Ask a 340 GRE scorer: What are the best tips to get a 330+?

I was lucky enough to get 340 in the GRE in my first attempt. I want to help you score better too - ideally a 320 or 330+. So subscribe!
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This video covers the three most important prerequisites for doing well on the GRE: Practice questions, self practice and practice tests. Delivered by a professional GMAT and GRE tutor, the top tips and tricks in this video are aimed to entertain and instruct you on the best and most efficient route to success. With a 170 in GRE Verbal and a 170 in GRE Quant, I am well-prepared to help you crack the GRE.
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[@drewwolanski6769]

Hi Philip, I started watching your videos regularly for the past 3 months after getting a disappointing GRE score. Just retook it and got a 334 (170 quant)! Many thanks for putting together such a comprehensive study guide, couldn't have done it without you!

[@TheTestedTutor]

Incredible! Well done Drew!

[@bikashkumardwivedi361]

Hey drew i need one suggestion

[@Abhidoesfirestuff]

Hello ,pls help me where should I start from

[@pianodotexe3852]

​@@Abhidoesfirestuffyes please

[@CutePets_Lover]

What was your first score?

[@suryakantsahoo8952]

Absolutely love the calmness of your voice !

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thank you Suryakant!

[@mpvlogs9650]

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[@jysk713]

I genuinely have put some of your videos just to fall asleep to when I'm tired but want some input lol you're such a great tutor and I really appreciate your videos :)

[@Redcrown77]

I am just beginning to prepare for the GRE. I will be watching your videos. Thanks!!

[@T.Green.]

Thanks a lot man! Much love and respect. I can't afford a tutor, so will definitely be watching more of your vids! Thanks again!

[@amaajr]

Hi Philip. Your videos have really helped me with my GRE preparation. I watched your Barron's vocabulary lists videos as well as some of your videos explaining GRE quants concepts.. Thankyou so much for the great videos and lessons! ☺️

[@johanngeorge784]

A GRE Monk, that’s the most accurate description I could give you! I have been tensed about taking the test and making mistakes while practicing and I can already feel it wear off halfway into the video!

[@XShollaj]

I love the no BS approach to just straight up showing what needs to be done to get a high score. People really tend to overcomplicate things when its really practice - fail - reflect - repeat for as long as needed. Thank you!

[@singhbits8540]

I am here going to give my GRE in December and taking guide from you. I will come back here publishing my result. Will keep updating. Thank You. You Rock 🥰

[@bhanutomer9396]

Wow, the intensity tip is gold!

[@tightasstrix]

Hi Philip, thanks for your help! i watched your videos every day for 2 weeks, and scored 325 on my first attempt. appreciate how concisely you explain everything, especially math, which I haven't done since undergrad 14 years ago.

[@TheTestedTutor]

Nice work!

[@MathEnthusiastss]

Thanks in part to your excellent videos, I scored a 330+ on my first attempt in the GRE. Thank you so much 🌈

[@antoinebnd2029]

Hi Philip ! For the first time ever I will let a comment on YT. Your videos helped me so much to reach my objectives. Thank you so much for the amazing quality of your content and for your generosity.

[@edwardblack9263]

What an absolute legend. Amazing video. Thanks for everything you do!

[@TheTestedTutor]

I appreciate that!

[@newCreation7]

Congratulations on an amazing score! I'm buckling down to study for the GRE currently and your videos have been super helpful, thank you!

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thank you so much N W, I appreciate it. If you are stuck on something, do comment about it and I will try to do a video tackling the subject.

[@bellanova435]

Thank you so much for the tips! I want to do really well on my GRE when the time comes :)!!! God Bless you for sharing your wisdom for free

[@TheTestedTutor]

You are so welcome Bella!

[@TerranIV]

Thanks for this strating point for how to study for the GRE! Your channel is really great. I appreciate all the help and tips!

[@TheTestedTutor]

You are most welcome Terrain

[@Makwayne]

I've got about 1.5 months to my GRE exam. I'm glad to have found this channel :)

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thanks sahil. If you get stuck on anything let me know.

