Tips to crack the GRE
The Hindu
How to ace the test and get that coveted admission into a top graduate school abroad
Do you dream of studying at top graduate schools in the world? Chances are they would require you to take the standardised Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test that is designed to test your readiness. While the test score is accepted by many graduate schools, there are also subject tests available for select programmes. Here’s how you can prepare for it.:
The GRE General test has three sections — Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing. If you are from India, you are no stranger to taking competitive test. But the GRE is a computer-adaptive test. So, if you answered the initial set of questions correctly, you will be shown higher-level difficult questions that can earn you a higher score.
Consider the GRE as a project. You would need a plan, resources, time, and, of course, a tracker. And someone who can hold you accountable. Typically students take about three months to prepare with an average of 100 hours of preparation. If you are taking the GRE alongside your regular college or full-time job, earmarking time for preparation will help. To create your ideal study plan, take a diagnostic test to know where you stand.