Plan, prepare and progress – after months of dedicated efforts, it’s on the very last day that GRE aspirants tend to give up. A wrong step, like late arrival to exam centre or inadequate confidence are common grounds where students tend to fall back.
Parents and tutors can together join hands to make the last minutes before GRE exam useful ones. Each moment should be used not only to gain knowledge but also arrange in advance for the GRE exam.
Here is suggesting five last minute tips to be taken care of prior to your GRE exam. These are important and can impact your score as well.
Practice software based test
Your coaching, tutorial or guide must have given ample study materials and you are sure about the entire syllabus. Yet, delivery of the entire GRE preparation is possible when you are well acquainted with the software you will be using during the exam. Hence, when there is time in hand make sure you get the free GRE software available on net and start practicing. This will enhance your confidence when you walk inside your GRE exam centre.
Use of on-screen calculator
GRE questions include complex mathematical problems that makes use of calculators a mandate. However, how and when a student needs the calculator depends on their individual proficiencies. Its suggested that during practice sessions especially mock tests students should make use of the calculators provided. A little knowledge about how to operate and when to use these calculators are small time saving tricks during the final GRE exam.
Carry your authentic photo-id proof
One of the pre-requisites in GRE exam is your photo id proof. Make sure, you own one with all correct information. Put this in your bag in advance and do keep cross checking that you are not missing this. If you find this to be an extra task, you can tell your mum or brother, to do this checking for you, especially on the very last day. Remember, authorities disqualify students from appearing in GRE exam on not carrying valid set of documents.
Dress code
Though there is no strict dress code to follow, yet often students tend to make a mistake due to a rush that’s sure to happen on the day of GRE exam. Simply, decide your clothes in advance. Try to pick a formal attire or one that is sober for an exam centre. Your dear ones can always help you in this. Of late, all GRE centres are air conditioned and its recommended that you pick a heavy outfit for comfort feeling.
Beyond AWA
All examinees know that a typical GRE paper begins with Analytical Writing section. Yet many a times, while going through the paper, difficult topics assigned at the start demotivates them for the rest of the test. Do not pay a heed to the AWA section at the start. Simply move on to parts of the GRE paper that you are confident about, and then, at the end you can come back to the AWA part.
These last minute GRE exam tips only work if its complemented with a solid preparation in advance. The GRE syllabus is extensive and requires real time dedication to be prepared from start to end. So, start pulling your socks for a great score from the very first day and you will definitely succeed in GRE.
