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author: mike mᶜgarry

mike mᶜgarry
mike holds an a.b. in physics (graduating magna cum laude) and an m.t.s. in religions of the world, both from harvard. beyond standardized testing, mike has over 20 years of both private and public high school teaching experience specializing in math and physics. in his free time, mike likes smashing foosballs into orbit, and despite having no obvious cranial deficiency, he insists on rooting for the ny mets. learn more about the gmat through mike’s youtube video explanations.

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    gre score range: what’s a good gre score?

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  • gre test dates 2025-2026 | when should you take the gre?

    gre test dates 2025-2026 | when should you take the gre?

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  • gre score percentiles – what does your score mean for you? (2025 update)

    gre score percentiles – what does your score mean for you? (2025 update)

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  • one month gre study schedule for advanced students

    one month gre study schedule for advanced students

    wondering how to study for the gre in a month? magoosh has the study plan you need to get ready for the gre in a short period of time.

  • gre scores for top universities

    gre scores for top universities

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  • 90 day gre study plan for beginners

    90 day gre study plan for beginners

    need a 90 day gre study plan? magoosh’s experts have you covered! check out everything you need to know to prep for the gre in 3 months!

  • main idea questions in gre reading comprehension

    everything you read is focused on some core concept, often called the main idea or primary purpose. the gre passages are no exception. each passage contains a main idea, usually established early in the passage, like in the first paragraph. sometimes the passage builds to the main idea in which case it will be at…

  • gre claim and reason issue essay

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  • student referral rewards: refer friends = get rewards.

    do you love magoosh? if so, refer your friends and you will be handsomely rewarded. we will send you a $10 visa gift card for each friend of yours that also buys a paid account (gre or gmat; math, verbal, premium, or 30-day–it doesn’t matter what kind of subscription, as long as it’s a paid one!).…