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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 162 |
Verbal | 160 | |
Total |
Scored 322 |
Great lessons
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 160 |
Verbal | 160 | |
Total |
Scored 320 |
I liked the structure of Magoosh. I was able to study regularly throughout the summer, and was ready to take the test by fall. I’m grateful for the regular practice questions built into the schedule. By the time I took the test, I was very comfortable with the question formats, which significantly lessened my anxiety.
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 154 |
Verbal | 163 | |
Total |
Scored 322 |
Practice exams, practice questions, in depth mathematics lessons, and vocabulary building exercises. I also preferred the interactive internet-based platform over typical textbook style studying. It was good to have explanations immediately after I got a question wrong. I was able to learn about my mistakes immediately.
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | 158 | 157 |
Verbal | 163 | 168 + 5 |
Total | 321 |
Scored
325 |
Magoosh helped me arrive at compentence in a number of math problems I would not have been able to do in the past. The trouble was on my own end. When I took the test I got hung up trying to tackle the hard problems and didn't leave sufficient time for the easy problems. I wish I would have taken more practice tests to learn how to do pacing properly. I am pleased with how Magoosh helped me prepare for the verbal section though.
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | 164 | 170 + 6 |
Verbal | 151 | 165 + 14 |
Total | 315 |
Scored
335 |
Magoosh was extremely useful in providing me a structured way to study (one month program) without requiring any formal time slot in my varying schedule. I found the practice problems with video explanations and the lessons extremely beneficial, helping me identify my weaker subject areas and learn quick tips / tricks to improve. The Magoosh Vocab Flashcards were also exceptional, helping me learn a ton of words in a very short period of time. The Magoosh team was also extremely generous in letting me change my program from GMAT to GRE without any additional cost during COVID, which was much appreciated.
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 166 |
Verbal | 156 | |
Total |
Scored 322 |
The daily lessons are super helpful! It kept me on track.
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Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | 155 | 154 |
Verbal | 162 | 167 + 5 |
Total | 317 |
Scored
321 |
I felt like I learned a lot but time got away from me
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | 156 | 167 + 11 |
Verbal | 144 | 153 + 9 |
Total | 300 |
Scored
320 |
Practice problems!
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 160 |
Verbal | 169 | |
Total |
Scored 329 |
Taught me, in a succinct way, all the material I needed to succeed. And the study plan added great structure
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 165 |
Verbal | 163 | |
Total |
Scored 328 |
Refresher on math fundamentals. Good vocab flashcards
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 160 |
Verbal | 165 | |
Total |
Scored 325 |
It helped me study and learn. It was great for pacing myself!
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | 155 | 155 |
Verbal | 165 | 168 + 3 |
Total | 320 |
Scored
323 |
It helped me to keep my score consistent with the last time I took the test, which was over 5 years ago.
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Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 169 |
Verbal | 170 | |
Total |
Scored 339 |
The vocab flashcards were super helpful! I appreciated that the common and most important words to learn were indicated as such. Good review of pertinent math materials too.
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 158 |
Verbal | 162 | |
Total |
Scored 320 |
Provided a curriculum and best way to approach GRE questions
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 161 |
Verbal | 170 | |
Total |
Scored 331 |
You all were great! Started with you and you got me all the way there. Love it.
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 161 |
Verbal | 164 | |
Total |
Scored 325 |
Easy to follow study plans, accurate score predictor, practice exams. Also making the practice significantly harder made the exam itself easier.
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 169 |
Verbal | 161 | |
Total |
Scored 330 |
Good examples and explanations
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 169 |
Verbal | 162 | |
Total |
Scored 331 |
Practice questions, strategies for the written portion
Magoosh students are offered admission to top programs including:

Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 170 |
Verbal | 170 | |
Total |
Scored 340 |
Good lessons! Was thankful to have been over prepared for math
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 169 |
Verbal | 166 | |
Total |
Scored 335 |
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Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | 154 | 160 + 6 |
Verbal | 161 | 169 + 8 |
Total | 315 |
Scored
329 |
Great math videos, really helpful
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | 164 | 165 + 1 |
Verbal | 165 | 166 + 1 |
Total | 329 |
Scored
331 |
I took my last GRE in 2013, one year out of undergrad. So, this time around it took me a very long time to get back to my prior level. It took me time to adjust to the pace/style of self directed study (I took an excellent in person class last time) but after adjusting I really liked the magoosh system.
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 161 |
Verbal | 167 | |
Total |
Scored 328 |
The math lessons prepared me for every kind of question the test could possibly throw at me. My skills align with those tested in the verbal section and the quantitative section was a serious challenge. Magoosh took me from knowing nothing to knowing exactly what I needed to know for test day.
Before Magoosh |
After Magoosh |
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Math | I had not taken the GRE before | 163 |
Verbal | 165 | |
Total |
Scored 328 |
It reminded me of math concepts I had forgot about and introduced helpful shortcuts.
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