What is the GRE?
The Graduate Record Examinations is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools and veterinary schools in the United States and Canada and few in other countries. The GRE is owned and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Not all veterinary schools need the GRE, so check your school's requirements on their official website pages.
The Graduate Record Examinations is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools and veterinary schools in the United States and Canada and few in other countries. The GRE is owned and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS).
Not all veterinary schools need the GRE, so check your school's requirements on their official website pages.
Study Material & Exam Day
Download Magoosh! It is an app that gives you questions of the day and allows you to test your vocab skills. Using this app a few months before the test is crucial!
Kaplan is a popular GRE prep website with OSU Pre-Vet Club students. The website has a free question of the day, you can buy guidebooks, and online modules are available as well. ETS, the company that owns and manages the GRE, has their own prep materials as well. Helpful Links
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Keep the intensity high and continue to study. No need to change anything at this point. If you are unsure what to do in your final week, here are some suggestions: Take a practice test 5 – 7 days before the actual exam so that you can practice your pacing and build up your stamina for the long test ahead. Make sure to include all the essays and an experimental section too. Review your notes, especially problems and concepts that you have struggled with. It’s important to have everything you’ve learned fresh in your mind on test day. Any practice you do at this point should be timed. Work on your weaknesses as much as you can. The Day of the GRE
ABSOLUTELY NO LAST MINUTE TEST PREPARATION!
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Make sure to take advantage of the free materials and breakdown of the test on the official GRE website.
Video: Intro to the GRE
One Day Left
"Do nothing! That’s right. It might seem counterintuitive and it might seem like the last thing you should do, but you need to rest up for the big day. Cramming is not going to help you one bit on the test. No test preparation all day! Seriously! Eat a large, healthy, leisurely dinner—no alcohol! Lay out all that you will need for test day. Go to bed earlier than usual". What to Bring to the Test
A valid ID that includes your full name, photo and signature
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Closing Thoughts
"The power of positive thinking is profound. Every person at every moment freely decides their attitude. Regardless of all else that is happening or will happen, we all choose how we react and deal with struggles, challenges, and adversity. Now you are faced with quite a challenge—the GRE. So choose to walk into that testing center with some swagger. Stand tall and choose to be positive. Decide that you will totally dominate the GRE. Be confident in your abilities and trust yourself. At that point, you have no other recourse. You first must believe that you can dominate the GRE and reach your target score. After that anything is possible". Plus, you can reward yourself after with a trip to the Zoo or dog park! |