Reviews (22)

WOW!
This book is truly indispensable.I looked at MANY different books, and this is BY FAR THE BEST.If you are even thinking about going to law school, this is a MUST HAVE.Very cheap, easy (actually fun) to read, and packed with useful, practical information.

The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions: Straight Advice on Essays, Resumes, Interviews, and More
It is a very good guide for anyone, intresting in applying to Law school.

Very Helpful
I really liked the no-nonsense advice in this book. Anna Ivey gives you straight up advice on how to get into your safety schools and how to tip the scales in your favor on the schools where you have a 50-50 chance of yes or no. There are some good sample essays in the back of the book that are helpful in crafting your own statement, as well as some bad ones that show you what to avoid. Helpful section on financial aid. If you only buy one book regarding the law school admissions process, The Ivey Guide should be regarded as a great primer to answer all of your questions (whether you are a recent grad or an older returning student, the over represented majority or a URM.) ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Admission    2. Graduate School Guides - General    3. Graduate School Guides - Law    4. Law schools    5. Legal Education    6. Personal & Practical Guides    7. Reference    8. Study Guides    9. United States    10. Study Aids / Graduate School Guides   

Subjects:  1. Education & Training    2. Graduate School Guides - General    3. Psychology    4. Reference    5. Study Guides   

Reviews (1)

A HUGE DISSAPOINTMENT!!!!!
I bought this book thinking i would get some good practice..instead when i opened it i thought some questions looked familiar...so i took out the 2006 version of this book and compared the two.....BOTH ARE EXACTLY THE SAME...ALL 12 TEST..ALL THE QUESTIONS...THE ORDER...THE ESSAY...i was supremely angry....So if you have the 2006 version of this book then definitely dont purchase this book....
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Subjects:  1. SAT & PSAT    2. SAT (Educational test)    3. Study Aids    4. Study Guides    5. Test Prep    6. Examinations & assessment    7. Study Aids / General    8. Study Aids / SAT & PSAT (Scholastic Assessment Test & Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test)   

Reviews (9)

Classroom Assesssment Review
Excellent book!Angelo was very clear and concise in guiding teachers through the assessment process.

CATs for the classroom
The text was used in a course through UW Stout and it is a very good resource for methods that can be used to assess learners progress towards a goal.Great tool to have on the bookshelf!
A Classic
Cross and Angelo is a classic text that all professors should have in their teaching and learning library.The techniques are concrete, simple, and powerful.This is not a theory book but truly a handbook of techniques that will not only improve your teaching but more importantly improve your students' learning. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Case studies    2. College students    3. College teaching    4. Curricula    5. Education    6. Education / Teaching    7. Educational evaluation    8. Evaluation    9. Handbooks, manuals, etc    10. Methods Of Instruction And Study In Higher Education    11. Rating of    12. Teaching Methods & Materials - Classroom Planning    13. Testing & Measurement    14. United States    15. Colleges of further education    16. Education / Testing & Measurement    17. Examinations & assessment   

Reviews (4)

Fact: The Best AP World History Prep Book
This is the best AP World History prep book on the market. It not only gives a fairly comprehensive review of the history required for the test, it includes comparisons, contrasts, and trends to focus on in the text. The review is concise as well, as opposed to Barrons. DO NOT PURCHASE BARRONS. I repeat, do not purchase Barrons. About half the book is meaningless details that do not help at all. It is way too long, boring, and is pretty much impossible to study from due to its length and extraneous details. The Princeton Review book presents only meaningful information and is easy to memorize. The practice tests, however, are not representative of the real test. I took the AP World History Exam on May 3, 2006---it was far, far easier than Princeton's practice tests, and I found the test itself insanely easy. Using Princeton as your sole study source, as well as thinking critically while reading--making comparisons and contrasts, analyzing trends, etc.--will certainly earn you a 3, and most likely a 4. I read a 1,000 page textbook throughout the year and by the time the test rolled around, I remembered nothing from it. This prep book, which I studied intensely, was basically my only source of information for the test; however, it was a whole lot of information. I received a 5 on the exam thanks to this book. I didn't use my crappy Barrons or unbelievably horrid Kaplan book to study. Just the Princeton Review book. Study this book throughout the school year, know it like the back of your hand (for the most part), and you will breeze through the test.

