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Jul 2023
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Episode 55: How much prep is too much pr...

Orion Taraban
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Different test prep companies have different approaches to preparing for the GRE. However, one thing that our competitors seem to have in common is a reliance on oversaturation as a didactic principle. Whether it's asking students to read a 10-volume manual or solve an endless number of practice problems, most prep companies overshoot the mark. On the other hand, Stellar takes a more tactical approach to prep, dramatically reducing overall study time.

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We love hearing from you! Send your questions to orion@stellargre.com. GRE Bites is a weekly podcast that delivers practical, relevant, bite-sized episodes about GRE prep and grad school admissions. It is co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE. Its mission is to help students ace the GRE and get into their graduate programs of choice.

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