What To Do On The Night Before The GRE

Every year, over 500,000 examinees take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in hopes of getting the chance to study in some of the best graduate schools in the world. However, not everyone does well on the test and gets the chance to study at their dream school. Either they did not prepare enough for the test or they had a hard time focusing on the questions on exam day. In this article, we would like to share with you some preparation tips that you can do on the night before the GRE. These are tips that will help you enhance your concentration on exam day.

1.    Sleep early. As much as possible, get enough sleep before the test. At least 8 hours of sleep would be ideal and will keep you focused throughout the test. The common mistake that many GRE takers make is failing to sleep 8 hours. Some get too tensed or excited that they stay awake throughout the night. This results in loss of focus on exam day.

2.    Eat a good meal. Make it a point to eat a balanced meal before the test. With the right amount of protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins, you will have enough fuel to keep you focused throughout the test.

3.    Prepare the night before. Before you sleep, ensure that you have everything that you need in your bag - admission slip, ID, water, pencils, and pens.  Lay out the clothes that you’ll wear. You would not want to be rushed in the morning so keep everything neatly prepared.

4.    Be on time. Coming in late to your test room leads to increased anxiety. When you have increase anxiety, you can start to lose your focus. To avoid this, sleep early the night before and wake up early on your exam day. More importantly, know where the test center is located. Plan your route to the test center a couple days before the actual exam, and make the trip so that you can time how long it will take to get there. This will ensure no surprises. 

5.    Stop studying. On the day before the exam, don’t study. Watch a movie or spend time with your friends. This will help clear your mind and get focused for exam day. 

These tips are basic. But in most cases, tension mounts for many GRE examinees and they end up forgetting the basics. Keep these tips in mind and get a high score on the GRE Exam