<p>Does anyone have a suggestion of the best study book for the GRE? I'd like to get started on that this summer, but when I was looking at Barnes and Noble there were about ten of them to choose from...</p>
<p>dont remember the best, but barrons is terrible</p>
<p>Not true - Barrons has a great word list - several people on here have recommended it.</p>
<p>Princeton review is also good. And use the GRE powerprep software.</p>
<p>Youre better off trying to use prep-software with simulated tests. Taking the test on the computer is quite different from having a sheet with the questions in front of you (for me anyway). You can google "GRE prep" and find some nice (and cheap) software packs...or buy one at a store somewhere. I think Princeton Review has a nice one.</p>
<p>Oh, I loved Barron's! They had the most math problems.</p>
<p>If you're willing to spend the cash (and time), I think the best strategy is to buy books from several different companies plus take two or three practice tests on the computer.</p>
<p>eh, to each his own! all i know is that i used barrons the 1st time i took it and got 1350 (600V, 750M), and then 2 years later i took it again using princeton review, and got a 1500 (750V, 750M).</p>
<p>Perhaps you became wiser in those 2 years? ;)</p>
<p>I used Barrons and found it helpful. I also used the free online sample tests at the Princeton review and the free GRE prep. Barrons helps you prepare with word lists and math review. The GRE prep helps with the format of the exam, so you don't waste time reading instructions etc. My scores were 730, 730, 5.5, but I've also studied Latin and I like math.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Jack</p>
<p>I also liked Barron's. It was one of two books I purchased. The other was the REA book. I would definately recommend Barron's over REA.</p>
<p>I liked the Dummie's guide...</p>
<p>It may sound cheesy...but if you learn the 100 most commonly words seen on the GRE's in there it really increases the verbal score for those of you like me who didn't have tons of liberal arts type courese as an undergradaute.</p>
<p>Barrons is the best. Princeton Review is to simple and the examples are a lot easier than the actual GRE</p>