Sort of prepares you
I just took my AP exam this week, and I had used this book to help me prepare. The review information was pretty good, especially the compare and contrast and the change over time. But the sample tests were far off from the real one.

Too General. Test questions were not similar to the AP test.
I took the AP History exam on May 3, 2006.The book is too general.The practice test questions were not helpful. Friends of mine who had the AP History exam prep book by Barron's said there were questions on the AP exam that were very similar to the practice tests in the Barron's AP History test prep book. There were none in this book. I do not recommend this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Advanced Placement    2. Advanced placement programs (Education)    3. Examinations    4. Examinations, questions, etc    5. History    6. Study Aids    7. Study Guides    8. Test Prep    9. World history    10. Study Aids / Advanced Placement   

Reviews (5)

A great book for learning Physics
I took AP Physics B in my Senior year at high school and had a HORRIBLE teacher. BY the time the AP exam was a month away, we had only learned about 30% of what we should have known for the exam because of our incompetent teacher.
Not AP material
If you are taking Physics B, buy a Physics B book. If you are taking the C test, buy a C book. But please, don't rely on this book to study. This book does not qualify as a study guide. The questions are way too easy compared with actual AP questions, and though the explanations are clear, the material does not go deep enough into the subject. Especially the section on Fluids. The B test goes A LOT more into detail.
Good review
My AP Physics teacher recommended this book to our class and he ended up having around an 80% pass rate. This is a great review book. The diagrams and problems help you out a lot. I ended up with a three, and if I hadn't just had the AP Bio test 20 minutes before, I probably would have gotten a 4. This book is great at condensing an issue that you want to review. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Advanced Placement    2. Advanced placement programs (Education)    3. Examinations    4. Examinations, questions, etc    5. Physics    6. Study Aids    7. Study Guides    8. Test Prep    9. Study Aids / Advanced Placement   

Reviews (19)

Worked great for me!
This was the only book I used to review/practice for the NCLEX-RN.I just took it Sept 2006 and passed.I have the 2005-2006 version of this book.I thought the first half was really helpful on question type analysis and answer choice strategies.I did not think this was common sense and I wished I had read it earlier in my nursing program, it would have made a difference when we started getting "application" questions.The second half of the book was also helpful for review and practice.I learned to read the question once or twice, read and eliminate answers, then choose one instead of obsessing or overthinking as I have done in the past.I know there is some luck involved in passing the NCLEX - apparently some people are unfortunate enough to be randomly selected to receive 265 questions, while others are unlucky to get a lot of questions on an area with which they are uncomfortable - as well as some luck in surviving nursing school itself (what a bizarre culture, like trying to get into a sorority at times), and I was lucky to get a minimum number of general questions.However, I waited 3 months exactly (2 is recommended) to take the test and did very little study/review.This was the only book I used for a few weeks before the test.Risky, but it worked - I would highly recommend this book.I think Kaplan did a fantastic job.Good luck to all!
This book helped me pass!
I thought this book was great.I needed a book to help me mentally prepare for the test and to give me test taking tips.I didn't need to review content, that's what nursing school is for!So, this book was perfect.When I came across a question that I wasn't sure of, I thought back to the tips in this book to help me answer the question.Very helpful!

SAVE your $$$ on a better book
I was able to get through this book in only 2 days!! This entire book offers the reader ONLY strategies and no review of content. For some of you, this is what you are looking for, BUT the strategies they offer are all common sense. I have confidence that, if you were able to graduate from nursing school (ADN/BSN), you have ALREADY mastered the techniques they have to offer.
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Subjects:  1. Examinations    2. Examinations, questions, etc.    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Nursing    6. Nursing - Test Preparation & Review    7. Study guides    8. Higher & further education    9. Study Aids / General   

Reviews (8)

