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Support for students as they prepare for graduate college and university admissions exams, including the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and others. This includes key exam information, breakdowns of heavily tested topics, answers to frequently asked questions, study guides, practice questions, and expert advice. We also provide graduate admissions tips, graduate school rankings, and other helpful information.
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GRE quant problem walkthrough: Ratios problems solved two ways
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GRE quant problem walkthrough: Ratios problems solved two ways

In this video, Achievable GRE course author Matt Roy shares two ways to solve ratios problems on the GRE exam. First, he teaches the principled algebraic method. If that does not work for you, he also teaches a more intuitive approach.Try this ratios problem yourself in our GRE course: https://app.achievable.me/study/gre-v… [https://app.achievable.me/study/gre-v…]

GRE quant problem walkthrough: How to solve ambiguous Quantitative Comparison problems
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GRE quant problem walkthrough: How to solve ambiguous Quantitative Comparison problems

In this video, Achievable GRE course author Matt Roy explains a way to easily solve quant comparison problems that involve multiple unknown variables. He will show you how to determine which variable must be positive and which must be negative before doing the same for Quantity A and Quantity B.Try this quant comparison problem yourself in our GRE course: https://app.achievable.me/study/gre-v… [https://app.achievable.me/study/gre-v…]

GRE quant problem walkthrough: Exponent rules
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GRE quant problem walkthrough: Exponent rules

In this video, Achievable GRE course author Matt Roy explains how to solve a seemingly tedious exponents problem with ease. This video is a great review for multiple exponent rules.Try this exponents problem yourself in our GRE course: https://app.achievable.me/study/gre-v… [https://app.achievable.me/study/gre-v…]

GRE quant question walkthrough: Odds, evens, and prime numbers
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GRE quant question walkthrough: Odds, evens, and prime numbers

In this video, Achievable GRE course author Matt Roy explains how to use number properties to automatically eliminate answer choices in multiple choice questions. He will show you how to determine if a sum or product must be odd or even and how to handle prime numbers.Try this odds, evens, and prime numbers problem yourself in our GRE course: https://app.achievable.me/study/gre-v&#8230 [https://app.achievable.me/study/gre-v&#8230];

12 Questions to Ask Graduate School Admissions Interviewers
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12 Questions to Ask Graduate School Admissions Interviewers

What should you ask graduate school admissions interviewers? We asked 12 experts and share their answers in this post.

What’s more useful? GRE Quant vs. GRE Verbal (silly)
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What’s more useful? GRE Quant vs. GRE Verbal (silly)

You’ve got to take the GRE anyway, but which one is actually more useful after the exam is over? In this fun and lighthearted episode, Testcrackers founders Yuri Gottesman and Seth Capron debate about the merits of what you need to learn when mastering each section.

GMAT vs. GRE – What to consider, from expert GRE & GMAT tutors
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GMAT vs. GRE – What to consider, from expert GRE & GMAT tutors

In this episode, Yuri and Seth deep dive into the differences between the GRE verbal and GMAT verbal, the GRE quant and the GMAT quant, and how each exam is perceived by graduate programs and MBA programs.

The window concept for solving GRE quant questions
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The window concept for solving GRE quant questions

In this podcast, Clay goes through two GRE quant problems from the ETS practice PDF (linked in post). Follow along as Clay walks you through how to diagnose each problem using his “window” concept.

Want to Save $100 When Signing Up for the GRE? Here’s everything you need to know about the GRE Fee Reduction Program
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Want to Save $100 When Signing Up for the GRE? Here’s everything you need to know about the GRE Fee Reduction Program

If you’re one of those candidates who are worried about GRE fees, don’t fret. In this post, we’ll explain the GRE Fee Reduction Program, what you’ll need to qualify and apply for this program, as well as other tips to save money on GRE fees!

GRE test fee hike from November 2022
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GRE test fee hike from November 2022

The fees for taking the GRE are increasing. Starting November 1st, 2022, the GRE General Test fee will increase by $15 USD worldwide. This means that any tests registered after November 1st will be subject to the following new prices.

GRE Guidebook: Everything you need to know about the GRE
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GRE Guidebook: Everything you need to know about the GRE

Got a question about the GRE Exam? Chances are, this GRE guidebook has the answer. Hop in!

Learn 7 simple GRE essay tips from these real GRE essay examples
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Learn 7 simple GRE essay tips from these real GRE essay examples

Master the GRE Analytical Writing section with these GRE essay tips and real examples for both the GRE issue essay and GRE argument essay.

Is the GRE test hard? Test yourself with these GRE practice questions
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Is the GRE test hard? Test yourself with these GRE practice questions

Walkthrough of the main GRE question types, plus example GRE practice questions so you can see how well you’d score.

When to take the GRE exam
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When to take the GRE exam

How to determine when to take the GRE exam, based on your situation and schedule.

GRE percentiles and GRE score ranges required for top graduate schools
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GRE percentiles and GRE score ranges required for top graduate schools

Determining your target GRE percentiles will take the mystery out of getting accepted by top graduate schools.

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