Just about every GRE test-taker wonders how to learn vocabulary for GRE Verbal in the quickest, most effective way possible. Vocabulary memorization is an essential part of preparing for the GRE Verbal section. The problem is, there are TONS of vocab words to master if you want to earn a good Verbal score. Even students starting their GRE test prep with a broad lexicon generally need to devote a significant amount of study time to vocabulary acquisition. KEY FACT: Even students with a broad vocabulary generally need to devote significant study time to GRE vocab prep. So, in this article ..read more

I work with GRE students every day who struggle with math, and one of their major struggles is with GRE probability questions. However, some of their concerns are more the result of fear than of any inherent difficulty in probability questions. In fact, many of them are surprised at how easily they can solve even the hardest GRE probability problems once they learn a few important probability rules and concepts. With that in mind, in this article, we’ll cover some probability concepts for the GRE and work through some GRE probability questions with solutions. While this article can be used for ..read more

You have probably encountered a question from an online quiz or exam that specifies, “round to the nearest integer as needed,” or perhaps worse, “round to the nearest hundredth.” At that moment, you might have frozen with anxiety, wishing you had paid more attention in math class in the sixth grade! Rounding in mathematics is an important skill, and it’s quite important for getting a great score on the GRE Quantitative Reasoning section. For example, you may encounter a GRE Quantitative Comparison question or a Numeric Entry question asking you to round your answer to the nearest integer.  ..read more

If you are gearing up to study for the GRE and are intimidated by GRE Quant, you’ve come to the right place. This article will walk you through some best practices to consider when crafting your GRE Quant study plan and 12 steps to take, in your GRE Quant preparation, from start to finish. After reading this article, you will be well on your way to earning a top GRE score. We’ll cover the following topics: Step #1: Get to Know GRE Quant The Types of Quant Questions on the GRE Multiple-Choice Questions – Single-Answer Multiple-Choice – Single-Answer Example Quantitative Comparison Questio ..read more

If you’re looking for realistic GRE Verbal Reasoning practice questions with answers, you’ve come to the right place! This article provides 10 realistic GRE Verbal questions and answers for you to get your feet wet with each of the Verbal questions types you need to master for test day. You’ll also get some key GRE Verbal tips on how to study and practice for the Verbal Reasoning section in a productive and efficient way. Here’s what this article will cover: The GRE Verbal Reasoning Format GRE Verbal Reasoning Scoring The GRE Verbal Reasoning Syllabus Text Completion Sentence Equivalence Rea ..read more

One of the major GRE quantitative reasoning topics you’re likely to see on test day centers on GRE rate questions. While rate questions come in many shapes and sizes, two popular types of rate questions are rate-time-distance questions and rate-time-work questions. In this article, we will cover both of those types of rate problems and how the GRE can test you on them. Here are the topics we’ll cover: What Is a Rate? Rate-Time-Distance Rate Example 1: Distance (Easy) Rate Example 2: Rate (Easy) Rate Example 3: Time (Easy) Rate Example 4: Time (Medium) Make Sure That Units Match When Perfor ..read more

There are many quant topics that you must know to succeed on the GRE. Some topics are more technically based, such as Linear and Quadratic Equations or Number Properties. Solving questions on these topics is tough enough, but the GRE adds a layer of difficulty by presenting word problems that require the use of these concepts. To tackle those problems, you must first create the equations that you’ll need to solve, based on the information provided in the question. So, in this article, I’ll provide a number of strategies for efficiently solving GRE word problems, as well as examples, so we can ..read more

If you are just beginning your test preparation for the GRE, you may be asking the question, can you use a calculator on the GRE? On the GRE, test-takers are provided with an on-screen, 4-function calculator for the Quant section. The on-screen calculator is an integral part of any test-taker’s strategy for working through the Quant section of the exam, but it shouldn’t be over-relied on. After all, the makers of the GRE would not provide you with a tool for the exam that could “do all the work” for you!  So, in this article, we’ll discuss how to strategically use the on-screen GRE calcul ..read more

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