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Leland Reviews

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5.0

My GRE score is 165 (159 verbal and 165 Quant) and 4.0 in AWA. For me getting back to studies, having spent 7-8 years in the corporate world was very tough, and hence the most important thing I needed was to discipline myself to spend those 2-3 hours every day on weekdays and 5-6 hours on weekends. I had previously tried doing that multiple times but failed. For Quant, he made us go through every math concept from scratch, just what I needed, hence initially the only resource I used for quant were his classes, home assignments and quizzes. They were enough to set up my foundation and bring me back on track. For verbal again, I used his classes and assignments, plus the GRE big book for Reading comprehensions. He had shared a word list of around 2000 words, I tried to memories those as well, not sure if I succeeded. Later, for Vocabulary, I was recommended by Saad to go through the Magoosh Common and Basic words List, I think this really helped towards the end of my prep, had I known this earlier, I would have stuck to Magoosh only for vocabulary. It seemed to have helped me more than the 2000+ word list I had been using. Would advise others to do the same or use Saad’s 341 list. Trying to remember more than 1000 words is a stretch and I would not recommend that. Target the most commonly occurring words only. Once I was done with his course in December 2024, due to some personal commitments, I once again had to take GRE off my plate for a good 2/3 months. During this time, the only thing I did was sometimes go over the vocabulary List. However in April 2025, I got back at it, this time with an intention to finally give my GRE. I had been struggling to close this chapter ever since I can remember but I had never locked in a test date. I cannot emphasize this enough, locking in a date when you feel 70% confident is THE MOST CRUCIAL STEP. That remaining 30% will never be achieved until you lock in a date, and thankfully I did lock in my date for June in April, to give myself enough time to go over all the concepts again and do timed volume practice. Once I had locked the date, I reached out to Saad, having followed his journey because he was a junior from my University (LUMS), and I had seen all his youtube videos and Instagram posts. I had also been regularly answering the questions he shared in his stories, and fortunately I ended up taking a 2 hour session that Tabarak rehman had hosted for Saad. It was very insightful and led me to messaging Saad, telling him about my journey. It took some time (you need to send him soft but respectful reminders), but Saad got back, just in time when I had exactly around 20-25 days left in my exam. Fate had it planned, and he got back the exact same day when I was traveling to Islamabad for work, and he was kind enough to lock a face to face meeting. We met (I was staying at a hotel that was literally 5 minutes away from Saad’s residence in Islamabad) and he gave me more 4 hours to help me plan with meticulous detail on how I should go about preparing in the remaining 20-25 day. He was very thorough and sincere in his advice and I could see that all he wanted was for me to succeed. He is a very busy guy, but despite that he gave 4+ hours to a stranger whom he had never met before and there was nothing for him to gain from this meeting, just my sincere Dua for him and his family. He shared insights on Test day, he shared strategies for tackling each section, and most importantly he shared some mocks (just like the ones available on his instagram but in a greater quantity) that really helped me during those last few days where all I had planned was to do timed practice, and this was the best use of that time. I would definitely encourage people who want to take GRE to regularly engage with Saad on his stories. I particularly enjoy answering the questions he shares almost every day, which are very very close to Real GRE (I KID YOU NOT). I did not use a lot of ETS material, apart from the free mocks. My test day was also very smooth, especially because Saad had mentally prepared me for it in our connect. To future test takers, especially those in the corporate world, I would advise taking some online classes if you cannot maintain a routine and be disciplined, and then taking 5-7 days off in the last week of the prep to do mocks and relax yourself off the added corporate pressure, I did the same. I would recommend to make an error log throughout the prep, a very detailed one, with the topic, type of mistake etc marked for each question so they can go through it towards to the end of the prep, it really helped me. I have ppt with more than 200 questions that I had solved incorrectly during my practice and I reviewed them before the exam day. For AWA, I did not use any resource, the only resource that helped was the 15-20 tips that Saad had shared with me during our session. I spent less than 3 hours on my entire AWA prep, and this too was on the day before the exam. If you are fluent in speaking English, AWA should not be a big challenge. I just followed a basic structure Saad had shared and a few other tips. I cannot emphasize enough on pacing yourself during the exam. If you get stuck on a question, the most difficult part, especially for someone like me, is to let it go. But I had to learn that through my prep, THE ART OF LETTING GO. Each question, I told myself, is only 1 mark, and there are questions ahead that you can easily solve, just remember this and let go when you feel stuck. Timed practice really helps to ingrain this into your mind. The last 20-30 days, I only did timed practice, doing it untimed felt like a sin to me. I struggled a lot initially, but only doing volume timed practice can help with pacing. Initially I would hardly reach question 8 or 9 in Quant section 1 and Question 10 or 11 in Quant section 2, but it gets better with practice believe me. On the test day, there were no surprises because I had practiced Saad’s mocks. ETS Powerpreps of Quant were easier than real GRE, verbal was still more or less on the same level. Test day was also the first time I was attempting the quant and verbal sections, together with AWA, so I knew that test day was going to be slightly more tiring than my mock practice days, but it did not impact much honestly. Essay felt like a relief and an energizer going into the real deal. During the breaks I would just breathe and relax my mind, take my eyes off the screen, close them for a bit and just breathe. Once again, I would like to highlight the emphasize the role that Saad played, helping me selflessly and that one-to-one session with him really helped boost my confidence and score. He is honestly the most genuine, humble and helping person I have seen in a while. He really has the art of strategising for a student depending on his level (current score and realistic target score). He was also engaged with me on the test day and was kind enough to share the university GRE codes so I would not panic after he told me about this thing, having to share GRE scores for free to your top 4 universities you aim to apply to. This was something new to me, but he managed it all on the sidelines for me. May God bless him and his family.

