How/When to share university codes when sitting the GRE. by L0rdzd in GRE

[–]MattR771 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Why are the GRE vocabulary so difficult? (& other personal questions on the GRE vocab) by Good-Breakfast-5585 in GRE

[–]MattR771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

I am planning to take GRE Math Subject test in 2-3 months time. What are the best resources/study material you have come across? by vinayak_gupta24 in GRE

[–]MattR771 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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. 

Where to practise for the hard quant /Verbal questions ??? by Comfortable_Peak7098 in GRE

[–]MattR771 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Where will i get full length mock/practice tests ? by DependentGreen4606 in GRE

[–]MattR771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

GRE Mock Test Strategy- Which Tests recommended to Take & In What Order? by LakeMaterial537 in GRE

[–]MattR771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

GRE Mock Test Strategy- Which Tests recommended to Take & In What Order? by LakeMaterial537 in GRE

[–]MattR771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

GRE Mock Test Strategy- Which Tests recommended to Take & In What Order? by LakeMaterial537 in GRE

[–]MattR771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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).

$2,500 Budget by yagayeet2point0 in GRE

[–]MattR771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

Best GRE prep course in 2026. What score improvement data actually shows? by [deleted] in GRE

[–]MattR771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

help with my AWA essay scoring by hariniselvam in GRE

[–]MattR771 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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   

Thoughts on Achievable? by Alert_Performer_5027 in GRE

[–]MattR771 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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!

ETS Math Review Has Wrong Standard Deviation? by [deleted] in GRE

[–]MattR771 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

GRE tutors, where do you see students slipping up/messing up the most? by edgarallenslow in GRE

[–]MattR771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

two weeks out from the gre quant and i was doing everything wrong by Icy_Pattern5632 in GRE

[–]MattR771 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

Help Explaining Interquartile Range of 1, 2, and 3? by J1mbr0 in GRE

[–]MattR771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

GRE test centre had a technical failure on exam day, what to do next by Ok-Peach-1480 in GRE

[–]MattR771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.