Progress is measured from individual diagnostics and regular practice tests; outcomes vary by student.
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Successful Students
Our live, interactive lessons follow the real exam format. Expert tutors break down each topic step by step and provide instant feedback.
Dr. Selin Celik
GRE Verbal Specialist | 170 Scorer
CURRENT TOPIC
Text Completion & Sentence Equivalence
Verbal Reasoning: Advanced Vocabulary
325+
Target Score
Match your current profile and target with the right preparation model.
For students aiming for competitive applications and a clearly defined target score.
For students who need test prep aligned with school, application and scholarship deadlines.
For students and working professionals who need live online lessons with flexible timing.
For students who need targeted support in specific modules before full mock practice.
The exact plan is set after the diagnostic, but these bands show the typical route.
| Starting Point | Target | Typical Time | Focus | Suggested Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation gaps | Solid exam readiness | 10-16 weeks | Core concepts + timing | Private tutoring |
| Mid-range score | Competitive score | 8-12 weeks | Weak modules + mock review | Private or small group |
| Near target | Final optimization | 4-8 weeks | Strategy, pace and error reduction | Intensive review |
Different goals require different pacing, feedback and practice density.
Competitive score
Balanced score improvement for selective undergraduate or graduate applications.
Upper band
High-precision practice and repeated mock review for merit-based scholarship profiles.
Required minimum
Focused preparation around the exact score and deadline needed for documentation.
Short timeline
Condensed review built around errors from the most recent official or mock exam.
Select private tutoring or a group program based on your study pace and graduate school application timeline.
Work one-on-one with a GRE-specialist tutor and directly target your weak areas across Verbal, Quant and AWA. The fastest path to your target score.
Ideal for PhD/masters candidates, those with upcoming exam dates, and anyone targeting rapid score improvement.
Get a Free AssessmentA structured program starting 3 months before each exam date. In classes of maximum 6 students, experience the benefits of both individual attention and peer learning with fellow graduate school candidates.
Ideal for graduate school candidates who prefer a structured schedule, are motivated by group dynamics, and are preparing over a 3-month period.
Get Group Course InfoOur GRE tutors have excelled on the exam and bring real academic career experience to every lesson.
Every tutor on our team has deep expertise in both the Verbal and Quant sections of the GRE.
Graduates from the world's leading research universities with expertise in academic writing and research methodology.
Fully adapted to the shorter GRE format with specialized time management strategies for each section.
Tutors who have personally completed masters and doctoral programs, offering academic career guidance alongside test prep.
A complete set of tools and resources to support you at every step of your journey.
One-on-one academic support
Full-length ETS format mock exams
GRE-specific word building system
Detailed Analytical Writing feedback
Section-level progress tracking
Replay your lessons for 14 days
Program and school selection support
Networking with PhD candidates
Develop Verbal, Quant and AWA in a balanced way to secure admission to your dream graduate program.
A GRE diagnostic test combined with a thorough analysis of your academic goals and target programs.
A customized curriculum focused on your weak areas and aligned with your target program's expectations.
Regular mock exams to measure your trajectory toward your goal and optimize strategy accordingly.
Verified information about exam format, program scope, and target planning.
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Successful Students
Real stories from students who achieved their goals with our program.
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Result
"When I decided to get private tutoring for the GRE, my biggest concern was finding a true expert. Fortunately, I connected with genuinely experienced GRE tutors. I gained completely new perspectives on the Verbal section. I couldn't have progressed this quickly on my own. Highly recommend."
Simge D.
GRE Student
How students start, what they work on and how the plan changes as scores improve.
A. K.
GRE General Test
Start
Diagnostic
Target
Target
Duration: 12 weeks
Focus: Core gaps and timing
Result: Reached application-ready score
"The diagnostic showed exactly where I was losing points. The weekly plan made progress visible."
B. T.
GRE General Test
Start
Uneven
Target
Stable
Duration: 16 weeks
Focus: Mock review and error log
Result: Consistent mock performance
"Reviewing mistakes after each mock changed the way I studied."
C. Y.
GRE General Test
Start
Near target
Target
Optimized
Duration: 6 weeks
Focus: Pacing and final strategy
Result: Higher confidence on test day
"The final review helped me stop repeating the same small mistakes."
Meet our expert, results-oriented instructors
GMAT & GRE Quantitative Teacher
Wharton MBA + Bogazici Univ. Industrial Engineering
10+ years
GMAT & GRE Verbal Teacher
Stanford, Ph.D. Linguistics + Ankara Univ. English Language and Literature
8+ years
GRE & GMAT Quantitative Teacher
ITU, Mathematical Engineering + Georgia Tech, MSc Operations Research
8+ years
Lessons are taught by exam-focused tutors with strong score history and years of teaching experience.
