HOW I STUDIED FOR THE GRE! | EXACTLY WHICH BOOKS TO USE (SCORE 332)
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- Hey guys! In this video, I talk about EXACTLY what materials you should study to score above 320 on the GRE!
ETS Writing Prompts:
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Vocabulary Quizlet:
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Practice Exams:
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2011 Paper Practice Test - pg. 35 www.prepscholar.com/gre/blog/...
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ManhattanPrep: www.manhattanprep.com/atlas/p...
Princeton Review: www.princetonreview.com/produ...
Mometrix: www.mometrix.com/academy/gre-...
Magoosh: magoosh.com/gre/gre-practice-...
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Thank you, Sithija for the very informative video. I was so lost on where to begin studying for the GRE, so I'll be using all of the prep materials that you used!
Thanks for making this video. It was really helpful!
You're an absolute legend, you explained everything so clearly! And thank you for linking everything you mentioned! So glad I found your video, by far the most helpful one I've found so far.
Bro I am in second year,can u tell how to prepare for gre at home,do I want to watch any tutorials for quantative,verbal ??
Thank you so much for this video Sithijia. I have been so overwhelmed with this whole process as this test is a very big factor in me getting into PA school because of my not so good GPA. I’m SO grateful for this video. This test has been so daunting but I feel so much better about it now. You’re the best!!
Wow! Thank you so much, Monica. When I uploaded this video I didn't know if anyone would see it or if it would help anyone. I am so glad that this gives you a starting point for studying for the GRE. Always feel free to reach out, thanks again Monica ☺ Good luck!
Thanks man. Really appreciate the straightforward approach on this video.
Thank you so much for watching, Kwaku. Really appreciate it.
I really appreciate this video! I’ve been stumbling on how to start and what to study and this was very straight to the point! Thank you!!!
Hi Karlie! Thanks so much! I never knew this video would gain so much traction like it has. Thank you again and good luck
Thank you for posting this incredible video. What a fantastic resource!🥰🙏🏾✨️
Thank you so much for watching Danny! Glad it can be of use to you. Good luck!
You are a legend for this! Thanks for all of this valuable information!
Thank you so much for watching, Michelle! Good luck!
Thank you man, thank you so much.
Thanks for this detailed video. It was much needed.
I appreciate your comment, Deeksha, best of luck :)
This is probably the best video i've seen on breaking things down. I write in a few days but this inspired me
Wow, Oluwadamifola, thank you for this comment! Best of luck with everything :)
Thanks alot for such an accurate, helpful guide you gave for GRE. The best I watched among all. Thanks alot for linking down all the resources. God bless you.
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Haseen! Good luck on your journey!
Finally someone with a realistic plan that I can actually follow.
P.S. love the backdrop.
This channel is so underrated man! I love your walkthroughs and fully transparency of resource materials you've used, which most channels don't include! Also thanks for including all the links in the description!
Yo thanks Tulsi! This is a really kind comment. I'm so glad the video is of use to some people
Very thorough, concise and succinct video. Thanks!
I'm not taking the GRE but if I did, this how I would prepare, nicely done.
Thanks for this. Really straight to the point
That's how we do it! Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for this Sithija. This helped a lot . I plan to take the GRE in December and I am looking forward to have a good study plan and resources to help me hit my target score of 320 . Thanks again !
Thank you for watching, Phoebe! And thanks for the nice comment. Best of luck! You've got this
Thank you for sharing the information!
Thank you for watching, Chiranya! Good luck
Best video so far regarding GRE PREP! Kudos!
Thanks so much Elena! Good luck with your applications!
WOW. Just fabulous video. I'm in the process of watching several of your videos. I've decided to take the plunge and take on the GRE. I don't have a specific test date in mind, but I would like to be overprepared, but I honestly didn't know where to begin. I have the Kaplan GRE book from the library! Thank you for all of your resources!
Thanks so much for the nice comment, Gorgie! Best of luck to you!
Great video, very informative!
Thanks David! Good luck!
Thank you so much for this video, I'm doing my verbal prep from Barron's Essential Words for the GRE. I do have 5lb book with me. I got an extra source v.i.z., quizlet of manhattan. Thank you for this.
Please can you share the resources with us
Thank you for this video, it helped a lot
Thank you for watching, Sienne!
