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GRE Strategy: Overview
By Chris Diehl
June 09, 2007
After the SAT you may have uttered, “Glad I never have to go through THAT again!” But if you plan to attend graduate school, you’ll experience much of that same test-taking anxiety again. Most graduate school programs require a Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) score. And just like when you applied to college the first time around, scoring well on this test may be critical for acceptance into your desired program.
So how can you boost your score?
As with any standardized test, familiarize yourself with the test format and get a general idea of what to expect to reduce anxiety and avoid surprises on test day. While reviewing vocabulary flash cards and perusing your old algebra 2 textbook might help, there is no substitute for taking a practice test. Additionally, because the GRE is now presented via computer, this might be the method you want to use as you practice. You can find practice tests and software tutorials (that mimic what you’ll see on test day) on the .
Below are strategies and tips for each section of the GRE.
* Analytical Writing Section
o Issue Task
o Argument Task
* Verbal Section
o Analogies
o Antonyms
o Sentence Completions
o Reading Comprehension
* Quantitative Section
o Quantitative Comparison
o Problem Solving
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7 months ago
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over 1 year ago
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mdivan02
almost 2 years ago
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shine4a
about 2 years ago
I agrees that the GRE is expensive; however, on the ets.org site, there is a reduced fee area. I am unsure if it includes out of country costs; I just know that one can get reduced fees in the US depending on income, so it may be worth checking into if you have not already. Maybe this will help a little.
PeterkinsO
over 2 years ago
GRE is my stumbling block to a graduate school. This is not because i fear to sit for this Exams but they are quite costly in my country. It is like you have to sell three bulls in order to secure examination fees, how can i overcome this scenario without a scholarship.