Which are the best GRE prep books on the market? Meet the Best GRE Books list – our complete, updated list of GRE book reviews!
How to Study for the GRE in One Month
Bonus: This GRE study plan is also available in a printable version! This Magoosh One Month GRE Study Plan is designed for those of you who are wondering how to study for the GRE on your own. How can you effectively prepare for the GRE test at home when you have competing priorities—school, work, family, […]
Free GRE Practice Test Resources (Guaranteed to Improve Your Score)
Planning to take the GRE? Take a GRE diagnostic (AKA a GRE practice test) before diving into free GRE practice! Our experts tell you how.
Quiz: How long do you need to study for the GRE?
How long do you need to study for the GRE before you’re ready to register for your test date? Take this 5-question quiz to find out.
GRE Diagnostic Quizzes
Want to know how you’d do on the GRE if you took it today? Check out Magoosh’s GRE diagnostic quizzes for GRE Quant and Verbal!
When Should You Take the GRE? Guide to GRE Test Dates (2018-2019)
If you’re worried about choosing the best GRE test dates, look no further! Our experts will help you pick the best GRE exam dates for you.
GRE Score Range: What’s a Good GRE Score?
This post was updated in April 2019 to reflect the latest score information available. GRE Score Range One question we at Magoosh get asked a lot is “What is a good GRE score?” Here’s what you need to know: GRE scores range from 130 to 170 per section. Combined GRE scores range from 260-340. Another […]
GRE Scores for Top Universities
Update: This post was updated in May 2018 to reflect US News & World Report‘s 2018 rankings! 🙂 Setting your sights on an Ivy League-level graduate education? Well, if you’re aiming for top universities, GRE scores are going to play a part in your acceptance. So where do you stand when it comes to the […]
GRE Score Percentiles – What Does Your Score Mean for You? (2019 Update)
How does your GRE score stack up? Let’s look at what your GRE score percentiles mean for you. We’ll also examine old GRE percentiles vs. the newest data on GRE percentiles 2017.
What Kind of Math is on the GRE? Breakdown of Quant Concepts by Frequency
What GRE math question types should you prepare for? And which are truly the most important GRE math concepts? In this post, we’ll take an in-depth look at GRE Quant concepts: how they are categorized and how frequently each major category appears on the test. Get ready to read about each type of math on […]
4 Study Methods from Kindergarten To Bring Back in Grad School
If you’re considering grad school, you might be overwhelmed by all of the preparation required. While you may think you’ve mastered your study habits, you may find that a highly-competitive academic environment requires you to reinvent your study skills. The good news: You probably learned all the study skills you need already… in kindergarten! While […]
The Vocabulary Builder Workbook is Published!
The Vocabulary Builder Workbook has been released! It’s packed with 1,400 important words, along with word histories, example sentences, and exercises at the end of each chapter. And it’s not just for test prep, either—use it to improve your writing or sharpen your thinking.
Announcing the Vocabulary Builder Workbook by Chris LeLe
For the first time, I’ve collected the vocabulary words I’ve taught over the years in one easy to access place: the Vocabulary Builder Workbook. I’ve also provided exercises to reinforce learning. Read on to learn more about this resource!
Career Advancement: Community College vs. Grad School
This post is a contribution from our friends at Admit.me. I was recently asked about community college versus traditional graduate school in terms of career advancement and I thought I would share with you some of my thoughts. Keep in mind, this is not an assessment of community college degrees versus a traditional bachelor’s degree […]
Writing About Resilience in the Face of Failure
Essay questions dealing with failure, risk, mistakes, and difficult interactions or conflict often cause applicants to cringe, squirm, and bite their nails. After all, like all of our clients, you want to show yourself succeeding and conquering the world in your essays and personal statements, not falling down. But there’s a reason why these questions […]
5 Tips for Acceptance to a Physician Assistant Program
Over the years, I’ve helped many students get accepted into Physician Assistant (PA) Programs across the country. To apply to PA programs, you will use the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA). To help you send in an application that effectively presents your qualifications, I’m including five tips below to ensure that you, too, […]
How To Study for the GRE in One Month
Studying for the GRE in one month takes a lot of organization and a good study plan. This redesigned GRE study schedule will tell you exactly what to do every day in the 30 days leading up to your exam.
Approaching the Diversity Essay Question
Many applications now have a question, sometimes optional, encouraging people with minority backgrounds, unusual educational histories, or unusual family histories to write about their background. How Are YOU Diverse? First the easy answer: If you are an immigrant to the US, the child of immigrants, or someone whose ethnicity is considered a minority in the […]