GRE - Tips and Tricks

Be Aware: You should be aware of the type of questions that will appear in the GRE Test and the time limits of each section.

Know the directions for each question: You should be aware of the directions of each question, as this will save your valuable time.

Don't stick to one question for too long: You shouls have a good estimate of how much time you can give to a particular question. Sticking to one question for too long can cause you to lose precious time and miss questions you could have easily done.

Don't Rush: To finish the paper first is not important, but maximizing your marks is your aim. So, you should not rush and try to devote only the right amount of time to each question.

The questions at the beginning are the most important: The questions at the beginning can dramatically improve your score.

Selection by elimination: When you don't know the answers to some questions, but you have a very good idea of which option cannot be the answer then you should use elimination method and eliminate such options. This will contract you guess.

Don't leave any question: There is no negetive marking for wrong answer so never leave any question unanswered.

Be very sure of your answer before proceeding: You cannot leave the difficult questions for later nor can you check your answers towards the end, so be sure of your answer.

Get adequate rest the night before: You should relax and get enough sleep before the test day.

Do a test drive exactly a week before your test: You should try and get to the test center atleast 15-30 minutes before time. Thus, you should take a test drive to your test center to get a good idea of the traffic conditions and all. 

Use the scratch paper the test center provides: You should make effective use of the scratch paper for solving math questions.

And lastly DON'T PANIC: No matter what happens, you should not PANIC. Once you panic, you might even answer the easiest questions wrongly.