GRE Test Prep & Best practices to score high

What is GRE exam?

GRE or Graduate Record Examinations is a test standardized as a basic admission requirement for a large chunk of graduate schools in the United States and Canada. The colleges and universities take in the student based on their GRE score among other things.

How important are your GRE scores?

The importance of the GRE scores varies from institution to institution--- there might be a minimum cutoff based on your overall GRE score or a cutoff in a section for a student to be eligible for admissions. The average acceptance score varies from program to program and from school to school.

Can I retake GRE test?

Since the average accepted scores varies from college to college, test takers are allowed five retakes in a 12 month period to achieve the perfect score for their dream institution. But remember that there is a cooling period of 21 days before you can retake the exam, so if you are shooting for a high score and probably would need a retake, start appearing for the test early in the application year.

When to take the GRE exam?

The application deadline season lies between the month of November and January. Since GRE prep requires a lot of time and so does the preparation for the SOPs, one must actually keep 6 months time as buffer ahead of the application deadlines ideally. Besides, always keep time aside for retaking GRE if your scores didn’t turn out the way you want them to be.

What is the GRE question paper like?

There are three sections in the GRE paper: Analytical writing, Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning. There are two essay type questions in the Analytical Writing Section while the other two have 20. The total time duration for the test, including breaks is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

How do I prepare for GRE?

 GRE is the major stepping stone for admission into a large share of graduate schools in America and Canada. So, it is wise to gear up and prepare for the same no less than six months in advance. Use the online resources to their optimum and bring a study partner on board to stay motivated. Sign up with studypal.co to find the perfect study pal for your GRE prep.

How can I cancel my GRE score?

The test takers get an option to cancel or report a score right after one finishes the exam. The scores will neither be reported to the universities you apply to or appear in your final official report. You can also choose to not take the examination at all and cancel the same no less than four days before the test date if you are unprepared.

How much does the GRE cost?

The fee is $205 and there is a charge of $50 if you cancel registration.

What should I expect on the test day?

Remember, that a valid passport is the only ID accepted by GRE test centres, so make sure you carry one. The exam is short—just 3 hours and 45 minutes, including breaks so that you can perform your best. Although no calculator is allowed, there is an online calculator available for the quantitative section that can be used to perform simple calculations like addition, subtraction, division multiplication and finding of square roots for your convenience.