Kaplan is Horrible!
I got the book.Signed up for the website.Then didn't have time to study for a while because of work.When I finally had time to use the book and study, my internet access (where a lot of important suppliments are) was cut off because it was passed the assumed amount of time.I tried getting it restored, but Kaplan was no help.
Not 800, but not bad
GMAT 800 is a very popular book. Whoever at Kaplan came up with the name ought to get a raise and an immediate promotion to the head of the marketing department. Everybody wants an 800, and we'd all like to think that working really hard through the materials in one book will get us there.
Good overview after you have completed all other preperation books
I think this book gives a good overview of the main concepts.This book needs to be completed after you have other GMAT materials, e.g. Kaplat GMAT guide, the Official GMAT Review.The quantitative section covers many of the questions that are very similar to the ones you see in the actual GMAT.These tough questions in quant really helps.The quant questions in the actual GMAT are much harder than the practice questions in official review.However this book covers many of the tougher questions. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)    2. Graduate Preparation - General    3. Study Aids    4. Study Guides    5. Test Prep    6. Workbooks    7. Management & management techniques    8. Study & learning skills    9. Study Aids / GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)   

Reviews (6)

Buy this for the real exams
Since this book is published by the makers of the PPST, anyone taking this test needs to buy this book simply because it contains an actual old exam. I found that this exam was very similar to the actual PPST I took, and my score on the practice exam was a good indicator of my score on the real exam. However, this book is not good if you need a thorough review of the material. It skims over things and does not go into too much detail. I needed a lot of math review and this book did not help too much with that. I also bought the Barron's book and thought that one was great for the review but mediocre on the practice tests (that one did have 3 though and this book only has one, but it is an actual old exam). So if you are taking the PPSTdefinitely buy this book but also buy a good one for a review. For that I would recommend Barrons. I got a 186 on the math and 184 on the reading and am still waiting for the writing. I owe my good scores to these two books.

Praxis I Study Guide
This was a valueable resource for anyone who is self-studying for the PRAXIS exam.

THE study guide
If you are going to take the PPST and you want to purchase a study guide to prepare, this is THE one to get. The fact that it is produced by the people that make the exams is evident throughout. Explanations are thorough and concise. The practice exams are very helpful and build testing confidence. The sample essay questions are a fantasic bonus. The only reason I did not give a rating of 5 stars is the guide's overall format/layout is a bit cumbersome. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Elementary    2. Professional - General    3. Study Aids    4. Study Guides    5. Test Prep    6. Study Aids / Professional   

Subjects:  1. Accounting - General    2. CPA (Certified Public Accountant)    3. Study Aids    4. Study Guides    5. Test Prep    6. Accounting    7. Study Aids / CPA (Certified Public Accountant)    8. Study guides, home study & revision notes   

Reviews (5)

Core Knowledge Study Guide:Special Education
I have purchased similar study guides previously and they have turned out to be useful.The format of this book is very easy to follow and understandable.I am scheduled to take a test in September but I'm sure that we this study guide material I won't have any troubles passing the exam.

Good Overview but Skinny
I didn't expect this book to be so skinny.It does give a good overview of what to study for.It's pretty much just lists topics. If you need freshening on topics then you need to pull out the text books.

ETS is NOT giving up the goods...
This book was useful to me ONLY because of the one practice test that is included. I used the practice test to familiarize myself with the types of questions that would be asked on the test, being as this was an actual old praxis exam. The information that this guide contained on the subjects that would be tested can be found for free at the ETS-Praxis website. I found the best way to prepare for this exam was to answer as many practice questions that I could find, and then research the answers for the questions that I got wrong. I also used questions from both XAM special education study guides, the one for the cali test and the one for the praxis test. I passed both parts of the Praxis for certification in MD. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Praxis    2. Professional - General    3. Professional - Teacher    4. Special Education - General    5. Study Aids    6. Study Guides    7. Test Prep    8. Study Aids / Professional   

Reviews (3)

Buy This Book!
The Big Book of Colleges is the new authority when choosing the perfect school. Let's face it, it's about getting into the school that's ranked the highest by US News anymore ... it's all about enjoying the next 4 years of your life and choosing a college that's actually RIGHT for you.
This book is great!
Choosing a college has seriously been driving me crazy.I've gotten a ton of brochures from universities all over the country, which hasn't helped me since all of the literature basically looks the same.
College Prowler Wins Again
The fastest growing publisher in the world does it again.
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Subjects:  1. College Entrance    2. College Guides    3. Reference    4. Study Aids    5. Test Prep   

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Quick delivery and very indepth book...
I was suppose to get this book anywhere between the 11th - 14th, but I got it on the 10th of that month! I got it earlier than I thought. This being early pleased me very much, but when I opened the box to get the book out I was even more impressed by the size of the book. Even further I was flipping through this book and again, I was impressed by the indepth topics. I like it very much. Although this book is not for me but instead for my mother. She is 46 and I am in my Senior year in high school. She wanted to get her GED before I left so that she would have a chance to do it. So I got on Amazon and boom! I had a good book for my mom, we start her lessons next week! LOL I get to be TEACHER!

