Improve your GRE score - How I got from 289 to 314 in 5 days

Hey everyone, in this video I discuss the various resources that helped me improve my score by 25 points in just 5 days. Here are the links to the resources I discussed in the video:
1. Free KZread videos by Tested Tutor and GregMat
- / @thetestedtutor (testedtutor)
/ @gregmat8036 (gregmat)
2. Manhattan 5lb book - www.amazon.in/Book-Practice-P...
3. Flash cards (if you are too lazy to make it yourself)
From Manhattan prep - www.amazon.in/500-Advanced-Wo...
From Kaplan - www.amazon.in/Vocabulary-Flas...
4. Mnemonic dictionary - play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Free practice tests:
- PowerPrep - 2 free tests - www.ets.org/gre/revised_gener...
- Kaplan - 1 free test - www.kaptest.com/gre/free/free...
- Manhattan prep - 1 free test - www.manhattanprep.com/gre/fre...
- List of 8 free tests - www.prepscholar.com/gre/blog/...

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  • @ogunbiyiomotayo327
    @ogunbiyiomotayo3272 жыл бұрын

    I love tested tutor videos too...he is so simple and amazing in his teaching

  • @snehalshinde4710
    @snehalshinde4710 Жыл бұрын

    its a great ....thanks for recommending tested tutor and gregmat as i have exam this month and my score were not improving ...hope u r having great time 👊

  • @rajakumarjanga9273
    @rajakumarjanga92732 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much.It boosted me a lot.

  • @anandrajasekharan1582
    @anandrajasekharan1582 Жыл бұрын

    Hey, bro. I took my GRE today and scored 312 (which should get me into all my target colleges). Planned my prep for 3 weeks purely based on the resources that you have mentioned. Thank you soo much for your insights, I definitely owe a part of this to you :)

  • @aniketbhanderi6545
    @aniketbhanderi65452 жыл бұрын

    Great content, keep it up. 🙏🏻

  • @niharikasharma2112
    @niharikasharma21122 жыл бұрын

    This is such a genuine video.

  • @bavleenmehta6351
    @bavleenmehta63512 жыл бұрын

    If you know anything about procrastinators, this is possible and it's also the why I'm here. I've have ten days but this helps be understand that it's still possible thanks!

  • @dibri

    @dibri

    2 жыл бұрын

    how did it go

  • @bavleenmehta6351

    @bavleenmehta6351

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was fine, I guess. I think what really matters in this test is your ability to concentrate for four hours. If you are a naturally anxious person, it can be tough but in that case prepare harder. It's not tough per se, it's management of time and pressure. Good luck!

  • @dibri

    @dibri

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bavleenmehta6351 thank you. mine's set in december. how many practice tests would you suggest

  • @bavleenmehta6351

    @bavleenmehta6351

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can good time, take one every weekend.. take 8-10 tests and review your mistakes. It'll go well, don't worry, all the best!

  • @jatinchauhan1880

    @jatinchauhan1880

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bavleenmehta6351 how much time did you took to prepare for gre?

  • @kushalbhandari1255
    @kushalbhandari12552 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for guidance brother 👍

  • @Keshava23
    @Keshava232 жыл бұрын

    Good content brother!!!

  • @KYYang-tw5yh
    @KYYang-tw5yh2 жыл бұрын

    This video is a lifesaver! I had only about two days to prepare (due to a full-time job and some last-minute decisions lol), and doing the mock tests from ETS, watching videos dissecting different problems (the KZread channels you recommended), and looking at the mnemonics dictionary really works! Thank you so much :D

  • @Eliteshade

    @Eliteshade

    Жыл бұрын

    Just out of curiosity, How much did you score?

  • @KYYang-tw5yh

    @KYYang-tw5yh

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Eliteshade I did pretty good actually, I got quite lucky that the extra one I had was math.

  • @raviprakashbatni253
    @raviprakashbatni2533 жыл бұрын

    Very proud of you Suraj What a knowledgeable talk !!!

