Prepping for GRE

[BabyRN21]

Hello Everyone,

I'd like to start prepping for the GRE. However, with so many prep books out there, can't seem to figure out which one is best. Can I get some insight to those of you who have taken the GRE? What books did you use? Did you sign up for a class, such as Kaplan? If so, how was that? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[iteachob, MSN, RN]

Gosh, it's been years ago, but I used a prep book that had a lot of practice tests in it. This was in the paper and pencil days, so I'm not sure of what is available now, but I would recommend giving yourself around 4-6 weeks with a little studying each day (especially weak areas), and doing several practice tests. The one's I had could be scored so that you could see your progress (or lack of...). Ultimately, I did quite well on the GRE. I did not take a prep class, but I know that they can be very useful as well (I used to teach NCLEX prep for Kaplan).

Good luck in your endeavors.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

AAARRRRGGGGHHH! I feel your pain.

I actually had to take GRE 3 TIMES -- due to bad timing. It expires after 5 years, so time#1 - when I originally intended to go to grad school . . but got sidetracked. time #2 when I finally got my ducks in a row and enrolled; I was aghast to discover that my GRE had expired. time #3 - enrollment for doctoral program. Paper & pencil all three times.

Honestly, I recall studying my rear off for time #1 and did pretty well. Time #2 - was a shock & I had very little prep time - but did better than before (shock). Time #3 - did even better (invited to join Mensa based on my scores - LOL). By then, they had changed the format to be more focused so I didn't have to deal with the 'logic' questions that plagued my first time... still have terrifying flashbacks about those questions.

You'll be fine. GRE is not the be-all, end-all for any grad school admission process.