Know the GRE format, then train with a coach who's scored it
A quick breakdown of every GRE section, practical prep tips, and specialist coaches for Verbal, Quant and Analytical Writing.
Exam format
Roughly 2 hours total, computer-delivered, with a 10-minute break.
Verbal Reasoning
Two scored sections testing reading comprehension, text completion and sentence equivalence.
Quantitative Reasoning
Two scored sections covering algebra, geometry, data analysis and arithmetic word problems.
Analytical Writing
One "Analyze an Issue" essay task, scored separately on a 0-6 scale.
Prep tips
Learn root words and prefixes instead of memorizing isolated vocabulary lists — it transfers better to unfamiliar words on test day.
For Quant, practice mental math and estimation so you can eliminate answer choices quickly instead of computing every option in full.
Time-box the Analytical Writing task: five minutes to outline, twenty to write, five to review. A clear structure scores higher than a clever one.
Take at least two full-length timed practice tests before your real exam so section-switching fatigue doesn't catch you off guard.
Hire a GRE coach
Book 1:1 or group sessions with vetted GRE specialists.
Nabil Ahsan
Full mock exams
Nabil runs full-length timed mock exams across IELTS, GRE, TOEFL and GMAT, then reviews every section with you to build a targeted study plan.
Imran Chowdhury
Quant strategy
A former 168Q scorer, Imran teaches shortcut techniques for quant word problems and data interpretation so you finish with time to spare.
Tahsin Rahman
Verbal & vocabulary
Tahsin builds high-frequency vocabulary systems and sentence-equivalence drills that work across both GRE Verbal and TOEFL Reading sections.