The Best GRE Preparation for African Applicants: method, score and admission
A guide to choosing GRE preparation that truly fits African applicants, with a clear method, proof of results, and coherent admission support.
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Dare to aim for the world.
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we help you get
MBAExecutive MBAMiMMSc FinanceMPASpecialized MastersPhD
320+on the GRE
Band 7+on the IELTS
CV & essaysfor your target schools
Interviewprepared, not improvised
Fundingscholarships and loans combined
MiM, MSc Finance, MBA and Executive
- Harvard Business School
- INSEAD
- Wharton
- Stanford GSB
- London Business School
- Oxford Saïd
- MIT Sloan
- Chicago Booth
- Columbia Business School
- Kellogg
- HEC Paris
It's possible. The path has 4 steps.
A step-by-step plan, from your starting score to the deadline
MBA, master's or PhD, with or without experience. GRE, English, application and funding don't fit into the last three months. The plan starts with a date: your application deadline.
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Assessment
Master's, MBA or PhD profile. Starting score, target schools, timeline.
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GRE · IELTS · TOEFL
GRE above 320, IELTS band 7+, TOEFL at C1. Liwaza does not prepare the GMAT See why? or the TAGE MAGE. See why?
03
Application
CV, essays and personal story reviewed by an alumni coach.
04
Funding strategy
Scholarships, positioning and funding file prepared before applying.
Master's, MBA or PhD assessment
Free. Thirty minutes to pin down your starting score, your schools and your timeline.
Three misconceptions
What people believe about top schools — and what is true.
MYTH 1
Without a perfect track record, there's no point applying.
What's true
Committees read a trajectory and a project, not a flawless CV. A strong application can be built.
MYTH 2
A top-tier MBA is financially out of reach.
What's true
Scholarships, loans without a guarantor and company sponsorship are prepared alongside the application.
MYTH 3
Three months are enough for the GRE.
What's true
A 320+ score is usually built over five to six months of regular practice.
The software
A platform that brings together AI tools, a community of applicants and an alumni network from top schools.
Powered by AI
For applicants from Francophone Africa: raise your scores, build a stronger application, aim for selective programs.
Alumni & experts
Coaching by alumni of your target schools and by test and application experts, in the same plan.
320+
target GRE score, graded exercises
7.0+
IELTS, practice and corrections
1 coach
alumni of your target school
1 plan
step by step, up to the deadline
app.liwaza.org
GRE · mock test 3
314 → target 320+ · quant to strengthen
Wharton essay · v2
Reviewed by an alumnus · 3 comments
Coaches
The eight Graduate coaches
Marcelle Momha
Harvard Kennedy School | International Development & Public Organizations
Christian Amouo
Oxford MBA'25 | Impact Investing | Investment Director
Proof
Applicants from Francophone Africa admitted to the schools they aimed for
Nelson Foka
INSEAD, Cornell (50% scholarship), Michigan Ross (100% scholarship)
Now a Liwaza Coach
Thank you to Liwaza for their support. Preparing for an MBA can seem like a mountain: GMAT, GRE, and TOEFL tests (where to start? how to prepare?), choosing among top business schools, writing essays... So many questions to which Liwaza provides clear answers and a structured framework. But beyond the preparation, it's above all a collective energy that pushes you to believe in your potential and exceed your limits. This initiative has the potential to strengthen the representation, still too weak, of African talent in the world's top MBAs. Today, I have the chance to contribute in turn as a Liwaza coach, to support other candidates in this adventure.
Results achieved
- GRE: 167/170 Quantitative, 155/170 Verbal
- Admitted to INSEAD MBA
- Admitted to Cornell with 50% scholarship
- Admitted to Michigan Ross with 100% scholarship
Angela Mbarga
INSEAD
In January 2024, Angela reached out on LinkedIn with an ambitious goal: join INSEAD's MBA for January 2026. As a Senior Auditor at Deloitte Cameroon, she had to manage everything alongside her demanding job: management tests, application documents, storytelling, interviews... a real marathon. What impressed me most was her determination. She joined the Liwaza community, and we worked together on every step: coaching for the management test, CV review, storytelling construction, and intensive interview preparation. 10 months later, the verdict came: Admitted to INSEAD.
