Hi everyone,
I’ve been prepping for the GRE for a few months now. I started with Magoosh to build a foundation and I’m currently working through the GregMat 2-month plan, which has been my main study structure.
I’m now trying to decide how much official ETS material I actually need. I know PowerPrep is essential since it’s the closest thing to the real test interface and scoring. What I’m less sure about is whether the larger bundles are worth it.
ETS is currently offering two options:
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Total Access ($249): GRE Mentor Prep Course, PowerPrep PLUS Tests 1, 2 & 3, the Official Guide plus Verbal and Quant Reasoning eBooks, ScoreItNow writing practice, and vocabulary flashcards
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Complete Prep ($199): GRE Mentor Prep Course, PowerPrep PLUS Tests 1 & 2, and the Official Guide eBook
My questions:
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Would you say GregMat plus the PowerPrep tests alone is sufficient, or is official ETS practice material still a must before test day?
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For those who used GregMat, did you find the ETS Official Guide and the Verbal/Quant Reasoning books added meaningful value, or was it redundant with what GregMat already covers?
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Is the extra official practice question volume worth it specifically for verbal, where question quality and phrasing matter a lot?
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Is PowerPrep PLUS Test 3 worth the price jump from Complete Prep to Total Access?
I’m targeting 320-330, so I’d rather not skip something that materially moves the needle, but I also don’t want to spend on content that just duplicates what I already have.
Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in the same position. Thanks!