The GRE is Changing—What You Need to Know
This post was written by GRE Instructor Tyler Johnson. Big news in the GRE world as ETS announces the first format changes since 2011! Details are still being released; we’ll update this post whenever new information becomes available.
What is the GRE?
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is a standardized test administered by testmaker ETS and used by graduate programs (including some business and law schools) to evaluate applicants. Taking the GRE is a standard step in the application process for most programs, and your score can hold considerable weight in your application. Admissions committees consider your GRE score, GPA, extracurriculars, and application materials to determine whether you qualify for graduate programs and whether you would be a good fit.
How is the GRE Adaptive, and What Should You Do About It?
When we say that the GRE is an adaptive test, we mean that the questions you are given on it vary depending on your performance. If you answer more questions correctly early on, you’ll subsequently see harder questions. If you answer fewer correctly, you’ll see easier questions. But how does this work exactly, and what does the GRE’s adaptive format mean for you as you’re developing your test-taking strategy?
GRE Essay Sample Prompts
The best way to get some GRE essay practice is to sit down and actually respond to some GRE essay sample prompts at home. Here are our favorite GRE essay sample prompts to get you started, along with some tips on how to write. For more, check out the Verbal Strategy Guide once you’re done! Read more
GRE Sentence Equivalence: Practice Questions
Try these GRE Sentence Equivalence practice questions from the 5lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems to test your Sentence Equivalence skills. These five problems start simple, but the last few are as complex as anything you’ll see in an official GRE Sentence Equivalence problem. Read more
Top 10 GRE Vocabulary Tips
You might think you know how to memorize GRE vocabulary. However, a lot of what we learned in school about memorization—and about learning—has turned out to be inefficient or outright incorrect. There are faster and easier ways to learn GRE vocabulary than just staring at flashcards or repeating the words over and over, and they aren’t all obvious! Here are our best science-based GRE vocabulary tips for speeding up your vocabulary acquisition. Read more
What’s Tested on GRE Math
GRE Math is a bit like high school math, without some of the hardest parts: for instance, you don’t have to write proofs or show your work! Here’s a quick rundown of the GRE Math skills required to conquer the Quant section, along with some of our best GRE Math tips. Read more
How to Study for the GRE
Are you just starting to study for the GRE? Already studying, but not sure whether you’re doing it right? We’ll lay out exactly how to study for the GRE, from today until test day. Read more
How to Study for the GRE: The First Two Weeks (Part 1)
You can attend the first session of any of our online or in-person GRE courses absolutely free. Crazy, right? Check out our upcoming courses here.
Not sure where to start? Here’s how to handle the first two weeks of your GRE journey. Read more