GRE Study Plan (as provided by Kaylee Anderson, student and TA)
If you need to figure out what you need to work on most, take a practice test.
Here are some good ones:
-Princeton Review free practice test (https://www.princetonreview.com/)
-Manhattan Prep free practice test (https://www.manhattanprep.com/)
-Kaplan free practice test available on certain dates (https://www.kaptest.com/gre/free/events)
*These have GRE equivalent scores.
Once you know what topics you need to work on, it is time to learn them.
Here are some resources you can use to learn about quantitative topics:
–West Texas A&M University’s Website offers free math help, sample questions, and practice tests.
(http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/gre/index.htm)
–math.com offers free math help.
–Folders in Merten’s Office
There are a few books and 30+ math folders each containing information on different math topics.
-Buy a GRE preparation book or account that focuses on math.
Some good companies that offer GRE books are Kaplan, ETS, Barron’s, Manhattan Prep, The Princeton Review, McGraw Hill, and Magoosh.com. Many of these also have free material available on their websites.
-Take a math course on campus.
Here are some resources you can use to learn about verbal topics:
–Folders in Merten’s Office
There are a few books and 5+ verbal folders each containing information on different verbal topics.
-Buy a GRE preparation book, flashcard set, or account that focuses on verbal topics.
Some good companies that offer GRE books are Kaplan, ETS, Barron’s, Manhattan Prep, The Princeton Review, McGraw Hill, and Magoosh.com. Many of these also have free material available on their websites.
Once you have learned the basics, it is time to practice.
Here are some resources you can use to practice quantitative topics:
–West Texas A&M University’s Website offers free math help, sample questions, and practice tests.
(http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/gre/index.htm)
–Malott’s Website offers many free sample questions and work sheets.
(http://old.dickmalott.com/home/)
–greguide.com offers several free practice tests, focusing on different areas.
(http://www.greguide.com/gre-practice-tests.html)
–Folders in Merten’s Office
There are a few books and 30+ math folders each containing information on different math topics and 4 math folders containing drill and practice.
-Buy a GRE preparation book, flashcard set, or account that focuses on math.
Some good companies that offer GRE books are Kaplan, ETS, Barron’s, Manhattan Prep, The Princeton Review, McGraw Hill, and Magoosh.com. Many of these also have free material available on their websites.
–Practice Tests
Take advantage of free quantitative practice tests and sample questions.
*You can find more practice tests and sample problems on Merten’s blog under Helpful Websites. (https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/gcmertens/careers/gre/gre-helpful-websites/)
Here are some resources you can use to practice verbal topics:
–Folders in Merten’s Office
There are a few books and 5+ verbal folders each containing information on different verbal topics and 3 verbal folders containing drill and practice.
-Buy a GRE preparation book, flashcard set, or account that focuses on verbal topics.
Some good companies that offer GRE books are Kaplan, ETS, Barron’s, Manhattan Prep, The Princeton Review, McGraw Hill, and Magoosh.com. Many of these also have free material available on their websites.
– Practice Tests
Take advantage of free verbal practice tests and sample questions.
*You can find more practice tests and sample problems on Merten’s blog under Helpful Websites. (https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/gcmertens/careers/gre/gre-helpful-websites/)
Here are some resources you can use to practice analytical writing:
–Folders in Merten’s Office
There are a few books and 2 analytical folders each containing information on analytical writing and 3 analytical folders containing drill and practice.
-Buy a GRE preparation book or account that focuses on analytical writing.
Some good companies that offer GRE books are Kaplan, ETS, Barron’s, Manhattan Prep, The Princeton Review, McGraw Hill, and Magoosh.com. Many of these also have free material available on their websites.
Once you have practiced each topic, it is time to test yourself.
-Time yourself to see if you can finish each type of question in the allotted amount of time.
-Take several practice tests and see how well you score.
If you score low on a specific topic, go back and practice it again.
-Familiarize yourself with the test format, so that when you take the actual test you know what to expect.
Finally, register for the GRE!
https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/register/?WT.ac=grehome_greregister_b_180410