March 2026

Vouched for Saad based on experience working together before Leland

Muhammad M scored 324 on the GRE

Saad A.
Coached bySaad

5.0

Hi! Finally getting around to writing this after a bit of a rollercoaster with my GRE journey. To give you some context - I took my first GRE in November, but due to a mix-up in my test center assignment, I ended up arriving at the correct center almost 1.5 hours late. Unsurprisingly, I gave the exam in a really poor headspace and scored a 161 in Quant and 154 in Verbal. This was disappointing, especially since my Powerprep Plus scores were consistently higher: • Powerprep Plus 1: 165 Q, 158 V • Powerprep Plus 2: 168 Q, 160 V • Powerprep Plus 3: 170 Q, 158 V I had heard about Saad through friends and saw his success stories on Instagram (@gre341withsaadamer), so I filled out the 1-on-1 form on his page, explaining my situation in detail. He reached out very kindly and we got on a call, where he walked me through a new strategy and pointed me toward much more effective prep resources. Resources I used for my first attempt: · Manhattan 6 Quant Guides · Manhattan 5lb Book · Magoosh Vocab Flashcards · All official ETS tests For context, I was applying to STEM programs in the U.S., so I had mostly focused on Quant. I also work long hours (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.), so I had been studying early mornings on weekdays and on weekends for about two months before the exam. After that first attempt, I decided to retake the GRE just three weeks later, using a revamped strategy based on Saad’s guidance. Resources I used for my second attempt: · Magoosh 589 Questions PDF · Saad Amer Instagram Mocks · Gregmat Videos for Verbal · Saad Amer Vocabulary List · Saad Amer Sample Essay & AWA Tips This second round of prep made a huge difference. The first time around, I had felt that the GRE was significantly harder than Powerprep - something Saad’s resources prepared me for really well. His mocks are genuinely the closest thing to the real test (I highly recommend timing yourself and treating them seriously). The Magoosh 589 questions were also more representative of the actual GRE difficulty than Manhattan. I didn’t have much time for Verbal, so I followed Saad’s advice on which Gregmat videos to prioritize and practiced vocabulary using the Magoosh app and the 341-word list. For AWA, I only used Saad’s guides and sample responses, and that was more than enough. My second GRE score (just 3 weeks later): 167 Quant, 158 Verbal, 4.5 Essay (With 3 mistakes in the Quant section - so accuracy in the first section really matters!) My advice: · Nail the first section in both Quant and Verbal to give yourself room for error in the harder second section. · Start early and use the right materials. The concepts aren’t difficult, but practicing at the right difficulty level is key - and that’s where Saad’s resources were a game changer for me. · ETS materials are limited, costly, and easier than the actual GRE so don’t exclusively rely on those. · Saad was super helpful in mentally preparing me for the test center experience, which can be stressful if it’s your first time, so do reach out to him If you’re considering reaching out to Saad, definitely take the time to fill out the form on his Instagram thoroughly - it helps him tailor his advice to your specific situation. The GRE is absolutely doable if you put in consistent, focused effort with the right guidance. Huge thanks again to Saad for all his help and support!

