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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 166
Verbal 165
Total Scored
331

The videos were very helpful -- even those which I thought I already knew. Mike and Chris really know what they're doing. The flashcard app was key to doing well on the verbal section.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 168
Verbal 161
Total Scored
329

I followed the one-month study plan and found it really efficient to prepare for the test in such a short time. The Verbal video lessons and the vocabulary flashcards were specially helpful to me because English is not my first language. And I really appreciated the number sense tips from the Math video lessons.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 154
Verbal 169
Total Scored
323

Educating me on how the test would be structured, including what the questions would look like and what the test makers wanted in their answers.

The math videos were extremely helpful as it had been many years since I had done this kind of math.

The timed practice tests were a great way to prepare for the actual test.

Strategies to use on the essay section were very helpful.

The app was great because it allowed me to study anytime, anywhere--perfect for a neurotic student like myself. (-:

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 159
Verbal 163
Total Scored
322

I wouldn't have been able to get this score without Magoosh. Excellent video instruction and insight on how to succeed in the GRE.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 167
Verbal 160
Total Scored
327

Good sets of practice problems, instructional videos were very good to fill gaps in my knowledge.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 170
Verbal 162
Total Scored
332

Build up my vocabulary through a large number of verbal questions.

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Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 157 162 + 5
Verbal 160 163 + 3
Total 317 Scored
325

Magoosh provided lots of practice questions and the answers explored different approaches to solving problems. The videos made it possible to review all the material in-depth in a short period of time.

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

Magoosh provided questions of high quality without wasting time on simple ones. Magoosh's math lesson videos are excellent. It can guide students at various levels to think about problems along multiple orientations.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 160
Verbal 164
Total Scored
324

I'm not great at self-studying, so I knew from the start that I needed some sort of structured study method. But, I wasn't thrilled about the idea of taking/paying for a full set of classes which I did years ago to prepare for the SAT. When a friend recommended Magoosh, I checked it out. There was a 4-week, daily study plan which was perfect for me. I just followed the plan, studied intensively for a few hours each day, and I felt super confident going into the test. It was my first time taking it, and I am so happy with my score. Before I started the study plan four weeks ago, I knew absolutely nothing about the GRE, and now I feel like a GRE-pro.

Best parts: lots of practice problems, video explanations for practice problem answers, great lesson videos, good balance between the Official Guide and the online lessons, vocab app, excellent organization all-around, helpful tips in lesson videos (i.e. "this will only show up in advanced sections," or "the GRE loves these types of questions," or "this is tricky for most students," etc.)

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 168
Verbal 159
Total Scored
327

Great summary of all the relevant material, allowed me to get a good score with just one week of studying. Also very clear explanation videos, and tons of practice questions that resemble the level at the GRE.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 161 165 + 4
Verbal 147 155 + 8
Total 308 Scored
320

All the problems are GRE like/quality. That helped a lot

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 158
Verbal 161
Total Scored
323

I used Magoosh to prepare for the quantative part of GRE. I didn't do a lot of math in the last 10 years and felt very insecure.

I found the videos very useful: there are a lot of math tutorials out there, but the Magoosh ones are specifically focused on what's asked in GRE. I used the shortcuts and tips given in these videos during the actual test.

The practice secion of the site is great: it gives you an opportunity to work in an environment similar to the actual GRE - you don't just practice your math skills, but also learn to prioritize and budget your time (very important for getting a good score on GRE!). It also provides a lot of flexibility - you can work in timed or untimed mode, practice specific concepts, review the problems you solved wrong, etc.

Overall - great value for the money and very positive experience of using the site! Thank you, tutors and developers!

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Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 157
Verbal 167
Total Scored
324

Magus helped me immensely, particularly as a refresher on certain math subjects. I could choose which lessons to focus on knowing what my weaknesses were. The practice questions and practice tests were very helpful in getting me back into "test-taking" mode and being familiar with the types of questions that are asked and how to answer them most efficiently. The phone apps were helpful in being able to study during a commute, and the options of video and text explanations for each questions supports different kinds of learners.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 162
Verbal 158
Total Scored
320

All information at one place. Good exercises with really good explanations.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 170
Verbal 154
Total Scored
324

Yeah, I think the part of text completion and sentence equivalence is pretty good, however the long reading passage seems a little hard for me. I really appreciate the help I have receieved from Magoosh

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 168
Verbal 158
Total Scored
326

Magoosh helped me boost my score in verbal

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 163
Verbal 157
Total Scored
320

Magoosh helped by focusing on clear strategies and the content that the GRE tests. The lessons really helped me with time-saving strategies. The practice tool is an amazing resource, especially with the adaptive feature! I thought it simulated the test very well, which had me better prepared for when questions suddenly got harder.
Before Magoosh, I just kept answering practice questions from the ETS practice material. This was not helpful because there was no guidance on what to study, leaving me feeling lost.
With Magoosh's preparation there were no surprises and the test seemed much less daunting than before.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 159 164 + 5
Verbal 160 167 + 7
Total 319 Scored
331

A combination of the large library of challenge questions and excellent and approachable video lessons helped me strengthen several areas and improve my score.

Magoosh students are offered admission to top programs including:

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

Very comprehensive math review, especially since I haven't done real math in 15 years.

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

I found out what would likely be on the test.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 160
Verbal 165
Total Scored
325

The information was presented very clearly and concisely. I was able to see what information I wasn't fully understanding and was given the resources to learn it in a different way.

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

I found Magoosh very helpful overall. Specifically, the math content was excellent. My regret on test day was not using mental math enough and using the calculator too often. I was unable to finish the very last math problem on test day due to this. The problem was simple, I just ran out of time. I may have received an extra math point or two (or three) if I had finished that problem.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 161 168 + 7
Verbal 148 152 + 4
Total 309 Scored
320

I enjoy the video lessons on reading comprehension.

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

Magoosh gave me the confidence to tackle difficult math concepts with ease and understanding. It helped me slow down and analyze verbal questions.

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