Meet the teamEvery program begins with a diagnostic, so the plan is adjusted for beginner, mid-level and advanced students.
Get a diagnosticYes. Lessons are live, interactive and online. Recordings can be replayed for review after class.
Ask for detailsLast reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by: TestPrep İstanbul Akademik Ekip
The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) is a standardized test administered by ETS, used for admissions to graduate, doctoral and some MBA programs worldwide. The shorter format takes approximately 2 hours and consists of Verbal Reasoning (130-170), Quantitative Reasoning (130-170) and Analytical Writing (0-6) sections.
GRE scores are accepted across a wide range of academic fields including engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and business programs. The world's most prestigious universities — Stanford, MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Berkeley and Columbia — all evaluate GRE scores. Some MBA programs also accept GRE scores as an alternative to the GMAT.
TestPrep's GRE program focuses particularly on developing vocabulary and reading comprehension skills for the Verbal Reasoning section. While international students are often strong in the Quant section, the Verbal section presents unique challenges that require strategic balancing. Our tutors are GRE teaching specialists and create personalized study plans that optimize the Verbal/Quant balance for each student.
Discover your strengths and weaknesses with a free diagnostic test. Our expert tutors will create a personalized study plan just for you.
Message us on WhatsApp or give us a call to discuss your goals and plan the right program. We usually reply within a few hours.
The GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) is administered by ETS for Master's and PhD applications. It is widely accepted by STEM, social science, business, and even some law programs. The new short format (2023+) runs about 2 hours.
Verbal Reasoning 130-170, Quantitative Reasoning 130-170, Analytical Writing 0-6. Top STEM PhDs expect Quant 165+; top business/social science programs expect Verbal 160+. AWA 4.0+ is competitive.
1 hour 58 minutes total: AWA 30 min (1 task), 2 Verbal sections (47 min combined), 2 Quant sections (47 min combined). Trimmed from the old 4-hour format with the experimental section removed.
GRE is nearly the standard for non-MBA programs. MBA programs accept both, but B-school adcoms know the GMAT better. Choose GRE for general academia and GMAT only for B-school.
Five years. You may take the test once every 21 days, up to 5 times per calendar year. Universities only see the score you select via ScoreSelect.
Three sections, 5 timed slots, about 2 hours total.
1 Issue Task
2 sections, 27 questions total
2 sections, 27 questions total
Section-adaptive: your first Verbal/Quant performance determines difficulty in the second section.
Strong band for STEM and engineering PhDs.
Typical target for social science, law, and humanities PhDs.
Acceptance band for most Master's programs.
Typical target for academic writing proficiency.
Quant and Verbal weight differs by program — knowing which section your target prioritises is critical.
Timeframe: 1 week
Focus: PowerPrep mock
Outcome: Strategy priorities
Timeframe: 6-8 weeks
Focus: GRE high-frequency words, text completion + sentence equivalence, Quant review
Outcome: Target band on mocks
Timeframe: 2-3 weeks
Focus: Full timed PowerPrep, AWA Issue task practice
Outcome: Consistent band + AWA 4.0+
Timeframe: 1 week
Focus: Error-log review, final mock, exam-day plan
Outcome: Enter the exam at target total
Practice anchored to ETS's official PowerPrep mocks and the Official Guide.
About 1500 GRE high-frequency words via clusters, collocations, and contextual reading.
Issue Task receives paragraph-by-paragraph rubric feedback against ETS criteria.
Focus on GRE-specific traps in ratios/percentages and conditional probability.
Teachers with personal 325+ scores or graduate degrees in academic writing fields.
73 reviews
Marine Roussel
After my first attempt, I wanted a calmer and more focused plan for the retake. The group never had more than six students, so it was easy to stay involved. I stopped choosing answers by feel and started looking for evidence in the passage. Going back to the lesson recordings helped when I forgot a small step. Questions from other students often helped me as well. It was an intense period, but it was worth it.
Sophie Gallagher
After my first attempt, I wanted a calmer and more focused plan for the retake. Having the lesson move at my pace made the process feel much easier. I left the exam feeling that I had done what I could. Thanks to everyone who supported me.
Hayden Lambert
I had been studying alone, but my results stopped improving after a point. Choosing questions by topic made my practice time much more useful. I started seeing shorter solutions that were easier to check under time pressure. Going back to the lesson recordings helped when I forgot a small step. After enough examples of the same question type, the repeated mistakes decreased. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.
Matilda Aldridge
I came back to Verbal Reasoning after a long break and wasn't sure where to begin. Thanks to TestPrep for helping me stay on track.
Alper Gokce
The feedback I received on Analytical Writing was clear and practical. I went into the exam much calmer than I would have before.
Connor Brennan
Over time, Data Analysis became one of the most organized parts of my GRE General preparation. I started noticing the reason for a mistake much faster.