<p>What time qne/or grade do you believe would be most optimal to begin studying for your GRE exams? I am currently an entering Sophomore in college.</p>
<p>The timeline for studying/taking the GRE is similar to what it was for the SAT in high school, although it varies by program. You should take the GRE in enough time to send it to your programs before their application deadlines, and how much time you need to study for it really depends on you. I took the GRE in September just before the fall quarter of my senior year, and I studied for a couple weeks before that.</p>
<p>You could take a practice GRE test to see where you stand, but I wouldn’t worry too much about it until your junior year at least. If you’re taking a subject GRE test, you may need more time to review the material, however.</p>
<p>In the grad school section there is a GRE subforum, not sure it’s very active but there should be some useful discussion there.</p>
<p>Imo anybody who did well in high school would do well on the GRE. It’s not hard, you just have a time crunch during each section.</p>
<p>D2 did some self study focusing especially on the math section (her weakness) for a few weeks prior to the test using online materials. Her score was “good enough” - the GRE doesn’t carry the same weight in graduate admissions as SAT/ACT does for undergrad.</p>
<p>Yea, I am thinking of beginning to study independently The Summer break of my Sophomore year and continuing unto my senior year with a class right before I take it. What other factors do they take into account other than GRE scores for grad. school?</p>
<p>Different programs will vary, but in general, research experience (or other relevant experience, depending on what program you’re going into), letters of recommendation (typically three), statement of purpose (some programs may require other essays, as well), CV, and transcript.</p>
<p>The GRE is usually the least important part of grad school applications. GRE scores and GPA are usually used as a “first pass” to cut down the number of applicants. So a really bad score could keep you out, but a really great score won’t get you in.</p>