While studying for the GRE, you may come across friends or colleagues who are dissatisfied with the GRE preparation process. You’ll see that they’re frustrated and have a negative attitude about studying for the GRE. Many of them may complain, “What does my score on this test have to do with my ability to succeed in graduate school?”

You’ll see that these individuals have most likely struggled with GRE preparation. They spend far too much time being angry at the GRE and far too little time actually studying for it. Don’t get pulled into this negativity. Rather, take the opposite approach and use your desire to succeed as your competitive advantage. If your competitors aren’t driven to study and you are, you’ll have a better chance of succeeding on the GRE and getting into your grad program of choice.