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These are survey responses from actual Magoosh students after they took the GRE.

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Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 164
Verbal 167
Total Scored
331

I purchased a couple Manhattan Prep books, ETS's Official Guide, different phone apps, etc. yet I ended up using Magoosh's online application almost exclusively. I work full time and was only able to study after work and weekends. I was exhausted most nights after work before I even sat down to study... without the structure that Magoosh provides I would not have been able to be nearly as effective. I did not want to take the test more than once and my target was a 330. I scored a 331; what else can I say? Magoosh was literally a fraction of the price of the other paid resources. It has everything you need, trust me.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 167
Verbal 168
Total Scored
335

Magoosh helped keep me on track, at a much lower price point than other test prep systems. I followed the one-month plan, and was happy to do small pieces of prep each day. While I couldn't keep up the pace with a full-time job (as the guide warned me), I still believe Magoosh helped me a lot. I learned general strategies (number sense, not looking at the verbal answers without my own answer), a sense for timing, and most importantly, I always had a plan to follow so I couldn't second-guess myself.

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Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 163
Verbal 168
Total Scored
331

Video answers to every question was helpful

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 161 163 + 2
Verbal 167 163
Total 328 Scored
326

Magoosh definitely boosted my confidence going into the math sections of the test. I was busy with school and didn't study nearly enough, so the lower verbal score I got was on me. However, I was surprised how helpful the math lessons were even though I only studied a fraction of them. I'm sure that if I put in a week of solid study with Magoosh before the test I could have achieved 167+ in both categories.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 161
Verbal 160
Total Scored
321

Magoosh helped so much! If I hadn't found Magoosh I wouldn't have done nearly as well. I just wish I had started studying sooner! The lessons were amazing and I loved doing practice problems on Magoosh because of the explanation videos. Magoosh was a life-saver, thank you so much!!!

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 170
Verbal 170
Total Scored
340

I really appreciated the detailed answers on the math sections. I also found that the difficulty of the math questions provided by Magoosh really prepared me for the test, which seemed a lot easier.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 163
Verbal 170
Total Scored
333

The math videos were extremely helpful.. Also getting used to the computer format of the questions was very valuable

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 159
Verbal 167
Total Scored
326

Magoosh was great for helping me review all the Quantitative topics in detail. The difficulty of practice questions was also very helpful (although at times frustrating), and helped me pick up on many common GRE tricks. By the time test day rolled around I wasn't phased by more than a couple of questions on my 3 Quant sections. I also found the vocab apps very helpful for improving my Verbal score. I'm pretty sure I got several points from those apps alone.

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Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 150 156 + 6
Verbal 165 167 + 2
Total 315 Scored
323

Really great detailed math lessons, the question explanations were good too. It was also helpful that most of the math problems were more complex than the actual test.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 161
Verbal 163
Total Scored
324

Lots of practice, questions were relatively harder than the actual test!

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 167
Verbal 163
Total Scored
330

Helped me overall with loads of practice questions.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 163
Verbal 165
Total Scored
328

I used the 90 day prep course to prepare. I really appreciated having a structured plan to follow. Did I always adhere to it? No. But it was really nice to have tasks and tactics outlined for me so that I wasn't floundering around about "how" to study for the GRE. The videos were very, very helpful as well!

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 160
Verbal 163
Total Scored
323

I really had no idea how to study for the GRE or how to distribute my time. Magoosh's study plan and materials really helped me structure my studying and allowed me to see how I was progressing. The whole program was also very user friendly and adaptable. It was definitely worth the money!

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 162
Verbal 164
Total Scored
326

Magoosh did a wonderful job giving me questions similar to those I saw on the test. I got Magoosh mainly for the quantitative section, and it helped me tremendously.

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Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 170
Verbal 161
Total Scored
331

Magoosh is so fantastic ! I like it very much!

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 165
Verbal 161
Total Scored
326

Incredibly student-friendly interface with a super responsive staff. The vocabulary flashcards and questions helped me break the 160 barrier in the verbal section. The math questions had great in-depth explanations and were a bit harder than what I saw on the GRE. It helped me practise my time management skills. The ability to take adaptive section-wise tests focusing on particular question types was by far the MOST helpful part of this program. Getting all this at a fraction of the cost of other online courses or local coaching centres was the icing on the cake! Fantastic course, I highly recommend it to anyone.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 158
Verbal 170
Total Scored
328

Magoosh provided high quality practice material, a structured learning environment, and a study plan to ensure that I cover all the bases. Additionally, the adaptive questioning suited my needs for more advanced content, and the GRE-like interface helped me get accustomed to actual test conditions. The tips on stress and time management also proved valuable.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 162
Verbal 161
Total Scored
323

My favorite utility was definitely being able to create a quick review question session of 5, 10, or 20 questions at a time. I set personal daily goals of doing 10 new quantitative questions and 10 new verbal questions, which was a scalable level of new material each day.

I also loved the predicted test score that Magoosh provides. I ended up scoring higher in both categories, but it was a nice feeling to know, somewhat, where I was at with my scoring.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 168
Verbal 162
Total Scored
330

It helps me much! I will recommend it to everyone who will take a GRE test.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 168
Verbal 154
Total Scored
322

Magoosh taught me about basic concepts of GRE, which I lacked before using it. Thanks a lot.

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Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 166
Verbal 164
Total Scored
330

I am looking to earn my Master's in Mechanical Engineering, so I spent the bulk of my time studying for the math portion. I studied for a month and a half while working full time. Magoosh was very convenient for someone like myself. I was able to concentrate on the quant subjects that I was deficient in by watching the pertinent videos and practicing questions over those topics. If I had given myself more time to practice, I think I could have earned a perfect score in the quant section and increased my verbal score by at least a couple of points. Even with the limited time I spent studying, I should have no problem being admitted to the graduate school I have chosen.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 170
Verbal 151
Total Scored
321

Helped a lot in the verbal part, especially for the logic of sentence.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 168
Verbal 155
Total Scored
323

Mafiosi gives me the chance to know which part should I improve and learn how to control the pace when we are doing the test

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 170
Verbal 153
Total Scored
323

I was strong at Math and I signed up for Magoosh mainly to improve my English. The Vocabulary app as well as the portal helped me to develop my vocabulary and improve my performance in English. I was working full time and had only evenings to prepare - the practice material was perfect for me and help to improve my performance in a short time. I actually didn't do well in my actual GRE as compared to my preparation earlier, but despite got 153. The Math practice questions also helped me to refresh my memory and pick up speed. Further, my account was expiring 1 month before my exam and I should also thank Magoosh Team for extending my account till my exam.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 161
Verbal 164
Total Scored
325

Magoosh provided excellent study materials to help me prepare. The videos and practice questions were particularly useful, and the Dashboard was a great way to keep track of my progress and find areas where I could improve as I made my way through the questions. The study guide set a schedule and stick to it!

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 0
Verbal 0
Total Scored
329 or 334--I can't quite read my sticky note they gave me, and I don't remember what the computer said

Before I received the email referring me to this survey, I sent a longish email through your contact feature on the main page regarding this. As a note, you may use any part of that email for a testimonial. However, I'd originally intended it as a personal letter, so I would appreciate some discretion on what you publish, if you do so. For instance, there are currently exactly two students at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities who are chemistry/computer science double majors...

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