Test Taking Tips for Acing the GRE

It's test time! Follow these tips to get the best score you can get on the GRE.

Keep an eye on the clock

Once you start the test, an on-screen clock lets you know how much time you have left. You can hide the clock if you find it too distracting, but do check it once in a while to see whether you are keeping a good time. The clock will tell you when you have five minutes left in each section.

Use your break

You have a 10-minute break after the writing section and a one-minute break after other test sections. Use this time to get more scratch paper, stretch, walk around, or go to the bathroom. Don't take any other breaks — you can't pause the test.

Read each question carefully

You can't skip a question and then go back later, so work quickly but carefully. Read the w