Another effective strategy for staying motivated is to imagine yourself taking the GRE on test day with 100-percent confidence. You know you did all that you could to prepare, and you are ready to dominate the exam.

Once you achieve your dream score, you’ll appreciate the months of preparation you put in and the weekends you spent studying while your buddies were out having fun. Because of your motivation and discipline, you know that your entire life will be irrevocably changed for the better. You will receive a well-deserved reward for your efforts, efforts that will pay off for the rest of your life.