Thank you so much for making this video
Thank you so much for watching, Mehjabeen :)
Hey man this video was super helpful! I’m taking this summer to study for the GRE before applying to grad schools and I’ve been hella worried, but I’m feeling a lot more confident now! Keep it up, your channel rocks
Hey Ethan! Thanks so much! That's the goal of posting these videos. Best of luck in your application cycle :)
on point, no bullshit .
thanks!
Great video! Thank you
Thanks for watching, Nkechi!
Great work
Thanks for creating content like this for others as it is very helpful. Just started studying for the GRE today as my goal is to get into Midwestern University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program.
Hey Logan, I’m doing the GRE for PT school as well. Best of luck to you!
And thank you Sithija, this video was so helpful!
well explained , thank you!
Thanks for the nice comment, Arta!
Thank you, Sithija, for this!
Thank you for all you share. It is really valuable. Today my GRE journey starts. Greetings from Peru.
Thank you Valeria! Good luck!
How did it go Valeria?
Loved it 🙌
Thank you for watching and commenting, Fahad! Good luck
Thanks man for sharing this informations
No problem, Yousuf, thanks for watching!
Subscribed! thank you for the genuine information! i have given my GRE in April, got just 306 marks :( and your videos help a lot !!!! will be giving another attempt in 50 days🤞🤞🤞😇😇😇😇😇
Good luck Amrutha! You've got this
At the end of the day it’s all about using the right resources and how you approach this test. I scored a 339 (Q:169, V:170, AWA:5.0) from a 296 (Q:158, V:138, AWA:4.) and I had to completely revamp my thought process and approach towards the GRE.
Congrats!
Could u plz share the strategy?
Can you list down your resources please
Can u pls share ur study plan proper so that we can also approach like u ☺️
I took it today and did quiet poorly. Although a jump in score like yours would be incredible, I’m hoping for at least 7-15 point jump. I would really appreciate it if you helped me out and gave me some recommendations on what you used to help your score.
Thanks for these. You are really a source of motivation and inspiration. Please how can I get the soft copy.
Hello Sithija! I´m from Argentina and wanted to say thanks for sharing this info. Keep it going!!
Hi Florencia! Thanks for watching this video, good luck! 🇦🇷
@@sithijamanage i want to get in Cambridge or Harvard for master in civil engineering so 325 is an impressive score tell me plz what's your opinion about it
@@faisalarshad9909 Hi Faisal, those are great schools. 325 is a good score, but the rest of your application will determine whether or not you are the type of applicant they are looking to accept
great stuff
Thanks. These seem like solid resources
I think my biggest barrier is being able to think under test conditions -- dehydrated while having to go to the bathroom. Got a 170q+164v on the ETS practice, quant dropped 6 points on the official exam. It's a shame that bladder size, typing speed, and tolerance to dehydration are among the criteria to enter grad school
Hey Dhruv, thanks for watching! Yeah tbh that is an issue. Like they also don't allow jackets in the testing room when I took it unless you were going to not take it off at any point or something like that. Back during covid, they didn't let you take of your mask at any time too. And yeah, since it's an online test too there are some further constraints. Dw though, you're still set up to succeed. Best of luck, Dhruv!
THANK YOU!!
Thank YOU for watching :)
Did you take the gre subject test in mathematics? If yes, could you consider making a video on it?
Great Video! Now to design a study system to cover all the topics! :)
That's the best part Ana :)
Thanks for this video! I'm interested in grad school and had no clue of how to even begin studying for the GRE. My university offers a course of $900. It seems excessive. I prefer studying the books you've listed in your video!🤣🤣
Hey Jitzel, sorry for the late response! Thanks so much for your comment. Reach out via email or something if I can help
Hi, for Quant, am directing jumping to problem sets in 8-books by Manhattan Series and where I find difficulties then I clear that concept, Ijust want to know is that strategy good ?, bcz I have only 30 days to prepare..TIA
Hey, your score are really great, especially AWA score. I will take GRE exam in April 2022 and I fear mostly AWA section. Pls, tell me is there any online site where I can practise AWA essay to get at least 5.0 on AWA section. Can you suggest a template that you used ?
How did your GRE go?
Thank you Sithija for this precise and informative video. I plan to take the test this September and have around 2 months prep time. I plan to subscribe on Gregmat and follow the study materials (i.e, books and quizlets) as you suggested in this video. However, I was wondering in addition to these do I really need Magoosh account subscription? Is it worth it? Or will so many subscriptions and books confuse me even more? Did you use the Magoosh subscription?
