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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 155
Verbal 167
Total Scored
322

Taught me all of my math, starting from scratch! I think I'm in love with Mike McGarry now.

The AWA tutorials were also fantastic, I wouldn't have known where to start without them.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 167
Verbal 161
Total Scored
328

I believe the most helpful part was the schedules, since they give you some order and put you in control of the preparation. The recommendations so as to what materials to read and which to avoid were also very helpful and time-saving. The questions provided helped, and the scored predictor is very nifty, although a bit discouraging at the beginning, when you're just getting to know the exam and obviously are below your potential.

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

Magoosh helped me to organize my schedule!

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

help me about the TC

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 164
Verbal 161
Total Scored
330.5

Magoosh really broke down every subject matter. So the things that I had struggled to understand in paper GRE prep books were laid out for me in incredibly clear, simple terms. There were also amazing tips for understanding the test's tricks and how to do quick math calculations/estimations (something I am not innately good at). I feel like my score improved immensely by using Magoosh!

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

Everything! I found the daily schedule to be extremely helpful and kept me on track.

Magoosh students are offered admission to top programs including:

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 160 164 + 4
Verbal 155 159 + 4
Total 315 Scored
323

Magoosh's content is very relevant, approach of instructors is methodical and support is prompt. Video lessons have optimal length that helped me learn or review some areas quickly in between my regular work. Features like viewing time taken by other test takers on specific problem is very helpful.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 170
Verbal 152
Total Scored
322

Magoosh helps me to get familiar with various kinds of traps in GRE test.

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

Structured my learning and made me aware of what to focus on. Helpful strategies to help me maximize my GRE learning.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 170
Verbal 166
Total Scored
336

Math was never a concern for me. Being an engineering student, it came naturally to me. Verbal was an area of concern, I was got amazing practice while doing Magoosh verbal question. I did some practice from Kaplan prior to getting Magoosh premium version. But I must say, Magoosh is the only prep which provides questions as difficult as ETS.
I will like to thank entire Magoosh team for providing awesome material and prompt response to all my queries.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 162
Verbal 159
Total Scored
321

I loved the prompt replies I got on my queries. Also all the videos including lesson videos and explanations for questions, were amazing. The videos clarify the basics for you in such a simple manner that the concepts will stay with you long after GRE. Amazing product.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 156 165 + 9
Verbal 164 165 + 1
Total 320 Scored
330

Great math and verbal practice! Math tutorials were especially helpful and easy to understand. I found that Magoosh correctly estimated my scores and made me feel ready for test day.

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Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 157
Verbal 170
Total Scored
327

I had no idea where to start studying for the GRE, Magoosh helped me immensely by providing the initial direction. From the Magoosh study plan I developed my own plan that worked for me using Magoosh materials and other suggested materials that I may not have encountered otherwise. My undergrad was in art and I hadn't thought much about math for about 10 years. The instructional math videos by Mike McGarry were invaluable. I not only reviewed math that I learned years ago, but learned new concepts. I didn't realize that I actually love math until I started studying with Magoosh! I raised my math score 15 points from my first practice test.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 165 166 + 1
Verbal 141 155 + 14
Total 306 Scored
321

Magoosh really helped me with its adequate material in verbal section. I had only 15 days to prepare for the exam and I worked on every part for about 3 hours a day. The tips were too awesome and just helped me better my GRE score by 15 points.
Cheers :)

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 152 158 + 6
Verbal 157 165 + 8
Total 309 Scored
323

Magoosh was perfect for a student like me. I work full time, am planning a wedding, and trying to study for the GRE! I didn't have time to figure out a study plan for myself (I panicked! How am I going to do this?!) but then I found Magoosh. During every second of my very little free time over the last 4 months, I watched every video, did every problem and flashcard (twice!) and did a full length practice every weekend. I felt so confident and prepared going into that test. It took a lot of effort but absolutely worth it for the 14 point improvement! I can't recommend Magoosh enough for a flexible and affordable system that works extremely well.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 169
Verbal 156
Total Scored
325

Since practice on the computer is not like practice on the paper, Magoosh gives me a chance to practice on my computer just like the real exam.

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

Chris' reading comp videos are GOLDEN!
Please, PLEASE, convey my gratitude to him!!

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

the practice problems let me know where I should work on

Magoosh students are offered admission to top programs including:

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 167
Verbal 167
Total Scored
334

Laid out a clear path of study for the math topics; lots and lots of practice questions that were as hard as the actual GRE.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 148 156 + 8
Verbal 163 165 + 2
Total 311 Scored
321

The math problem explanations were absolutely critical for me because it helps me so much to be walked through the solution of a problem. I also have a full time job so being able to easily and discreetly access my study material online during my lunch break was awesome. I may end up taking the GRE one more time to improve my math score but because of Magoosh I feel like I can actually submit these scores to some top programs!

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 165 170 + 5
Verbal 154 153
Total 319 Scored
323

Brushed up my Maths skills and practiced verbal

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 157 159 + 2
Verbal 157 161 + 4
Total 314 Scored
320

I really enjoyed studying. The video explanations really helped me understand the problem and the solution. When I decided to retake the GRE, Magoosh was quick to respond and extended my account free of charge.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math 157 162 + 5
Verbal 161 166 + 5
Total 318 Scored
328

Instructional videos and practice problems were extremely helpful in understanding the math concepts.

Before
Magoosh
After
Magoosh
Math I had not taken the GRE before 169
Verbal 163
Total Scored
332

I think Magoosh is good for people like me who can't afford the time or effort to read verbose preparatory books and prefer the video lecture format. The (large number of) practice questions are on par with the actual test. Metrics like the average time, predicted score and comparison with other users helped me adjust my pacing and understand my weak areas. Magoosh flashcards were the only ones I used for vocabulary. Although I used the Help option only once, the support was prompt.

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