Kaplan MAT, 2007-2008 Edition

By Kaplan Inc. and Kaplan Test Prep

Features:*7 practice tests with complete answer explanations*Review of the general knowledge tested on the MAT, including literature, history, vocabulary, mathematics, fine arts, and more*Strategies... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419551434
• ISBN13: 9781419551437
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

I Aced the MAT

Ok, I usually do not review my purchases, but I have been out of college since 1995 and decided to finally go to grad school. I knew I'd need some serious review so I researched many study guides. This guide gives a thorough review of everything that you need to know. There were actual items on my MAT that were in this book. I was so nervous about taking this type of test when I got this book, but after studying it, I found that it was like a game trying to beat my practice scores. I scored in the 95th percentile. I do not think I would have scored so well without this guide. If it can help me, it can help anyone!

Really Helps!

I just recieved my scores for the MATs and was really pleased with them. I wanted to write a glowing review for this book right away! Between the pre-tests and the study guides nothing caught me off-guard when I got to the actual exam. In fact, the only criticism, which actually worked in my favor, was that I found this book's tests more difficult (referencing more obscure knoweledge) than the acual MAT I took. I think it's a generally well-written and researched guide. The intro. is actually quite witty and entertaining, and the authors certainly appreciate the antiquated and often frustratingly broad-based knoweledge required for the MAT. It's the only guide I used and I think it really gives you all the tools you'll need for this beast of a test. Good luck!

Excellent!

I purchased two other review books. This was significantly more helpful. It is an excellent choice.

The best book for MAT preparation!

I purchased a few books to study for the MAT's and quickly realized that this book was the most useful. Unlike other books, this book provided strategy, a manageable amount of information (as opposed to the hundreds of pages found in other books), and a non-distracting layout. The MAT's are daunting because there is a seemingly endless amount of knowledge covered on the test, but this book allowed me to hone in on the pertinent information. The practice tests were extremely helpful and had a lot of the vocabulary I encountered on the actual test. I wanted to note a few errors that I found in the book. Please do not let these errors deter you from purchasing this book--the other 3 MAT books I purchased had many more errors. I am simply listing the errors as an aid in studying the correct information: 1) Page 46, # 108 has an equal value for Celsius and Fahrenheit 2) Page 225, # 41 caliper is written when caliber is meant 3) Page 226, #52 Franklin Roosevelt's program was the New Deal, not Theodore Roosevelt's. I took the MAT as an alternative to the GREs because standardized testing is quite difficult for me. With the help of this book, I scored in the 97th percentile. I recommend it for anyone taking this test.

This book made the test easy

I took my test yesterday, and I feel very confident that I did well. I followed the guidelines of this book and took all of the practice tests. This is the best study guide I've ever used, and I know it made all the difference for me. This is the only book I used to study, and by the last practice test I was in the 90th percentile. I highly recommend it!