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Kaplan SAT/ACT/PSAT 2007 Platinum Edition [Old Version]

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Release Date: 2006-06-01
Average Customer Rating: 3.0
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Features

• Elimination of Verbal section analogy questions
• Paragraph-length critical reasoning questions added to the Critical Reading section
• Algebra II material added to the Math section
• New 2-part Writing section featuring essay & multiple-choice sub-sections
• New 2400 perfect SAT score (800 per Critical Reading, Math & Writing sections)

Could be Better

Kaplan's 2007 Platinum Edition SAT ACT PSAT software is mediocre. What I found to be the most detracting was the quality of the user interface of the program. The program took up the entire screen, much like a video game, but only utilized about 50% of the screen space in the middle, placing a black rectangle of space around the edge. This was annoying to me, the programers could have simply made the program windowed, much like the window user interface of a web browser. Some of the explanations regarding multiple choice questions were poor, especially the chemistry and biology questions. All in all, I did not use this software as much as I had anticipated; it just wasn't the best way to prepare. I recommend sticking to the old fashion test prep books!

Crashes on Intel Mac OS X 10.4 MacBook Pro, AVOID

Basically unusable... crashes with Director Player error. No patches available from software company. AVOID for Mac OS X.

Kaplan SAT Platinum does not work on OSX (10.4.11) PowerPC

The software works except on a PowerPC running OS 10.4.11 with current flash player it does not work and crashes everytime you take diagnostic test, you get a Direct Player Error and freezes program and does not save your 30 min test. I called Topics Entertainment tech support and they said they are having problems and Kaplan is responsible for fixing and they have not. It is false advertising, they do not support Mac PowerPc version. Topic Tech Support said it has problems with PowerPC and should work with intel processor for Mac. This software ALSO does not work on OS X 10.5 Leopard, same error. I will try it on my Windows laptop and post an update if I can.

Great and Does Exactly What It said it Would

My son is using it to prepare for PSAT and it is a great help to be able to take the test then go back and not only see where you made a mistake, but get an explainantion of why the correct answer is the correct answer. This is really a great help!

Great gift for college-bound grandchild

Thanks! Software arrived quickly and in great condition. Our granddaughter has been wanting something like this to help her get ready for the big tests. Hope this helps!

Product Description

Kaplan's powerful approach combines personalized instructions with realistic practice and score-raising strategies. Take a diagnostic exam to determine test strengths and weaknesses. Focus your prep and build skills with a personal study plan.
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