  • @tejasdeshpande
    @tejasdeshpande Жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro!!

  • @leelaginakunta556
    @leelaginakunta5562 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much becoz i am in the same zone. Hope I will get good score

  • @nabeehazahid9613
    @nabeehazahid96132 жыл бұрын

    Thankss alotttt. This was like a life saviour because only 10 days left in my GRE

  • @akashjogdand5407

    @akashjogdand5407

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same...What are you Practice test Scores Currently?

  • @saurabhsawant9370
    @saurabhsawant93702 жыл бұрын

    Hey your video is absolutely helpful to anyone who's preparing for gre in a short period of time but can you pls explain me about verbal tricks for RC TC SE other than the vocab. like as per seniors there are lots of repeated things comes from 5lb. is it true or not or its just a myth? Plz reply me as soon as possible 😊

  • @adityalodha4483
    @adityalodha44832 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bhai!

  • @mohsinahmed3175
    @mohsinahmed31752 жыл бұрын

    There are many Manhattan 5lb edition, can you please tell me which edition you practiced?

  • @shivpriyamane6044
    @shivpriyamane6044 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, I have 14 days left for my gre, I have practiced algebra and geometry from Manhattan book but I am worried about verbal because I haven't practiced it. please can you help me with it?? how shall I proceed?

  • @soumendash3911
    @soumendash39112 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how can someone finish Manhattan in just 5 days unless you are just Einstein. Anyway this motivated me my score is near to you hope I get the same in actually test I am trying what are the secrets to ace in quant because there u can dominate

  • @MohdKhan02
    @MohdKhan022 жыл бұрын

    I have got 142 in verbal and 155 in Quants If I want to increase my Quants score only then is it possible to reattempt and only focus on Quants?

  • @k.jayaramk.jayaram8766
    @k.jayaramk.jayaram87662 жыл бұрын

    Suprb vedios, thanks for this

  • @ishanbaral3765
    @ishanbaral37652 жыл бұрын

    Thanks bhai ! I have like 20 plus days for prep , is it enough ?

  • @ashleeT
    @ashleeT Жыл бұрын

    What was your score break down of quants verbal and also AWA. @Intersecting Parallels

  • @vishalkharadevk
    @vishalkharadevk2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Thank you so much. Your video is so motivating. Can you please explain how you used tested tutor. Like I mean which playlist or videos you referred to.

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    I used the 5lb book and started solving questions. Whenever I couldn't figure out a solution/concept, I'd look for the corresponding video in TestedTutor.

  • @madvi_singh
    @madvi_singh2 жыл бұрын

    Is any source where I can write the free test without feed and even I calculate my score??

  • @simrannavani2259
    @simrannavani22593 жыл бұрын

    very helpful thank you

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it helpful!

  • @intersectingparallels3481
    @intersectingparallels34813 жыл бұрын

    Hey! let me know if there are any other resources which were really helpful to you! Edit : Glad that this video was helpful for many of you. I just wanted to share that when I got 289 with my first attempt (without preparation), I had severely underestimated the time it would take to solve problems and I was left with many unsolved problems. Had I paid more attention to the time, I would have scored in the range of 300 (without preparation). Although preparing for GRE did help me, being mindful of time was a huge contributor too. Also, for anyone interested to know, I am currently pursuing MEM at Northwestern University. For people looking for flashcards that I used, it was a borrowed collection from my friend. However, I have left 2 links in the description if you want to purchase one.

  • @vamshikrishna5372

    @vamshikrishna5372

    Жыл бұрын

    bro how did u get it?

  • @faizakhan72
    @faizakhan72 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, from where I can buy these flash cards? Any online reference? From Karachi, Pakistan

  • @shivanithesaucesstory4285
    @shivanithesaucesstory4285 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. Just wanted to how relevant were Manhattan and Kaplan test to actual gre exam?

  • @shivanithesaucesstory4285

    @shivanithesaucesstory4285

    Жыл бұрын

    @@raghavtigadi9558 no not for the practice but for test.

