GMAT/GRE exams?

Question

Has anyone taken either one? I can choose, which should I take? How difficult are they? I need it for a masters program.

Thanks!

Answer 1

I took the GRE a few years ago and it was fairly challenging.  You definitely need to purchase a study guide and I would suggest following their study schedule.  I spent about a month studying (but only 1-2 hours per day) and I got a decent score.  You will need to review basic test-taking strategies:  learn to eliminate wrong answers immediately in order to narrow down the right answer, manage your time well, read questions thoroughly, etc.  You will need to review how to write a college-level essay and make sure that it is organized and coherent.  I'm not really sure about the GMAT because I heard that a lot of schools aren't accepting GMAT scores any more.  Make sure that you really do have the choice before you invest in studying for one or the other.  Good luck!