[@hymnalvlog]

What was your score

[@ashishalexander5286]

I was floundering in GRE verbal when I found your channel, and this has truly been a blessing. I connect a lot with your meticulous and structured approach to teaching strenuous and onerous topics in such a tranquil voice. I especially love how you have added numerous vocabulary videos from numerous genuine sources. Please keep up your munificence and largess attitude for the edification of autodidacts like us.

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thank you for your erudite compliments Ashish!

[@rileybunch6734]

Thank you for making these videos. Agree with most everyone else. Your calmness and demeanor is very appealing and much appreciated. Not to mention the valuable tips 😉

[@TheTestedTutor]

Wow, thank you

[@asmerhamidali9679]

I have watched all your videos. I subscribed the channel when only 100 subscribers were there and I don't regret that.

[@TheTestedTutor]

Great to hear Asmer! Thank you for the loyalty.

[@imanfatoll2719]

it was simply ingenious. I mean the explanation: why we experience fluctuation in some of our efforts, and overemphasis on practice and life-style. Thanks a lot.

[@mohammadyasirpeerzade2229]

Really appreciate your work for aspiring students

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thank you Yasir!

[@vtrandal]

Thank you for this video. And congratulations on your high score. It is a fact that standardized tests like the SAT and GRE correlate with tests designed to measure IQ. So then you have excellent cognitive abilities. I'm sure your preparation made a difference, but it's not likely your prep changed your test score substantially. I found the GRE to be absolutely grueling when I took some 30+ years ago. My primary concern was how insomnia and anxiety might affect my score. I do not remember my score, but it was enough to meet my entrance requirements for graduate school.

[@edwardblack9263]

Very motivating attitude, in all honesty. Thanks a lot

[@TheTestedTutor]

So nice of you Edward

[@rayanaraj3658]

Thank you so much for all your videos ! Its so so helpful.

[@olilee4950]

Thanks a lot for your advice. I got 324 in the test I took a few days ago and I’m very satisfied with that. Your advice for reading is extremely useful and not just for gre test. Thanks!

[@TheTestedTutor]

Well done Oli!

[@Tilmaamaha_Caafimaadka]

Thanks for sharing. Wonderful tips

[@krishikasingh8839]

I love the humour along with your honest tips 🤩

[@TheTestedTutor]

Oh thank you Krishika!

[@qiaohan9659]

I am a Chinese college student preparing for the GRE, your video is really helpful ! Practice makes perfect！

[@TheTestedTutor]

You can do it Victor!!

[@kerolbk]

I am so glad I have found your channel!

[@TheTestedTutor]

Me too!

[@belzhang5745]

You are awesome! Thank you for doing this! I’ll have my GRE in 15 days for pursuing my PhD, your suggestions are really help! Merry Christmas!

[@TheTestedTutor]

Merry Christmas Bel!

[@renn4489]

Hi! How did it go?

[@zafarsadiq24]

Sir, thank you for making such insightful videos on GRE. I have watched almost all of your videos and found most beneficial compared to any others. Would like to have a full video on practice tests; which are the best ones and how to analyze the practice test results for better score.

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thanks zafar and great suggestion!

[@VANSHSHARMA-iu8eo]

To be honest The best thing about your video was the patience with which u were surmounted. U didn't hype at all about your 340 Keep it up sir.

[@cardiyansane1414]

For some reason , the part you talk about the ' the door and a 100 little taps' was very motivational to me ; Intensity .Got me through months of painfully slow progress without giving up . I'm watching this one last time hoping for that final nudge

[@TheTestedTutor]

*nudges Cardi

[@ungoyaji2012]

Lol ​@@TheTestedTutor

[@fahadgilani8622]

A hunger to not make the same mistake twice...excellent advice. Thank you!

[@TheTestedTutor]

:)

[@denissegutierrez4733]

I have a month and a week for my GRE tests. I will put on practice your tips

[@TheTestedTutor]

Good luck Denisse!

[@tasnimsarker4653]

Thank you. For these advice.

[@kellydeak7781]

You should make a video sampling a few questions and walking us through how to answer and analyze them

[@TheTestedTutor]

Got a video coming in about an hour doing just that! It takes longer to edit, but hope it helps!

