7 GRE Statistics Tricks You Probably Don’t Know

Weighted averages, standard deviation, fencepost errors — GRE Statistics questions can get complicated fast. I’m Erika Tyler-John, GRE expert and 339 scorer with Target Test Prep, and in this video, I break down 7 powerful GRE Statistics tricks that can simplify some of the hardest Quant problems. These aren’t just formulas to memorize — they’re strategic shortcuts and conceptual patterns that help you solve problems faster and more accurately under time pressure. In this video, we cover: Why the mean equals the median in evenly spaced sets How to use averages to solve for unknown sums The hidden meaning of standard deviation = 0 What GRE Quant actually tests about standard deviation A faster way to solve weighted average questions using ratios How deviations from the mean help solve unknown values A more intuitive alternative to fencepost formulas and counting rules If Statistics questions feel intimidating or calculation-heavy, these techniques can help you simplify the math and recognize shortcuts that most test takers miss. What You’ll Learn GRE Statistics shortcuts and tricks How to simplify weighted average questions What standard deviation questions are really testing How to solve counting and set problems faster Common Quant patterns high scorers recognize Watch Next How Long Should You Study for the GRE?    • How long to study for the GRE in 2026 (Is ...   How I Got a Perfect GRE Verbal Score (V170)    • How I Got a Perfect GRE Verbal Score (GRE ...   Try TTP for free: https://bit.ly/3G3b7Ta Join our GRE community:    / @targettestprepgre   If this video helped you, give it a like, subscribe for more GRE prep strategies, and leave your favorite Statistics trick in the comments below. #GRE #GREPrep #GREQuant #Statistics #GREMath #GREStudyTips #TargetTestPrep