{"product":{"product_id":"007179123X","title":"The Official Guide to the GRE Revised General Test, 2nd Edition (GRE: The Official Guide to the General Test)","price":"31.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ThGwpYoOL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/007179123X"},"comments":[{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/Official-Guide-Revised-General-Test/dp/007179123X/ref=asc_df_007179123X/?tag=hyprod-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=312721411869\u0026amp;hvpos=\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=7688915205767078914\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9031061\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-450861738711\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"GRE","author":"Fl02"},{"body":"In addition, there are 2 written exams from the [Official Guide](https://smile.amazon.com/Official-Guide-Revised-General-Test/dp/007179123X?sa-no-redirect=1). Of the major test prep companies, Kaplan's practice exam questions and score predictions are imho the most realistic.\r\n\r\nThat said, even for those skilled in math, 6 officials + 6 Kaplan exams is often not enough to achieve 170Q. You'll probably want to supplement with other materials, taking an exam perhaps once every week or two for practice and to evaluate progress.","subreddit_name":"GRE","author":"SherpaPrep"},{"body":"Thank you for the response! So I think I found the official ETS book here: [https://www.amazon.com/Official-Guide-Revised-General-Edition/dp/007179123X/ref=sr\\_1\\_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1377185372\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=official+gre](https://www.amazon.com/Official-Guide-Revised-General-Edition/dp/007179123X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1377185372\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=official+gre)\r\n\r\nSorry for not understanding but what section workbooks are you talking about?","subreddit_name":"GradSchool","author":"MineAsteroids"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/Official-Guide-Revised-General-Test/dp/007179123X\r\n\r\nI used this book when I was studying and felt it was really helpful. I’d supplement with Khan Academy or YouTube videos to fill any gaps you might have.","subreddit_name":"learnmath","author":"StuAU"},{"body":"[https://www.amazon.com/Official-Guide-Revised-General-Test/dp/007179123X](https://www.amazon.com/Official-Guide-Revised-General-Test/dp/007179123X)","subreddit_name":"GRE","author":"ElG99"},{"body":"Have you used any of the official ETS material?  I'd recommend reading through their [math review](https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_math_review.pdf), hitting the [paper-based practice test](https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/practice_book_GRE_pb_revised_general_test.pdf) and the [2nd or 3rd edition guide](https://www.amazon.com/Official-Guide-Revised-General-Test/dp/007179123X), followed by the [ETS quant practice book](https://www.amazon.com/Official-Quantitative-Reasoning-Practice-Questions/dp/007183432X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1496458299\u0026amp;sr=1-1\u0026amp;keywords=ets+gre+quantitative).  You can't beat several hundred questions straight from the test-makers. \r\n\r\nManhattan 5lb would be a good source of practice once you've completed the other stuff.  The 2nd edition guide + quant/verbal practice books all come in a pack on Amazon called \"Super Power Pack.\"  If you don't have any of them, I'd overnight it if possible.  \r\n\r\nGood luck. ","subreddit_name":"GRE","author":"brooksfosho"},{"body":"Here's the order I recommend:\r\n\r\n- Quantitative Comparison strategies\r\n\r\n- Arithmetic (integers, fractions, decimals, percents, ratios)\r\n\r\n- Powers and roots\r\n\r\n- Algebra\r\n\r\n- Word Problems\r\n\r\n- Geometry\r\n\r\n- Integer properties\r\n\r\n- Statistics\r\n\r\n- Counting\r\n\r\n- Probability\r\n\r\n*Are there any books you would recommend that kind of have this sequential order in terms of prep?*\r\n\r\nOur course follows this order, but you can follow this order with practically any resource. \r\n\r\nResources-wise, be sure to get ETS's [Official Guide for GRE](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Revised-General-CD-ROM-Second/dp/007179123X).  