[@ceydaelcin]

I have my exam on 19th November...Starting to study today. This channel is gem.

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thanks so much TWJ

[@amarteyclinton6103]

thanks for the relevant information. I like your videos

[@gaganreddy8004]

You are an inspiration ! I wish I could connect with you @The Tested Tutor

[@yasiromer3558]

Congratulations on an amazing score! sir

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thank you kindly!

[@amrithas182]

Thank you very much I'll be watching the rest of the series too...teach us well sensei

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thank you Bellesme! I will try.

[@naufilzahid8412]

Great Advice. Loved your video.

[@izabellab5327]

Thank you :) I will be taking the exam in 3 months!

[@TheTestedTutor]

How did it go Izabella?

[@dipro001]

Astute observations. My final tip: some of you are night owl academics like me and the exam in your country may happen at 9 AM when you would be normally be asleep. If this is true then this is suicidal for your grades. Do the practice of 10 mock tests mentioned here exactly when the test in region might be happening in the day if possible. If you have jobs, at the very least make sure you are fully natural for months to be awake and active at that time of day. Good luck.

[@lilman012600]

I'm ready. I have classes, certifications, and standardized tests to conquer

[@debjithoreroy9784]

Your voice is so calm, almost feels like AI.....wow!

[@tutotze]

omg when you said “for a price of 990 dollars” I almost fucking cried. i’ve been practicing for a while but i’m still not ready im gonna keep practicing. thank you. 😚

[@TheTestedTutor]

Keep at it Sana, you will get there.

[@aakanksha3293]

amazing video! loved it.

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thanks so much

[@jibran4794]

Practise, practise, practise, I couldn't agree more! All the tips and strategies that I learnt in my first attempt were useless (sometimes even detrimental, instead of using a strategy, I thought of that strategy during the test, which wasted time 😤). On the second attempt, where I finally got a 330+, it all boiled down to an efficient and well conducted practise.

[@TheTestedTutor]

Exactly! Great to hear it Jib, it really does work.

[@deepshah737]

Hey..u r doing a great job...hats off to your efforts in GRE..u r very hardworking to grow your channel..all the best for your KZbin journey!! I will be giving GRE in few months! Thank u!

[@TheTestedTutor]

My aim is 4-5 videos a week but we will see. It takes a LOT of work to film and edit everything.

[@tomadmit6273]

Nice tips! Can you do video on how to analyze/learn from your GRE mistakes?

[@TheTestedTutor]

Hey Tom, thank you. I will make that my next video!

[@cardiyansane1414]

@@TheTestedTutor did u make the video ?

[@abduallh90]

So important advices thank you

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thanks so much Faisal!

[@Crack_interview_with_sim]

Great video , you deserve much more subs 😍

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thanks simran! :)

[@kemo8577]

Thank you so much!

[@BEV-yz9ji]

Really got some interesting advice from your video! I would like to know if you have any tips for Reading when not able to entirely understand the article ? I often get slowed down when the topic is unfamiliar to me(which is most of them) and unfortunately spending a lot of time still picking the wrong answer...It would be wonderful if you could share any ways to improve!

[@TheTestedTutor]

If none of the techniques enable you to understand the text, then it I about guessing well. Avoid answers that are out of scope or too absolute, such as always, only, all, never etc.

[@arunangshupal8331]

Absolutely Fantastic Video

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thank you very much Arunangshu!

[@mirandamendoza5747]

Hi, great video! Can you please do a video on the most efficient way to learn vocab/ which vocab words are the best to learn?

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thank you for the comment! I will definitely do a video on that shortly, thanks for the great suggestion.

[@kabitasl3465]

After seeing ur comment on every comment section and I came to ur channel !! And I felt u can really help GRE takers !! Can u please make how to stay stable for 4.5 hours with focus during test time ?

[@TheTestedTutor]

Yes Kabita, how did the new test go?

[@akashtiwari5729]

Thank you so much, sir. I don't have the finances needed to join GRE/GMAT prep classes as of now but would love to contribute via YT. 'Join' button or something similar might be of help 🙈

[@anupambajpai7949]

Thank a lot mate! So I gave my GRE yesterday and got 326 with barely 15 days of preparation, while working in the government sector in India during this pandemic phase. Though I was a bit disappointed, because I should have scored more in Quant (considering my decent enough quant legacy) but it's okay. And yeah, I followed you and Greg Mat. Thanks once again.