March 2026

Vouched for Saad based on experience working together before Leland

Eesha D scored 325 on the GRE

Saad A.
Coached bySaad

5.0

Quant: 165 Verbal: 161 Make sure u discuss ur exam date w saad and choose it!! And KEEP SENDING HIM UR mock SCORES, he will help u😭😭. Believe me !! He knows his stuff :)) Preparation Resources: For Quant, I relied heavily on Magoosh and the Manhattan 5lb book. I worked through almost the entire Manhattan book, focusing on at least 30 questions from key topics. For Verbal, I used GregMat, Magoosh, and the Manhattan guide. In the final 10 days leading up to the exam, I completed both mocks in the official guide, focusing on Verbal and Quant reasoning by ETS. Did almost all RC from big book except long passage and TC. TIMED!!! Listen to saads advice and dont use alot of resources , stick to some resources!! Mock Tests: I attempted several mocks, including PowerPrep 1, PowerPrep 2, and PowerPrep Plus 1. I also went through all three of Saad’s mocks, which were particularly beneficial. I timed myself for every mock, including those from the official ETS books, to simulate test day conditions. Test Day Experience: The difficulty level on test day was fairly standard, with nothing too surprising in the Quant section. However, the Verbal section did include some tricky synonym questions, which required careful thought. While the vocabulary was manageable, forming synonyms was challenging due to some confusing words. Vocabulary Preparation: Magoosh vocab alone wasn’t enough, so I supplemented it with Saad’s list, which was comprehensive except for a few new words from 2023. I also compiled unfamiliar words from the ETS books’ big book. Additionally, I made my own flashcards for Saad’s vocab and new words, and in the last month, I created an extra list of problematic, confusing words. I highly recommend learniMagooshsynonyms for each word, especially if Sentence Equivalence (SE) isn’t a strong area. Throughout my preparation, Saad played a significant role in my success. His encouragement kept me going, especially when I was stuck at a verbal score of 156 in all my mocks. His belief in my ability to score above 320 was a major motivation, even when my practice scores hovered around 317-320. Saad’s mocks were very good and closely aligned with the actual test. Listen to what Saad says, and don’t hesitate to pester him for advice as I did—he has been extremely helpful throughout the process. Study Duration: I dedicated almost 3 months to studying, with 6-8 hours of focused preparation each day. Test Day problems : I faced some difficulties on test day, particularly with typing on the computer keyboard and using the calculator with the mouse. I wasn’t familiar with all the keyboard functions,so it took me a minute for figure how the weird calc works. Additionally, I didn’t know how to erase the calculator memory, which. I recommend yall to familiarize themselves with these functions. Study Duration: I dedicated almost 3 months to studying, with 6-8 hours of focused preparation each day. Test Day problems : I faced some difficulties on test day, particularly with typing on the computer keyboard and using the calculator with the mouse. I wasn’t familiar with all the keyboard functions,so it took me a minute for figure how the weird calc works. Additionally, I didn’t know how to erase the calculator memory, which. I recommend yall to familiarize themselves with these functions. Quant Topics to Focus On: The most frequently tested topics were geometry, absolute values, number properties, and standard deviation(one qs), algebra , other than tht i cant really recall . It’s crucial to have a solid grasp of these areas. For Quant, my strategy was to start from the end of the section, skip hard questions initially, and focus on easier ones to build confidence. When revisiting the harder questions, reading the question statement 1-2 times often helped to uncover the trick. However, if I still couldn’t solve a question after a second attempt, I would skip it and make an educated guess and come to it again in the end if i had time. Advice for Future Test-Takers: 1- Saad advised me to keep a mistake log, which was incredibly helpful in identifying and correcting recurring errors. 2-GregMat’s Strategies: Greg’s strategies for Verbal, especially the Process of Elimination (POE), are really good. Focus on eliminating wrong answers in Reading Comprehension (RC) rather than searching for the correct one. 3- The most important advice I can give is to keep your nerves under control. I entered the exam hall last, kept myself calm, and recited a lot of duas beforehand, which helped me stay calm. After every section, I took a 2-minute break and wrote my time strategy for the Verbal sections (not for Quant) since I skip a lot of questions. 4- the questions dont require vvvv long working so if ur doing a page long working , u are missing smth in the qs. Lasly , Saad’s support, along with his resources and strategies I used, played a key role in achieving my score. For those preparing, recommend consistent practice, making a mistake log, seeking out resources that challenge you just enough to push your limits, and above all, maintaining your composure on test day. And memorise ways ets can trick u😭, i did that and esp in quant comparison, it was v helpful. Figured them out from ets official stuff, saads stuff and powerpreps.

