The Best GRE Study Materials to Help Raise Your Score

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Your GRE scores are an important part of applying to grad schools, and to get the scores you want, you’ll likely need to do some studying. There are tons of GRE study materials out there, some that are great, others that aren’t. Using low-quality prep resources can cause you to study the wrong materials and feel unprepared on test day, which can really hurt your score. High-quality study materials are key to doing well on the GRE.

That’s where we come in. We’ve created a guide that compiles all the best GRE study materials available. Whether you’re looking for official practice tests, help with a specific section of the GRE, or the best material to use for a quick study session on your phone, we’ve got you covered. In addition to going over which resources you should use, we also explain what to look for in GRE prep materials and how to create the best study plan for you.

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The Best GRE Sample Questions: Practice for Every Section

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Prepping for the GRE? Not sure where to start? In this article, we’ll go over the full spread of GRE sample questions. From official to unofficial, paid to free, and computer-based to paper-based GRE practice questions and tests, we’ll tell you which materials are the best to use, and which practice questions will hurt you more than they help. Plus, we offer tips on incorporating these practice GRE questions into your study plan.

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Best GRE Prep Books 2017-2018: Expert Reviews

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There are dozens, if not hundreds, of GRE books on the market.  So how are you supposed to find the one that’s best for you?

In this guide, we’ll first go over what makes a good GRE prep book. Then, we’ll provide recommendations for the eight best GRE prep book options for a range of skill levels and needs. Finally, we’ll close out with some other recommended resources for your GRE prep.

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Don’t Buy Barron’s GRE Until You Read This Book Review

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Barron’s is a big name in test prep, and it’s no different for the GRE. You’ve probably seen or heard of their GRE prep book, Barron’s GRE (22nd edition!). And maybe you’re wondering: is it a good prep book choice?

In this comprehensive Barron’s GRE review, we’ll go over everything you need to know about the 22nd edition of this book. First, we’ll establish what makes a good prep book in the first place. Then we’ll discuss what you’ll find in Barron’s GRE, where it succeeds, and where it fails. We’ll wrap up with who should (and shouldn’t) consider getting this book and how to use it if you do get it.

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How to Use the ETS GRE Official Guide – Full Review

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Are you studying for the GRE and wondering if the ETS’ Official Guide to the GRE General Test is a good study resource? Does the fact that the book is official mean it’s the best GRE prep book out there? Or does it just mean it lacks a lot of tips and tricks because ETS doesn’t want to give their secrets away?

We’ll answer all those questions and more! This guide will give an in-depth look at what information the Official Guide to the GRE includes, the pros and cons of the book, who should use it, and how you can get the most out of it.

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Expert Book Review: Manhattan GRE Books

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Are you getting ready for the GRE and looking for the best prep books? Many students consider the Manhattan Prep eight-book set the best way to study for the GRE.

But are these the most useful books for you? Does the fact that there are eight books mean they’re full of everything you need to know or does it just mean they have a lot of filler information? Do you need to purchase all eight or will one or two do the job?

This guide will give an in-depth review of the Manhattan GRE book set including pros and cons of using them, how they’re formatted, and who these books are best for.

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