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How can I prepare for the GRE revised General Test?

ETS offers FREE official test prep tools to help you prepare for the GRE revised General Test, including:

• POWERPREP® II Software: Preparation for the computer-based GRE revised General Test. This free software includes a simulated, timed test-taking experience that demonstrates the test-taker friendly design features — including moving back and forth and changing answers within a section and the on-screen calculator.
• Sample questions from the Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing sections.
• An in-depth look at each test section, plus test-taking strategies and tips.
• Practice Book for the Paper-based GRE® revised General Test (PDF). This is a simulated test-taking experience of the paper-based GRE revised General Test. You'll get the following: one full-length paper-based test, test-taking strategies, sample Verbal and Quantitative questions with explanations, sample Analytical Writing topics, scored Analytical Writing responses and reader commentary, and information on how the test is scored.

For even more practice, you can purchase these official test preparation materials from ETS:

• The Official Guide to the GRE® revised General Test. From the creators of the GRE revised General Test, this test prep book — which includes a copy of the POWERPREP® II Software CD-ROM — will provide you with two complete practice tests (one in the book and one on CD), hundreds of authentic test questions, explanations for many answers, test-taking strategies, sample essay responses with reader commentary and more.
• ScoreItNow!™ Online Writing Practice. This service lets you sharpen your writing skills as you prepare for the Analytical Writing measure of the GRE revised General Test. Even better, receive an immediate, confidential score to see how well you performed.