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Endless quantitative quizzes
Continually reviewing the material you've learned while studying is essential, but you need more than simple GRE quantitative flashcards. Practice with an infinite amount of GRE quantitative exam questions. Unlike other GRE exam prep courses, we don't have a fixed-size bank of GRE practice questions. Our system generates millions of unique quizzes with randomized text and variables from over 200+ GRE quantitative question templates, ensuring you're learning the core concepts instead of simply recalling answers. After answering a question, you can review a step-by-step walkthrough of the math and logic involved.
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Achievable GRE exam prep uses adaptive learning techniques to create and update a personalized model of your memory, individually tracking your retention and mastery of each GRE exam learning objective. Our learning engine monitors your study progress and continually adjusts your quiz questions to ensure you're focusing on the topics that matter most for you, improving study effectiveness while reducing overall study time.
Verbal reasoning
With hundreds of high-quality hand-crafted GRE verbal reasoning questions, you'll be able to take 24 full-length practice verbal reasoning exams. Our GRE verbal practice questions include all the types of questions you'll see on the exam: reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence.
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Achievable includes flashcard-like quizzes for 250 of the most commonly-tested GRE vocabulary words. Similar to how vocab is tested on the exam itself, you're quizzed by distinguishing different sets of words, building up your vocab base in a fraction of the time.
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Our proprietary GRE essay grading system uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to instantly score your GRE analytical writing essays, similar to the scoring mechanisms used by the ETS. Practice your writing with hundreds of GRE essay prompts for the GRE issue essay and the GRE argument essay.
Easy-to-read online textbook
Learn how to answer GRE questions in less time using proven strategies from our expert author with 10+ years of experience. Achievable's GRE test prep materials are easy to understand, mobile friendly, and include detailed walkthroughs of sample questions. Each of the GRE sections are covered in detail in our online GRE prep course.
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Achievable is an effective and efficient quiz-focused course - you won't have to sit through 100+ hours of boring GRE video lectures! Our courses have a reputation for being easy to understand. If you're a visual learner, we have you covered: we include bonus GRE explainer videos on key topics to ensure you can fully understand complicated concepts.
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After over a year of trying to complete GRE video-based prep programs and not getting very far, I stumbled across Achievable. The textbook's organization paired with spaced practice questions are both ingenious as well as so intuitive that it is hard to believe that other programs don't organize their material in this way. In addition to the actual test content, the textbook helps train you to have a better mindset so anxiety doesn't get in the way. I've previously struggled with test anxiety and was able to easily overcome it because of the efficiency strategies in the textbook and the mindset conversations covered in the podcast. I think this program is one of a kind and the proof is in my test results. I am super grateful for the Achievable GRE program. Thank you!
After over a year of trying to complete GRE video-based prep programs and not getting very far, I stumbled across Achievable. The textbook's organization paired with spaced practice questions are both ingenious as well as so intuitive that it is hard to believe that other programs don't organize their material in this way. In addition to the actual test content, the textbook helps train you to have a better mindset so anxiety doesn't get in the way. I've previously struggled with test anxiety and was able to easily overcome it because of the efficiency strategies in the textbook and the mindset conversations covered in the podcast. I think this program is one of a kind and the proof is in my test results. I am super grateful for the Achievable GRE program. Thank you!
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After over a year of trying to complete GRE video-based prep programs and not getting very far, I stumbled across Achievable. The textbook's organization paired with spaced practice questions are both ingenious as well as so intuitive that it is hard to believe that other programs don't organize their material in this way. In addition to the actual test content, the textbook helps train you to have a better mindset so anxiety doesn't get in the way. I've previously struggled with test anxiety and was able to easily overcome it because of the efficiency strategies in the textbook and the mindset conversations covered in the podcast. I think this program is one of a kind and the proof is in my test results. I am super grateful for the Achievable GRE program. Thank you!
GRE or GMAT: Which should I take?