March 2026

Vouched for Saad based on experience working together before Leland

Laiba N scored 326 on the GRE

Saad A.
Coached bySaad

5.0

Score. Quant 170, verbal 157, AWA 4 I just followed Saad Amer’s advice after reaching out to him on his Instagram (@gre341withsaadamer) primarily and practiced questions that he refers to. The actual exam was pretty difficult. But exactly same to what Saad had explained. Saad’s vocab helped a bit although I didn’t prepare for verbal. Most important part of preparation was messages with Saad and this is only thing that got me 170. I prepare for around 3 months but I work full time and even have projects to do in weekends. So it was approx 8 to 10 hours per week. You have to practice and learn a lot of quant and Saad Amer is Guru of that. My test was in New Jersey US and it was very smooth experience and I was very comfortable. I had chocolates, bnaanas, chips etc with me. I ate a lot in breaks. Since I am very passionate about economics and I will be applying for PhD in economics, it’s almost mandatory to get 170 quant in order to get into top schools. So GRE always like a barrier to me as I had everything else. That’s why I worked so long on it and spent a lot of effort. Saad Amer has been helping me since 2021 when helped me get 167 and I got into funded MSc econ at Manchester and then I reached out to him again because this time I needed 170. He is always very kind and responsive. I owe all of this to him and his continuous moral and emotional support as well. He always encouraged me to stick to my aim 170. After Manchester I came to Columbia as a predoc ( RA in econ department). I am currently working here and now planning to apply for PhD. Everybody here also encouraged me to work hard for GRE and my profs also were kind to give me space to prepare for gre. Columbia is amazing place and I was very satisfied with life in general which helped me focus on GRE. It was very different from 2021 when I didn’t have any money and was not in a good mental state to prepare for GRE.

