Prep Your Way – with Official GRE^® Prep Materials.

Number of times I have taken the test:  Never – this is my first time  Once  Two or more times

If this is the first time you are taking the test, it is very helpful to get familiar with the test format and the types of questions you will answer. The GRE^® General Test lets you use more of your test-taking strategies, so you can approach test day with confidence. And it's the only admissions test that lets you try the test for free with POWERPREP^® Online. Learn what is on the test and see sample questions.

Congratulations! You did it! You can start to send your scores to the schools of your choice. If you think you can do better, go for it. Nearly 1 out of 4 GRE^® test takers take the test a second time and most do better. And because you are already familiar with the test format, you can review more closely those areas in which you need improvement. Try one of these official prep materials that focus on specific test sections. And be sure to take advantage of the FREE GRE^® Diagnostic Service. It will help you understand your performance on the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections, so you can do better the next time.

Seven out of 10 GRE^® test takers received the same or better Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning scores when they took the test a second time. And because you are already familiar with the test format, you can review more closely those areas in which you need improvement. Try one of these official prep materials that focus on specific test sections. And be sure to take advantage of the FREE GRE^® Diagnostic Service, if you have not done so already. It will help you understand your performance on the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections, so you can do better the next time.

 

My test day is:  In less than a month  1-2 months away  3-5 months away  6-11 months away  1 year or more away

Don’t worry! One out of three GRE^® test takers starts preparing less than a month before test day. Decide how much time each day you realistically have to study, and try to stick to that schedule. It may help to study at the same time each day as well, so you get into a routine.

You still have time to prepare, but it will go quickly! Decide how much time each day you realistically have to study, even if it’s one hour, and try to stick to that schedule. It may help to study at the same time each day as well, so you get into a routine. Rather than trying to cram through marathon practice sessions, set a steadier pace over time.

You have time to prepare, but it will go quickly! Decide how much time each week you realistically have to study, and try to stick to that schedule. It may help to study at the same time each day as well, so you get into a routine. Rather than trying to cram through marathon practice sessions, set a steadier pace over time.

You have time to prepare, but it will go quickly! Decide how much time each week you realistically have to study, and try to stick to that schedule. It may help to study at the same time each day as well, so you get into a routine. Rather than trying to cram through marathon practice sessions, set a steadier pace over time.

You have time to prepare, but it will go quickly! Decide how much time each week you realistically have to study, and try to stick to that schedule. It may help to study at the same time each day as well, so you get into a routine. Rather than trying to cram through marathon practice sessions, set a steadier pace over time.

 

I am most comfortable preparing for the test:  On my computer/laptop  On my smartphone  On paper

There are many online prep materials available if you prefer to review subject matter and practice writing skills on your computer.

Always on the go? You can supplement your prep with the Official GRE^® Guide mobile app for iPhone or iPad. It is user-friendly and gives you instant access to real test questions with answers and explanations, test-taking tips and strategies, and more.

Several of our official prep materials are available in paperback form, or as PDFs for printing. Find paper-based prep materials.

 

The test sections I want to target during my prep:

Analytical Writing
The Introduction to the Analytical Writing section has lots of helpful information and links to FREE prep materials.

Verbal Reasoning
The Introduction to the Verbal Reasoning section has lots of helpful information and links to FREE prep materials.

Quantitative Reasoning
The Introduction to the Quantitative Reasoning section has lots of helpful information, instructional videos and links to FREE prep materials. You can also download the FREE Math Review and Math Conventions PDFs.