Results achieved
- Admitted to INSEAD MBA (January 2026 intake)
- Completed entire application process while working full-time at Deloitte
- 10-month intensive preparation
Patrick Deyo
INSEAD Global Executive MBA, 2026 intake
Before the MBA
- Agency Director, Industrial Equipment Maintenance, ETF (VINCI Construction)
- More than 200 people, railway works
- More than 20 years: industry, maintenance, continuous improvement
Results
- He wanted a top Executive MBA.
- The work covered the management test, the CV and positioning, storytelling, and interviews.
- Admitted to the INSEAD Global Executive MBA, 2026 intake, after 6 months.
Results published with the applicants' consent and verifiable via their profile.
The map
The schools we aim for
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Blog
Guides for graduate admissions
GRE Preparation: Complete Guide to Succeed with Liwaza
Discover how Liwaza combines artificial intelligence and human coaching to help you reach your target GRE scores. Structured program, practice tests, expert coaches and proven results.
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Liwaza vs Magoosh vs GregMat: which GRE prep should you choose from Africa?
A clear comparison of what ETS, Magoosh, GregMat, and Liwaza each do well, so you can choose the right solution for your level, budget, and admission goals.
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How to choose GRE prep that is credible, specialized, and proven in francophone Africa
What to verify before you pay: clear positioning, credible outcomes, strong GRE practice, realistic simulations, free content, and an accessible entry point.
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Complete Admission Journey to Graduate School: The Definitive Guide
MBA, MPA, specialized Master's: the complete guide to succeeding in your graduate school admission. GRE preparation, application file, admission strategy and financing.
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What GRE score should you target for an MBA, MPA, or Master's?
Understand which GRE score to target depending on the program, target schools, your profile, and the selectivity level you face.
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Pricing
Start for free, upgrade to the full package when you're ready.
Currency
Community
Free
Get started with our free Community version
- Largest community of Francophone African candidates, families & school partners, plus graduate alumni
- Ask questions to experts and get insights
- GRE tournaments
- Join webinars with admissions officers
- Basic profile guidance
- Access to our library of resources, scholarships, funding, and more
Full package
216€/3 months
72€/mo
Complete graduate and international undergraduate preparation
- Everything in Community, plus:
- AI + human coach coaching toward strong GRE scores
- AI + human coach for IELTS with daily speaking practice
- 1-on-1 coaching from alumni of leading universities
- AI ATS + human coach for resume optimization
- AI + human coach for essay optimization
- Interview preparation
- Profile evaluation
- Priority customer support on WhatsApp
IELTS module only
135€/3 months
45€/mo
Liwaza English prep focused on IELTS band targets, as an add on or a standalone option.
- Focused IELTS study plan and drills
- Speaking practice with AI + coach feedback
- Writing and task strategies toward your band target
- Progress tracking and priority support
Change program · Executive MBA · Families & schools
Frequently asked questions
What applicants ask before getting started
How long does preparation take?
Most applicants reach their target in five to six months of regular preparation, about 1 hour 30 per day.
Who are the coaches?
Mendel Sanang, Marcelle Momha, Gwanygha'a Gana, Santony Assamoi, Romaric Ngambo, Gael-Germain Godonou, Anye Wanki and Christian Amouo.
I just left university. Which program?
With 0 to 3 years of experience, the MiM, the MSc Finance or a specialized master’s.
I have a long track record. MBA or Executive?
The Executive MBA is the path for a more experienced profile. A classic MBA remains possible. Executive is separate from the MBA: €300 per quarter, or €1,000 for the program.
How does the AI work?
It doesn't write your essays or your CV: it analyses your texts (uniqueness, assertiveness, plagiarism, school criteria) and a human coach does the final review.
Can I cancel?
At any time. Access stays open until the end of the billed period.
Assessment, coaching or a visit
A profile assessment: master's, MBA or PhD.
Assessment
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Master's, MBA or PhD profile. Thirty minutes: score, schools, timeline.
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Articles on the GRE and admission.
Scores, schools and timing, to read before you book.
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