I must preface by saying that this is my personal opinion, and you should take it with a grain of salt considering i did not have the desired end result as well - which would obviously bias my perspective.

That out of the way, I feel that Reddit and Google are in love with this centre - only giving it good reviews for some odd reason, and I want to make sure it’s heard that there are people like me having terrible experiences as well. If i could go back in history, Id first and foremost change my exam centre.

First off the bat, the location is ridiculously far unless you live in Whitefield or nearby, and the traffic, even as early as 8 am is maddening, and will definitely dampen your spirits.

Secondly, ETS officially states a rule to come 30 mins before the test, but it’s only when you call these people that you realise you need to report 1 whole hour in advance.

I did reach at 9:10 for my 10:15 am exam, but they rushed me to start my exam by 9:25 am! The receptionist outside said - sir, just go in, you have 30-45 mins before the exam starts. So i was like - cool, okay, because i was a little scatter brain then due to the travel, and wanted to meditate. When I went in to keep my stuff as requested, they just rushed me in without any goddamn clarity, all of the staff being extremely cold and rude, and made me start my exam when i was really not ready.

And yes - every single person there was cold and rude, almost as if they were doing me a favour by talking. Anything i asked, they made a nasty face and then proceeded to answer in the most unhelpful manner - which was not good when you’re highly anxious as most are before an exam.

Then to top it off, the centre was FREEZING, i could hear people sneezing and i started getting a headache due to my sinusitis issues. The difficult-to-deal with invigilators were late in bringing me fresh sheets every single time i asked for it, and didn’t even allow me to drink water in between sections. What kind of jail was this?

Again, reminding, that this is just my experience. Most people do say good things - so possible that i had an anomalous unlucky experience. That being said, please weigh your pros and cons before selecting this one.

Hi everyone, I genuinely need some targeted help and I think my situation might resonate with others.

My score history (Verbal only):

Feb 2025: 153 | Nov 2025: 157 | Dec 2025: 152 | March 2026: 154

As you can see, my scores are inconsistent. I peaked at 157 in November but haven't been able to replicate that. My most recent attempt in March 2026 came in at 154. I'm now on a break and building a proper study plan for my retake.

What I've already done:

- Completed Greg Mat's 1-month verbal plan (twice)

- Finished Vocab Mountain

- Supplemented with Vince's vocab app

- Worked through Big Book TC/SE questions (not all sets)

The problem:

My biggest weakness is TC and SE. When I worked through the Greg Mat strategies (math strategy, block of 4 etc.), I got reasonably comfortable with Big Book questions and could score 4–6 consistently. But these strategies don't seem to translate well to **recent GRE questions**, which feel noticeably harder and more nuanced.

I can follow the logic of a sentence well enough (I think) but I feel my issue is a combination of:

1. Getting tripped up when two answer choices both *seem* plausible.
2. 2 and 3 blankers. I usually quickly select and skip the 3 blanker question on the first section.

What I'm looking for:

- Are there specific resources (beyond Greg Mat) that helped you with harder TC/SE on the current test?

- Do I re-do the Greg Mat's 1-month verbal plan or work on some other plan?

- Has anyone else found that Big Book practice doesn't transfer well to the current GRE format? How did you bridge that gap?

- Any advice on error log strategies or review habits that actually moved the needle?

My target is ideally 160+ verbal. Any advice would be genuinely appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I’m following the I’m Overwhelmed plan for quant of gregmat but have not so bad math skills. Are there specific topics where the 1-month long videos are significantly better than PrepSwift, and should I supplement with them? Or is the Overwhelmed plan sufficient on its own?

Timeline

• Initial Test (21 March): 307 (152V / 155Q)
• Second Test (18 April): 316 (156V / 160Q)
• Final Test (16 May): 323 (161V / 162Q)

Materials Used:

• All Official ETS GRE Material (OG, Verbal, Quant)
• ETS Big Book (RC/TC)
• Manhattan Prep 5lb Book (Quant)
• GregMat (Foundation/Strategy)

Biggest Help During My Prep

Quant

1. GregMat PrepSwift Foundation Section: I completed all foundation sections and then took the comprehensive foundation quizzes to ensure I knew the basics for arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis.
2. Reviewing Flashcards: I reviewed all 16 GregMat quant flashcard groups once or twice a week intermittently during breaks at work, like during lunch or irrelevant meetings.
3. Targeted Practice: After my first GRE test, I took quant more seriously and practiced mostly out of the 5lb book, specifically focusing on the sections I struggled with, such as word problems, permutations/combinations, sequences, and functions. This helped close gaps in my foundation. However, while the 5lb book is great for logic and foundational mechanics, it was actually way too easy compared to real GRE questions.
4. Official Material: I did all the official ETS GRE quant material and timed all of my practice sets. I gave myself 26 minutes for 15 questions, usually scoring around 12–14 out of 15. Afterward, I focused heavily on Level 5 questions and diagnosing my logic failures on the harder problems.
5. Strategies: The quant strategies that helped the most were: 1) choosing a number, 2) "no math needed" (which requires a strong foundation), 3) equal/not equal, and 4) manipulating and simplifying Quantitative Comparison (QC) questions. The GregMat Strategy Class (2025) explained these concepts incredibly well.

Verbal

1. Vocab Retention:
   • The Nick's, Knack for Neologism (Spotify) podcast helped reinforce around 250 common GRE words. Listen daily during my commute to work.
   • Vince’s Vocab Podcast (all 38 groups). After a month, I just reviewed all 38 groups once a week. I usually reviewed them between my lifting sets at the gym, covering 10–14 groups three times a week intermittently until I finished. I really focused on words I didn't recognize right away or those with secondary meanings.
2. Big Book RC/TC:
   • After the first test, I noticed that I struggled with Reading Comprehension (RC) the most, so I focused on doing the short and long passages in the Big Book. The biggest game-changer was using Gemini or Claude to audit my logic and answers so I could truly understand what I missed and what to look for next time.
   • Skimming the passages helped immensely compared to reading every single word for detail. Just reading the first sentence, tracking signpost words (however, yet), and asking what the author was trying to achieve helped me grasp the main idea and purpose. The GRE really tricks you if you read for minor details because those exact details will appear in the wrong answer choices. You will gravitate toward them because they look familiar, even though they are actually: 1) out of scope, 2) unsupported by evidence, or 3) contradictory.

Prior to Testing

1. Sleep: Get 7–8 hours of sleep for the entire week leading up to the test, or more if you are already dealing with a sleep deficit.
2. Exercise: Go for a short run on the morning of your test to gain mental clarity and energy.
3. Rest: Don’t study the day before. Just chill out and do a very light review.

Good luck to all future test-takers, and a huge shout-out to "Greg" and Vince. I can't even fathom what your voices sound like at normal speed lol!

Hello, I am someone who is struggling a in GRE quant and I am thinking to give my GRE in next one and half month. I have joined an offline coaching but it's of no good still I don't feel confidence while solving question. My basics are weak….and math has never been natural to me. I want your suggestions on this…

AND is GRE in one and half month a doable thing ?

Thank you.