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test day



summary
preparing for the gre test day involves crucial decisions and strategies to ensure a smooth testing experience, whether taking the test at home or at a test center.
  • choosing between the at-home gre and the test center gre depends on personal preferences, with both formats being identical in structure but differing in delivery.
  • considerations for the at-home test include schedule flexibility, comfort, and potential technical issues, while the test center offers a more controlled environment.
  • selecting the optimal test time requires planning, especially for popular time slots and peak months from august to december.
  • familiarizing oneself with the testing environment, whether at home or at a test center, can alleviate test day nerves and contribute to a more focused performance.
chapters
00:03
choosing your test environment
00:31
at-home vs. test center considerations
02:35
scheduling your test
03:25
familiarizing with the testing environment