For extra practice questions, ETS (the test maker) has a [quant-only book](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Quantitative-Reasoning-Practice-Questions/dp/007183432X) and a [verbal-only book](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Verbal-Reasoning-Practice-Questions/dp/007183429X), each with 200 questions. \r\n\r\nCheers,\r\nBrent","subreddit_name":"GRE","author":"GreenlightTestPrep"},{"body":"Sounds like you've exhausted the official electronic resources. :(\r\n\r\nhttps://smile.amazon.com/Official-Guide-Revised-General-Test/dp/007179123X?sa-no-redirect=1","subreddit_name":"GRE","author":"Plemer"},{"body":"Definitely take an [official practice test](https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/powerprep2) first. \r\n\r\nIt may be the case that you're already scoring above your target scores, in which case you may not need to prepare at all :-)\r\n\r\nResources-wise, be sure to get ETS's [Official Guide for GRE](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Revised-General-CD-ROM-Second/dp/007179123X).  For extra practice questions, ETS (the test maker) has a [quant-only book](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Quantitative-Reasoning-Practice-Questions/dp/007183432X) and a [verbal-only book](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Verbal-Reasoning-Practice-Questions/dp/007183429X), each with 200 questions. \r\n\r\nAs far as instructional resources go, the one that's best for you will be the one that best suits your learning style. We have a [GRE video course](https://www.greenlighttestprep.com/) you might want to try. \r\n\r\nFinally, it's a good idea to have some kind of Study Plan. We have a one [here](http://www.greenlighttestprep.com/study-guide/overview) if you're interested. \r\n\r\nCheers,\r\nBrent\r\n","subreddit_name":"GRE","author":"GreenlightTestPrep"},{"body":"To get an idea of the resources you'll need, I suggest that you take an [official practice test](https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/powerprep2). It may be the case that you're already scoring above your target scores, in which case you may not need to prepare at all :-). \r\n\r\nResources-wise, be sure to get ETS's [Official Guide for GRE](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Revised-General-CD-ROM-Second/dp/007179123X).  For extra practice questions, ETS (the test maker) has a [quant-only book](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Quantitative-Reasoning-Practice-Questions/dp/007183432X) and a [verbal-only book](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Verbal-Reasoning-Practice-Questions/dp/007183429X), each with 200 questions. \r\n\r\nAs far as instructional resources go, the one that's best for you will be the one that best suits your learning style. We have a [GRE video course](https://www.greenlighttestprep.com/) you might want to try. \r\n\r\nFinally, it's a good idea to have some kind of Study Plan. We have a one [here](http://www.greenlighttestprep.com/study-guide/overview) if you're interested. \r\n\r\nCheers,\r\nBrent\r\n","subreddit_name":"GRE","author":"GreenlightTestPrep"},{"body":"To get an idea of the resources you'll need, I suggest that you take an [official practice test](https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/powerprep2). It may be the case that you're already scoring above your target scores, in which case you may not need to prepare at all :-). \r\n\r\nResources-wise, be sure to get ETS's [Official Guide for GRE](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Revised-General-CD-ROM-Second/dp/007179123X).  For extra practice questions, ETS (the test maker) has a [quant-only book](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Quantitative-Reasoning-Practice-Questions/dp/007183432X) and a [verbal-only book](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Verbal-Reasoning-Practice-Questions/dp/007183429X), each with 200 questions. \r\n\r\nAs far as instructional resources go, the one that's best for you will be the one that best suits your learning style. We have a [free GRE video course](https://www.greenlighttestprep.com/) you might want to try. \r\n\r\nFinally, it's a good idea to have some kind of Study Plan. We have a one [here](http://www.greenlighttestprep.com/study-guide/overview) if you're interested. \r\n\r\nCheers,\r\nBrent","subreddit_name":"GRE","author":"GreenlightTestPrep"},{"body":"To get an idea of the resources you'll need, I suggest that you take an [official practice test](https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/powerprep2). It may be the case that you're already scoring above your target scores, in which case you may not need to prepare at all :-). \r\n\r\nResources-wise, be sure to get ETS's [Official Guide for GRE](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Revised-General-CD-ROM-Second/dp/007179123X).  