little tricks for the GMAT. It doesn't really help at all. In the examples in the book it might help but for the real GMAT it won't help at all. Everything in the book for the most part is common sense. In my opinion this book is not worth buying and is a waste of money.
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Beyond inc
2.0 out of 5 stars TOO EASY!
Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2014
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after doing the real GMAT on the website this was a joke.. its a great book to boost your selfasteem or to help get you started asides that id pass on it
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Tobi_Tobi
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr gutes Buch, welches sich auf die grundlegenden Dinge konzentriert!
Reviewed in Germany on September 16, 2010
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Das Buch hat mir bei der Vorbereitung sehr geholfen. Es reduziert gerade die Einstiegskapitel auf das Wesentliche, sodass man schnell an die Aufgaben kommt. Gerade bei den Mathe Aufgaben gibt es viele Tipps wie man das umständliche algebraische Lösen von Aufgaben umgehen kann, um so die Aufgaben durch sicheres Einsetzen zu lösen.
Vorher habe ich mit dem Original Buch vom GMA Council gearbeitet, was es gerade den Einstieg sehr schwer gemacht hat.
Ich wünschte ich hätte mir das Princton Review Buch bereits früher gekauft. Bereits die Version für den TOEFL hat mir sehr gut geholfen.

Mein kleiner Tipp für alle die sich an den GMAT wagen: Die Grundkapitel so schnell wie möglich durcharbeiten (4-5 Tage ganze Tage) um dann nur noch Aufgaben zu üben. Sollten die Übungsaufgaben knapp werden kann man das offizielle Buch hinzunehmen. Ebenfalls sollte man so früh wie möglich, die mit diesem Buch angebotenen Online Aufgaben lösen, um zu wissen wo man steht. Danach ist man beim Test selbst viel ruhiger, da man sich dann bereits an die Testprozedur gewöhnt hat.
Wenn man sich auf den GMAT vorbereitet kann man mit diesem Buch nichts falsch machen und der Preis ist auch vernünftig.
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