A great help for a low price!
A great help for a low price! Two of my family members used this book (don't worry, each got their own copy - they're starting college this fall!) to brush up before taking and PASSING their GED tests. Mission accomplished! The format is easy to follow and the information is just what you need. It emphasizes finding your weaknesses so you can strengthen them. I recommend it for homeschoolers needing a great way to prove they have a high school education and anyone needing to finish their high school education.

Get this book!!
I bought this book after being out of school for 16 years and finally taking my GED.I passed with a score well over 500 and even got a scholarship to go to college from my high score.If you want to pass the GED, I say get this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adult & Continuing Education    2. GED (General Educational Development Tests)    3. General educational development tests    4. High school equivalency examinations    5. Reference    6. Secondary    7. Study Aids    8. Study guides    9. Test Prep    10. 21st century    11. Education / Adult & Continuing Education    12. Study guides, home study & revision notes    13. Teaching of a specific subject    14. USA   

Reviews (9)

A good FINAL Review of your knowledge
I found this book benificial for me since it gave me quite good idea on my TOEFL score. It coantains 5 actual tests and 1 extra test that coantain a sealed questtions and ansewr sheet the same way on the paper based test. Excellent for Paper based but only Good for the Computer Based test. Though this prep kit dont give any further explanation on Eng so u should have a good knowledge of english before using this guide, since it only help you know what to expect on the test.

Very reflective of the real test
This book is the best of its kind.The questions are extremely similar to the ones one will see during the actual test.

Give a Glimpse of the Actual Test
Being published by ETS, this book will give you a look of what the actual test looks like. This workbook comes with 5 (five) practice tests, all with reviews and explanations. I use all the practice tests, before I work with the ETS PowerPrep. Combined with PowerPrep, this workbook should give us some predictions of our actual score might end up.Read more

Subjects:  1. Study Aids    2. Study Guides    3. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)    4. Test Prep    5. ELT examination practice tests    6. English   

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Excellent resource!
I bought this after working for the federal government for 20 years!I was looking for a position after the agency I work for within the Department of Defense was BRAC'd.I needed some serious help in the KSA writing department.This book helped me tremendously.I breezed through the KSAs after reading what government managers are looking for in an applicant's KSA.Well worth the money.Oh, and I did get the job!

Federal Resume Guidebook
I have this book as well as Ten Steps to a Federal Job.What a lifesaver.Who knew all the detail needed to get a federal job!These books are easy to digest, easy to follow, then they become a resource that I have used repeatedly.These books will take the fear out of the application process.In addition, a time saver is the "free" access to templates to help build the necessary documents. I used the template, and had a problem (turned out to be AOL as the problem).At 8am I wrote an email using the "contact us" tab on the web site the templates are located on.With-in fifteen minutes, the author herself (Kathryn K. Troutman) emailed me back and stayed with me until the issue was resolved.A short time later a technical support person contacted me by phone to make sure things were resolved.If that was not lightning fast, I do not know what is.A person whom I did not know recommended these books to me, now I am telling everyone I know (and don't know) about them!

An Invaluable Book!
This book is wonderful! Whenever I have a very specific question, I can always pick this book up and refer to exactly what I need. With a federal resume, the devil is in the details, and this book can help negotiate over some of the pitfalls. Thanks! Laura, Apex Resumes,www.apexresumes.com ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Career/Job    3. Careers - Job Hunting    4. Careers - Other Specific Fields    5. Careers - Resumes    6. Careers / Job Opportunities    7. Civil service positions    8. Government & Business    9. Resumes (Employment)    10. Râesumâes (Employment)    11. United States   

