Prepare for the GRE® revised General Test

We offer a variety of free and low-cost tools to help you prepare for the GRE® revised General Test so you can feel more confident on test day.

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Free GRE revised General Test Preparation Materials

Samples Questions, Tips and More

View general advice, sample questions with rationales, scoring guides and tips for answering question types to become familiar with each of the test sections:

• Verbal Reasoning
• Quantitative Reasoning
• Analytical Writing

POWERPREP® II, Version 2.0 Software: Preparation for the computer-based GRE revised General Test

In addition to the sample questions, strategies and tips available here on this site, this free software also includes two full-length practice tests. These timed tests simulate the test taking experience, including the test-taker friendly design features like moving back and forth and changing answers within a section, as well as the on-screen calculator.*
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Practice Book for the Paper-based GRE® revised General Test, Second Edition

Download this publication for a simulated test-taking experience of the paper-based GRE revised General Test. You'll get the following: one full-length paper-based test, test-taking strategies, sample Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning questions with explanations, sample Analytical Writing topics, scored Analytical Writing responses and reader commentary and information on how the test is scored.
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Math Review

A great refresher on your basic math skills, this free 100-page review covers the concepts you may see when you take the GRE revised General Test. Math Review includes definitions, properties, examples and a set of exercises with answers at the end of each section. This material is also available in the POWERPREP II, Version 2.0 software.
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Math Conventions

Learn more about mathematical assumptions particular to the GRE revised General Test. Includes notation and terminology as well as guidelines for interpreting and using information given in test questions. This material is also available in the POWERPREP II, Version 2.0 software.
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Official GRE revised General Test Preparation Materials Available for Purchase 

GRE® Success Starter: The test maker's guide to doing your best Video

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ScoreItNow!™ Online Writing Practice

This service lets you sharpen your writing skills as you prepare for the Analytical Writing measure of the GRE revised General Test. Even better, receive an immediate, confidential score to see how well you performed.
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