Preparing for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

The GRE is a standardized test that is required for most graduate programs in the United States. Preparing for this test can help bolster this part of your application.

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​Free GRE Prep Materials

To prepare for the GRE, you may consider seeking free study materials at a local library by asking people who have recently taken the GRE if you may borrow their study materials. Additional links below provide free study aids and events:
​Free study aids:

• https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/practice_book_GRE_pb_revised_general_test.pdf
• https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/disabilities/
• https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_math_review.pdf
• https://ereg.ets.org/ereg/public/testPrep/viewtestPreparation?_p=GRI  
• https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/khan_academy
• https://quizlet.com/280802533/gre-flash-cards/
• https://www.qsleap.com/gre/
• https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/analytical_writing/argument/pool
• https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/analytical_writing/issue/pool

​Free Events (scheduled events you can enroll in such as free practice tests and sessions about the test or live instruction)

• https://ww1.kaptest.com/gre/free-resources/free-events

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GRE Prep materials

• Official GRE Test ($20-$70)
• GRE App ($4.99)
• Kaplan GRE Test Prep Book ($16.37)
• Official Guide to the GRE ($27.19)
• 5 lb book of GRE Practice Problems ($19.36)
• Princeton Review 2019 Cracking the GRE ($24.19)
• Manhattan Prep GRE Flashcards ($16.17)
• GRE by ArgoPrep with Comprehensive prep, videos and test prep ($19.94)

Prep Courses

• GRE Prep - In Person ($1,299)
• GRE Prep - Live Online ($999)
• GRE Prep - Self-Paced ($699)
• GRE Tutoring ($2,499)
  

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• Kaplan's Tuition Assistance
  • https://www.kaptest.com/tuitionassistance
  • http://help.kaptest.com/articles/Title_and_Text/Tuition-Assistance-Program​​

• ​Private GRE Tutoring - 10 Hours ($2,450)
• Live GRE Course ($999)
• Guided Self-Study ($299)
• CrunchTime - 1-Day Workshop ($99)
  

• Ultimate LiveOnline ($849)
  
• Self-Paced ($699)
• Workshop ($150)
• Private Tutoring Program
  • Comprehensive Package - 18 Hours ($130/Hr)
  • Targeted Package - 10 Hours ($150/Hr)
  • Flexible Plan - 3 Hours ($165/Hr)

Financial Aid for GRE

How to request an application fee waiver/transportation: https://www.ets.org/gre/subject/about/fees/reduction/