Hey Faria, facing the same confusion. What do you suggest?
@@sakshigupta7616 Well, I did use Magoosh subscription, but I felt it was nothing indispensable. All the books suggested by @Sithija are more than enough. However, I loved Gregmat for the Verbal tips, tricks, and strategies. Gregmat was absolutely worth it! Well, with such preparation I did secure offer letters from UTD and Cambridge.
@@fariazarinsubah9697 congratulations 🎉 thank you for advice. Gregmat is youtube channel right which videos should we watch for it. In one of Gregmats video it is recommending not to go with magoosh subscription so I will probably not take it. What do you think...please guide me.. Also did you do a lot of problems from Manhatten for quant and vocab. I don't have anyone to talk to about prep so your real advice will be very helpful
Hi! You've been so helpful with information in the past so I figured id ask, but Im noticing/hearing a lot of schools don't even require the GRE, and I bought a lot of text books but like no serious online or course prep but I was just wondering, do you think its necessary to even take if the schools Im interested in dont require it? like will they even still look at it if I apply?
Hi! I remember we chatted a little bit a month ago. Hope all is well! I think that's a very valid question. If the schools you are interested in don't require it, then I don't think it is mandatory that you take it. I know many people that have gotten into one of their top choice schools without taking the GRE. Hope that helps! Thanks again for watching
Hi from where should I do the RC section in verbal? Is 5 lb good?
the verbal section is really tough for me. It seems impossible to solve those verbal questions on time. suggest something
Thank you for the content! Question: Would you recommend the Magoosh Complete Guide, or paying for their Online Prep?
No, Abraham, thank YOU for watching lol. Mmm, I would probably recommend the complete guide, but honestly I've heard that the online prep is good. Maybe I would start with the complete guide and see how you feel.
Very well explained
Can't stop smiling 😊😊😊 after i finally passed my test for the second trail .kindly inbox me for tips and rationals trust me you won't regret it thanks once again 🥰🥰🥰
@@sithijamanage thank you
@@sithijamanage I can share my tips with you if interested
@@zionbaba1773 how can i contact with u?
Many people say that the Manhattan 5lb book does not represent the real questions on the test. What are your thoughts about it?
Could you please make a detailed video of your preparation
Thanku buddy
Thank you so much
Thank YOU for watching, Cosimo!
Hey..firstly thank you so much for this video! This is the best video so far I have gone through! I am thinking of buying Manhattan 5ib book of practice probelms for gre preperation..does it cover the lessons as well or only practice problems? And is this book alone enough for the preperation as I also have magoosh app
@@sithijamanage Thank you so much sir! This is really helpful for me..
Hey I am facing the same issue about choosing books or online premium course. What would you suggest Samruddhi. Thanks in advance!
hey Sithija, thank you for making this video, it was highly informative! Although, I want to ask you something. What is your opinion on self-study vs. classroom study (studying in a test preparation academy, like GreEdge or Magoosh) for GRE prep? Which one would you recommend? Which one did you follow?
Hey @musicalnotes I am facing the same dilemma, what did you do finally and how was it? I am thinking of self study from these books and all. What do you suggest
Thank you for your video! I did the 5lb and the official gre quantitative practice questions, do you think I need any other resource for the quantitative section or that should be good?
Thanks for the comment! If you feel comfortable, then I think that is enough quantitative practice :)
Hey!!Can you share some pdf material for practice? Like recent edition of manhattan 5lb and from maghoosh? It will be helpful.
Thanks..
Thanks buddy
Thank you for watching buddy :)
KINDLY MENTION WEBSITES FROM WHERE WE CAN BUY THESE BOOKS
It never occurred to me to study for the GRE. I just took it when it was scheduled, and scored 94%ile.... I guess I could have done better...
What was your prep timeline? How long before your exam did you start prepping? How much time did you dedicate daily/weekly?
Hi Brooklyn! I gave myself two months, and I think this video is exactly what you're looking for: czcams.com/video/ikmRS-t85TQ/video.html
Let me know if I can help with anything else! Good luck Brooklyn
how helpful was manhattan quizlet rate out of 10?
Hey Sithija. If we take multiple GRE attempts, wil the score card be showing multiple score cards or the latest one?
@@sithijamanage Hey ! Thank you. Yes it does help me! Cheers !!