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Very good in some aspects but yet very bad in others
First off, this book offers one of the most wide ranged practice tests available for the SAT. This extensive amount of practice allows for a user to sufficiently prepare for the SAT; however, what makes this book so bad is that most of the tests that are given are hold KAPLAN tests. If u have bought 2005 or 2006 SAT Books from KAPLAN ud find the exact same problems and tests. Although most of the tests are the ame, the overall review for english and math is by far one of the best out there next to Princeton Review and Barrons. I recommend this book if u have never purchased a KAPLAN SAT book before or just 1, but if you have purchased a recent SAT book by KAPLAN i would ABSOLUTELY not recommend this book unless you want some of the same practice tests ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aptitude Testing    2. College Entrance    3. Educational Tests And Measurements (Higher Education)    4. SAT & PSAT    5. SAT (Educational test)    6. Study Aids    7. Study Guides    8. Test Prep    9. Examinations & assessment    10. Study Aids / SAT & PSAT (Scholastic Assessment Test & Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test)   

Reviews (9)

it's a very good book to use
I chose this book over many others was because i read the reviews other people wrote about this book, and it was very helpful. So thank to all of you who put your thoughts down!!
YOU MUST BUY THIS!
This book was excellent.
GET THIS BOOK
If you are getting ready to take the AP PSYC exam you need to get this book. It contains quizzes on each section of psychology and two practice full length tests at the end. It also has very helpful tips for writing essays. I took the AP exam in the spring of 2005 and got a '5'. I am now a freshman neuroscience major at the University of Delaware (one of the best schools for psychology and neuroscience) and have passed both of my two psychology classes with A's (the highest grade). This book is a must have and I refer to it often. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Advanced Placement    2. Advanced placement programs (E    3. Advanced placement programs (Education)    4. Examinations    5. Examinations, questions, etc    6. General    7. Psychology    8. Study Aids    9. Study Guides    10. Test Prep    11. Study Aids / Advanced Placement   

Reviews (2)

great book, buy it!
honestly, i didn't pay any attention at all in my ap euro class. but a month before the test, realizing i didn't know anything, i bought this. though it doesn't cover all the facts in enough detail, if you know this book you can still pull off a 5, and who can remember all the details anyway? the practice tests are easily the best availible too. and trust me, if i can scrape a 5 with this book, so can you!

So So
It's a great book, however, the facts are too consice. It would be great if it had more meat, however, the practice tests are great. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Advanced Placement    2. Advanced placement programs (Education)    3. Europe    4. Europe - General    5. Examinations    6. Examinations, questions, etc    7. History    8. Study Aids    9. Study Guides    10. Test Prep    11. Study Aids / Advanced Placement   

Reviews (6)

Better Than I Expected
When I bought this book, I wondered how a book could help you review for the AP Lit exam, since there are no facts to really cover like in other exams.However, this book is extremely useful for those seeking a high score.It brings you step by step through the process of writing prompts, pointing out important details and giving a plethora of examples.The tips on the multiple choice questions allow you to review all the major terms you need and offers many opportunities to test yourself, with the why behind the answer included.Plus, you will feel better about the test because it is written by a former test writer.This makes it feel like you can trust what he is saying about the test, and I do not remember him being wrong once when it came to the actual exam.In conclusion, buy this book or don't buy one at all.

Reasonable, though slightly outdated
PROS:
AP Cliff Notes
The Cliff Notes are an excellent way to review a book(s) you have read before taking a test or doing class work.Cudo's to these writers and publishers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Advanced Placement    2. Advanced placement programs (Education)    3. Cliff's/ Monarch / Barron's Book Notes    4. College Entrance    5. Composition and exercises    6. English language    7. English literature    8. Examinations    9. Language    10. Study guides    11. Education    12. English    13. Literary studies: general    14. Study Aids / Advanced Placement   

Reviews (3)

Practical excercises to prepare you for the phase I exam
This book provides practice exams to prepare you for all parts of the phase I test. This is basically the only book of its kind. I haven't yet studied for the phase II portion, but the parts I skimmed seemed more than adequate.

Excellent Study Aid
I took the FBI written exam recently, and this book helped me understand the TYPE of questions involved. I don't think I would've passed the written tests without the aid of this book. FBI EXAM
I took the FBI Exam this morning 3/27/2001.This book was a very good aid in studying.The practice tests were very helpful study aids prior to the actual exam. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Civil Service    2. Study Guides