For extra practice questions, ETS (the test maker) has a [quant-only book](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Quantitative-Reasoning-Practice-Questions/dp/007183432X) and a [verbal-only book](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Verbal-Reasoning-Practice-Questions/dp/007183429X), each with 200 questions. \r\n\r\nAs far as instructional resources go, the one that's best for you will be the one that best suits your learning style. We have a [free GRE video course](https://www.greenlighttestprep.com/) you might want to try. \r\n\r\nFinally, it's a good idea to have some kind of Study Plan. We have a one [here](http://www.greenlighttestprep.com/study-guide/overview) if you're interested. \r\n\r\nCheers,\r\nBrent\r\n","subreddit_name":"GRE","author":"GreenlightTestPrep"},{"body":"To get an idea of the resources you'll need, I suggest that you take an [official practice test](https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/powerprep2). It may be the case that you're already scoring above your target scores, in which case you may not need to prepare at all :-). \r\n\r\nResources-wise, be sure to get ETS's [Official Guide for GRE](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Revised-General-CD-ROM-Second/dp/007179123X).  For extra practice questions, ETS (the test maker) has a [quant-only book](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Quantitative-Reasoning-Practice-Questions/dp/007183432X) and a [verbal-only book](https://www.amazon.ca/Official-Verbal-Reasoning-Practice-Questions/dp/007183429X), each with 200 questions. \r\n\r\nAs far as instructional resources go, the one that's best for you will be the one that best suits your learning style. We have a [free GRE video course](https://www.greenlighttestprep.com/) you might want to try. \r\n\r\nFinally, it's a good idea to have some kind of Study Plan. We have a one [here](http://www.greenlighttestprep.com/study-guide/overview) if you're interested. \r\n\r\nCheers,\r\nBrent\r\n\r\n","subreddit_name":"GRE","author":"GreenlightTestPrep"},{"body":"I have not used Varsity Tutors, so I am not certain of the difficulty of their questions versus actual GRE questions. However, unless you have already exhausted them, I suggest practicing official GRE questions from the [GRE Official Guide](http://www.amazon.com/Official-Guide-Revised-General-Test/dp/007179123X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1464296394\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=GRE+official+guide). Your accuracy on those questions will give you a better idea of how prepared you are for GRE quant. If you find that you are struggling with official GRE questions, perhaps you may want to seek out a robust study resource to better help learn GRE quant. If you are unsure of which resources to use, you should check out sites such as [Crush The GRE](http://crushthegretest.com/best-gre-prep-courses/) or [GRE Prep Club](http://greprepclub.com/). \r\n","subreddit_name":"GRE","author":"Scott_TargetTestPrep"},{"body":"Do you have a specific budget to spend on your GRE materials? If you can only afford a GRE book or two, I agree with I agree with /u/e3027; I would see what GRE books are available at your local library. \r\n\r\nWith that said, the first book I would seek out is \"The Official Guide to the GRE\" (http://www.amazon.com/Official-Guide-Revised-General-Test/dp/007179123X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1459885232\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=ets+book\r\nBesides). The Official Guide contains problems sets of old retired GRE questions. Besides the Official Guide, there are books offered by most major test prep companies. Feel free to read some reviews here: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps\u0026amp;field-keywords=gre+books\r\n \r\nAlso, for a free online option, Green Light Test Prep offers a full GRE video course: https://www.greenlighttestprep.com/\r\n\r\nRegardless of which resource you select, be sure that it provides detailed instruction as well as sufficient practice questions of each topic tested on the GRE. With such a resource you will be able to learn each topic individually, and in full, before moving on to the next. This method of learning will keep you focused and organized.   \r\n\r\nGood luck with your prep and feel free to reach out with any other questions.","subreddit_name":"gradadmissions","author":"Scott_TargetTestPrep"}]}