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  • Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
  • 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.
    Don't forget to ask a question, drop a like, and hit the subscribe button!
    I offer private GRE / GMAT tutoring online at a fixed rate of $140/hr. Please get in touch via the email below, or through my tutoring website: www.gretutorlondon.com/
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Комментарии • 494

  • @drewwolanski6769
    @drewwolanski6769 Год назад +117

    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!

  • @suryakantsahoo8952
    @suryakantsahoo8952 5 лет назад +154

    Absolutely love the calmness of your voice !

    • @TheTestedTutor
      @TheTestedTutor  5 лет назад +9

      Thank you Suryakant!

    • @mpvlogs9650
      @mpvlogs9650 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/vT8nu-bk1eU/видео.html my gre journey 329

    • @jysk713
      @jysk713 3 года назад +4

      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 :)

  • @XShollaj
    @XShollaj 4 года назад +53

    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!

  • @tightasstrix
    @tightasstrix 3 года назад +92

    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.

  • @johanngeorge784
    @johanngeorge784 2 года назад +17

    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!

  • @T.Green.
    @T.Green. 3 года назад +4

    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!

  • @newCreation7
    @newCreation7 5 лет назад +37

    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
      @TheTestedTutor  5 лет назад +6

      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.

  • @edwardblack9263
    @edwardblack9263 3 года назад +6

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

  • @TerranIV
    @TerranIV 4 года назад +5

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

  • @bhanutomer9396
    @bhanutomer9396 3 года назад +5

    Wow, the intensity tip is gold!

  • @amaajr
    @amaajr Год назад +2

    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! ☺️

  • @MathEnthusiastss
    @MathEnthusiastss 11 месяцев назад +5

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

  • @Redcrown77
    @Redcrown77 11 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @Tilmaamaha_Caafimaadka
    @Tilmaamaha_Caafimaadka 4 года назад +4

    Thanks for sharing. Wonderful tips

  • @Makwayne
    @Makwayne 5 лет назад +66

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

    • @TheTestedTutor
      @TheTestedTutor  5 лет назад +11

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

    • @hymnalvlog
      @hymnalvlog 3 года назад

      What was your score

  • @rayanaraj3658
    @rayanaraj3658 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @bellanova435
    @bellanova435 3 года назад +4

    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

  • @singhbits8540
    @singhbits8540 2 года назад +2

    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 🥰

  • @kerolbk
    @kerolbk 4 года назад +1

    I am so glad I have found your channel!

  • @mohammadyasirpeerzade2229
    @mohammadyasirpeerzade2229 4 года назад +9

    Really appreciate your work for aspiring students

  • @tasnimsarker4653
    @tasnimsarker4653 2 года назад +1

    Thank you. For these advice.

  • @rileybunch6734
    @rileybunch6734 3 года назад +1

    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 😉

  • @edwardblack9263
    @edwardblack9263 3 года назад +2

    Very motivating attitude, in all honesty. Thanks a lot

  • @krishikasingh8839
    @krishikasingh8839 3 года назад +3

    I love the humour along with your honest tips 🤩

  • @ashishalexander5286
    @ashishalexander5286 Год назад +10

    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
      @TheTestedTutor  Год назад

      Thank you for your erudite compliments Ashish!

  • @cardiyansane1414
    @cardiyansane1414 2 года назад +11

    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

  • @antoinebnd2029
    @antoinebnd2029 Год назад

    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.

  • @asmerhamidali9679
    @asmerhamidali9679 4 года назад +5

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

    • @TheTestedTutor
      @TheTestedTutor  4 года назад +2

      Great to hear Asmer! Thank you for the loyalty.

  • @naufilzahid8412
    @naufilzahid8412 Год назад

    Great Advice. Loved your video.

  • @fahadgilani8622
    @fahadgilani8622 3 года назад +8

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

  • @amarteyclinton6103
    @amarteyclinton6103 8 месяцев назад

    thanks for the relevant information. I like your videos

  • @zafarsadiq24
    @zafarsadiq24 4 года назад +5

    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.

  • @kemo8577
    @kemo8577 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much!

  • @imanfatoll2719
    @imanfatoll2719 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @belzhang5745
    @belzhang5745 4 года назад +3

    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!

