After years of GRE training, CheersYou（清柚教育） has actually released many exclusive materials! However, many students have reported that they sometimes aren't sure which materials to use at which stage. Today, let’s comprehensively sort through all the GRE Must-Know Questions prep materials and outline the different prep stages along with the suitable materials for each.
Students preparing for the GRE, feel free to find where you fit, and if you need materials, just reach out to an advisor to get them~
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Zero Foundation & GRE Beginners
At this stage, students are still completely unfamiliar with the GRE. It’s advisable to first understand basic information about the GRE, such as question types, test duration, etc. Then, you can start by memorizing GRE vocabulary and practicing long and short sentences~ Vocabulary and long/short sentences are the fundamentals of the GRE Verbal section and should not be underestimated!
Study Plan:
Get a preliminary understanding of the GRE test, start memorizing GRE vocabulary, study long and short sentences, and lay a solid foundation for starting GRE preparation.
Recommended Materials:
1) Understanding the GRE
This includes the GRE test format, duration, scoring rules, difficulty levels, ideal scores, etc. Search for "GRE Must-Know Questions" on Bilibili to find it! (https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1VL4y1a7JS/?spm_id_from=333.337.search-...)
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2) Vocabulary & Long/Short Sentence Basics
"GRE Must-Know 1000 Words", "GRE Long/Short Sentence Diagramming and Practice"
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"Must-Know 1000 Words" is the result of senior instructors from Must-Know Questions attending multiple GRE exams in person, figuring out the patterns of frequently tested words, and simultaneously using a proprietary algorithm to extract the common high-frequency vocabulary from several classic GRE word books. Outdated, low-frequency, and non-core words were removed, and new words from 2020-2021 that were not included in those word books were added. Thus, this vocabulary book contains the most refined test-day words, having eliminated ineffective entries, enabling students to quickly overcome word barriers and improve practice efficiency.
3) Math Fundamentals
"GRE Must-Know Questions Math Vocabulary", "GRE Math Formula Sheet"
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The GRE math concepts are not difficult, roughly at the level of Chinese middle/high school, and for some Chinese students, it is a relatively easy section. However, the proportion of tricky questions is increasing, and the question prompts are getting longer; getting a high score is not so simple. This requires students to be fully familiar with math vocabulary and formulas before they can practice effectively.
Have a Vocabulary Foundation & Self-Practice Without Score Improvement
After gaining a basic mastery of GRE vocabulary and the framework for analyzing long and short sentences, congratulations! You are officially a preparatory test-taker and can move on to learning methodologies and entering the practical stage~ Good methodologies are indeed important, but continuous practice, reflection, summarization, and organizing knowledge points are also indispensable for achieving a high score.
Some students may already be practicing but see no improvement; most likely, the test-taking methodology hasn't been mastered! Don’t blindly practice and waste materials!
Study Plan:
Continue memorizing vocabulary daily, combine it with learning test-taking methodologies, and pair it with an appropriate amount of real questions to apply the methods you've learned.
Recommended Materials:
1) Methodologies
"GRE Text Completion Method Mind Map", "GRE Reading Comprehension Method Mind Map", "GRE Argument Mind Map"
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The GRE Mind Map series is the methodology handout accompanying the Must-Know Questions courses. Its universal applicability has been confirmed by thousands of students who have achieved satisfactory scores. It is worth repeatedly internalizing for students just entering the preparation stage, and training their problem-solving thinking by combining it with real questions. Developing the habit of solving problems according to this methodology will also make tackling complex problems effortless.
2) High-Frequency Real Questions
"GRE Text Completion Must-Know 1000 Questions", "GRE Math Must-Know 600 Questions", "GRE Reading Comprehension Must-Know 220 Passages"
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Teachers with years of front-line teaching experience collected and sorted a large number of GRE real questions, while using a proprietary algorithm to select high-frequency questions across all sections from 2021-2022. After proofreading, 1000 text completion, 600 math, and 220 reading comprehension questions, along with reference answers, were compiled. This question bank best represents the current difficulty of the GRE, allowing students to efficiently practice all sections and quickly improve scores.
Pre-Exam Sprint & Mock Exams
After about 1-2 months of consistent studying and practicing, most test-takers choose to register for the first exam to gauge their level~ The test session is long, with many questions, and the pressure is naturally much higher than usual. At this time, it’s necessary to adapt to computer-based test requirements in advance and do more mock sets to get used to the exam rhythm and perform to your true ability!
Study Plan:
Persistently memorize vocabulary, review your personal vocabulary list and error log. Additionally, use monthly real-question sets and other real exam papers to reinforce methodologies for each section, and promptly correct mistakes and analyze the causes of errors.
Recommended Materials:
1) Advanced Vocabulary
"GRE Text Completion 6-Select-2 Word List", "GRE Vocabulary - Meaning Groups Must-Know", "GRE Logical Connectors"
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The 6-select-2 question type accounts for the largest proportion of questions on the exam and is relatively easy to improve after practice. The "GRE Text Completion 6-Select-2 Word List" summarizes synonym options from actual text completion questions, organizing them into 8 lists with 730 groups of 6-select-2 synonyms. Using the meaning group method to directly memorize words with similar meanings helps students efficiently connect words and boost accuracy on 6-select-2 questions.
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"GRE Meaning Group Vocabulary" further summarizes over 50 groups of synonyms and antonyms, especially focusing on words with different meanings in the GRE that you might think you know. Those words you assume you understand often carry different meanings in the GRE!
"GRE Logical Connectors" helps you become more sensitive to logical signal words in text completions, allowing you to more accurately determine "agree/positive" or "contrast/negative" relations and avoid falling into ETS traps~
2) Monthly Real-Question Sets
Monthly GRE real questions are all based on recent actual exam recall questions and are the most recommended materials for last-minute practice. The newer the recall questions, the higher the reference value, and the more you practice within the test cycle, the greater the probability of encountering them on exam day~
But remember ❗️ Don't blindly practice! Practicing when you haven't mastered the correct problem-solving approach is simply wasting real exam materials! ❌
3) Full-Length Mock Exams (Computer-Based)
While completing real-question sets within the exam cycle, you should also use a full-length practice test system to simulate the actual computer-based format, get comfortable with the test form, maintain your practice momentum, and pace yourself.
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This step is especially important! Students who are used to underlining and taking notes on paper during study and practice must quickly adapt to the computer-based test format! Avoid discomfort on test day that could affect your performance.
Lastly, before the test, make sure you know how to send your scores!!
2022 GRE Score Sending Process and Important Notes! After the GRE, It's Not All Done!
After the exam, when you get your diagnostic report, you also need to know how to interpret it!
That wraps up the summary of all GRE prep materials from CheersYou（清柚教育） GRE Must-Know Questions~ Students can set targeted plans and use the appropriate materials based on their current prep stage.
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If you need the materials, contact a CheersYou（清柚教育） advisor to get them! We will continue striving to provide even better materials and courses, and we wish everyone an early achievement of their desired GRE score!
