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GRE Coaching

Updated March 04, 2010

Everybody wants to ace the GRE! There are lots of good reasons to take the GRE, which can get you into a top graduate-degree program in many English-speaking countries. In order to do that, though, you need to get a good score, and getting a good score relies on your GRE Preparation

GRE preparation usually requires a dedicated effort of just over a month. However, if you are working professional and have hectic working hours then you should start your GMAT preparation at least 3-4 months before GRE registration date that you have taken.

GRE Preparation

First things first- before you prepare, get a plan going. Once you’ve decided to take the GRE, you should register. When you’ve set a test date, paid the registration fee, and you’re sure that you’ll be taking the GRE soon, it’s time to start studying.

What’s the Best Way to Start GRE Preparation? Joining a GRE Coaching?

Many students, while preparing for the GRE, join a GRE coaching center and end up spending a whole lot of money on it. but is it really worth it?
Well the answer is NO. Some people might do better in Coaching Centers, but most people will find a better way to start their GRE Prep is using books and onlnie tests. One can often get a good GRE score without going to any coaching center. All you need to do is finish reading the GRE book then take several GRE practice tests online to improve your speed and accuracy and to get familiar with the computer adaptive enviornment. Afterwards, if you still can’t get a good enough score, a Coaching Centre may be your last resort, but most people don’t need it.

So what do you need?

Here are the first few steps that should get you going!

Step 1: Start your GRE preparation by understanding the concepts and format of the GRE! This is very important. Here are great JumboTest info pages that will help you understand what you’re up against:

Step 2: Purchase one of the GMRE Books such as ‘The Official Guide for GRE Review’ . Thoroughly read through your GRE Book to develop preliminary understanding of the GRE test format, concepts/formulas involved in different GRE sections and to get few GRE test tips. GRE books are official resources that provide explanations and practice problems, and can be found in any online or real book store, and maybe even at your local library.

Step 3: Once you have read your info pages and GRE practice book, you should already know what you’re facing and what the GRE is all about. Remember- knowing is half the battle! The other half is practicing GRE questions. Practice books provide a few sample tests, but don’t worry, JumboTest has got you covered!

You’ll find tons of practice GRE Tests here on this very site! So what are you waiting for? Start practicing!

Free Online GRE Practice Tests!

We’ve got lots of free online GRE practice tests for you to check out, as well as lots of information pages and study material, so why don’t you check them out? Here are a few samples:

GRE Antonyms (10 questions), GRE Antonym Questions (10 questions), GRE Antonym Quiz (10 questions), GRE Antonym Practice Quiz (10 questions), GRE Antonym Practice Tests (10 questions), GRE Antonym Practice Tests (10 questions), GRE Antonym Practice Test 2 (10 questions), GRE Antonym Practice (10 questions), GRE Antonyms (10 questions), GRE Antonym Practice Tests (10 questions), GRE Quantitative (10 questions), GRE Quantitative Practice (10 questions), GRE Quantitative Practice Test (10 questions), GRE Quantitative Questions (10 questions), GRE Quantitative Comparison (10 questions), GRE Quantitative (10 questions), , .

A couple of more tips!

Since we like you so much, we’ll throw in a few more tips for free. Here are some things to concentrate on while you’re answering through our online tests and completing your GRE Preparation:

  • Make sure you get familiar with the computer adaptive environment. It can be tricky to a face a computer-based-test without seeing one earlier.
  • Read and re-read info pages and books to revise concepts/formulas until you’re comfortable with them.
  • Once you have the concepts under your belt, practice more and focus on improving your speed and accuracy.
  • Identify your strengths and weaknesses. Spend more time on concepts you don’t understand, and don’t waste valuable practice time going over and over the concepts you already know.
  • To improve your essay scores, just write as many essays as you can. Try to find someone to evaluate your essay, a friend or a teacher who can offer some constructive criticism and point out mistakes.
  • Stuck on Quantitative stuff? Focus on simple stuff, like the basics of algebra or arithmetic. And try not to get confused in the Comparison section, it’s a bit different from what you’re used to, but once you understand how it works it’s pretty easy.
  • Having problems with the Verbal section? Vocabulary is the keyword. Study word lists and dictionaries, memorize new words and phrases, and just focus on improving your vocabulary. This is the single best way of raising your verbal score.
  • Remember to evaluate your performance vis-à-vis other GRE aspirants. Talking to friends who already took to test, or other people who might be practicing now, will help you identify important points regarding the GRE.

Best of Luck! Go Ace the GRE!