Particularly when reviewing your practice test results, you must use every question you see to analyze your strengths and weaknesses thoroughly. Each practice test has only 40 quant and 40 verbal questions. So, don’t take any question for granted.

It’s important to be honest with yourself when reviewing wrong answers. For example, did you answer a question on cylinders correctly because of a lucky guess? If so, take the time to revisit cylinders and the topics in questions you didn’t answer correctly. Remember, while some guesses may go your way on test day, you can’t count on being able to “fool” the GRE.

If you skimp on the necessary work of finding and fixing any gaps in your knowledge or skills between practice tests, you shouldn’t expect your score to increase from one test to the next. Also, don’t be surprised if you need 4 or 5 days to fully review a practice test and study the material corresponding to your weak areas.

Warmest regards,

Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep