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how long did you study for GRE? what study tips do you have? thanks.

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Specializes in SICU--CRNA 2010.

I took alot of practice tests

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The GRE is basically the SAT.

The math is simple geometry and algebra: there's a long way, and a really fast way to solve all of the problems.

Most people spend their time studying the math, so the verbal is a particularly weak point...but it does take time to develop a solid base.

An essay section is also included, but I doubt many schools take notice of anything but the math/verbal total.

You need 1000 or better to be a solid applicant for most graduate programs.

Several books are available, each one has their own strengths (Arcot, Kaplan). I personally wouldn't waste $1000's on a prep program when you can study from multiple sources.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Open Heart.

It depends how serious you are about.....and where you are applying....

Find out how much weight the school puts on the GRE

I'm counting on a high GRE score to get me into anesthesia school....so i will have 3 months of prep in by the time i take it later this month

If you want a really high score it takes time.......especially learning vocabulary...which is the only way to really raise your verbal score......i could barely do anything on the GRE before studying

now im doing between 1380-1470 on practice tests....work hard it will pay off

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Specializes in ICU-CVICU.

There are many, many, many threads on this subject. Try doing a search!

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I studied for the GRE for about 3 1/2 months. I took the Kaplan review course which I highly recommend. I brought my score up by at least 200 points by taking the review session. Some people do well on the GRE with out the review course but if you are better are learning through a classroom setting...I would save money for this course.

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I don't think you have to spend the money for a course. I used several different review books and I scored 1450. Just give yourself enough time to study. I searched everywhere I could for GRE vocab words, made index cards, and studied until I knew all of them. There was only 1 vocab word on the test that I wasn't sure of the meaning and I was able to figure it out from the context of the sentence. Studying is the key.

JFK6668....do you really think the GRE score weighs that heavily? I knew it was important that I scored well, but I basically just saw it as one more requirement I could check off. I guess I've always thought the GPA and work experience were more important. I've tried to put myself in the best position I possibly could with all of the hoops they want you to jump through. My GPA is 3.95/3.91 with the different ways they calculate it, my GRE is 1450, and I've busted my butt in a super busy Level One ICU for two years. I'm sending in applications now with my fingers crossed!

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Kyliern......if you don't get in with a 3.9 and a 1450 I don't know who will

My reasons for putting a lot of weight on the GREs is that there are a ton of people with GPAs of 3.5 plus......everyone has experience, everyone has good references......so how can you really set yourself apart?

I think the GRE is very telling because it's standardized and from what I've seen most accepted CRNA applicants are scoring 1050-1150......

If you can blow everyone out of the water with one attribute it makes you stand out......of course I'm applying now myself so I don't know from experience.....but I'm really focusing on the GRE because I want something on my application to jump off the page at them

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To study the math, go to math.com, copy and paste the outline onto the Microsoft Word document (putting a checkbox in front of every subject) and work your way through. This will get you up through basic math, geometry, and basic algebra. If you want to strengthen your math skills further, study some advanced problems and quadratic equations. I did not get as far as quadratic equations, and I scored a 470 on the math (combined with a 530, verbal, which brought me to 1000.)

You should 2 books: the big Princeton GRE review book and the Princeton "crash course for the GRE." Spend a few months working through these books.

As far as practice questions go, download the power prep software from the ETS website. This is about as close to the GRE questions as you will get. In fact, I noted a lot of the same words on test day.

Also, download a copy of the Princeton GRE vocabulary builder (I forget the name) to your iPod. Listen to it in your car going to and from work. This helped me immensely, especially in reading some of the passages. You need these words if you are to score well on the GRE.

My GRE score was not impressive. I did, however, do this while I was working full-time nights in the CCU. Had I not been working, I could have easily driven this test home and gotten a 1200 or better.

Good luck!

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Specializes in STICU.
how long did you study for GRE? what study tips do you have? thanks.

I did the Kaplan review book. I made a 1050, and still got in. On my first interview. My school has an essay score requirement, so don't blow that part off. The interview was the main component for my program, I think. Good luck.

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I didn't have a particularly great GPA applying into programs.

However, during my entrance interview, one person on the board mentioned my high GRE score, and stated that it helped prove to him that I had the caliber to succeed in the program.

Meet the minimum requirements, and you can apply for any program. Excel at something not many others do, and you stand out above others.

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How long depends on how comfortable with your subjects. Here's some stesp to improve your GRE Exam score

This is what you should do to improve your score.

1) There are lots of free online GRE practice Tests available. Take one of the test without any distractions and see how you score in Verbal and Quantitative.

2) For the questions you have answered wrong, make sure you find out why you selected the wrong answer and find how to solve it right. If you happen to learn a new formula or words, make a note of it. you could use a separate notebook, one for verbal and one for Maths.

3) In same time, spend at least 1 hour per day for GRE Vocabulary from Barron's GRE book. It has 50 Word Lists. Try to memorize 1 word list per week. So, every week you can read 50 to 100 new words.

4) Week 1 read the first word list, Week 2 revise the first word list and then start learning the Second Word List. So, that you will not forget the words.

5) Best way to remember new words is to form a sentence for each word.

6) Next, take an GRE Practice Test again and see how much you score, and for mistakes you make, again evaluate what went wrong. In this way, you will learn new maths formulas and at same time your score will increase month by month.

7) No need to worry that you are scoring less in GRE tests now, every student initially has the same problem. Spending atleast 1-2 hours per day for first 3 months from now will get you going. In 4-5 months time you will see huge difference in the score.

8) So, the key to improve your scores and skills is to practice daily and if you select a wrong answer in your practice test, make sure you find the right answer and how to find the right answer.

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