Which prep materials are closest to actual GRE Quant level?

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Hema A · Accepted Answer

Not all GRE Quant prep feels like the real thing, and that&rsquo;s where a lot of students lose accuracy on test day.
&bull; PowerPrep Online tests (from ETS) are the most reliable. The interface, timing, and difficulty levels feel identical to the real GRE. &bull; ETS Quant Practice Book (PDF) includes old but very accurate questions&mdash;especially helpful for getting used to tricky wording. &bull; Manhattan 5lb is great for quantity, but it tends to be more calculation-heavy and less focused on test-style logic. &bull; For daily practice and concept clarity, Target Test Prep stands out. Its format is clean and drills are organized by difficulty. &bull; Avoid relying too much on unofficial mobile apps or random Quant PDFs&mdash;they often test school math, not GRE thinking.
Best prep comes from mixing official ETS material for accuracy, and third-party tools for targeted repetition.
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Jayant M · Answer

The prep material that&rsquo;s closest to the actual GRE Quant level is still the ETS official content&mdash;especially the Official GRE Guide and the two PowerPrep practice tests.
These questions are written by the test-makers, so they reflect the exact tone, trap logic, and pacing you&rsquo;ll face on exam day. While the number of questions is limited, every single one helps build test familiarity. For extra practice, Manhattan&rsquo;s 5lb book is useful, but the difficulty and wording don&rsquo;t always match the real exam&mdash;especially at higher score ranges. It&rsquo;s better for topic drills and foundational understanding.
For those aiming 165+, GregMat&rsquo;s Quant resources fill in gaps well. The explanation style is simple, and his practice sets focus on GRE-style reasoning more than tough calculations. But for simulating the real thing&mdash;ETS first, always.