  • @jatinchauhan1880
    @jatinchauhan18802 жыл бұрын

    Did you get this score in your second attempt or first??

  • @shubhamsingh-rr2ht
    @shubhamsingh-rr2ht2 жыл бұрын

    can i get to talk to you in person , suraj if it possible regarding the preparation only , please will be a great help

  • @Phoenix-ut5sn
    @Phoenix-ut5sn Жыл бұрын

    I prepared for two weeks following Greg Mat and tested tutor's content, and mostly like how you.. Went 290(1st ets mock) - 311 official GRE.. Although I am still sceptical about what range ranked unis are achievable.. (Like top 50 unis) Also my TOEFL is 105, gpa 8.4 and few research interns

  • @Phoenix-ut5sn

    @Phoenix-ut5sn

    Жыл бұрын

    Would love if someone can help

  • @aishwaryadhore1401

    @aishwaryadhore1401

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Phoenix-ut5sn how many mocks tests you attempted?

  • @Phoenix-ut5sn

    @Phoenix-ut5sn

    Жыл бұрын

    @@aishwaryadhore1401 5

  • @vaibhavthalanki7320

    @vaibhavthalanki7320

    11 ай бұрын

    hey are you applying for fall -24?@@Phoenix-ut5sn

  • @nanikumar8993
    @nanikumar89932 жыл бұрын

    Bro, from where one can prepare VERBAL part (tested tutor or greg mat)?

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    Both are good. But I used Tested Tutor and flash cards (for vocab)

  • @vedikagupta1742
    @vedikagupta17422 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I was unable to access the Google play link for the mnemonics. Would it be possible for you to share the link again? Thank you so much! :D

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for bringing it to my attention Vedika. I have updated the link in the description. Hopefully it's working now.

  • @vedikagupta1742

    @vedikagupta1742

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@intersectingparallels3481 It’s working now, thank you! 😊

  • @harishwarrier8542
    @harishwarrier85422 жыл бұрын

    Hey @intersecting parallels, I have exactly 6 days left thanks to me procrastinating for ages. The 5lb.has quite a lot of chapters to be solved in 5 days' time. Can you let me know how you'd go about it if you were to go back in time and give the test again? i.e what chapters will you omit, what are the important topics etc.

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    I suggest solving around 5 midtier(not easy or not too hard) questions from each chapter. Identify which topic/chapter you're lagging behind and concentrate on only those. If you improve in them, venture out to other chapters.

  • @harishwarrier8542

    @harishwarrier8542

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@intersectingparallels3481 gotcha👍

  • @rodriguescarson

    @rodriguescarson

    2 жыл бұрын

    What was your scor

  • @purvikaurraina297
    @purvikaurraina2972 жыл бұрын

    Hey. I just wanted to know what should be the exact amount of time that one should devote to GRE prep a day to actually score above 320?

  • @syedahmed-zu9pm

    @syedahmed-zu9pm

    Жыл бұрын

    depends on your skills level some people can do it in 10 days and others cant do it even in 2 months. take a moc test and you will know

  • @latestmoviesandflixz5456
    @latestmoviesandflixz54562 жыл бұрын

    I have one month left. But this helps a lot. Looking forward to get around 330+. Will share the outcome on this for sure. Till then keep looking at this thread for any update. Update: So I gave my GRE and I am not satisfied with my performance. Planning to retake the test.

  • @janniesworld173

    @janniesworld173

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did it go?

  • @latestmoviesandflixz5456

    @latestmoviesandflixz5456

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@janniesworld173 about to give it on 26 march

  • @janniesworld173

    @janniesworld173

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@latestmoviesandflixz5456 I wish you the very best

  • @latestmoviesandflixz5456

    @latestmoviesandflixz5456

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@janniesworld173 thank you very much for the wishes. I will update here about the outcome of the same

  • @janniesworld173

    @janniesworld173

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@latestmoviesandflixz5456 How did it go?