Hi! Do you recommend doing the ETS practice problems after completing all the other books or as you go? Im not sure if the ETS books has sections or if its all just random problems. I know you started with Magoosh but did you finish that completely then on to the next book?
for the practice exams and vocab quizlet did you do those along the way or wait until you completed the bulk of book work? Do the books have like practice problems after a certain unit to check your knowledge or did you use the EST book for that? Im worried that I might finish studying early and will not have the info fresh in my mind. So sorry for all the questions but literally thank you so much!!
@@ckoduok7896 Hi Ck, thanks so much for watching! I recommend doing the ETS practice problems at the end because they are the most realistic questions. I think doing them more towards the end lets us calibrate better. I finished Magoosh completely because it's a shorter book. I did practice exams and Vocab quizlets along the way for sure. The books have practice problems. Hope that helps, lmk if you have more questions! Thanks again for watching :)
@@sithijamanage Thank you!!
hi sithija, i wanted to ask if it is necessary to buy latest 2022 edition of these books or older version from 2014 are the same , i have a 50 days to prepare hence, wanted to know if i need to buy new copies or if i can use my cousin's book
@@sithijamanage thanks , i will use the practice paper links you have given and search for some more .
Can you also suggest the sequence.
Like for qa and verbal we should start with magoosh and end with ets. So what is the in-between sequence of all other reources?
Hey Sakshi, hm,.. I would probably recommend starting with magoosh and ending with ets, and then I think it doesn't matter too much what you put in between. It's more just like what type of practice you'd like to get. Thanks for watching!
I have a question! Did you observe a noticeable difference between the magoosh book and the online materials? Or did you prep solely using books?
Hi! Thanks for watching this video. I actually didn't sign up for any online prep - just the books. Sorry that I can't give a more useful answer to this 😅
Hi I am planning to give my GRE in April, I have completed the quant portion from 5 LB book. Will do the manhattan prep guide book for revising the same!
Thank you 😊
Inbox me for my studying tips
U should follow Gregmat, he is a life saver when it comes to the GRE. All the best
Hi, I am from Bangladesh. Can you pls suggest me to get a phd scholarship in English. I am preparing myself for GRE.
For quantitative reasoning section, you said to get the Magoosh Complete Guide to the GRE. But on the screen shows two books: that one and GRE Prep by Magoosh. Which is better to use?
Hi Chase, thanks for watching this video. I would probably go with the GRE Prep by Magoosh. Hope that helps!
how get atleast 18 right in RC questions?
Thanks for the video. That was so helpful. Also, I need Verbal 150 Quant 160 within 25 days. What resources or suggestions would you have for me?
Hi Saeed, you want to learn the vocabulary for sure. That should set you up for success on the Verbal. For the quant, I would recommend doing as many of the questions as you can from the quant resources and then then taking the official ets practice thing. Hope that helps!
Hi sitija,I wanted to know if Manhattan gre strategy prep guide is enough to reach your score?
Yeah I m talking about the 8 book set.There are a set of easy,medium and hard questions...So are these questions enough to prepare?
Your speaking and pronounciation is very good 👍
Thanks lolll
How much price of all the books
Hi, I am looking for books to practice ONLY Text conpletion and Sentence Equivalence. I have completed 5 lb. Is ETS Verbal reasoning good enough? I have 1 month left for GRE and I want to invest in a book which will give me a good final practice (verbal)
Hey Roe, thanks for watching. ETS Verbal reasoning is probably the best book for final prep because the questions will be very similar to the questions you will see on exam day. Hope that helps!
Thanks
Hey! are these material valid for 2023's GRE as I heard that Manhattan's books are of no use now. Is it true?
Hi Zahra, thank you so much for watching. I haven't heard anything about the Manhattan books being out of date. Do let us know if you find out more information. Thanks!
Hey Sithija which magoosh workbook is the latest edition going around?
Hey, thanks for watching! From what I can tell, the latest book is the one published in January 2017. Here is the ISBN if that helps: 9781939418913
With the change in the amount of questions and everything does it mean the questions would change or become harder?
Hi Amen, Here's a link to my other video talking about the differences, but in short, nope! The questions are supposed to remain the same level of difficulty: czcams.com/video/ZgoTKV23X7s/video.html
Hi,
Thank you for enlightening me on this.
please, how can I download the pdf form of all of the materials you mentioned for GRE practice so I can always practice at my leisure time .
