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Want to prepare for GRE? Here is a 4 step-easy process- Step 1: Get Started with Understanding the GRE So, as the first step, take the time to understand what the GRE will test. GRE Syllabus- 1) A section called “Analytical Writing Ability” or AWA, which is basically just essay writing This section contains two essays: a) “Analysis of an issue” in which you will be asked to write either for or against a given topic. b) “Analysis of an argument” in which you will be given a situation that you need to argue against. 2) Two sections of 35 minutes each for Quantitative Reasoning (fancy-speak for Maths) The four areas in which you will be tested are: a) Arithmetic b) Geometry c) Algebra d) Data Analysis 3) Two sections of 30 minutes each for Verbal Reasoning (nothing but plain old English) a) Text Completion in which you will be given a sentence (or two) with one, two, or three blanks. From among the options, you need to pick the word(s) that correctly convey the intended meaning. b) Sentence Equivalence in which you will be given a sentence with one blank and you need to pick two (yes two!) options from among the six given. As you can imagine, the two words you pick should be synonymous, and fit in the blank. c) Reading Comprehension, in which you will be given a passage followed by a set of questions that you need to answer. The answer could either be explicitly stated in the passage (easy!) or implied through context (tough!). 4) One section of either Maths or English that is not scored GRE also gives you one extra section of either Maths or English. Thus, in total, you will have five sections. Step 2: Get the right GRE Study Material Following are the GRE study materials available to you: a) GRE Preparation on the internet With the advent of online content and fast internet speeds, why would you want to stick to the “traditional” methods of pen and paper? Online GRE preparation gives you the flexibility to study on the go. Test preparation companies such as CrackVerbal offer you great options to study from the convenience of your home. See GRE Online course. b) GRE preparation books If you think the internet is a distraction and want to stick to a book, there are several options to choose from. You could either choose resources from a test preparation company like CrackVerbal, or stick to the official books published by ETS, as already discussed. CrackVerbal resources are: The CrackVerbal GRE Verbal Guide The CrackVerbal GRE Quant Guide c) Free downloadable GRE preparation material Do you know that Khan Academy has explanatory videos for many topics in the GRE Quantitative Reasoning section? (Trivia: Khan Academy was founded by Salman Khan, who has degrees from MIT and Harvard). You can find the videos here. You can also have a look at learning words through Learning Words the Fun Way – Flashcards. If you find them interesting, you can head over to Amazon to buy the entire set of 500 flashcards with quirky cartoons to help you quickly remember words and their meaning: CrackVerbal’s GRE Flashcards – pack of 500 Step 3: Prepare for the GRE You just need a clear GRE study plan that is customized to meet your needs. For many GRE aspirants, the study plan needs to be designed based on the urgency to appear for the exam. For example, if you are planning to apply in August-September (fall intake) and it is already May, you would need an intensive three-month plan to be able to apply with a score. Step 4: Take the GRE GRE practice tests Before you go into the battlefield, you need to ensure that you have enough “match practice”. There is good news and bad news. The good news is that the GRE practice tests offered by ETS. are a fairly accurate indicator of where you will stand on the real test. The bad news is that you have only two full-length practice tests. Hence, after you take the tests, there is really no way to know if you are improving. You can always drop into your nearest CrackVerbal center if you want to take a free test, and have it evaluated by inhouse GRE experts.