Many think of the GMAT as a business-focused exam and the GRE as more general, but that is actually an outdated notion - all top 25 business schools now accept the GRE. When choosing between the GRE vs. GMAT, you should now consider the other features of the test and testing pool to give yourself the best chance of success. Here are three reasons why the GRE is a better option:
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The GRE only requires math, not logical reasoning
One of the hardest parts of the GMAT quantitative sections is logical reasoning, in which you have to answer questions that combine logic questions with math. The GRE has no such questions, and this makes the test itself easier and also gives you one less thing to have to study as you prepare for the exam.
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The GRE can be used for any program
Not sure whether you want to be an MBA or a specialized master's degree in your field of work? With the GRE, you only need to prepare for one exam and your results will be applicable to any program.
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The GRE has a less punishing adaptive format
Both the GRE and GMAT are "adaptive tests", which means they get more or less difficult depending on how you do on previous questions. The GMAT adapts every question, which means it can ramp up in difficulty very quickly if you get a lot of questions right. The subsequent questions can be very difficult and it takes a lot of time and energy to prepare for them on the chance you get to see them. On the other hand, the GRE only adapts after each section, so the question difficulty varies a lot less. This makes it easier for you to prepare for and you'll more consistently prepare for the questions you'll actually see on the exam.
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It is easier to get into a top business school with the GRE
Below, we list some of the top business schools in the world and their GMAT and GRE percentile scores. As you can see, most of these programs have a considerable gap in percentiles, meaning that you only need to be in the top 15% of applicant GRE scores to have a median chance of getting into UPenn Wharton, vs. a top 4% score for the GMAT.
University
Percentiles
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton
96th GMAT; 85th GRE
Stanford University, GSB
96th GMAT; 91st GRE
Harvard University, HBS
96th GMAT; 88th GRE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan
96th GMAT; 88th GRE
University of Chicago, Booth
96th GMAT; 88th GRE
Columbia University, CBS
96th GMAT; 85th GRE
Northwestern University, Kellogg
96th GMAT; 85th GRE
University of California - Berkeley, Haas
96th GMAT; 84th GRE
Yale University, SOM
94th GMAT; 91st GRE
Duke University, Fuqua
89th GMAT; 78th GRE
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Ross
94th GMAT; 85th GRE
Darthmouth University, Tuck
94th GMAT; 85th GRE
New York University, Stern
94th GMAT; 85th GRE
University of Virginia, Darden
92nd GMAT; 81st GRE
Cornell University, Johnson
89th GMAT; 80th GRE
What's a good GRE score?
Getting a top score on the GRE can dramatically improve your chances of being accepted by top universities. The following table shows the percentile cutoffs for GRE scores based on data from the makers of the GRE, ETS.org:
| Percentile | Quantitative | Verbal | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99th | 170 | 169 | 6.0 |
| 90th | 167 | 162 | 5.0 |
| 80th | 162 | 158 | 4.5 |
| 70th | 159 | 155 | |
| 60th | 156 | 153 | 4.0 |
| 50th | 153 | 151 |
How long is the GRE?
The GRE takes about two hours to complete. There are five sections: two quantitative, two verbal, and one essay. You always take the essay section first, but the remaining sections might be in any order.
GRE exam details
The GRE is a standardized test for all types of graduate schools, including business and law schools. It is created and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS).
The GRE exam is hosted by ETS and costs $220 to register. Participants have 1 hour 58 minutes to answer 56 multiple-choice questions and 1 essay.
Structure of the computer-delivered test
The Analytical Writing section will always be first. The following sections will be randomly determined, although it is highly likely that they will alternate between verbal and quantiative.
The GRE is an adaptive test. This means that it changes in response to student performance. Unlike the GMAT (which is adaptive by question), the GRE is adaptive by section. As a result the number of questions you answer correctly on your first verbal or quant section will determine how difficult your second verbal or quant section will be. Provoking harder second sections is rewarded with "free" scaled points and access to the top-percentile scores.
