GRE Exam preparation takes time and effort, but with good books, you can certainly enjoy the GRE Preparation. There are 100′s of book published related to GRE Exam preparation, here is a list of top 9 top GRE Test prep books that will help you improve your GRE Test Score.
GRE Quantitative
- Nova’s GRE Math Prep Course (Previously GRE Math Bible) (Must Have)
- Kaplan GRE Exam Math Workbook
- ARCO GRE/GMAT Math Review
GRE Verbal
- Kaplan GRE Exam Vocabulary Flashcards
- Kaplan GRE Exam Verbal Workbook (Must Have)
- Princeton Review – Verbal Workout for the GRE, (Graduate School Test Preparation)
GRE General – Verbal, Math, AWA
- GRE: Practicing to Take the General Test 10th Edition (From ETS)
- Barron’s How to Prepare for Graduate Record Examination (Must Have)
- Nova’s – GRE Prep Course with Software and Online Course (Must Have)
- Kaplan GRE Exam 2010-2011 Premier with CD-ROM
Must Have GRE Test Prep Books
Of the 9 books listed above, try to buy atleast the Must Have books. If you are serious about improving your GRE Score, you should have atleast the 4 Must Have books (GRE Best Books)
Most students will just have Barron’s How to Prepare for GRE or Kaplan GRE Exam 2009 book and ignore other books. If you have good Verbal and Math skills, then you could get away with just one book, but if you are scoring between 800 to 1200 in practice tests, then try to buy above listed GRE Test Prep books.
If you are low in budget, then refer to Top 4 GRE Test Prep Books. It will save you money, but help you prepare to get high GRE test score.
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hey , people i am purusoth mahendran doing my second year BTech Information Technology … i would like to know what are all the masters degree options available for me in US related to my field .. i am not too good at programming and so am not interested in software engineering .. can anyone tell me what are all the other courses and their scope ..due to my weakness in programming skills i am in a dilemma whether to go for MS or MBA …is it like only if i have a sound programming knowledge in C\C++ i would get admission for MS or suggest me some fields related to IT or CSE with less of programming …i am also interested in information security,cyber forensics, multimedia technology ,and database tech .. give some info abt all these and also give me sme info abt AI (artificial intelligence).. and MY CGPA IS 7.5 till now ..suggest me some universities too
Hi, I have completed B.E. from civil engineering, my math is good and i can understand every question very well by spending little time for each, but i face very vritical in verbal section, how can i prepare for same ??
Please give me a tips for improve my verbal abilities….. Thanks
hiii
i got 890 in gre(q-640, v-250) and my academics 66.7% in btech
is it enough for applying univs…. i am trying for spring 2011. do i have any chance to retake my gre xam. i have taken my gre previoously on aug 17 2010.. plz help me….
Sir,I am from Bangladesh.I am 3rd year Bsc student.I have 80% marks in my SSC and HSC exam.Now i have 65% marks in my 1st year and 2nd year final.I have a dream to complete my Msc from USA or Canada.Thats why i want to complete GRE.But Is it possible for me to study In North America with this result?What range of score in GRE is necessary for that?
I am weak in English?How can I recover it?
please Sir.Help me….
Ayan Saha
Dept of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.
University of Chittagong.
Bangladesh.
Dear Sir,I am Ayan.I want to do GRE within 2 year.But i am weak in english.How can i improve myself?Plz help me sir.
Ayan Saha
Bangladesh.
sir,
i have to preparepare for gre exams.can you please suggest me the books for its preparation especially for the mathematics section.
Plz reply soon!!!!
Sir,
I’m pursuing my B.E. in Civil Engineering from Delhi college of Engineering, DCE, India. I’m in the 4th year of my degree curriculum now. I want to pursue my M.Arch(I) from one of the excellent architecture schools of USA or Canada. I’ll appear for GRE this year in the month of October. What score will be good enough for getting admission in one of the top 10 Graduate Architecture Schools? What are the job prospects in USA or Canada after pursuing M.Arch(I) ? I’ll be thankful to anyone who can provide me with the required information.
