<p>I'll be applying for grad schools this fall and I'm not sure which version of the GRE I should take to ensure that my applications get sent in at an appropriate time. I can take the standard GRE test before August 1, 2011 or I can take the revised test on or after August 1, 2011. When do most people take the GRE? Sorry, I'm just completely clueless on this subject matter.</p>
<p>It depends on a couple things.
How is your math ability? The current GRE has high school level but tricky math problems and you cannot use a calculator. The new GRE will have harder math problems but you can use a calculator. Also, some of the questions will require an exact answer not multiple choice.</p>
<p>As for the verbal, the analogies will go away and there will be more reading comprehension. Do you like analogies or reading comprehension? </p>
<p>Additionally, there is tons of GRE prep for the current GRE. The new GRE questions will have considerably less.</p>
<p>I would take the current format, personally.</p>