Hi Olojo, thank you for watching this video! You should be able to download all of the materials by searching libgen or sci-hub into google
hello, does the 5lb manhattan book have both practice problems for quant and verbal? Thanks
Hi Sohan, nice profile picture lol. Thanks for watching! Yes, the 5lb manhattan book does have both practice problems for quant and verbal
Hello,
Thank you for your help.
Where can I download the first book (for fee if possible)?
Hello again. There is a certain website that does NOT have what you need. It is NOT called Library Genesis or something like that
Bro the problem is I am in 4th year now, and now we are having internship as well as placement season has started. I am way confused that now how to study GRE and internship as same time, I had joined GRE coaching, But the problem I was unable to keep up it coaching class as we had Internal Exam of college.
Can you share some tips to focus on GRE, and which online resources we should follow!!!!
Pls read my comment
I think spending a little bit of time every day is the best way to do it! Maybe you can spend one hour per day? And then do a practice exam on the weekend. The most important thing is being consistent. Thank you so much for watching, Pratik!
Your video is very helpful, How many hours you studied each week during these two month? Thank you
I think maybe cumulatively I studied less than 15 hours a week each week. Thanks for the question Jaccine!
When should we start preparing for the exam . Like 5 months before the exam or more early??
Hey Yash, thanks for watching! I think 5 months would only be good if you are starting from a very very low score and trying to score at the very top or something. For most people, 2-3 months is the best amount of time (in my opinion). Thanks!
Hey bud i have like 1 month from now for my test, which should i choose?
Hi! I would first choose the Magoosh Prep! Thanks for watching
Hi,
I have to attempt GRE in February 2024. I have heard from Somewhere that Manhattan Book is not meeting the criteria for new GRE. Would you please recommend me any other book , or I should continue my preparation from this book.
Hi, Aisha, thanks for watching! According to the official GRE website, they are not changing the content of the questions, so I think that you should just study the usual materials. Hope that helps!
Hii aisha, how was it ?
@@mery8009 I have to take GRE at the end of February
heyy im from pakistan. i got married in USA n gonna start my MS there. i have like couple months but GRE just seems too hard for me. i dont know where to start. i find vocab so hard cuz english isnt my 1st language. maths is just so hard cuz i'm leke medical sciences student, and its logic based which isso hard for me to understand. is there any way u could help me
Hi Arsh, thanks for watching! I think that the only way to get better is to study consistently. There are things that I struggle with too, and the only way that I will get better at them is by spending hours on hours trying to learn them. I think that if doing an MS in the USA is important to you, and if you need to score well on the GRE to get there, then you have to just start doing problems slowly. And each time you get a question wrong, you have to follow the solution to understand it. It may take a long time, but the only way is to practice doing questions. Hope that helps!
Please do we have to purchace this books or can we read them online?
Hi again Amen sorry for the late response. You can find them online!
hi. that's a good video. Thank You. I want to ask specifically. I am very afraid of Quantative Reasoning. Can I get a score like yours if my overall preparation is 6 months from zero studying the material to the test? does that make sense? Thank You
Hi Rahma, sorry for the late reply! Thank you for watching. I think you can get a very good score. If you study consistently then you will be able to achieve a strong score after 6 months!
@@sithijamanage thank you so much.
Hey bro what if I lost my touch with grammer totally so do I have to build foundation before getting any these resources
Hey Mehroz, thanks for watching bro. I guess grammar is a pretty important part of the verbal section. I think if I were you, I would just practice over and over with these materials until you start to answer more and more correctly. The trick is that you will have to try really hard to understand why the correct answer is correct. So like every time you miss a question, you want to study the correct answer so that if a similar question comes up, you can get it right next time.
Thanks again
@@sithijamanage thank bro for your guidance 👍🏻
Please I need the link for GRE Math Strategies, Manhattan Prep
You should definitely *not* search library genesis into google
Did you study with paperbooks or did you use pdf ?
pdf only
Hey Hi,
How did you manage to remember all the 1000 words from Quizlet.......
Thanks for all the resources!!!!!
HI! Thanks for watching this video. It actually takes quite a bit of time lol, as long as you do it little by little, adding the words you get incorrectly into the "starred" folder each time, you should eventually get through all 1000! Thanks again for watching, I appreciate it!
Can u rate my awa score I'd like to send it to you
Hey! Can you tell me what is the latest edition of Manhattan 5lbs book and with link to buy it in india please 🙏🏻
@@sithijamanage lol