Thanks
Regards
Sir,im in 1st year of chemistry hons..after completing my b.sc of 3 years,can i take GRE exam and get admission to us colleges just after b.sc?OR doing m.sc is compulsory for doing masters in us?plz rply sir..
hello,
You can definately do that after B.sc.
And I suggest you to start preparing right now.Because GRE needs a lot of efforts.
So start preparation from today and if you need any help,contact me on 09662295370.
Hi,i am a student studying B.SC (PHYSICS,MATHEMATICS,COMPUTER SCIENCE)..can i do M.S in universities abroad…if i take up GRE exam….PLZZZZ reply at the earliest.
Abhishek Guhey
Hey,
I just completed my second year of Engineering from Mumbai University and have just started with my GRE studies. I’ve joined the Princeton Review classes for it and they’ve advised me to take the GRE around October.
My question is, will this be a good enough time?
I scored 1100 on their diagnostic test (670 Math, 430 verbal).
Also, I was wondering if their study material is good enough or not.
hi sir myself rituja i have completed B.E in electrical &electronics planning for ms i have no ideaa regarding books,admission procedure,colleges ,course offered .sir plz help me out in this matter
hi.i m doing my btech(3rd year).i m interested in doing M.S. please help……….!!!!!
most imp thing is ” nobody can help you , its only you who cn do it ” . cracking gre is not about craming books and all , its about your skills . your mathematical skills nd your vocabs . regular practice and dedication will make it all . for cracking gre you have to be industiour nd phlegmatic . the very frst step is to buy a barrons and start right now else u’ll be too late .
hello
U hav to appear 4 gre n toefl 4 admission in MS.
If u need more details, call me on 09662295370.
Respected Sir,
I am doing by B-Tech IIIrd yr. I am planning to study M.S. I have been taking coaching since 1 month.I have a low knowledge in maths.For achieving good score in gre exam plz…suggest me some books and some suggestions.I am sure your information will be very helpful for me.Waiting for your kind reply. Thanq sir..
as you said you have a low knowledge in mathematics , basically maths is a integral part of gre . you have to extremly good in maths . for improoving maths you can refer nova . you have to be regular at maths and u have to practice a lot for building your maths skills . thanx
hello
u cn go throuth R.S Aggrawal 4 basic maths….
n ALL THE BEST
Hii I am third year passout student,now in Final Year Computer Engineering, I am planning to do MS. But Have Little idea about it anybody can guide me please……
atleast basic steps….
thank you in advance.
hi,
i have done BE in IT and ME in CSE…..did job in research organisation for a year….m planning to giv GRE in sep 2010….can u please help me that if i wanna join software industry what is better option either to go for MS or to go for PhD. what is d scope after PhD…besides teaching and research.
how long does it generally takes to complete PhD?
hiii sir,i am planning to study ms in us.i have low knowledge in english.for achieving good score in gre examplz suggest me the books,some suggestions.it will be very helpful for me.i will appreciate a reply frm u.
hii sir,i m studying b.tech final year with 58% aggregate and my tenth & inter percentage are 69%,78%.i want to pursue ms in us.can i apply for gre exam with this low percentage.
I am preparing for my GRE exam, I need suggession, tip or any useful information that can lead to a high score. What is the bset GRE book ?
actually i have 2 questions
1. can i write gre exam in sep 2010 to leave india in 2011
my b-tech will be completed by apr 2011
2. which books u prefer to study for gre to get 1200+
I want to know the detail of GRE subject test of biotechnology.
Hi,
THIS IS REALLY HELPFUL FOR ME BECAUSE IT IS REALLY TOUGH TO CHOOSE BOOKS FOR GRE PREPARATION.THANKS A LOT.
UDAYSANKAR MALLIK
Sir,
I want to know whether the sum of 190 dollar for gre exam includes the test of subject paper too.
And also whether in India we have the scope of giving both CBT and PBT,
and what is the time of registration,and the entire exam based test is given on one day in PBT.
hello sir, is all this listed books are available in India.
You can find them but it will not be in low cost edition. You will have to pay the the actual price in rupees.
