Courses Is a PGRE Prep Course Worth It? Insights from Students Who Have Taken One

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The discussion centers around the decision to study independently for the Physics GRE rather than enrolling in a prep course. The original poster expresses skepticism about the necessity and cost of prep courses, opting instead to utilize practice tests, the ETS guide, and prep books. Responses indicate a consensus that self-study is effective, emphasizing the importance of practice problems and available exams. Some participants note the lack of prep courses specifically for the Physics GRE, suggesting that self-directed study may be the most practical approach for this specialized test. Overall, the conversation highlights the viability of independent study as a cost-effective and efficient method for preparing for the Physics GRE.
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Hey there, I am currently studying for my physics GRE which I will be taking in October of this year. Recently I made a comment to my schoolmates on my study strategy and I mentioned that I would not be taking a prep course but rather studying on my own for the exam. Many of them gave me a very confused look as if I was crazy for not taking a prep course. I never really thought about taking a prep course because of how expensive they are. I figured I would do fine in just taking all the available practice tests I could get my hands on and by using the ETS guide and a few pGRE prep books. I would like to ask those of you have taken a prep course for the GRE if it was really worth it, and how you would compare it to the time you used to study on your own for the exam. Do you think you would have done a lot worse had you not taken the prep course? Also, I wouldn't mind hearing other people's opinions on the matter. If you have comments on specific prep courses that would be very helpful.

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I didn't take a prep course for the PGRE and I would say that stuyding on your own is the best way to do it. Not only is it cheaper, but most people will tell you that the best way to study for the PGRE is to do a lot of practice problems and test yourself using the available practice exams. You can do both of these things without a prep course.

Please note this is just my personal opinion. For me, I know that a prep course wouldn't have helped me.
 
I've never even heard of the existence of a prep course for the PGRE. It's a fairly specialized test - not a very large market for one.
 

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