[@dianalizarazo1819]

How many hours did you study per day?

[@godvegito3686]

How many hours?

[@salsabilahmedshrestho960]

its a lie.

[@chymnaza]

@@salsabilahmedshrestho960 lol. That was so direct..

[@amadouthiernobah6071]

I've 6 months to get ready for this test! I'll get it!

[@TheTestedTutor]

Good luck! Watch every video!

[@athiranair588]

You are amazing

[@rayflin5220]

Hello Sir, your video was very motivating and helpful. I have started my GRE prep and gave my first mock by Magoosh and scored a 311. I am working on my practice but I find it difficult to recognize the areas where I am weak. Do you have any tips on as to how to self analyze effectively, in both, the mocks and the practice, that would help me tremendously! Thank you :)

[@shreengul6488]

That's helpful! Can you guide how to tackle the questions for the passage? That's the most difficult part I guess in verbal section

[@TheTestedTutor]

Yes, have you seen all my reading comprehension videos yet?

[@scandinavian5476]

Wow great explanation sir i will surely follow your guidelines i want to score 330 plus i want to go Stanford University after scoring 330plus in gre

[@jeetpranav2304]

You are a gem Respect from Gujarat 💜

[@stephenblay9558]

Thank you Philip ..

[@TheTestedTutor]

No probs stephen

[@ambujdwivedi9808]

This is the best video 😍

[@TheTestedTutor]

Haha thank you Ambuj

[@sabinabhattarai211]

You r truly amazing person

[@TheTestedTutor]

Wow thank you Sabina

[@MrSaksham2]

Hey, first of all Thank you so much for helping all of us with regard to the GRE. Usually a question pops up about the number of words one should practice and from where. Any suggestions?

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thank you kindly Saksham. I cover this in two of my other videos - do check them out! Comment there if they don't fully answer your questions...

[@baharazadi6289]

so helpful, thanks from IRAN

[@TheTestedTutor]

You are welcome, from London

[@ishansingh8759]

Perfect guidelines sir👏👏👏👏

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thanks Ishan!

[@ishansingh8759]

@@TheTestedTutor sir I desperately need your help to score perfect 170 in quant as well as verbal , please help me with your tips Also I am planning top MS admits

[@mazyarhemmati1275]

My current score is not significant, however, I could make progress 12 scores within only 20 days by watching your videos, making my overall score 308. I would like to thank you for the valuable contents that you have shared for free.♥️♥️♥️

[@indian_scouser_ynwa]

I've written it twice and got a pathetic 302 and a 300. I'm giving the exam again in a month's time and this will be my last attempt. I'm new to this channel and hope it helps. Should say that after watching this video I kinda got a positive vibe.

[@TheTestedTutor]

Not pathetic, just need practice and perseverance. Let me know what your questions are after watching all my other videos.

[@indian_scouser_ynwa]

@@TheTestedTutor I did watch all the videos in your channel . I found that I was employing a terrible strategy in reading comprehension ( reading slowly AND TAKING NOTES)..burning the clock and always end up in a time crunch. I'm completely relying on your advice this time for my last attempt. Can you please upload few more videos where you solve some more questions on verbal section of the test ..? I did subscribe and recommended your channel to my friends. Thank you for all you have done.

[@nanaramishvili4538]

Heyhey! Thanks a lot for the useful tips. Same q as Seikh below - any recommendation for quant prep ? (Like Barrons, Princeton, Manhattan and Nova) if you have any other suggestions would be great to know! BTW I liked your video so need to borrow your luck for OCT (will pay back with interest)

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thanks Nanuka! Manhattan 5lb book is hard but very good. If you can do all the ones in there you are set!

[@kevinagee4364]

this guy is awesome!

[@TheTestedTutor]

He is!

[@thebuildguy7]

Hey Phillip, enjoyed the video and learned a lot! Btw, how long does it take on average to prepare for the test? As I’m planning to book my test soon will appreciate a good time period. Also how long would IELTS/TOEFL take to prepare for?

