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Acing the GRE is not as easy as many of us would like to imagine. Furthermore, part of the reason some students are unsatisfied with their result, even with an extensive amount of revision, is that they made some careless and common errors on the test day itself. I’ve compiled a list of common mistakes that students make on the GRE exam so that you don’t make the same errors!

Like for any standardized admissions test, ‘What’s a good score?’ remains the golden question from GRE candidates. Sadly, there is no definitive answer to this question, but I will try to enlighten you on some of the mystery. Firstly, you need to understand that the answer will be different for everyone. What I suggest is to take some time and energy to research exactly what score you need to gain entrance into your desired masters program or university.

For those of you embarking on your journey to graduate school, one of the biggest hurdles is the standardized testing requirement. But which test should you choose - the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)?

At 75 minutes, the analytical writing section of the GRE is the most lengthy portion of the exam. In contrast, the quantitative section lasts 45 minutes, and the verbal section, often quoted as the most difficult portion, is a mere 30 minutes long. That means it’s time to gear up for this writing challenge!

The quantitative section on the GRE is great for those who have a knack for mathematics. For the majority of takers this section may seem like a walk in the park, especially if you have been dealing with numbers throughout your academic and professional career. That being said, this section is not just about dealing with mathematical problems. It’s about avoiding the traps set out for you, as well as figuring out the answers under serious time pressure. With time in mind, under this section you will have 45 minutes to solve 28 mathematical questions. Here are some tips to make sure you ace the quantitative section on your GRE exam.

The GRE Verbal section is often quoted as the more difficult section of the test. The reason is that so many of the answer options available will seem incredibly similar. The key to success is acquiring the ability to decipher the differences between seemingly identical answers.  This section of the test is designed to really test your reasoning and verbal skills to the limit.

GRE stands for Graduate Record Exam, for graduate level academic study. The GRE is a requirement for admission to graduate and business schools at both the Ph.D.and Master’s levels.

Many students report feeling jittery before the various admissions-related exams including the TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, GRE, and SAT. Recognizing that excessive nervousness can be detrimental to test taking, some seek ways to keep their cool. Peruse these tips to keep up your confidence and stay relaxed for that important test day.

1. Practice, practice, practice. The more you study and practice, the more confident you will feel about your test.

Words, words and more words

It is no secret that to excel in the GRE, one needs to develop a high level of vocabulary. One good way to get word savvy is of course, to start paying attention to all those bombastic words which you encounter while reading or watching television. It is totally senseless to attempt to cramp hundreds of words into your head as the test date draws close. Paying attention does not merely mean taking note of them, but more importantly looking their meanings up in the dictionary and coming up with flash cards or something along those lines.