Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around resources for preparing for the revised GRE, specifically the computer-based version. Participants share various materials and tools available for practice, including online resources and books.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires about good resources for practicing for the revised GRE, indicating they do not need math preparation.
- Another participant mentions that ETS provides two full-length practice GREs via their software and suggests that Princeton Review also offers some practice tests, although they may be less reliable.
- Links to ETS resources for analytical writing and verbal reasoning are provided, along with a note about the normalization of practice scores after the first distribution in November.
- A participant expresses that they found the ETS resources insufficient and asks for additional materials, specifically books covering the computerized version.
- Multiple participants suggest that Barron's, Princeton, and Kaplan have relevant books available at major bookstores.
- There is a repeated inquiry about whether the suggested books cover the computerized version of the GRE.
- A later reply confirms that a specific Barron's book does cover the computerized version.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the availability of various resources for GRE preparation, but there is no consensus on the adequacy of the ETS materials or the specific coverage of the suggested books regarding the computerized version.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about the reliability of certain practice tests and the sufficiency of available resources, indicating a need for more comprehensive materials.