[@rach3lBby]

Thank you :-)

[@bhavyasbooknook]

Thank you for sharing all of this information! Do you know where I can find practice GRE exams?

[@toobaarshad1092]

Can you post a video on how to revise GRE syllabus? How should I plan out my revision strategy including QR, VR and vocabulary just few days before the real test.

[@TheTestedTutor]

I covered that mostly in my other videos. But if you can fit in 5-10 practice tests + documenting all mistakes before real test that will help a lot. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@ericcheek2983]

Keep posting :) taking the test in a few months. Just started preparing a few days ago, I'll let you know how I do.

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thanks for my first comment Eric! Keep me updated and I will post again shortly.

[@cardiyansane1414]

How did it go ? Any tips if u did well ?

[@Aman-jd3iv]

V invaluable advice

[@arunangshupal8331]

Wow ........superb tips

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thanks a lot

[@greessaysthoughts9979]

Good job!

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thanks!

[@alitality]

Thank you!

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thank you!

[@fatimajunejo3960]

Thank you so much

[@ghanshamchanpani5929]

Thanks Man! ]

[@onyekaawunor7429]

Hey! Thanks so much for your videos..they're amazing. Dyu think it's necessary for me to purchase the additional powerprep plus practice tests?? I'm aiming for a 330+

[@TheTestedTutor]

Yes it does help, the more practice tests the better and those are the official ones. Good luck Onyi!

[@nadirbekgofurov3625]

Nice thanx for the video

[@TheTestedTutor]

No problem 👍

[@OSeanSanO]

Hi there! I have my GRE coming up this Friday and... unfortunately the past 4-5 months my studying has been inconsistent and I haven't retained a lot due to a full time job so I've pushed the date back once already yet here I am again feeling unprepared:( Just hearing you say how it's really good to take many practice questions and tests I barely even grazed them due to being so worried about how to even solve or remember certain types of questions. With everything you've said, I feel like I need to postpone my scheduled date I'm so conflicted since I've already changed the date once. Would love to hear your insight on pushing back test dates. Whether I need to just suck it up and take it or be willing to suck up more money if I dont do as well as I need to. I know it's a pretty subjective situation and maybe theres nothing you can say.

[@TheTestedTutor]

I would probably delay if you can do so cheaply. Then hammer the 10 practice tests, watch every video, finish both the Manhattan and Offical Guides and Magoosh resources. It is achievable in a month or two!

[@OSeanSanO]

@@TheTestedTutor thanks for the insight and help! I really like your videos this far and only just found them! I think I may delay considering all the content I still have to cover for sure. Thanks again!

[@vidhirawle6445]

I will subscribe like and share Thankyou so much

[@TheAmazingmayowa]

You have got a new subscriber

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thank you Mayowa!

[@TheAmazingmayowa]

Your channel is awesome,you are welcome

[@MrRobin9006]

Congratulations

[@TheTestedTutor]

Thanks Imtiaz!

[@kinjaldhanani6399]

Hi! I've watched many of your videos randomly, loved them so much that i have now ended up here to go through each one from the beginning. I am planning to give my GRE in two months. Could you help me with a plan as to how many questions a day or how to go about it basically. Thanks!

[@TheTestedTutor]

15 hours of study a week is good. Overall advice can be found in my earlier videos, and indeed all of them!

[@kinjaldhanani6399]

@@TheTestedTutor yeah I've been watching a lot of your videos and they're so helpful! Thankyou so much!

[@mpvlogs9650]

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[@shrishri8898]

Having probably a month in hand for GRE, and not being an engineer and not good with maths, do you recommend picking the Manhattan 5LB for Quants ; as I feel it’s quiet intimidating and I don’t want to overload or overwhelm myself with information and get confused. Your opinion would be really helpful. *Ye kise kise ko likh do chaho toh*

[@MyFavorite226]

Material for self practice and mock test practice are clear to me, I wonder what material have you been using for the "Practice" yes the first one???? :(

[@TheTestedTutor]

Official Guides and PowerPrep resources

[@user-et7yp5me6h]

Thank you

[@San-ep9mh]

Finally , i saw him ✌