When should I start preparing for the GRE?
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1 Answer
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Start 3 to 4 months before your university applications are due.
Since it is November 2025 and you are planning for 2026, here is your reality check:
If your deadline is in January: Start TODAY. You are late. You will need to study intensively (every day).
If your deadline is in March: Start this week. You have just enough time to study comfortably.
Simple Breakdown:
Learning: You need 3 months to learn the math and words.
Safety Net: You need 1 extra month just in case your first score is bad and you need to retake it.
Bottom line: Do not wait. Register for exam now to give yourself a de
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Valid GRE score is required for getting admission to NYU Tandon. But, GRE scores are only applicable to a select number of courses.
Students are advised to refer the official institute website to get the complete list of courses requiring GRE scores.
A GRE score is optional for students looking to pursue an MS in Computer Science from the institute.
A raw GRE score is the total number of correct answers the a test taker get in different sections. The raw score is then scaled using statistical techniques to account for slight test difficulty and differences. This results in your final GRE score for Verbal or Quantitative sections.
No, GRE score calculators only give you an overview of your score. There is nothing to do with official GRE scoring process with calculators. The ETS uses adaptive algorithms and equating methods that are not publicly released. On the other hand, GRE calculators give you a reliable estimate, this will help you to be prepare for upcoming goals.
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