  • @abduallh90
    @abduallh90 4 года назад +1

    So important advices thank you

  • @dipro001
    @dipro001 3 года назад +9

    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.

  • @tutotze
    @tutotze 4 года назад +10

    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. 😚

  • @yasiromer3558
    @yasiromer3558 3 года назад +1

    Congratulations on an amazing score! sir

  • @kellydeak7781
    @kellydeak7781 5 лет назад +22

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

    • @TheTestedTutor
      @TheTestedTutor  5 лет назад +7

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

  • @aakanksha3293
    @aakanksha3293 4 года назад +1

    amazing video! loved it.

  • @vtrandal
    @vtrandal 5 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @gaganreddy8004
    @gaganreddy8004 3 года назад +2

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

  • @VANSHSHARMA-iu8eo
    @VANSHSHARMA-iu8eo 4 года назад +6

    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.

  • @Crack_interview_with_sim
    @Crack_interview_with_sim 4 года назад +1

    Great video , you deserve much more subs 😍

  • @qiaohan9659
    @qiaohan9659 4 года назад +1

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

  • @olilee4950
    @olilee4950 Год назад +1

    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!

  • @athiranair588
    @athiranair588 4 года назад +1

    You are amazing

  • @denissegutierrez4733
    @denissegutierrez4733 3 года назад +2

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

  • @BEV-yz9ji
    @BEV-yz9ji 4 года назад +11

    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
      @TheTestedTutor  4 года назад +4

      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.

  • @amrithas182
    @amrithas182 5 лет назад +8

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

  • @arunangshupal8331
    @arunangshupal8331 4 года назад

    Absolutely Fantastic Video

  • @izabellab5327
    @izabellab5327 2 года назад +1

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

  • @lilman012600
    @lilman012600 Год назад +1

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

  • @anupambajpai7949
    @anupambajpai7949 3 года назад +50

    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.

  • @stephenblay9558
    @stephenblay9558 3 года назад +1

    Thank you Philip ..

  • @sabinabhattarai211
    @sabinabhattarai211 3 года назад +1

    You r truly amazing person

  • @ceydaelcin
    @ceydaelcin 3 года назад +3

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

  • @mirandamendoza5747
    @mirandamendoza5747 5 лет назад +6

    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
      @TheTestedTutor  5 лет назад

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

  • @debjithoreroy9784
    @debjithoreroy9784 Год назад +1

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

  • @ghanshamchanpani5929
    @ghanshamchanpani5929 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Man!
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  • @VarunCreations
    @VarunCreations 3 года назад +1

    Is magoosh Flashcards is enough for gre verbal?

    • @TheTestedTutor
      @TheTestedTutor  3 года назад +1

      Nope, need much more, lots of advice in my verbal playlist

  • @shreengul6488
    @shreengul6488 4 года назад +3

    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
      @TheTestedTutor  4 года назад +1

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

  • @mohamedmamounmamoun7231
    @mohamedmamounmamoun7231 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much

  • @rach3lBby
    @rach3lBby 2 года назад +1

    Thank you :-)

  • @jibran4794
    @jibran4794 4 года назад +14

    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
      @TheTestedTutor  4 года назад +2

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

  • @nanaramishvili4538
    @nanaramishvili4538 4 года назад +4

    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
      @TheTestedTutor  4 года назад +2

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

  • @Aman-jd3iv
    @Aman-jd3iv 7 месяцев назад

    V invaluable advice

  • @rayflin5220
    @rayflin5220 2 года назад +2

    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 :)

  • @alitality
    @alitality 4 года назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @kevinagee4364
    @kevinagee4364 4 года назад

    this guy is awesome!

  • @tomadmit6273
    @tomadmit6273 5 лет назад +38

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

    • @TheTestedTutor
      @TheTestedTutor  5 лет назад +8

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

    • @cardiyansane1414
      @cardiyansane1414 3 года назад +1

      @@TheTestedTutor did u make the video ?

  • @nadirbekgofurov3625
    @nadirbekgofurov3625 4 года назад +1

    Nice thanx for the video

  • @MrSaksham2
    @MrSaksham2 5 лет назад +12

    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
      @TheTestedTutor  5 лет назад +5

      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...