March 2026

Vouched for Saad based on experience working together before Leland

Muhammad B scored 327 on the GRE

Saad A.
Coached bySaad

5.0

My GRE Experience at FC College Lahore on 30th August 320 Q 164 V 156 I got QVQVQ, and I think middle Quant was experimental section. Difficulty level of first quant was medium, but not easy. I was able to do it on time and recheck all questions as well, but there were 2-3 tricky questions I wasn’t sure about. Overall quant was more difficult than practiced, questions were layered with multiple topics as well. Like there were questions testing probability, inequalities etc. in one question. I would say some questions were equilant of 2 questions that we see in practice. Sometimes, long calculations were also required like finding mean of 10 numbers which was time taking. In second quant section, I barely finished on time, it was medium and I was confused on about 4—5 questions. Last quant section was hard, it was time taking and concepts were difficult too. There were 3-4 questions I had no idea how to figure out. Last 2 questions I couldn’t do on time, so just guessed. . I had practiced from Magoosh, ETS PowerPrep PLUS. But test was more difficult than I had seen anything before. In verbal section, mostly it wasn’t very difficult language. Like hardly 4-5 questions had vocabulary I couldn’t understand. I had done Magoosh and Saad Amer list, so 2-3 questions were such that I was confused about vocab. But logical part was tricky sometimes, and not straightforward for passages. Passages were not very lengthy. Only 1 passage was very hard, but other than that it was good. I wasn’t very confident while doing the test, but just kept going and doing my best.

March 2026

Vouched for Saad based on experience working together before Leland

Muhammad H scored 320 on the GRE

Saad A.
Coached bySaad

5.0

My scores for the GRE were the following. Quant: 166, Verbal: 159, AWA: 4.5. The resources I used were the ETS official GRE guidebook, Magoosh application and vocabulary book, and Specific sections of the GRE big-book. On the exam day, the Quant and Verbal were sections were fairly difficult. One level higher than what I did in the practice tests. The AWA was easy though. I prepared for overall two months, and Saad Amer's videos in general helped me from getting lost in the sea of inaccurate resources present on the internet. He really gave me a sense of direction towards my practice for the GRE. Some tips I would like to give are firstly, register as soon as possible. The more you delay the registration, the more you delay the initiation of your preparation. Secondly, write down your schedule or plan on an excel sheet or paper. It really helps. Thirdly, try not to get lost in the sea of resources. Stay focused on max 2-3 books. Lastly, make vocabulary a part of your day. For me, the Magoosh flashcards app worked best. During the exam day, everything was really smooth with a lot of checking and a comfortable environment.

