I mastered the first thirteen Magoosh vocab decks (i.e. I ended up with about 78% correct on both quant and verbal problems after the first time through not great, but I got better as I went along. For the harder problems, I always watched the detailed explanation video even if I got it right in order to learn shortcuts and faster problem solving approaches that save time. For example, I needed to get faster at algebra and exponent quantitative comparison problems, so one day I did twenty of those for extra practice. The ability to target specific topics, question types, and/or difficulties is a HUGE advantage over practice problems from books. The problems are generally on the harder side compared to the actual test, but they are excellent practice. I did every Magoosh practice problem (n=1,131) following the 1-month study plan, i.e. At the start of each evening practice session, I glanced through my old notes to refamiliarize myself with the key points. As I said above, I took copious notes about less-familiar topics and strategies while watching the Magoosh videos, about 20 typed pages in all. Those who struggle with math or speak English as a second language might need additional review for the quantitative or verbal sections, respectively. For the videos that were mostly review, I played them at 1.5x speed to save time. Some people on this subreddit don’t like the videos or the instructors, but I thought they do a great job as a refresher and merit the $100 price. I watched every video for both quantitative and verbal following the 1-month study plan and took notes about key points and strategies that I didn’t immediately remember. I also looked through the Math Conventions to familiarize myself. It’s a good place to start, but the exercises are smaller, discrete components of typical GRE quant problems.
I did this early on to refresh my memory on the different quant topics, many of which I hadn’t used in five or ten years. ETS Math Review (also in the Official Guide 2nd Edition, Chapter 7).Since I hadn’t taken a standardized test in eight years, this was a good way to get back into the groove and familiarize myself with the question types. This content largely overlaps with the Prepare for the Test content on the ETS website.
ETS Official Guide section overviews (2nd Edition Chapters 2, 3, and 5).Phase 1 (weeks 1-4): Topic review, video lessons, vocab flashcards, general notes In the second phase (weeks 5-7), I did ETS/Manhattan/Magoosh practice problems, reviewed vocab flash cards, and took five practice tests. You can follow along with in the studying tracking spreadsheet just Make a Copy to edit, and then enter your test date in cell D52. In the first phase (weeks 1-4), I mostly followed the Magoosh 1-month study plan and completed all of the associated lesson videos and practice problems, as well as 13/20 vocab flashcards decks. I started studying about seven weeks before my test date, and studied in two phases. Since that post is now locked, I’ve reproduced it here, along with a few other tips sent in direct messages. The GRE lasts three hours and 45 minutes.After successfully completing the GRE last year, I posted my seven-week GRE study plan on the /r/GREhelp subreddit.
#Gre study guide trial#
There may be another ‘unscored’ section in your GRE, which will be used by the test’s administrators to trial questions for future exams. This section will test your knowledge of mathematical subjects including algebra and geometry.
Analytical Writing (score scale: 0-6, with half-point increments) – During two 30-minute essays, you’ll analyse an argument and an issue.There are three main sections to the GRE: You’ll be able to use preview, editing and tagging features in this format, changing your answers to questions within a section and marking others to return to later. Most candidates will take the computer-delivered version of the GRE.
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