7 resources for self-preparation for the GRE test

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For admission to master's and graduate programs in the United States and some other countries, you must pass the GRE test.

The exam consists of three parts: the language and mathematical sections, as well as two small essays. There are a huge amount of resources on the Internet (both paid and free) that help prepare for the exam, but not all of them are equally good.

Study QA selected the best resources for 10 preparation for GRE.

Magoosh

Magoosh is one of the most convenient and effective resources for preparing for the GRE. When you pay for a subscription, you can get access to a database of more than 1000 tasks, detailed statistics on their completion, recommendations for practicing problematic topics, and video instructions created for each test question. In addition, Magoosh offers several “study plans” - schedules that make it much easier to prepare for the exam. Magoosh guarantees that studying with this service will increase your GRE score by at least 5 (if you have taken the test before), and promises a refund if you fail to do so.

Cost: the full version is $ 149, however some content is available for free.

Website: magoosh.com

ETS

ETS is the creator of the GRE exam, and therefore the information on their website is usually the most reliable and accurate. This applies primarily to the content of the tasks, including the test ones (the test tests on the ETS website are made by the same experts that work with real tasks for the exam). On the site you can find a program to fully simulate the real exam, as well as recommendations for the preparation.

Cost: free + paid services and books.

Website: www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/

4tests

Despite the fact that the tests presented at 4test cannot always exactly match what you see on the real GRE exam, this is a great opportunity to once again practice your assignments without spending extra money. Unlike other resources, 4test provides completely free access to its archives.

Cost: at no extra charge.

Website: www.4tests.com/gre

GRE Prep Club

Unlike other resources presented in the review, GRE Prep Club is not a specialized site with its own tasks and lessons, but a forum where people gather for the exam. However, a large number of tasks are laid out at the forum (including from paid versions of various training sites), experts work who regularly answer users' questions and explain how to solve a particular task. In the event that there is no desire or opportunity to spend money on paid resources, the forum can become an excellent main platform for preparation.

Cost: at no extra charge.

Website: greprepclub.com

Manhattan GRE

Another large company that prepares students from all over the world for various standardized exams. The highest quality product on offer is specialized books dedicated to specific types of tasks from GRE - the so-called Strategy Guides. The complete set consists of 8 books, 6 of which are associated with different types of tasks in the mathematical section, and two - language.

Cost: $120 for a set of 8 books.

Website: www.manhattanprep.com

Target Test Prep

Another online resource reminiscent of Magoosh. For $ 79 per month, you can use the 30 watch video with explanations. The main advantage over Magoosh is the presence of individual consultations and classes with teachers (they, however, will have to be paid separately). The main drawback is that the site can only prepare for the mathematical section of the exam.

Cost: from $ 79.

Website: gre.targettestprep.com

Khan Academy

Despite the fact that the Khan Academy is not specifically designed to prepare for the GRE, you can find very high-quality videos on the site with explanations of topics necessary to prepare for the mathematical part. The main advantage of the Khan Academy in comparison with other resources is a deeper study of the theoretical material, rather than training for performing tasks. If you plan to pass the mathematical part to the maximum score, but do not feel confident in any of the sections, the Khan Academy may be the best option for preparation.

Cost: at no extra charge.

Website: ru.khanacademy.org

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