Taking the GRE...help!

[DarkDestiny]

Well, I am taking the plunge into graduate school (just thought I would waste more of my money in student loans)...and of course that means the GRE!

I was just wondering if anyone here has taken it and if there are any tips. I hope its not as hard as I heard it was...

[Scandiadream]

I have taken it twice. It is not hard- but I am good at standardized tests.

Best tip is to read a lot and to refresh your algebra and geometry skills.

[Xhalen]

Well, I am taking the plunge into graduate school (just thought I would waste more of my money in student loans)...and of course that means the GRE!

I was just wondering if anyone here has taken it and if there are any tips. I hope its not as hard as I heard it was...

Like S mentioned, they are all your basic, albeit, more advanced standardized tests. If you performed well on things like the SAT and ACT, you shouldn't have much of a problem with any of those, granted the material will be geared towards either a more specific knowledge set(ie MCAT) or knowledge acquired through taking a general college curriculum(GRE).

Also, there are practice versions and study guides you can buy that can be somewhat helpful as well.

[Dorktron2000]

The test is electronic and will give you easier questions if you screw up; this was the most unnerving part for me.

The verbal was difficult, going over a wide range of vocabulary. The math was simple since you are not allowed to use a calculator (average sums, basic geometry, etc.).

You will get your results instantly, scores are higher in math than in verbal.