  • @deepshah737
    @deepshah737 5 лет назад +12

    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 RUclips journey!! I will be giving GRE in few months! Thank u!

    • @TheTestedTutor
      @TheTestedTutor  5 лет назад +4

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

  • @bhavyasbooknook
    @bhavyasbooknook Год назад

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

  • @baharazadi6289
    @baharazadi6289 4 года назад +2

    so helpful, thanks from IRAN

  • @amadouthiernobah6071
    @amadouthiernobah6071 4 года назад +3

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

  • @user-et7yp5me6h
    @user-et7yp5me6h Месяц назад

    Thank you

  • @thebuildguy7
    @thebuildguy7 8 месяцев назад

    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?

  • @ambujdwivedi9808
    @ambujdwivedi9808 4 года назад +1

    This is the best video 😍

  • @arunangshupal8331
    @arunangshupal8331 3 года назад +1

    Wow ........superb tips

  • @vidhirawle6445
    @vidhirawle6445 3 года назад +1

    I will subscribe like and share
    Thankyou so much

  • @onyekaawunor7429
    @onyekaawunor7429 3 года назад +2

    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
      @TheTestedTutor  3 года назад

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

  • @ishansingh8759
    @ishansingh8759 4 года назад +1

    Perfect guidelines sir👏👏👏👏

    • @TheTestedTutor
      @TheTestedTutor  4 года назад

      Thanks Ishan!

    • @ishansingh8759
      @ishansingh8759 4 года назад

      @@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

  • @kabitasl3465
    @kabitasl3465 4 года назад +6

    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 ?

  • @toobaarshad1092
    @toobaarshad1092 4 года назад +11

    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
      @TheTestedTutor  4 года назад +7

      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.

  • @greessaysthoughts9979
    @greessaysthoughts9979 4 года назад +1

    Good job!

  • @kinjaldhanani6399
    @kinjaldhanani6399 3 года назад +3

    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
      @TheTestedTutor  3 года назад +2

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

    • @kinjaldhanani6399
      @kinjaldhanani6399 3 года назад

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

    • @mpvlogs9650
      @mpvlogs9650 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/vT8nu-bk1eU/видео.html my gre journey

  • @jeetpranav2304
    @jeetpranav2304 Год назад

    You are a gem
    Respect from Gujarat 💜

  • @scandinavian5476
    @scandinavian5476 3 года назад +3

    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

  • @monicagangmei601
    @monicagangmei601 4 года назад +3

    Hi, very helpful video. Thanks!
    Is there any practice question materials that you can recommend ?

    • @TheTestedTutor
      @TheTestedTutor  4 года назад

      Have you tried Magoosh flashcards and the Manhattan 5lb book?

  • @vijayalakkshmia9479
    @vijayalakkshmia9479 2 года назад +2

    I am currently going to join my undergraduation course.When should I start preparing for gre.

  • @akashtiwari5729
    @akashtiwari5729 2 года назад +1

    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 🙈

  • @MrRobin9006
    @MrRobin9006 4 года назад +1

    Congratulations

  • @OSeanSanO
    @OSeanSanO 4 года назад +4

    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
      @TheTestedTutor  4 года назад +2

      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
      @OSeanSanO 4 года назад

      @@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!

  • @TheAmazingmayowa
    @TheAmazingmayowa 5 лет назад +3

    You have got a new subscriber

  • @Ducaysane29
    @Ducaysane29 Год назад

    Thanks

  • @deepikasubedi6121
    @deepikasubedi6121 3 месяца назад

    what prep materials is the best? Books, videos, anything! I am taking my in about 5 months and I am just ready ready to study for it. I am aiming in the 90+ percentile.

  • @am8821p
    @am8821p 4 года назад +2

    I am glad that I found your channel. I have a question. How can I improve my reading skills? The problem with me is, I tend to loose the information of the previous line when I am reading the current line. So I require to read the same line twice or thrice. How to overcome this short time memory loss type of problem? Thank you. Waiting for you reply.

    • @TheTestedTutor
      @TheTestedTutor  4 года назад +2

      I did a video directly on this, called what I read...

    • @am8821p
      @am8821p 4 года назад

      @@TheTestedTutor Thank you.