How long does the GRE prep course take?

Our personalized GRE prep course was designed to be completed in 6 weeks. However, our study plan allows you to learn at your own speed, whether that's faster or slower depending on your schedule and learning needs.

What is the 10+ point improvement guarantee?

We guarantee that if you complete at least 6 weeks of your full study plan and complete all assigned practice work, you will see a significant score improvement. If your starting score is below 315, we guarantee an increase of at least 10 points. If your starting score is 315 or above, we guarantee your score will reach at least 325. If you don't achieve these results, we'll refund your tuition in full. Terms and conditions apply.

Can I access the materials on mobile?

Yes! Our GRE prep app is available on iOS devices. You can practice questions, review lessons, and track your progress from anywhere. The app syncs with your web account so you never lose your progress.

When should I start preparing for the GRE?

We recommend starting GRE prep at least 6-8 weeks before the test date. This gives students enough time to work through the curriculum, take practice tests, and focus on areas that need improvement. However, starting earlier allows for a more relaxed pace and deeper mastery of the material.

How does the AI tutor work?

Our AI tutor provides instant, step-by-step explanations for any question in our 3,000+ question bank. Simply tap on any question you're stuck on, and the AI will walk you through the solution, explain the underlying concepts, and suggest similar practice problems to reinforce your understanding.

Are the practice tests similar to the actual GRE?

Yes, our practice tests are designed to closely mirror the format, difficulty, and timing of the actual GRE. We continuously update our question bank to reflect the latest test changes and ensure our students are fully prepared for what they'll encounter on test day.

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88% of our students report score gains of 10+ points in 6 weeks

Our algorithms and teaching methodology were built and tested with over 200,000 students.

In our most recent student study, 88% of students who followed their study plan for at least six weeks and completed the recommended practice tests either scored 325+ or improved their score by 10 points or more.

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TARGETED LEARNING

Study with a personalized plan that adapts to you in real time

There are only 9 types of Verbal Reasoning questions and 13 types of Quantitative Reasoning questions that can appear on the GRE. Take the diagnostic test to estimate your GRE score and find out which ones you need to practice to significantly improve.

Smart diagnostic test
Personalized, adaptive study plan
Real-time progress tracking

Question Bank

Practice with 3,000+ questions and step-by-step explanations

Every question is written and revised by former question writers from major publishers, so style and difficulty match the real GRE. Each one comes with a step-by-step explanation, so you always understand why an answer is right or wrong.

3,000+ realistic GRE questions
Step-by-step explanations on every question
Matches real GRE style and difficulty

PRACTICE TESTS

Test your skills with 20 full‑length GRE practice tests

With 20 full‑length, digital practice tests, you'll get practice that mirrors real section timing, pacing, and score scale, so nothing on test day catches you off guard.

20 full‑length practice tests
Digital, test-day pacing
Accurate score prediction

LESSONS

Learn with 250 lessons that cover every tested skill

Every tested skill has its own short, focused lesson taught by expert instructors who know exactly what the GRE rewards. Study before you practice, or jump straight to the skill you're struggling with whenever you need a refresher.

250+ on-demand lessons
Covers every tested skill
Taught by expert GRE instructors

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“I had a cold start at 161Q and knew I needed a real edge. Just 2 months of work with Smartschool pushed my Quant to a final 169 and secured my spot at Columbia!”

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Built by former test question writers
and top-scoring tutors

Every lesson, question, and explanation in the app was written and reviewed by our curriculum team: veteran classroom teachers, former question writers from major educational publishers, and top-scoring tutors now at Harvard and MIT.

Lara Geronime, PhD

Senior Math Question Writer

Stanford University • PhD in Educational Policy

Dr. Lara Geronime is a seasoned math educator with 17 years of teaching experience.

Darragh Voy

Verbal Tutor

University of Illinois • M.A. Curriculum & Instruction

Darragh Voy is an English educator with 12 years of teaching experience.

Angela Ho

Quant Tutor

MIT • Student at MIT

Angela Ho has taught math to 400+ students.

Alice Huang

Math Tutor

Harvard • Student at Harvard

Alice Huang is a U.S. Physics Team member.

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