Topic
Description
Analytical Writing
One essay prompt, 30 min
"Analyze an Issue" task
Verbal Reasoning
Two sections, 18 or 23 min each
12 or 15 questions per section
Quantitative Reasoning
Two sections, 21 or 26 min each
12 or 15 questions per section
Paper-delivered test and testing from home
While ETS does mention a paper-based test taking option for the GRE, unless you live in an extremely remote part of the world or you have an explicit accommodation from ETS, you should expect to sit for the computer-based exam. And while this has historically meant that students must take the GRE at a secure testing center, ETS recently relaxed its regulations, allowing students to sit for the exam at home. This process involves certain technical requirements and engaging a virtual proctor; however, this change gives students an unprecedented amount of control over where and when they take the test.
ETS's GRE exam summary
Quantitative Reasoning
Two sections
12 or 15 questions each
The Quantitative Reasoning section measures your ability to:
- understand, interpret and analyze quantitative information
- solve problems using mathematical models
- apply basic skills and elementary concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis
Verbal Reasoning
Two sections
12 or 15 questions each
The Verbal Reasoning section measures your ability to:
- analyze and draw conclusions from discourse; reason from incomplete data; identify author's assumptions and/or perspective; understand multiple levels of meaning, such as literal, figurative and author's intent
- select important points; distinguish major from minor or irrelevant points; summarize text; understand the structure of a text
- understand the meanings of words, sentences and entire texts; understand relationships among words and among concepts
Analytical Writing
One section
Essay prompt
The Analytical Writing section measures your ability to:
- articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
- support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
- examine claims and accompanying evidence
- sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
- control the elements of standard written English
Achievable GRE content outline
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Welcome
A brief introduction to Achievable GRE.
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Vocabulary approach
You'll need a robust vocabulary to get a high score on the GRE. Achievable's learning engine helps you learn and review GRE vocabulary words so you'll remember them on exam day.
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Quantitative reasoning
We explain each principle tested in various contexts so that you can quickly internalize the many quant principles tested in the GRE. We also offer a practically endless bank of randomizable practice problems that have been crafted to accurately imitate the exam.
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Verbal reasoning
We teach you the strategies you need to attack each question type while focusing on the nuances and motifs ETS likes to stress. Each of our meticulously crafted verbal questions includes a robust explanation.
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Analytical writing
We give you a gameplan for both essay types, so you can be completely prepared before the exam even starts. Our highly accurate machine-learning automated scorer grades your practice essays very similarly to ETS's e-rater, so you can accurately evaluate your skills.
GRE resources
Achievable has you covered for the GRE. Check out our GRE Snacks podcast and collection of official ETS resources hand-picked to help you prepare for the GRE exam.
Free GRE Quant practice exam
Solve 10 free GRE Quantitative Reasoning practice exam questions to get a feel for what to expect on the actual GRE Quant exam.
Achievable's GRE Snacks podcast
Short, approachable episodes about the GRE exam with a focus on actionable tips to improve your score. Hosted by Achievable.
ETS's GRE math conventions
Official ETS math conventions for the Quantitative Reasoning measure of the GRE.
ETS's GRE practice book 2016
Official ETS practice book for the paper-based GRE revised General Test Second Edition.
Achievable GRE - $199
Hit your GRE target score on the first try with Achievable's online self-study course. Includes everything you need: unlimited quantitative practice questions, an easy-to-read online textbook, 24 verbal / reading comprehension practice exams, 250 vocabulary words, and unlimited instant essay grading.
Learn from the best
Our GRE content was written exclusively for Achievable by Matt Roy. Matt enjoys making the learning process both fun and accessible for any kind of learner, and has thousands of hours of GRE tutoring experience across a wide variety of students.
Matt personally studied for the GRE without internet connection in the Atlas Mountains. If that piques your interest, you're welcome to ask him how that went! He loves telling a good story. If you're interested in 1-on-1 tutoring, feel free to book a lesson with him directly.
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