Reddit reviews 5 lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems (Manhattan Prep 5 lb Series)

I used this book:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1941234518/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I only prepped for the math section, because that's all I really cared about, and got 170. The problems they include are pretty good

Hey, same boat as you but I did an arts degree after highschool (did not really push my already lacking math skills).

At 32 (10 years out of school) I started my compsci degree at Carleton. The summer before hand I decided to write the GRE which is a "graduate student placement exam" that used to be more of a requirement to get into grad programs. Truth is though, it tests skills that everyone should have at the end of grade 12. I didn't need to write it, but I figured it was the perfect thing to study for to build back those skills.

You can even just study the math side of it and not bother taking it but if you can do or at least understand the problems in a prep book for each section it tests, you will not have a problem with CS math. So GRE prep book (one that explains the solutions) saved me and is my recommendation.

The programming aspect is just practice, asking TAs or prof if you're stuck and learning how to google efficiently. You won't be hopelessly behind on that.

Edit: Here's a link to the book I used

Good luck!

These are the GRE books I'm using:

[Prep book from ETS, the test writers] (http://www.amazon.com/Official-Guide-Revised-General-Test/dp/007179123X?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00)

[Kaplan Prep book] (http://www.amazon.com/GRE-Premier-2016-Practice-Tests/dp/1625231326/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1464258601&sr=1-1&keywords=kaplan+gre)

[Big book of practice problems] (http://www.amazon.com/Practice-Problems-Manhattan-Strategy-Guides/dp/1941234518?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER)

ETS PowerPrep II, which is software that includes 2 practice tests with standard testing conditions.

If anyone has other suggestions, please share.

Yeah, you're definitely going to need more than 4 hours. I highly recommend getting a copy of FE Electrical and Computer Review Manual (FEEERMP) by Michael R. Lindeburg.
It's not cheap, but if it's anything like the mechanical version (Mechanical Engineer here) it's a comprehensive guide to the exam, and a handy resource to have around afterwords.

Also, if you decide to prep for the GRE, I recommend 5 lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems.
And if you want to get a perfect score on the verbal reasoning section, find a copy of the "Barron's GRE wordlist - 4814 word" Anki deck and give yourself a few months to crank through that.

The Manhattan 5-lb book is amazingly cheap (sub $15) and has a really impressive weight to it. It's really helpful especially for the Quant section.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1941234518/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile

Might be great if you don't want your whole gift to be about the GRE!

I highly suggest The Official Guide to the GRE and using this thread for anymore information you need. However, if you're tight for money look at older editions (the one I hyperlinked is the second edition) or PM me if you're really desperate.

Take some considerations when using/buying the book because MOST OF the information in the ETS book is available on their website. However, your situation says you aren't able to get online often so I can understand the advantage, however I'd like you to be aware of this. I also forgot to mention I've used the Manhattan and Princeton and liked those as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Problems-Manhattan-Strategy-Guides/dp/1941234518/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1494776807&sr=1-3&keywords=gre+math

ETS, the makers of the GRE, publish their own guide but you will need many more practice questions that it can provide.

On the other hand, I've done what you are starting out to do and started with Khan Academy to get a place to start and then found materials elsewhere in accordance with my results from there.

I loved these two books for practicing (especially Magoosh!! I bought them on Amazon, but look around--you may find a better price), but I'll admit I really focused on the math part since that's what I needed the most practice on. The Magoosh book really breaks down the math section into the different concepts you need to know, a lot of which I hadn't talked about in school for a long time, haha. I also recommend taking practice tests in the same setup/format as you're going to take the real test.

5lb book link

Book is $20 -https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Problems-Manhattan-Strategy-Guides/dp/1941234518/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=5S7QAMC3V8PN93YTY630

First test is free. For all 6 costs $40. Good luck!
https://www.manhattanprep.com/gre/store/online-resources/gre-practice-tests/