  • @johanngeorge784
    @johanngeorge7842 жыл бұрын

    Hey Suraj, which intake were you applying for? Any particular reason behind taking the test in such a short time span?

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was applying for the Fall 21 intake and I didn't have the luxury to write it again or take more time in preparing as the deadlines for the final round was approaching. Hence the frantic timeline.

  • @johanngeorge784

    @johanngeorge784

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh okay, so what month did you take the test in? @@intersectingparallels3481

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johanngeorge784 GRE in Feb and TOEFL in March

  • @p3ace445

    @p3ace445

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@intersectingparallels3481 so did you got the admit for fall 21' if yes. Which university?

  • @blahmore9010
    @blahmore9010 Жыл бұрын

    Hey! I’m watching this video just after giving my mock and I scored 303 and my test is in like 9 days and I’m seriously tensed as I had prepared a lot for verbal Tc and SE specifically ( and ignored RC all along) can you suggest something to just boost my verbal score? Honesty I’m v scared

  • @rishikitawat

    @rishikitawat

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey! Just watch word list given by TESTED TUTOR, it will surely improve your verbal score.

  • @blahmore9010

    @blahmore9010

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rishikitawat I just gave my gre lol And scores are just miserable. I’ll take your advice into consideration when I reappear in a month. Thanx :)

  • @srushtimane2081

    @srushtimane2081

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rishikitawat Hey! I am also struggling in finding the right video for improving my GRE vocab. I have my test in 15 days and I don't know which video of Tested Tutor to watch ... is it 600 words or the economist or 101 high frequency..

  • @raghavtigadi9558

    @raghavtigadi9558

    Жыл бұрын

    How to improve RC's? Any tips plz

  • @blahmore9010

    @blahmore9010

    Жыл бұрын

    @@raghavtigadi9558 GREGMAT is the key here. previously i used to get like 1/4 right but now i usually get 3/4 and sometimes all of them (when I'm not anxious).

  • @rajpeswani4049
    @rajpeswani40498 ай бұрын

    Bro I followed your tips got 315 from 304 in 3 days thanks bro

  • @doknome9942

    @doknome9942

    8 ай бұрын

    I too have 3 days left and am too at 300 points, give me some valuable tips bro

  • @rohitdhande1191

    @rohitdhande1191

    8 ай бұрын

    Yo, I'm in the same boat. Can we connect anyhow? @rajpeswani4049 @doknome9942

  • @dishabhattacharjee_tapmi8217
    @dishabhattacharjee_tapmi82172 жыл бұрын

    Do you still have those flashcards and memonics.. Share with us then

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Disha, kindly check out my pinned comment.

  • @shweta829
    @shweta8292 жыл бұрын

    How much did u score in ur ets mocks ? Plz comment so that we can relate more and scope of possible improvement within 5-6days.

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I had scored 304, 310 and 310.

  • @shweta829

    @shweta829

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@intersectingparallels3481 : Thank u so much ❣️

  • @shweta829

    @shweta829

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@intersectingparallels3481 : @Intersecting Parallels : Hi , today was my exam, my raw score is 309( qa 157, va 152). Aiming for Fall 2022 MS CS, targetting USA and Germany(TU) Do u think I should appear again or no need? Quant score will be an issue? Having 2.5 yrs experience in IT. Grad score 78%.

  • @ankitwaikar9386

    @ankitwaikar9386

    Жыл бұрын

    @@shweta829 hey which university are you currently enrolled in ?

  • @applepeel1662
    @applepeel16628 ай бұрын

    I got a 320 on my Gre with 160 in both Q and V Should i be happy w this score?

  • @Zeezeely

    @Zeezeely

    8 ай бұрын

    I am praying for this score😂

  • @mohammadbashir9995
    @mohammadbashir99952 жыл бұрын

    This is a great story! Tell us more about you, if possible. Curious!

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it Mohammad Bashir :) ...If you would like to know more about me or my thoughts, you can check out "Curiosphere" which is a podcast I co-host with my friend. We mainly discuss about Space, philosophy, science, etc.

