GRE Preparation Books
#1) ETS: GRE The Official Guide to the Revised General Test (Third Edition)
Educational Testing Services (ETS), the maker of the GRE, offers the only official guide to the test. Known as the authoritative guide to the GRE for a good reason, because it’s made by the same company who creates the test, it is one of the most recommended test-taking guides. This guide has a good reputation because they can prepare you for exactly what you should expect on the test. This guide comes with four complete real tests. It has hundreds of authentic test questions, detailed descriptions of the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning. Content areas include tips for answering each type of question and an overview of the two types of Analytic Writing Tasks you will encounter on the test including scored sample responses with actual raters’ comments.
#2) 5 lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems (Manhattan Prep GRE Strategy Guides)
Manhattan Prep, a leader in test-taking readiness, offers a broad range of products to help you prepare for the exam. This book has over 1000 pages. It has more than 2000 questions (book and online). There are 1400+ words (for GRE Vocabulary). Highly recommended. It will cost you around $20 from Amazon. It has several detailed chapters for quantitative topics like algebra, coordinate geometry, probability etc.
#3) GRE Book: Prep 2017 with 8 Practice Tests
Test Prep (Argo Brothers)
A lot of practice questions. It’s like a condensed form of Kaplan with useful information. Good book if you want to practice a lot of questions in 1-2 weeks. It has a lot of typos as reported by some users but highly recommended. If you have any questions or if you need any clarification on any problem then you can submit a free ticket on their website (it’s a free service)
#4) GRE Book by ArgoPrep
There are over 300 pages and the first edition was launched in June 2018. It has 3 Full-Length Practice tests(one of them is online). 14 Days Online Comprehensive Prep Included with Book. There is a video explanation for online questions. In addition, book offer over 500+ practise questions for the Verbal Reasoning & Quantitative section of the exam.
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#5) Barron’s GRE: 21st Edition
Barron is a name that is well-known in the testing industry, and their GRE preparation book stands up to the name. This 624-page book comes with one diagnostic test and two full-length models of the actual test structure reflected in the GRE. Additionally, not only are all answers provided for the sample tests, but Barron provides explanations for the answers as well to help you fully prepare for what you will encounter on the GRE. With the purchase of this book, you can access to Barron’s online GRE Course and iPad app for essay preparation.
#6) Kaplan’s GRE Premier 2017
This comprehensive new package includes strategies, test-taking instructions, and practice questions to help you tackle this challenging exam. This book also includes a digital iPad download and DVD and online access to 22,00+ questions. It offers 6 online Practice Tests. You also get a free DVD and mobile application to study. This book is stocked with a wealth of test-taking strategies to ensure you are successful. Kaplan also provides academic support from faculty on their Facebook page and a guarantee that if you use their resources and strategies, you will score higher on the GRE General Test or receive a full refund.
