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Updated December 26th, 2018 at 16:52 IST

How To Prepare For GRE: GRE Study Plan and Preparation Tips

Prepare for GRE and check out the GRE eligibility criteria, GRE preparation books, GRE exam pattern and fees. Republic World brings to you a comprehensive study plan for GRE.

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There is no right age of learning. The process of learning is almost like a never-ending loop. Enriching our minds with continual knowledge is the most right thing to do, so as to cope with the ever-increasing competition in recent times. To receive the correct education, alongside taking it to a higher level of supremacy, is our responsibility. Whatever the question, success has to be the answer. And, when it comes to assessing the scale of our academic graph, GRE (Graduate Record Examination) could add a new feather to our hats! 

How To Prepare For Gre?


So, are you planning to appear for the GRE test anytime soon, but still worried about how to prepare for GRE? Hold on to your horses! There are countless learning institutes willing to offer you extensive coaching for GRE, but it is always advisable to get a basic know-how of the subject first hand. If you wish to go for a Master’s degree, you can sit for the GRE. Also, the duration of this test is typically held for 3 hours and 40 minutes with a 10 minute break in between. The bottom line is that, in order to successfully crack the exam, knowing about every aspect, fee structure, patterns seems mandatory. 

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Types of GRE:


Before you start applying, it is wise to consider the GRE exam pattern. It is of two types, as listed below. 
1.    GRE General Test - You need to crack the test of verbal reasoning, quantitative ability and analytic writing skills to clear the first round. 
2.    GRE Subject Test - This test is to judge the academic ability of the candidates in a particular subject. You can opt for the subjects such as biochemistry, biology, chemistry, literature, math, physics and psychology. This test is required for specialized courses and applicants are required to clear the entrance exam. 


Check Out the Eligibility: 


Individuals, seeking to take GRE, are required to have an undergraduate degree to be eligible. Irrespective of your age, you can appear for the GRE exam. But, the good news is that not all the universities require the candidates to have a mandatory GRE score. 

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How to Register? 


To register, several ways are there to choose from. Take a quick glance at a few of them.
•    Online Registration: Through the online medium, GRE registration can be done without a delay, while sitting at home. You just need to make an account by logging onto the ETS website. 
•    Mail Registration: Via this method, you can appear for the GRE by filling an offline application form and mailing it to the correspondence address.


Fees


Generally, fees are subject to change without prior notice. Check out the recent amount below.

GRE General Test

Australia

$230

China

$231.30

Nigeria

$220

Turkey

$255

Other Areas of The World

$205

 

GRE Subject Test

Worldwide

$150


Apart from this, handling charges are also levied. For detailed information, look up here. 


List of Documents 


A list of ID documents must be furnished, so as to be eligible to sit for the examination. They must meet the following requirements

 

  • Original. Photocopied documents are not acceptable. 
  • Government-Issued. ID that is recognized by the country. 
  • Valid. Expired documents are not acceptable. 
  • Bear your first and last name. 
  • Recent passport size photograph. 
  • Include your signature. 


Best Books for GRE


Whether you are studying arts, mathematics, humanities, science or any other course, you might be required to qualify the sections of verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and analytical writing. If you need a guide to go further and be successful for the test, then you might need GRE preparation books. With the help of the following books and unperturbed hard work, you can get a good grip on high GRE score assuredly.


1. ETS: GRE The Official Guide to the Revised General Test
2. 5 lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems (Manhattan Prep GRE Strategy Guides)
3. GRE Prep 2017 with 8 Practice Tests
4. Barron's GRE: 21st Edition
5. Kaplan's GRE Premier 2017
6. Practicing to Take the GRE General Test, 10th Edition
7. Vibrant’s GRE Analytical Writing: Solutions to Real Essay Topics Books
8. PowerPrep and PowerPrep PLUS


These books are counted among the most high-quality and reputed study materials that can help you to be on your way to scoring high in the entrance test. However, you must understand that there has never been a substitute to hard work. So, ensure studying real hard! 


What Helps To Get Scholarships? 


Needless to say, going to graduate school is one of those moments in life when you will be strapped for cash. If you are applying for grad school and hoping that GRE score will help you get some funding, then you are not completely wrong. But, you have to face one good and one bad news here. 
GRE scholarships do not solely depend on the score you earned. In fact, there are certain factors that equally contribute to getting you a fee waiver. Your undergrad GPA, internships and projects play an important role to get you scholarships. And GRE score is not the sole factor that you should be worried about. However, there are many grad schools that look for impressive GRE scores. In short, there is nothing to be worried about if you scored high or not. You still have a chance to win scholarships in both circumstances. 

So, what you are waiting for? Now, you are backed with all the relevant details associated with GRE. Just forget about the stress, study with utmost determination, and take the first step towards your bright future. 

 

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Published December 26th, 2018 at 16:52 IST

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