 Only useful prep I can find |
| Review Date: April 5, 2005 |
| Reviewer: BookMoo, New Jersey |
| When I was looking for books with tests to practice for Chemistry GRE, I was really disappointed at the lack of selection. Many people recommended getting the original tests to practice on, but how do I get them? The chemistry field hasn't changed very much in the past few decades, so the last book ETS put out was in 1996 and that cost 121.50 on Amazon!!! This REA Test prep book is the next best thing. I took 3 out of the 5 full-length tests and selectively tested myself on my weak areas in the last two. That plus the free GRE test I got from ETS (when I signed up for the test) was enough to prep me for the real thing. Yeah, there are a couple of questions and answers that don't match, but most of the answers are correct and are explained well and is still better than the Princeton Review Chemistry book that I also got. Another good point is that all the tests were 150 questions. So when I practiced taking the test, I paced to 150 questions for 2hr50min. The real test on my particular test date had only 136 questions. As a result, I had plenty of time left to go over questions that I missed or would like to double check. I think this book helped me pinpoint my weak areas and helped me feel comfortable with the format of the actual exam. |
REA's 2000 Edition is up to date and very helpful
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| Review Date: January 6, 2001 |
| Reviewer: itedin, Cali |
| There are 5 comprehensive exams, each of which reflects todays GRE exams: 30% Organic, 30% Physical, 25% Inorganic and 15% Analytical. The 2000 version of REA's Chemistry GRE preparation booklet is an excellent review of both format and actual content of the Chemistry GRE. |
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| Review Date: November 26, 2008 |
| Reviewer: C. Gubash, |
This book is exactly what it is marketed to be. It has 5 former chemistry exams, all of which have answers and accompanying explanations.
The nice thing about the exams are that they make you think critically about the material that you will be tested on. Also, taking the tests within the time limit forces you to work faster.
The problem: none of the exams are newer than 1988. While the materials tested are similar, the format of the tests are different from the recent exams. Just a few points: the exam is still 170 mins., but only 130-135 questions. Unlike those in the book, the newer exam does not require much calculation. Most importantly, the type of question asked has changed.
To use this book best, I would recommend studying the subject material first and then taking these practice tests to apply what you studied and identify any holes in your knowledge. Afterward, check out the ETS site for a current, free practice exam (without explanations) to get an idea of what you will actually be tested on.
Good luck! |
Questions out-dated
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| Review Date: June 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Tea, |
| I purchased this book two years ago to study for my GRE test. It is only good if you already know the material very well and only use it for a review. It is a poor representation of what the actual GRE exam is. |
REA not up to par.
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| Review Date: June 17, 1998 |
| Reviewer: , |
| The problem with this book is relevance. The practice problems are not entirely reflective of the actual questions on the exam. If you wish to practice chemistry, than this book is fine; however, if you are preparing for the GRE Chemistry exam, then you will be sorely disappointed when you actually take the real exam, because the questions that you have been practicing on are sometimes not relevant. I believe that the publishers have republished corrected problems every few years, but have not recently touched base with actual problems from the real exam. Because of this, the questions seem to be outdated. |
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