Chapter 1
Knowing What to Expect with the GRE
IN THIS CHAPTER
Fitting the GRE into your schedule
Deconstructing the GRE to better understand what’s on it
Grasping the scoring system
Looking forward to intermissions
The best and easiest way to reduce your test anxiety and optimize your performance on the GRE is to become familiar with it. Knowing what to expect gives you less to think about and fret over come test day so you can focus on what really matters — the test itself.
In this chapter, I share reasons to schedule your exam early, and I discuss the GRE’s structure and scoring system so you can build your strategies around them. With this guidance, you’re better equipped to avoid surprises that may throw you off your game.
Signing Up for the GRE
In most parts of the world, the GRE is a computer-based test, which makes it easier to administer to individual test-takers. Sign up early so you can choose the day, time, and place that work best for you. If you’re a morning person who’s sharpest at sunrise, you can schedule the test for early morning; if you’re a night owl who tends ...
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