How the GRE is scored: Part 2

How the GRE is scored: Part 2

In this second part, we start taking a deep-dive into the intricates of the test and how it is scored. This part focuses on the questions themselves.
GregMat Team

GregMat Team

Myths and Facts about GRE scoring

Myths and Facts about GRE scoring

Over the years, we've seen all kinds of claims (and conspiracy theories) made about the way the GRE is scored. In this series, we'll explain how the GRE is scored, with this first part covering some m...
GregMat Team

GregMat Team

After 6 years, I took the GRE

After 6 years, I took the GRE

One of us recently took the GRE after 6 years. Here's what they had to say and some advice.
GregMat Team

GregMat Team

Getting Serious About Strategies

Getting Serious About Strategies

In this article, Vince explains the proper way to catalog, practice, and retain the GRE strategies you learn. Plus, he breaks down the ETS verbal book's RC questions in terms of which strategy you can...
Vince Kotchian

Vince Kotchian

Department of Corrections

Department of Corrections

In this article, Vince explains a protocol to correct your mistakes for optimal learning.
Vince Kotchian

Vince Kotchian

You Are Only Entitled To The Work

You Are Only Entitled To The Work

In this article, Vince explains why we focus on the process, not the results.
Vince Kotchian

Vince Kotchian

Don't Let The GRE Pick Your Pocket

Don't Let The GRE Pick Your Pocket

In this article, Vince explains why our working memory can become overwhelmed on certain GRE questions, points out how normal this is, and explains how we can cope.
Vince Kotchian

Vince Kotchian

Treat The Causes, Not Just The Symptom

Treat The Causes, Not Just The Symptom

Exploring the causes of your GRE prep pain points instead of just treating them can be far more rewarding.
Vince Kotchian

Vince Kotchian

Writing is Crystallized Thought

Writing is Crystallized Thought

In this blog, Vince explains why it's helpful to be able to write. For GRE prep, that means being able to write down your study plan, strategies, and explanations of verbal questions.
Vince Kotchian

Vince Kotchian

Recipe For Disaster?

Recipe For Disaster?

In this article, Vince explains the limitations of merely following a GRE prep recipe without understanding the principles behind the tasks in the plan.
Vince Kotchian

Vince Kotchian