Study Resources
Student Reflections
Math GRE Reflections / Advice from 970 Scorers
Read interview notes from Vu Minh Khang Ho and Joseph Kasel, who each scored 970 on the Math GRE. Their answers compare preparation, pacing, test-day strategy, and advice for future test takers.
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Additional resources to help with GRE Math Subject Test preparation. Visit this website: https://medium.com/@edward.math/gre-subject-test心得分享-c2cefd4c79d2. There are some helpful tips and insights shared by the test taker. You might have to translate this page.
Use this Mathematics GRE forum thread: https://mathematicsgre.com/viewtopic.php?t=4577
Use this website: https://sites.math.rutgers.edu/~iacoley/greprep.html
Official Resources
ETS Practice Test
The official GRE Math Subject Test practice test from ETS. Contains real test questions and is the best indicator of actual test difficulty.
Textbooks by Subject
Abstract Algebra
- Dummit & Foote - Abstract Algebra
- Herstein - Topics in Algebra
- Gallian - Contemporary Abstract Algebra
Real Analysis
- Rudin - Principles of Mathematical Analysis
- Bartle & Sherbert - Introduction to Real Analysis
- Abbott - Understanding Analysis
Calculus
- Stewart - Calculus: Early Transcendentals
- Spivak - Calculus
- Apostol - Calculus
Linear Algebra
- Strang - Linear Algebra and Its Applications
- Hoffman & Kunze - Linear Algebra
- Axler - Linear Algebra Done Right
Online Resources
Khan Academy
Free online courses covering calculus and linear algebra basics.
MIT OpenCourseWare
Free course materials from MIT mathematics courses, including lecture notes and problem sets.
Paul's Online Math Notes
Comprehensive calculus and differential equations notes with examples.
Test-Taking Tips from the Internet
- Practice time management - you have about 2.5 minutes per question
- Bring earplugs
- Use elimination strategies for multiple choice questions
- Don't spend too much time on any single question
- Review basic computational skills regularly
- Focus on understanding concepts, not just memorizing formulas