March 2026

Vouched for Saad based on experience working together before Leland

Syed T scored 325 on the GRE

Saad A.
Coached bySaad

5.0

When I started my prep, initial scores in my diags were around 310, 165ish in Quant and 145ish in Verbal. So major grind was required in the Verbal section. I joined Saad’s 341 section for 3-4 July in Lahore. The session provided me with the optimum direction and boost I was looking for. Though I still required practice and vocab learning, the confidence to tackle GRE just went sky high after the session. My takeaways from the sessions. (What I took up for my preparation) Mocks: 2 mocks are available in ETS official guide (Purple Books). 2 Free mocks on the official GRE ETS website. 3 Paid mocks on GRE ETS (I got the PPP 1 AND PPP3). I gave the PP3 3 days before the actual test and got 325 on it and that's the exact score I got on the actual test as well. Usually that's what happens for everyone. I discussed my mocks and prep with Saad, he also predicted that I would get an exact 326. It is important to be cool and confident when we are going into such standardized tests because scores are usually evident before the test so it is important that we touch the bar and look for the bonus by staying calm. Vocab: Common and Basic Words for Magoosh Flashcards. Saads list of Vocab which is regularly updated on Insta (Game Changer) > Specially the Frequently occurring words. Total these are approximately around 1000 words (While they used to look overwhelming but only difficult thing was initiating the process of learning.) Quant: I cannot really reflect back on quantitative sections as being from an engineering background I required less redirection. Only thing I went through was the formula sheet provided by Saad. Practice I did: Very hard questions from the Magoosh book. Thoroughly going through all the mocks I did for Quant. Verbal Most important thing is understanding the kind of questions we get on the test. It is important to reduce the time one takes to solve SE and TC questions. Only way to do this is getting hands on with the VOCAB. SE and TC cannot be done without VOCAB. Moreover the there are specific ways of going at these questions! These tips are exactly what I learned from Saad's session. How I prepped for it: Reading Comprehension: (GRE BOOK is an insane resource) I solved about 14-16 test, just the passages. It is important to understand every question and why exactly each option is right/wrong. So I took alot of time on each passage breaking them down and gradually preparing myself for the mocks. SE and TC are straight up vocab battles and how good ones understand the sentence structure. Vocab in SE and TC is not that tough but the sentence structures are, that's why practice is important. TC practice is available in the big book as well. SE was thoroughly done from official guides and all the mocks available. Real Test Experience: Analytical Writing: Experience was quite usual, stick to the format provided by Saad, plus it is really important to avoid grammar and spelling mistakes. Hence, I kept myself time to go through my write ups during the test. In Quantitative: I apparently would have gotten the hard section (the second one). It had too many figures, diagrams and figures were really complex if you are getting the hard section. But questions from the data analysis part and below till 20 were pretty much the same. Maybe the calculation level increased. In Data Analysis questions there was a big venn diagram and it literally had no use in any question. So there was gimmick data as well. Moreover there were more Indicate All questions and they took more time. I would say that quant was significantly tougher than the mocks. I used to complete mocks with 5-6 mins to spare. In the real test I completed quant in last few seconds. Verbal: Experience was directly similar to the experience in the mocks. You would do exactly the same way you are doing in the mocks. It felt like that comprehension lengths shortened a little bit and specially the questions from 16-20 had really less text compared to the mocks. So in my point of view more focus is on the sentence and idea complexity and less on vocab and length. Saad’s account on Instagram (@gre341withsaadamer) is a treasure trove for anyone who is preparing for GRE. The highlights and reviews he posts for success stories can really be taken into account to evaluate your study process. Redirection of the available study resources and how to use the abundant resources available is explained thoroughly on his Insta. Moreover the vocab reserves available are amazing. For anyone who is preparing for GRE, first step I'd recommend is just SCAN through this account thoroughly. It’s a free public account, MAKE USE OF IT.

March 2026

Vouched for Saad based on experience working together before Leland

Syed M scored 326 on the GRE

Saad A.
Coached bySaad

5.0

So I gave the GRE, and got a 330 (God has been kind). 169 Q, and 161 V. A huge thanks goes to Saad for this. I reached out to him and followed his instructions on what material to use for preparation and practice, and was able to spend my time right. Verbal: I went over the Magoosh app Basic and Common word sets, twice or thrice. Also used Saad's word lists. Practiced from the ETS big book (did all of the tests). Timed myself here, which is very important I believe. Text completion questions seemed relatively simple here, but the passage comprehension questions were very much like the real GRE. Also started practicing verbal from the Manhattan 5 lb. book, until I heard from Saad that it wasn't good enough. Ditched it then. Quantitative: I started my GRE prep with the Barron's book, but that was before Saad began guiding people on the 341 way. So I covered the topics and test content from there. For practice, I did all of the sections from the Manhattan 5 lb. book. Every single question. Also did a few sections from the ETS big book. Not all of them though. Other than these, I practiced from the GMAT official guide, all 230 questions put together. Also attempted both powerprep tests. Verbal was pretty much like the actual test, but I felt like quant was pretty easy compared to the real GRE, which had a little more trickier questions. Fun Fact: A day before my test, I messaged Saad asking for any last minute tips. He suggested that I attempt the questions in the quant sections in a particular order. I tried that for the first time on my test, and it worked pretty well for me. I was done well in time, with no unnecessary pressure. Also, I didn't really prepare for the essay. My only practice/prep was when I attempted the two powerprep tests. Got a 5/6. That's about it. Super grateful to Allah for my score, and a big thanks to Saad for guiding me so well. Pretty amazing how he said I could get a 330 when I didn't believe in it myself 😂

