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9 Top GRE Books to Crack the Revised GRE Test

Raghuram Sukumar —  April 24, 2013

In this article you will find Top GRE Books, reviews and recommendations for GRE Test Takers.

Revised GRE Exam preparation takes time and effort, but with top GRE books, you can certainly enjoy the GRE Preparation and Ace the New GRE.

There are several GRE books published related to Revised GRE test prep, here is a list of  Top GRE Test prep books that will help you improve your GRE Test Score.

ETS have started offering Revised GRE and with slight change in GRE Preparation approach and right set of Top GRE Books, you can crack the Revised GRE and aim for perfect 340 in GRE.

One of the frequently asked question – How many GRE books to buy?

  • 2 Books for General Strategies
  • 1 Book for each section
  • 1 or more books for GRE practice tests
  • Few Test Prep practice software

Top GRE Books 2013

Set 1 – Following books listed based on the order of preference.

5lb Manhattan  Book of GRE Practice Problems (Video)

Top GRE Quantitative Books

  1. Nova GRE Math Prep Course
  2. Kaplan GRE Exam Math Workbook

GRE Books – Verbal

  1. Barrons Essential Words for the GRE
  2. Kaplan GRE Exam Vocabulary Flashcards

Best GRE Test Prep Books

So, which books to buy? You can buy

  1. Manhattan GRE Prep Books – Set of 8 books. (Must Have)
  2. Official Guide to the GRE Revised General Test – ETS (Must Have)
  3. 5 lb Book of GRE Practice Problems (Must Have for Practice Tests)

That would cover in-depth coverage materials for New GRE Prep.  For Practice, you may have to buy Kaplan and other 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 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.

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113 responses to 9 Top GRE Books to Crack the Revised GRE Test

  1. 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?

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 ?

  5. 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+

  6. Nripendra kumar May 2, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    I want to know the detail of GRE subject test of biotechnology.

  7. Hi,

    THIS IS REALLY HELPFUL FOR ME BECAUSE IT IS REALLY TOUGH TO CHOOSE BOOKS FOR GRE PREPARATION.THANKS A LOT.

    UDAYSANKAR MALLIK

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. hi!! i wanted 2 knoe how 2 giv register my self on gre registration center……………suggest me sir……………..i will be grateful to you…………………..

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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..

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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.

  20. 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

  21. 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?

  22. 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

  23. 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….

  24. 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..

  25. 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 .

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