the GRE

[OogyWaWa]

I'll be taking the GRE this summer in order to get into grad school. Anyone here have some advice? Possibly some good books or practice test providers? I never was great at standardized test so I've gotta work my ass off this summer.

 

[polarmystery]

The GRE is very straight forward and very computerized. Even the writing section is pretty straight forward. I used this book when I was studying for it and it was extremely helpful:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/037...056QY4DGRRDGEX

 

[DesiPower]

has been 15 years + but here's what I had used... thats the only book I used along with some Kaplan's practice exam package, not sure if they still have 'em around...

 

[McWatt]

Go to the ETS website. They have (or did in 2002) sample tests that you can take. Do those and either a book or one of the $50 software prep classes. You aren't studying as much as getting comfortable with the test.

Hmm...didn't they get rid of the best section (analytical) and replace it with writing?

 

[gaidensensei]

Just a tip from my own experience, can get a copy of Barron's GRE prep also.
And study many months prior to taking the test.

 

[techs]

I took the GRE's back in 1982. I figure a lot has changed.
I did pretty good I guess. Top 4 percent verbal top 3 percent math.
Surprising, since that is better than I did on the SAT's.