  • @mohammadbashir9995

    @mohammadbashir9995

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@intersectingparallels3481 Sounds super! Will follow that too. But it would be great, if you could tell us a bit more about admission journey too!

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mohammadbashir9995 Sure, I basically applied to 11 universities for MEM program as I thought I had less chances of getting in the last round. But luckily I got admits from 9 of them. 1 was a reject and the other one had a WES evaluation process which I was too lazy to complete. Of the 9 admits, I chose Northwestern University (as its one of top 9 universities in MEM-PC).

  • @darshanvanarse4909
    @darshanvanarse49092 жыл бұрын

    Hey.. suraj how many words in total did you memorize?

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    As I had only 5 days, I could memorise around only 300 words. But you will need to learn a lot more than that!

  • @darshanvanarse4909

    @darshanvanarse4909

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@intersectingparallels3481 well, getting a 314 on gre that too with only memorizing 300 words is exceptional..... this means you have great reading skills!!

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@darshanvanarse4909 Thanks for that :) I do read a lot of books, so my reading speed is a bit high which helped in RCs.

  • @jyotikhare106
    @jyotikhare1062 жыл бұрын

    I am too stressed to give my second attempt on gre in 10 days to jump from 305 to atleast 315 and found your video.... Your video really motivated me. 👍👍

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped :) ...10 days is more than sufficient to get at least 10 point jump. I would advice you to ... a) take timed tests and b) being in the zone of solving problems (if you slack off for few days without exercising your brain, it will take more time to get your brain up to speed.)...Good luck for your exam!

  • @yadavshantnu9890

    @yadavshantnu9890

    2 жыл бұрын

    So you done with your second attempt or not ???

  • @jyotikhare106

    @jyotikhare106

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@yadavshantnu9890 Not yet, Planning to give it by 13th sept.

  • @kurapatichaitanya705

    @kurapatichaitanya705

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jyotikhare106 how much did you get in second attempt ?

  • @namratasurve6708

    @namratasurve6708

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, how much you got in reattempt, and hiw diff it was?

  • @dafedarakanksha6858
    @dafedarakanksha68582 жыл бұрын

    Can u please suggest how to boost score in AWA section pleasee!!!

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    Apparently the things that help most people are refuting the argument (even though you agree with it) by giving good examples AND making strong and declarative statements...So instead of saying "I don't think it should be ...", use "It is unacceptable for it to be ..." Feel free to refer to this guide for more detailed info: magoosh.com/gre/gre-analytical-writing-essay/

  • @dafedarakanksha6858

    @dafedarakanksha6858

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@intersectingparallels3481 Thank you so much...

  • @cardiyansane1414
    @cardiyansane14142 жыл бұрын

    All this in 5 days ?

  • @intersectingparallels3481

    @intersectingparallels3481

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep, one can do it if they spend at least 12 hours a day but you can get pretty much 325+ with the same resources given slightly more time :)

  • @UrslurStarSky7
    @UrslurStarSky72 жыл бұрын

    To address the title, I really don't think it's possible to get a score improvement of almost 15 in 5 days. If you have got less than 300 it's a sign that your fundamentals are weak and that you would need a lot more time understanding your concepts and then actually applying that under GRE conditions. I agree with what resources you have posted, I think those are great, but in 5 days....it's a stretch to say. Don't mean to demotivate anyone here, but you would need to start your preparation at least 1-2 months prior to GRE if you want to get a reasonable score.

  • @OscarEDodier
    @OscarEDodier Жыл бұрын

    ASMR!!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @bhavyasribomma922
    @bhavyasribomma922 Жыл бұрын

    i have a suggestion who wants to learn gre can refer to magoosh videos they are very effective

  • @saumilmishra8511
    @saumilmishra8511 Жыл бұрын

    Hmmm, i have 45 days to prepare that means i can casually waste 40 days now. 🤌🤯😆. #motivation #engineer