ETS can allow you to skip the library time while preparing for the GRE.
Studying for the Graduate Record Exam to prepare for graduate school can be a lengthy and intense process. A few months before the exam, it may seem as though there is too much information to synthesize in time despite writing notecards and practicing math problems endlessly. One of the most underused resources is ETS's own Web site; although ETS administers the exam, it also provides free study materials for those taking the exam. GRE takers should be aware that a revised edition of the GRE will be used in August. Read the ETS site thoroughly to decide which exam to take.
Instructions
1. Sign up for the exam. Having a date to prepare for should help you focus your efforts. You will know when study vocabulary or general math formulas and when to begin taking practice exams.
2. Use the sample questions provided by ETS. There are sections for the Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. Each section provides general sample questions and tips for master the exam. In the Verbal Reasoning section, ETS informs test-takers about the breakdown of questions between reading comprehension, text completion, and sentence equivalence.
3. Take a sample test. This gives you a measure of your strengths and weaknesses and takes away any false ideas of how well you will do without any studying. The GRE is not the SAT or ACT; it is meant for graduate-school admission and is, therefore, commensurately more difficult.
4. Practice all of the sample questions. Try going through as many different questions as you can get your hands on; the more you practice, the more comfortable you will be on the day of the exam.
5. Complete another practice exam provided by ETS two weeks prior to taking the exam. This gives you enough time to really focus on building up your weaker areas. You can take an additional ETS practice exam a few days before the test, but this may stress some out more than help. Just be aware of what kind of exam taker you are.
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