{"id":334,"date":"2019-04-23T09:43:41","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T09:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studysid.com\/blog\/?p=334"},"modified":"2019-04-23T09:43:41","modified_gmt":"2019-04-23T09:43:41","slug":"dos-and-donts-of-gre-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studysid.com\/blog\/dos-and-donts-of-gre-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"Dos and Don&#8217;ts of GRE prep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awareness of Don\u2019ts makes Do\u2019s for GRE prep indispensable!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts ? <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like knowing about syllabus and exam structure is necessary, in the same way becoming aware of do\u2019s and don\u2019ts for <a href=\"https:\/\/studysid.com\/blog\/all-you-want-to-know-about-gre-exam\/\">GRE<\/a> prep are requisite. One must learn what should be done and what shouldn&#8217;t be done much carefully so that no mistakes can be made. Before the exam, one must read instructions clearly <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the clear picture beforehand is a privilege hence one must be more careful with do\u2019s and don\u2019ts and must consider it more importantly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-346\" src=\"https:\/\/studysid.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/download-300x88.png\" alt=\"GRE prep\" width=\"300\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studysid.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/download-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/studysid.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/download.png 414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Do\u2019s <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a suitable material to study.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Find coaching institutions and resources to study better.<\/li>\n<li>Make study plans according to the time left as if you have a month left than <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">follow one month plan. It\u2019s all provided on websites to prepare <a href=\"https:\/\/studysid.com\/blog\/important-tips-and-guidelines-for-gre-preparations\/\">GRE<\/a>. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find which method is best according to your capability. Is it a self-study or classroom-based<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0study? <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make short notes and formulas to learn daily. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have patience and confidence that you can do it. GRE can be stressful in such an environment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0one must be focused on studies. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of the <a href=\"https:\/\/studysid.com\/blog\/gre-test-score-calculated\/\">GRE<\/a> prep test as challenging to stay calm during the test. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always solve one question at a time. Do not solve one and think about others. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice and solve more and more test papers to get better speed. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Do\u2019s just before \u2018The Day\u2019:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can have coffee before the exam to increase mental capabilities. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report test center before 30 minutes. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress in a proper outfit suitable to the climate. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take sharpened pencils and eraser. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take government-issued photo ID with your signature. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can always ask for extra scratch paper. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strictly follow rules that are stated before the examination. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For computer-delivered GRE take confirmation mail to the test center. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use confirmation mail as scratch paper. 10. Keep yourself hydrated. Studies have shown that drink are better for thinking <\/span>capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>Wear layers in clothing so that according to the temperature you can adjust.<\/li>\n<li>If you get stuck at some specific question move on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Do\u2019s with the sections:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Analytical Writing Section <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Understand and organize before answering this section, the baseless answer <\/span>won&#8217;t score you any marks.<\/li>\n<li>Practice some essays before the exam day.<\/li>\n<li>Justify your answer with essential details.<\/li>\n<li>Specify both sides of arguments.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Verbal Section <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use flashcards to enhance your vocabulary. <\/span><\/li>\n<li>Try talking in English as regularly as you can.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read a lot of newspapers and comprehension books. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Quantitative Section <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use paper and pen to solve the problems. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save time for the questions that need be gone through again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Learn shortcuts to solve lengthy questions.<\/li>\n<li>Practice problems from sample papers.<\/li>\n<li>Double check to avoid silly mistakes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Don\u2019ts:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t build stress. Study patiently.\u00a0 <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A student must not procrastinate. Sticking to the study plan will be a better solution. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not rely totally on institutions. One must do self-study too. Learning 5 min by <\/span>yourself is more efficient than learning in the institutions.<\/li>\n<li>Never skip meals. Always eat full diet and keep yourself hydrated. Foods are essential for better studies.<\/li>\n<li>Sleep is mandatory. One must sleep 7-8 hours. Research has shown that brain functions full if its given proper rest.<\/li>\n<li>Do not freak out the night before the examination.<\/li>\n<li>Stop being perfectionist or anxious.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t discuss anything before the exam it may confuse you more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019ts on \u2018The Day\u2019:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Students are not allowed to wear digital watch or smartwatch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are not allowed to talk after the test begun.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods and drinks are not allowed in the testing room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earbuds and listening to music are not allowed in the exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smartphones and electronic devices are not allowed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weapons and firearms are not allowed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jewelry is prohibited.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not take your own scratch paper.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not take any study material with you it can be considered as misconduct.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not use scratch paper during break or before the test.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical pencil and pens are prohibited. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not take the calculator to the exam center. For the computer-based exam, the calculator <\/span>interface will be provided inside the GRE software.<\/li>\n<li>Do not spend too much time on the review screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019ts with the sections:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Analytical Writing Section <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t write useless points on the topic just to make it large. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t get started as soon as you receive a question paper. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t miss out small points that may be the core of the topic. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Verbal Section <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t mix-up the words. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not guess if you don\u2019t know the answer. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Quantitative Section <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid calculation mistakes. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not waste time on questions that are long or too hard to solve make <\/span>them mark and review later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Written by Trishla Jain.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.studysid.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-167 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/studysid.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/new-banner-15-300x88.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studysid.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/new-banner-15-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/studysid.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/new-banner-15.png 757w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Awareness of Don\u2019ts makes Do\u2019s for GRE prep indispensable! 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