March 2026

Vouched for Saad based on experience working together before Leland

Tehreem R scored 330 on the GRE

Saad A.
Coached bySaad

5.0

Hi everyone. I’m Rohaan and I’m an alumni from LUMS. After graduating in 2021, I focused on graduate school applications and I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in supply chain at University of Michigan (Ross Business School) in USA. I wanted to make this post for anyone who aspires to pursue higher studies after LUMS and shed some light on one particular component of the application process - the GRE. Undoubtedly, one of the most daunting obstacles that I had to encounter during my graduate school application process was the GRE. It’s a standardised test that requires a considerable amount of preparation and leaves even capable test takers feeling intimidated and challenged. In such scenarios, I’ve seen several students either choose not to reappear in the test after being unable to attain their desired score in their first attempt or simply apply to schools that offer a GRE waiver. However, I strongly believe that a high score in this exam can significantly increase your chances of getting admitted to your dream graduate school. For this reason I turned to Saad Amer and reached out to him who has gained the reputation for being one of the most competent and experienced GRE tutors out there. It was because of his invaluable guidance that I was able to attain my target score (320+) which then helped me secure admission in my dream school. I strongly encourage any prospective test taker out there to reach out to him because he will provide you with invaluable guidance related to this test and help you attain your dream score. Also, most MBA programs accept either the GRE or the GMAT in their admissions process so I would also encourage business school applicants to reach out to him. As far as his credentials are concerned, he scored 339/340 in the GRE which is equivalent to 800/800 in the GMAT. Moreover, he also helped me tremendously with the other components of the admissions process and you can always ask him anything related to those as well. You can reach out to him on Instagram at GRE 341/340 with Saad Amer or watch his videos on YouTube so you’re on the right track if nothing else. Also, this is not a sponsored post or anything of the sort. I’m writing this because he played a vital role in my journey and I believe that he deserves the recognition. I hope you guys can benefit from his guidance the way I did.

March 2026

Vouched for Saad based on experience working together before Leland

Rohaan M scored 321 on the GRE

Saad A.
Coached bySaad

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My GRE journey began earlier this year. I’ve always wanted to target top ranked business schools and securing a decent GRE score is really crucial. My first attempt was back in April. I gave myself 3 months for the preparation and was able to secure 320. However, I quickly realised that in-order to offset my average GPA, I’d have to secure a GRE score which is exceptionally well. Hence I began with the preparation again and ended up with 322. I still wasn’t satisfied with my results and decided to appear for the exam again. This time around my approach towards preparation was similar and resultantly I again ended up with a 322. Feeling dejected and about to give up, I reached out to Saad and inquired if I still had a chance to secure 325+. Surprisingly, I found him to be quite optimistic. He started by guiding me about the best resources for exam practice. Quite often candidates target the wrong resources for verbal and quant sections and later on realise that the real exam has completely different question types. Apart from practice questions, his recommended mock tests also perfectly replicated the real exam. Saad’s 341 way is actually a fool proof method to prepare for the actual GRE exam. Apart from recommending the right resources, Saad provided me with some valuable tips as well. His time management techniques which specify the order in which a candidate should answer all questions allowed me to attempt all verbal and quant sections with 5-10 mins to spare/section! Even his guidance and tricks regarding the online calculator enabled me to master it’s usage. What surprised me the most was Saad’s research into the type of quant questions that are frequently tested in Lahore as well as his tips on identifying the experimental section. Guys, if it wasn’t for Saad I wouldn’t have attempted the 4th time and also not made a drastic 7 points improvement compared to my last try. All I can say is that he’s a truly genuine person who goes out of his way to help you and doesn’t even expect any sort of monetary compensation in return. If you are intimidated by the GRE or feel stuck with your scores, don’t give up and give the 341 way a last try. My CV was competitive because of this score and helped me land a job at McKinsey.

March 2026

Vouched for Saad based on experience working together before Leland

Sheharyar I scored 329 on the GRE

Saad A.
Coached bySaad
 
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