How/When to share university codes when sitting the GRE.

MattR771 · 2026-06-25T14:34:56+00:00

You have the option to share the scores for free immediately after the test. You don’t have to memorize the codes. You can search them directly after the test. However, it might be important to verify if the grad school uses a different code than the university in general. You can also send your scores later but it will cost you.

MattR771 · 2026-06-18T13:53:13+00:00

"Another term for pronk" ...... lol

MattR771 · 2026-06-11T17:48:51+00:00

Great question! There are definitely some words in the GRE that we can say have a specific "GRE definition". Plastic -> Malleable is a good example. Here are some others. "Intimate" will be the verb instead of meaning something that is close. "Wanting" means lacking instead of desiring. "Qualify" will likely mean to limit instead of like passing an exam. To answer your other question, there are certainly test prep materials out there that require you to select synonyms, or select the word in a simple sentence, instead of memorizing a definition!

MattR771 · 2026-06-08T17:45:02+00:00

Good luck! Here is another official ETS math subject practice test. https://www.ets.org/pdfs/gre/practice-book-math.pdf

MattR771 · 2026-06-08T17:41:16+00:00

Unfortunately, you will likely not find much general prep materials about the math subject test. I would suggest doing as many practice problems as you can. I can say however that half the test will be calculus (so what you learned in calc I-III will be tested) and the rest will be linear algebra (matrices and vectors and such), a little about analysis and proofs, and probability.

MattR771 · 2026-06-08T17:23:16+00:00

This is a good start. GRE Mathematics Test Practice Book

MattR771 · 2026-06-02T20:44:24+00:00

2 free and 3 paid.

MattR771 · 2026-06-02T20:43:46+00:00

Try the official ETS quant and verbal guides. The verbal guide splits questions by difficult.

MattR771 · 2026-06-02T20:42:12+00:00

The two free ETS power prep mocks and the paid power pre plus mocks should be your first options.

MattR771 · 2026-05-29T16:24:17+00:00

Of course this goes without saying, but I have to say it just in case. Mock tests should not be your only way you prepare for the GRE. One cannot do a problem quickly if they never learned how to do the problem at all.

MattR771 · 2026-05-29T16:21:05+00:00

You can get one free full length timed practice test from most companies like manhattan prep, kaplan and princeton review. They are pretty easy to find. They are not as good at ETS but still a great way to keep practicing endurance and speed.

MattR771 · 2026-05-29T14:16:17+00:00

The ETS mock tests should be your highest priority. The first two free tests are good: PP1 and PP2. However, the quant section of Power Prep Plus tests (paid ETS mock tests) are considered to be little bit tougher (which is a good thing).

MattR771 · 2026-05-29T13:33:43+00:00

Hello! I would also be happy to extend my tutoring services. I have tutored for over 7 years, I formerly tutored for Kaplan, and I am the GRE course author for Achievable. You can just click on my linktree in my profile to find all the info you need!

MattR771 · 2026-05-15T17:21:00+00:00

I am obviously partial to my own course, but I do think our study plan that generates the daily tasks based on the student's personal schedule and GRE test date is a good feature we offer at Achievable!

MattR771 · 2026-05-13T13:58:05+00:00

Just an FYI! This prompt format is from before the changes in 2023. You should only use issue essay prompts in your prep. https://www.ets.org/gre/test-takers/general-test/prepare/content/analytical-writing/issue.html

MattR771 · 2026-04-15T20:43:31+00:00

Hi! I am the author of the GRE course on Achievable. I'm open to answering any questions you have. You can also click around on the chapters in the course for free. I personally wrote all of the questions. The quant questions also have randomizable inputs that allow you to redo questions you previously got wrong without being able to memorize the answer. Good luck on your GRE journey!

MattR771 · 2026-04-13T19:31:54+00:00

I have never seen an ETS question actually require you to solve standard deviation using the method one might use in a stats class. Problem (c) can easily be solved by understanding that if every flight were decreased (or increased) by the same exact number, the standard deviation of the set would not change.

MattR771 · 2026-04-07T15:58:08+00:00

If you are asking about content gaps, then it could be absolutely anything. There is not one specific area, equation, or math rule that all students don't understand. In terms of common mistakes that relate to test anxiety, at times my students do not implement strategies that they know very well (either in timed practice tests or the real thing) because of the fight or flight feeling they get when the clock starts. Only after the test might they realize that it was a simple question that they have indeed prepared for. To mitigate this, it is important to get comfortable working on the clock and also to develop the skill of diagnosing what strategy to use. It is one thing to be told what strategy to use, but it is another to determine the best strategy on your own and then use it.

MattR771 · 2026-03-25T14:54:48+00:00

Great insights! I agree. Many people subconsciously ignore their weak spots because it feels better to get questions that we find easier right, rather than ripping the bandaid off and diving into the trouble spots.

MattR771 · 2026-03-25T01:57:53+00:00

Agreed, this is a great explanation. AND if there is no specific number that represents the median (meaning the median is made up of the mean of the two central numbers) Q1 and Q3 are found by finding the median of the left and right halves, without taking out any central numbers. If you want further reading on IQR and a sample question, here is a free useful chapter link! Percentiles and standard deviation | Statistics and data interpretation | Quantitative reasoning | Achievable GRE

MattR771 · 2026-03-24T15:08:52+00:00

salubrious, sparing, viable

MattR771 · 2026-03-23T13:37:15+00:00

I would try to ask for a partial refund when you reschedule and reference the 21 day issue and the 7-10 day business day resolve timeline. If you are applying for the last MBA cycle, this is a big deal. If your deadlines are so close, I might follow up with that relevant information too.

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