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Release Date: 2002-05-18
Average Customer Rating: 3.0
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| Features• Comprehensive test preparation for SAT, ACT, and PSAT
• Full-length simulated tests
• Introduction to test-taking strategies
• Tips on how to pay for and succeed in institutes of higher learning
• Includes Newsweek Guide to Colleges
A Window XP User's Worst Nightmare!I bought this program two months before my scheduled SAT test date in May. At first, it worked pretty good. The intros were a little annoying, and the jokes were hardly funny, but I think it helped me learn more about the SAT and the program was customized to focus on my difficulties. So I give Kaplan 2 points for helping me with that.HOWEVER, there is a big catch to this program, and I suggest all of you potential buyers take a close look at the fine print. THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT SUPPORT WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION... I even checked the Kaplan website to see if it was XP compatible, and it said "Windows 95 or higher," so I figured it was okay. Well, after I was finished with the program and I already took my SAT, I uninstalled the program. BIG MISTAKE! Since then, I have not been able to run the program successfully. I even used the Program Compatibility Wizard to try to run the program in Windows 95, Windows Me/98, and Windows 2000, but it STILL did not work... Especially a reference tool. I am sure Kaplan had very good intentions, but they obviously haven't considered us new XP users. There is no patch to fix this problem. Please reconsider, and search for a reference program that is certified to work with Windows XP. P.S... Problem: Will Not Run On Win XP. Thank you for contacting Encore. We're sorry but this software is not 100% compatible with XP. The program was developed prior to XPs release to the market. XP has a different file structure and program requirements. Currently there are no patches or upgrades to accommodate these differences. However, XP has the Program Compatibility Wizard, which can help XP run programs developed under previous versions of Windows. To activate this: Click on Start, Go to: All Programs, Go to: Accessories, Select the Program Compatibility Wizard, Select for it to look into the CD drive, Choose for it to run in Windows 98/ME mode. Please Note: If the software has installed successfully you can right click on the icon and left click on properties. At the top right you will see a Compatibility tab. This will give you the option to run in 95, 98&NT mode, 256 colors, ME, etc. Another alternative would be to make a dual boot partition. This option allows you to have two operating systems on one hard drive... Sincerely, Encore Software Customer/Technical Support Team" However, I followed the directions step by step and I did not receive any different results. So although the technical support was very curteous and friendly, it still didn't replace the... worth of software that won't work on any of my computers. Please future buyers who are running an XP operating system - don't waste your money!
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Release Date: 2003-05-12
Average Customer Rating: 2.5
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| Great for PracticeI used this set for the GMAT prep. The practice tests are very helpful and it has everything that the books have but a lot more fun. The tests are more accurate I think then the Kaplan book tests and are the same ones that come with the Kaplan book CD-ROM but you get a lot of extra practice. It has a diagnostic that tells you what you need to work on and it even has games!
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| Amazon.com Product DescriptionEverything you need to raise your SAT score! Only Kaplan gives you a six-part plan based on your schedule, strengths, skills, and more. Our preliminary diagnostics analyze your abilities by question type, topic, technique, and more to help you really concentrate your efforts. Includes interactive lessons on key math and verbal concepts guaranteed to be on the test.
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Release Date: 2000-06-08
Average Customer Rating: 5.0
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| A great preparationI would highly recommend ordering this cd rom pack, particularly instead of the 2001 "deluxe" version, which is more expensive but hardly has any more information.
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| Amazon.com ReviewIf you think you might need a little boost to help you get into your first-choice college, load up the Kaplan SAT, ACT, and PSAT Deluxe 2001 software package and you'll have plenty of tools to succeed. It actually wouldn't hurt to get this early on in your high school career, as one of the disks in this five-CD-ROM set is a comprehensive learning-skills trainer, covering note taking, reading, writing, memory aids, and more--all helpful from your teen years on into adulthood. Two more disks help give you an edge on the PSAT, SAT, and ACT; between the practice tests, individualized study program, test analysis, and behind-the-scenes question-answering tips, you're guaranteed to raise your score on these crucial tests. This is a rich, well-designed program. The graphics are fun in the main screens and gradually narrow their focus as you get closer to the actual test questions. The directions are simple and let you go at your own pace, studying as much as you need in the proper areas until the big day arrives. Once it's over, hang onto the software--you also get the Newsweek Guide to Colleges, a searchable database of over 1,600 schools with links to Web sites, online applications, information on academics, extracurricular activities, and plenty more. Concerned about paying for the school of your choice? The financial planning program helps you find and apply for scholarships and loans you might never have heard about, as well as manage all the costs of your education sensibly so you can minimize your post-graduation debt. The Kaplan SAT, ACT, and PSAT Deluxe 2001 package will give you a competitive academic and financial edge without boring you to tears; do your part and you'll go far. --Rob Lightner
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Release Date: 2002-07-25
Average Customer Rating: 3.5
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| Good information...lousy delivery!The information in this product could really help a bunch of kids...unfortunately my 14 year old tuned out as soon as the presenters started talking like a motivational speaker. You know the type...always smiling, really upbeat, almost mesmerized, "Mary Kay salesperson" form of speaking? Additionally, the typical, lazy, loser guy who always takes the easy route is a scathing stereotype and in my opinion leaves everything to be desired. If you want the kids to listen, find the happy medium between the plastic smile and the monotone drone. Run your program on some real kids and see which styles they respond to best. Also take a look at your target audience and what their habits and likes are. You may find stereotyping the loser "skater dude", as your sample idiot may not hold your viewers attention very well.
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Release Date: 2003-05-01
Average Customer Rating: 2.5
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| Can't tell you if it's any good--won't run on Windows XPThis program repeatedly fails to run on Windows XP Media Center Edition (on a Hyper-Threading chip)--it freezes up, even if I set it up to run in W95 & W98 Compatability modes.Apparently, others have had the same problem, and TOPICS Entertainment (Well, ENCORE, however they're related) has recently acknowledged that it won't run on ANY XP platforms.
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Release Date: 2001-06-06
Average Customer Rating: 2.5
Lowest New Price: $2.88
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| My daughter likes it, so do IMy daughter took the SATs about a month ago, and she was panicked, so I bought this software for her. It seemed like a bargain at the time, given the cost of private tutoring and classes. I had read the information here and other places (like c|net, etc.) and liked what I saw. The reviews here were not very good, but I trusted some of the others more. The results began almost immediately. My daughter would use this about 3 times a week, and you could see that she was becoming less and less stressed about the test. The proof will of course be when she gets her scores back, but she felt confident, and that was the biggest hurdle to help her over. As for why I liked it, the paying for school and newsweek guide to colleges helped me sort through my responsibilities as a parent, what the financial aid picture will look like for us, and what the campuses she is considering are like - without having to drive to each one. If your youngster is struggling with standardized tests, and you're not sure what to do, buy this software. You'll be glad you did, and the panic attacks are fewer.
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