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GRE Preparation Course (Graduate Record Examination)

CertOcean's GRE Preparation (Graduate Record Examination) training is a live, instructor-led online course. You learn in 28 live sessions (50 hours in total) with an expert instructor, work through 4 curriculum modules and keep lifetime access to the class recordings.

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  • 4 modules15 topics
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Course overview

About the GRE Preparation (Graduate Record Examination) training

The GRE General Test is one of the most widely used graduate admissions tests in the world. It is run by ETS (Educational Testing Service), and thousands of graduate programs worldwide accept GRE scores for master's, MBA and PhD admissions.

Why take the GRE?

  • It is one of the most commonly accepted tests for graduate admission, including many business schools and some law schools.
  • A strong score makes your application more competitive at top universities.
  • Programs also use GRE scores when awarding fellowships and assistantships.

This course includes

  • Live instructor-led classes50 hours of live online classes.
  • Regular assessmentsEvery lesson is followed by a quiz to check your learning.
  • Lifetime accessKeep lifetime access to the LMS, including tutorials, quizzes, guides and class recordings.
  • 24/7 supportOur support team is available 24x7 for life to answer your questions through a ticket-based system.
  • Discussion forumsUse our learner forum to discuss questions and share strategies with peers.
  • Completion certificateReceive a CertOcean completion certificate when you finish the course. Your official GRE scores come from ETS after you take the test.

What you'll learn in this course

  • Understand how the GRE General Test is structured and scored
  • Write a clear, well-argued essay for the Analytical Writing section
  • Build vocabulary and answer text completion and sentence equivalence questions
  • Read and analyze passages for reading comprehension questions
  • Solve arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis questions
  • Use time-saving strategies and practice tests to build exam readiness

What is the GRE General Test?

The GRE General Test is an admissions test that graduate schools use to evaluate applicants. Thousands of graduate programs around the world accept GRE scores, including many business schools and some law schools. Programs also use GRE scores to decide on fellowships and graduate assistantships.

What is the GRE exam pattern?

The GRE General Test has three parts: Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning. Since September 2023, the test takes about 1 hour 58 minutes:

  • Analytical Writing: one "Analyze an Issue" task in 30 minutes
  • Verbal Reasoning: two sections, 12 questions in 18 minutes and 15 questions in 23 minutes
  • Quantitative Reasoning: two sections, 12 questions in 21 minutes and 15 questions in 26 minutes

What are the best books and resources for GRE preparation?

The most reliable resources come from ETS, the maker of the test:

  • The Official Guide to the GRE General Test
  • ETS POWERPREP practice tests

Who is this GRE course best suited for?

This course is best for students who have started preparing for the GRE and want expert guidance on how to approach each question type and solve problems quickly.

Curriculum

GRE Preparation (Graduate Record Examination) course syllabus

4 modules · 15 topics · 50 hours of live training

GRE Eligibility

Learning objective: There is no age limit or required qualification to register for the GRE. Most test takers have completed or are finishing an undergraduate degree, because the GRE is used for admission to graduate programs.

GRE General Test vs. GRE Subject Tests 2 topics
  • GRE General Test: measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and analytical writing, and is accepted by most graduate programs.
  • GRE Subject Tests: measure knowledge of a specific field, and some programs ask for them in addition to the General Test.
GRE General Test Syllabus 10 topics

Learning objective: Analytical Writing: Tests your ability to explain complex ideas clearly, support them with relevant reasons and examples, keep a focused, coherent discussion and control standard written English.

Verbal Reasoning: Tests your ability to understand and evaluate arguments, draw conclusions, identify assumptions and the author's point of view, and understand words, sentences and whole passages.

  • Reading comprehension
  • Text completion
  • Sentence equivalence
  • Vocabulary in context
  • Quantitative Reasoning: Tests your ability to understand quantitative information, analyze data and solve problems with arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis.
  • Arithmetic: number properties, percentages, ratios, roots and powers
  • Word problems: interest, speed, distance and time, and work rates
  • Algebra: linear and quadratic equations, inequalities and coordinate geometry
  • Geometry: lines and angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, area and volume
  • Data analysis: statistics, probability, counting and sets
GRE Subject Tests Syllabus 3 topics

Learning objective: Physics: about 70 five-choice questions in 2 hours, covering classical mechanics, electromagnetism, optics and waves, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, atomic physics, special relativity, laboratory methods and specialized topics.

  • ETS currently offers three GRE Subject Tests. (It stopped the Biology and English Literature tests after April 2021, and the Chemistry test after April 2023.)
  • Mathematics: about 66 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours 50 minutes, on calculus, algebra and additional topics.
  • Psychology: about 144 five-choice questions in 2 hours, covering biological, cognitive, social, developmental and clinical psychology, plus measurement and methodology.

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How much does the GRE Preparation (Graduate Record Examination) course cost?

The GRE Preparation (Graduate Record Examination) training costs $450, down from the regular $500 (you save 10%). It is a one-time payment in US dollars, and you can pay securely by card or PayPal.

How long is the GRE Preparation (Graduate Record Examination) course, and when does it start?

The course runs for 50 hours of live, instructor-led online training across 28 sessions. Weekend and weekday batches are available, and the next batch starts on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Is the GRE similar to the SAT?

No. The GRE, from ETS, is for admission to graduate programs, while the SAT, from the College Board, is for undergraduate admission.

What math is on the GRE?

The GRE General Test's Quantitative Reasoning section covers arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis at roughly high school level. It does not include calculus. Calculus appears only in the separate GRE Mathematics Subject Test, which is about 50% calculus, 25% algebra and 25% additional topics.

Is the GRE syllabus similar to GATE?

Not really. The GRE is a general reasoning test for graduate admission abroad, while GATE is a subject-focused engineering exam used for M.E. and M.Tech admissions and some jobs in India.

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