best self-prep materials for GRE

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Hi all,

What's the best self-prep material to use for the GRE just in case I decide to pursue a nurse practitioner degree? I don't want to pay for a prep course. Thanks!

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I recommend Kaplan's individual module books for the verbal, quantitative and essay writing sections on the test. I got each of them at Barnes & Noble for around $18 each. The only section I'm worried about is the math section, so I bought ARCO's GRE/GMAT math review book from b&n, and it's great!!. I'm finding it very easy to review all that old dusty algebra/geometry stuff I haven't used since HS.

Stevern21

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My husband and I used Barron's GRE book with CD-Rom and it was a lifesaver for us both. Highly recommended.

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Thanks rachael. Did it include computerized practice tests to simulate the real test? Also, how long did it take you to prep for the GRE?

My husband and I used Barron's GRE book with CD-Rom and it was a lifesaver for us both. Highly recommended.
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Thanks for the suggestions steve! I'll be sure to check out these materials! :p

I recommend Kaplan's individual module books for the verbal, quantitative and essay writing sections on the test. I got each of them at Barnes & Noble for around $18 each. The only section I'm worried about is the math section, so I bought ARCO's GRE/GMAT math review book from b&n, and it's great!!. I'm finding it very easy to review all that old dusty algebra/geometry stuff I haven't used since HS.

Stevern21

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I'm gonna take the prep course especially since the new format change for 07.

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Yep, that's what the CD was for. The book gave lots of sample questions too, plus how to prepare for each section and some great tips...but the CD-ROM, if I remember, had 6 complete tests on it? (I think)

I spent about 2 months prepping, my husband only about 3 weeks prepping. But we both say without the book/CD, we would've been hosed.

Lori (Rachael's my daughter)

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I only bought the ARCO GRE Review book, and felt like the math questions in the book were so much easier than what was on the test. I was very unpleasantly surprised on test day! To be fair, I only studied for about a week and most of that was in between partying on New Year's Eve weekend, and I still did pretty well.

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