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From 130 to 170/170 on GRE Quant: how Liwaza transforms preparation

Patrick Sanang
January 29, 2026
10 min

Timed diagnostic, 22 topics, 1,500+ questions, interactive lessons, AI recommendations, smart review, and training modes (Quick 10, Full Section, Weak Topics…). The Liwaza system that boosts GRE Quant.

Introduction

Are you targeting an MBA or a Master’s abroad (US, Canada, Europe)? You already know the GRE is often required — and Quant can make or break your application.

At Liwaza, candidates have gone from 130 to 162+, and some reached a perfect 170/170 on Quant.

It’s not magic. It’s a tightly engineered system: diagnostic, learning, adaptive practice, smart review, and test strategy — all in one platform.

11) A diagnostic that tells the truth (20 questions, 35 minutes)

Liwaza's diagnostic test places you in real GRE conditions — 20 questions in 35 minutes — and gives you a calibrated score on the official 130-170 scale with a detailed breakdown by concept.

It starts with a diagnostic in real GRE conditions: 20 questions, 35 minutes, timed, with the same formats:

  • Quantitative Comparison
  • Multiple Choice
  • Numeric Entry
  • Data Interpretation

At the end you get:

  • a score mapped to the official 130–170 scale
  • a detailed concept-level breakdown
  • a clear priority map

No guessing: you know exactly where you stand.

22) 22 topics, 1,500+ questions: nothing is left to chance

Liwaza covers 22 GRE Quant topics with 1,500+ exercises classified by difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard), using balanced sampling across sub-concepts to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, sequences, sets, rates, functions, coordinate geometry, data analysis…

Each topic includes ~65–75 questions, sorted by difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard) and organized into granular sub-concepts.

Key point: the algorithm uses balanced sampling across sub-concepts, to avoid the “false progress” trap (doing the same variant 20 times).

Each session pushes you across the full spectrum — not just what you enjoy practicing.

33) 15 interactive lessons: you don’t read math, you manipulate it

Liwaza's 15 interactive lessons feature dynamic graphs, LaTeX math rendering, box-plot diagrams, and data tables — you manipulate math concepts, not just read about them.

No static PDFs. Liwaza includes:

  • interactive graphs (functions, lines, circles, polygons)
  • LaTeX math rendering
  • box plots for statistics
  • data tables for interpretation

Goal: turn understanding into reflexes — not passive knowledge.

44) AI that adapts to YOU: every minute counts

Liwaza's AI engine continuously analyzes your performance, identifies topics below 70% accuracy, collects past errors, and delivers sessions targeting your exact weaknesses while adjusting difficulty.

The recommendation engine continuously analyzes your performance:

  • it identifies weak topics (<70% accuracy)
  • it resurfaces past mistakes for consolidation
  • it builds sessions focused on your exact gaps
  • it adjusts difficulty (Easy → Medium → Hard)

You don’t waste time on what you already know. You maximize your study ROI.

55) Training modes for every phase of your prep

Five training modes cover every preparation phase: Quick 10 for warm-ups, Full Section simulations, Weak Topics focus, Review Mistakes, and fully customizable sessions.

Liwaza offers dedicated modes:

  • Quick 10: 10 quick warm-up questions
  • Full Section: full simulation (20 questions, 35 min)
  • Weak Topics: focus on weak areas
  • Review Mistakes: redo only missed questions
  • Custom Session: choose everything (5 to 50+ questions, timing, difficulty, topics, immediate vs delayed feedback)

This helps you move from “studying” to “training like test day”.

66) A review system that fights forgetting

Every completed session is saved with detailed explanations, time-per-question tracking, revision flags, and the option to re-attempt only missed questions.

Every session is saved. You can:

  • review question-by-question with detailed explanations
  • see time spent per question
  • flag questions for revision
  • relaunch sessions only on mistakes
  • save key concepts in your personal notebook

Quant is often won on details. Smart review turns mistakes into points.

77) Strategy lessons: earn points without doing more math

Liwaza teaches strategic time management, question triage (identifying difficulty in 10 seconds), and estimation techniques to earn points efficiently without additional math.

Liwaza doesn’t only teach math. It also teaches:

  • time management (how to allocate 35 minutes)
  • question triage (spot easy/medium/hard in ~10 seconds)
  • strategic estimation (approximation, magnitude, elimination)

The GRE rewards strategy as much as technique.

88) Gamification + tracking: discipline, motivation, and a readiness score

Gamification features include XP levels, daily streaks, a 0-100 readiness score, 10+ unlockable badges, and weekly/daily progression graphs to maintain motivation and discipline.

To sustain consistency, Liwaza adds:

  • XP and leveling
  • daily streaks
  • a readiness score (0–100)
  • unlockable badges
  • daily and weekly progress graphs

You see progress, you know what to do next, and you keep momentum.

9Why it works (and why candidates stop juggling 5 tools)

Liwaza works because it is a complete ecosystem covering diagnostic, learning, adaptive practice, intelligent review, and progression tracking — all in one platform, eliminating the need for 5 separate tools.

Because Liwaza isn’t just a question bank.

It’s a complete ecosystem that covers:

  • diagnostic
  • learning
  • adaptive practice
  • review
  • strategy
  • progress tracking

All in one platform. No more scattered PDFs, multiple apps, and improvised workflows.

Observed results (in our data)

  • Minimum score after full preparation: 162/170
  • Maximum achieved: 170/170
  • Average improvement from diagnostic: +32 points

In Conclusion

Are you in Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin, Madagascar, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria — or anywhere in the francophone world?

GRE Quant is no longer an obstacle. It’s an opportunity — and Liwaza is the tool that helps you seize it.

🎯 Want to target 162+ (or 170) on GRE Quant? Talk to us: we’ll give you access to Liwaza’s AI and the full preparation system.


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FAQ

Is it realistic to go from 130 to 162+ on GRE Quant?

Yes, if your prep is structured: diagnostic, concept-by-concept progression, adaptive practice, mistake review, and realistic timed training. The key isn’t doing “more”, but doing the right work at the right time.

How long does it take to target 162+ on Quant?

It depends on your starting point and available time, but the biggest lever is consistency: short regular sessions, systematic mistake review, and full timed sections to stabilize performance.

Which GRE Quant question types are covered?

The standard formats: Quantitative Comparison, Multiple Choice, Numeric Entry, and Data Interpretation. Training also includes timing and question triage.

I’m francophone and I haven’t done math in years — is that a problem?

Not necessarily — it’s common. The key is rebuilding fundamentals (rates, equations, geometry, stats) with clear lessons, then progressing (Easy → Medium → Hard) while reviewing mistakes.

Can I simulate a full section like the real exam?

Yes, with Full Section mode (20 questions, 35 minutes). You can also choose immediate or delayed feedback to match real test conditions.

Source of Insights: The insights in this article are based on Analysis of GRE Quant improvement trajectories on Liwaza - Synthesis of candidate journeys (diagnostic, adaptive practice, review, strategy) and observed gains up to 170/170 Source: Liwaza Product Analytics Date: 2026-01-29
AI Usage: This article was written with the assistance of artificial intelligence to analyze and synthesize source data. The content has been reviewed and validated by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and relevance of the presented information.