Sir what are the possibilities of getting admitted into NCSU or Texas A&M or Penn State University with a GRE score of 1200 and a Btech percentage of 71% ? Also list out the universities that i can probably get into….expecting ur reply
hi!! i wanted 2 knoe how 2 giv register my self on gre registration center……………suggest me sir……………..i will be grateful to you…………………..
hi I just want to know that how many time suject GRE in physics take place in India.And if for example I write my exam of gre on may 2010 and subject Gre physics on NOV 2010(usually exam are in that month) when will I get the score for Subject GRE and can I able to apply for top 10 university at that time i.e 2011.
This is really a wonderful blog.
I am planning to give GRE for doing phd from US.
Its really been like a lots of information for someone like me who doesnt know anything about the basics of admission procedure.
THANX a TONN.
hai u!! i completed b-tech in 2009, i want to appear GRE and TOEFl exams, i need the proper books for it and proper coaching centre for it , can anyone suggest the best on in hyd, AP.
Thank you….
hiiiiiiiiiii prashant
As far as my knowledge,barrons has a good collection of practise materials…n for strategies to crack the exam,it’s gud to refer barron’s as well as princeton review..this will surely work..all the best..am also searching for the best books for GRE..
hi
myself ameya , i want to pursive higher study as MS in US. so i want the admission as fast as possible , so which date i have to select for GRE.
Sir,
i just completed my B.E in I.T , i want to do my MS ….i have just started studying for my gre, i’m planning on taking my gre in jan end or feb mid , i know i will be able to apply for spring ‘11 , will it be any different from the fall ‘10 ? and After writting d exam so late will i be able to Join in Fall ’09.
Hi,
I took the GRE in October and got a 550( I know, depressing). I panicked. I will admit a study but very little.
My weakest point is Math. What books should I buy (and does it matter if they are an older edition)?
I already have the Kaplan book, What else should I buy?
Also, I look at the book and it is so overwhelming. Where should I start?
I am taking the GRE in March again. I would like to get at least a 1000.
@Alex – Barron’s GRE prep books are good for practice. Use Kaplan to learn strategies. Novapress for Maths is also good
Hi,i am a student studying B.SC (PHYSICS,MATHEMATICS,COMPUTER SCIENCE)..can i do M.S in universities abroad…if i take up GRE exam….PLZZZZ reply
Sir,
I completed my Masters in Biotechnology from well reputed college in Chennai. My career graph is
M.Sc 76%
B.Sc 89%(university rank)
XII 85%
X 75% I enjoy CSIR JRF fellowship also. I’m trying to do my PhD in US. I’ve not given my GRE but my IELTS score is 8(W=8,S=8.5,L=8). I’m afraid to give general GRE but I’m confident in subject GRE. Will subject GRE can fetch me an admission in reputed US university.
Reply will be greatly appreciated.
Great list! I’m glad someone’s listing the truly useful ones.
-Thanks!
@SM
Yes the guidance is fabulous
you are positive
thanks for your view
cheers
easwaran
member of premium club, happily
I am studying pre final year BE electronics & Communication at VTU .I am planning to prepare for GRE and take the test in the month of june. I have very bad GPA about 52.But some of my credentials are good. i can Get good recommendation letters, and i am planning a good project in the Final year and internships from two companies. My range of sore would be 1000 to 1200, right now with some preparation. I have six months time left for thorough preparation. i am aiming for a score around 1300- 1400. Which are the Universities that i may get admitted to, and will i be able to get the scholarships?
Hai sir my name is srikanth iam doing b.pharmaacy 4th year iwant to know when to write gre exam for getting adm in spring 2010. I also want to know how much scores are required for getting adm pl z give me the details iam waiting for ur reply
you must finish both ur gre and toefl by the end of dec at last.
i’m doing my 4th yr computer science , i want to do my MS ….i have not started studying for my gre yet , i’m planning on taking my gre in d next semester jan end , i know i will be able to apply for spring ’11 , will it be any different from the fall ’10 ? my gpa is around 8.2….
@Kirthika – You can take GRE in Jan 2010 and still apply for Fall 2010.
Hi,
Can you suggest any book on analogies with explanation.
Though I know most of the words, I am unable to figure out the correct answer..
Really nice post … sir ..
Can u suggest the books for GRE subject test – Maths … if u have any info on that ..
i ll appreciate a reply from u .