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July 13, 2020

How to Walk into the GRE and Destroy It

How to Walk Into the GRE and Destroy It

Leading up to the GRE, many students ask what they should be thinking about when they walk into the test center. We always tell them to focus on the following things: Relax. Stress is your enemy. Stop thinking about specific GRE concepts—you’ve prepared enough at this point. Think instead about overall success, and visualize scoring […]

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March 9, 2020

Why Breaks from Prep Can Increase Your GRE Score

Why Breaks from GRE Prep Can Increase Your Score

If you’re studying for the GRE, make sure to schedule several breaks! Anywhere from a few days to a few weeks depending on your overall time frame. At first glance, this advice may seem counter-intuitive. To increase your score, you should plan to not study? Yes! Here’s why. Not an Ordinary Exam Studying for the GRE […]

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January 27, 2019

When to Read the Question Stem in GRE Short Passages

When to Read the Question Stem in GRE Short Passages

When approaching short Reading Comprehension passages on the GRE, you may ask yourself a very common question. “Should I read the question stem before reading the passage itself?” The answer is an emphatic, “no.” Let’s take a moment to explain the reasoning behind this recommendation. Wasting Time on Passages Understanding the passage is the key […]

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