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I am going for my Executive MBA and finished graduate school in 2002 (!). I last took the GRE in 1999, when it was still the paper version only, and did well enough on my own with it to get into my top-choice program. I knew though that since I had been out of school for so long and working in a writing-heavy and low-math field for almost 15 years, that I would need help with taking the GRE again (also because the format has changed so much).
I signed up for Kaplan and really it was such a good investment of money. The structure that the classes provided, as well as the funny and smart teachers and interactive students made each of the online classes a great joy to attend. I took advantage of many things of the package (GRE Channel, the Kaplan vocab apps, their pocket-book and the full-length computer tests), and increased all three sections of my test significantly from the diagnostic test to test day (six weeks later). I am really impressed by this program, and wish I had the money back in 1999 to also have used them since I could have gotten a higher score then too!
The Kaplan course was recommended to me by a friend and it was definitely the way to go! The class time was very efficient and it is much easier to absorb than studying on your own. I hadn't taken the test before and I hadn't tried studying by myself before I took it, but after taking it, I realized how helpful it was and less intimidating than tackling the book alone. The math that was reviewed was exactly what was needed and I even found the verbal tips very helpful, even though I thought that would be a lot harder to teach. The quiz bank was super helpful and easy to use. My only complaint is that I wish there were unlimited practice tests, because although the quiz bank is unlimited, it's nice to see your score on the practice tests. (Also I took the class in Santa Cruz, but that wasn't listed).
The service was great! I attended the private tutor session, and it came with verbal and quant in-person course. The best benefit of Kaplan is they have sufficient supplement resource, including Qbank, webinar, and practice tests. The Qbank was a practice system that could select practice questions from the database according to you choice of question types, time/number of practice, and your needs. The webinars were about different topics from lecturers, and you could watch those either in real-time or in record. There were 7 practice tests, including one real-experience test which you took the test at an actual location with actual setting as the actual GRE.
This review saved my life- I only had one month to study for the GRE before I had to take it, and the Online Course taught me all of the basics and how to apply them to more advanced questions quickly and effectively. It wasn't just a mass memorization course, but instead taught us how to use tools and how to take the test strategically. Even when I didn't know answers, I was able to use the Kaplan skills to eliminate down to the correct answer. The course also gave me so many tools that made it easy to study whenever and wherever, which is nice when you have a crazy life. Absolutely 100% worth the money and time.
I am really happy with Kaplan's services. The instructors were wonderful and made sure to help me when I was struggling with my scores. They kept emailing me back until they made sure I felt comfortable with their advice and knew what I needed to do. With their help I got a 10 point increase from my diagnostic score and made the scores I needed by only taking the test once!
As I was tight on time, I definitely recommend Kaplan to anyone who needs good scores really fast. I only studied for the GRE for two months by devoting 1 hour each day.
Kaplan's Live Online GRE service has been fantastic! I was able to triple my verbal score, double my quantitative score, and raise my writing from a 4.0 to a 4.5!
This course has so much to offer, with great self-paced learning capabilities, as well as structured live class times, as per the time you registered for. I would highly recommend Kaplan and all they have to offer - great service, amazing classes and materials, and the best teachers to guide you through the studying process.
While searching for a GRE course, I debated between a few. I chose Kaplan for their price and benefits - I feel I received the most for my money's worth. Choosing Kaplan was a great decision!!
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Though I was hesitant to enroll in such a pricey course, I have zero regrets. I had studied for months using the ETS books that I had purchased on Amazon and my score was way below the minimum requirement to even apply for the program I am interested in. With Kaplan, I was able to study in a more structured manner. My coach helped me to create a study schedule for each week so that I would be properly prepared by test day. After each practice test, he would give me areas to focus on and it was so helpful to have his guidance. The classes are nice because you can get feedback as you are working through different practice problems. The GRE is definitely not an easy test, but Kaplan will help your score improve if you are willing to do the work. This class will give you valuable strategies and familiarity with the test material, but ultimately it is up to you to put in the hours of studying to make it happen.
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Course Kaplan GRE Prep - Live Online PLUS
Instructor Jen Fletcher
Location Online
I was a bit skeptical about Kaplan's products. I had been hearing such great things about their products and was pretty sure it was a scam, but I took a leap of faith and purchased the Live Online Plus sessions to improve my GRE score. Turned out alot better than I could've imagined! Not only did my score improve, it improved drastically! The live online teachers were a resource on and off line and were really insightful in terms of creating a personalized study plan with me. I really loved the higher score policy, which allowed me to retake the live online course when I felt i wasn't prepared to take the actual GRE.
I decided to enroll in the Kaplan GRE in-person prep course after I had previously taken the GRE 3 times with no luck of increasing my score. The in-person experience was extremely helpful to me because it pushed me to study BETTER instead of harder. I learned the Kaplan quant, verbal, and writing strategies and even strategies to decrease anxiety/stress on test day. Another great part about the Kaplan prep courses is the Official Test Day experience in which students are able to sign up to take a mock GRE at an actual testing center. This is very helpful for people who are unfamiliar with a testing environment. Joe Hennes was an awesome instructor; I definitely recommend Kaplan!
Kaplan's live online GRE prep course definitely gave me the support and practice I needed to meet my goals. The instructors are always there for you. They want you to reach out to them, and they will help you with your study plan in any way that they can. They are still your GRE coaches even after you finish the course. In terms of the resources for studying, Kaplan's workshops and quiz bank were my best and most useful study tools. I couldn't imagine studying without these tools. I truly believe that Kaplan prepared me in the best way possible for the GRE. Kaplan gave me the confidence I needed to take the test.