Has anyone taken the GRE? Can someone please tell me to stop freaking out, and that I don't need classes to do well?

I've done the GRE twice--because I changed areas between them. I did not take a class or any kind of prep test, and did well both times. I found that I did better relaxing, too.So relax.

As much money plough into preparing for standardized tests, there is really no substitute for having a good command of language, math, your subject area, and reasoning skills. You can't fake it. You know if you're good in those areas or not.

If you're not, then doing something like an etymology class, taking Latin, or working on building your critical thinking skills, and REALLY knowing your subject is going to be more effective in the long run than any number of cram courses.

I've done the GMAT which is very similar to GRE. Stop freaking out, it's not that scary. :) You don't need classes.

Get a book, and most importantly check out past papers and do them for practice in timed conditions. 800score.com/gmat-and-gre.html ets.org/Media/Campaign/9934/ nytimes.com/2009/01/04/education/edlife/....

Learn the section directions now. Use the time saved during the test to work on questions. Be especially careful in the first portion of every section.

Successful answers to the earliest questions will lead to higher scores. You can write on the scratch paper provided. You can also remember to bring some extra scratch paper.

Use the process of elimination to cross out wrong answers; do scratch work. Easy questions usually precede hard ones. Double check your work and answer before you click on the screen bubble.

You cannot skip any question and you cannot go back after you've answered a question. Answer every question, making educated guesses if you have to. Just try to eliminate one or more choices before guessing.

Don't spend too much time on any one question. You should spend only seconds on the easiest questions, and hesitate to spend more than 1-2 minutes on even the hardest ones. Practice, practice, practice!

Bring a watch to the test center. You can't be guaranteed that there'll be a working clock there. Don't bring a calculator since you're not allowed to use one.

Bring a couple of IDs to the test center. Make sure at least one of the pictures actually looks like you. Also bring any authorization voucher you may have received from the Educational Testing Service.

Read the words in the question carefully. Be sure to answer the question asked and not the question you recall from a practice test. Know the Question Types to Expect on the GRE: * analogies * sentence completion * reading comprehension * math multiple-choices * quantitative comparisons.

Don't freak out, there is no point. I am also taking GRE soon, keep practicing everyday, thats the key. A friend of mine suggested various websites, to practice online.

I found examville the best. Their study material is too good. You got to see it yourself and find out if it works for you as it did for me.

Hope this is helpful.

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