How to Study for the GRE 📘

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[@suleiman1520]

Took the GRE too - my #1 tip would be to take a practice test immediately when you decide to take the GRE. No review, or drills needed. This will give you a good baseline of what the test feels like and where your strengths and weaknesses lie. Drill your weaknesses until you're comfortable with them, then rinse and repeat. Good luck, and go for it!!

[@bykchoi]

Great tip!

[@VGDowning]

Great advice. One question though, where would I find one?

[@jioneu]

ok wow yes 32ma

[@SHEaintPlayn]

@@VGDowning she mentioned getting a book of practice GRE exams

[@mrcv9576]

I’m a majoring in psychology so here’s a few tips: 1) Don’t study in the same place, change it up. Study at a coffee shop one day, or at home in your room another. This lets your brain know that the information it’s gathering is important to remember as it continues to show up in different environments. 2) If you set a day to take a practice test (like she recommend in her video) try and match the environment you’ll be testing in as close as possible. That way when you sit down to take the actual test, your brain will recognize the type of environment and will make it easier to recall information. 3) If you have test anxiety, then definitely set a date aside to do a practice test and do number 2. This should hopefully help you face your anxiety so on the actual day you’re a bit more relaxed. 4) Again with testing anxiety: avoid coffee at all costs. Caffeine can raise your anxiety which will effect the way you perform on a test. That’s all I got for now. Good luck everyone!

[@bykchoi]

Agree with all of these! Thank you :)

[@No-cw3bh]

Thank you for this video! I love that you showed us an example schedule. I'm considering taking the GRE and this really put the studying process in perspective.

[@SandyyLee1]

This was by far the most thorough and most detailed GRE schedule. Thank you so much. This helped me!

[@abdelrahmanabdelalim4000]

Your delivery is amazing!

[@gabrielbrickner7052]

This video is extremely helpful! I loved that you used visuals and compartmentalized the process to be easily understood! Thank you!

[@GameOver321]

Good advice. Ty, a schedule with anything helps greatly in life! Studying/fitness/diet.

[@Ricccardo80]

Thanks so much for this very informative video. Love your posts and the clear and understandable way you explain things! You rock! I wish you a wonderful continuation of this working week and looking forward to see new posts on your amazing channel.

[@Regretillirealize]

Thank you so much! I was lost to study for the test by myself and this video helped a lot :D 고마워요!

[@claragriffin4970]

Thank you for offering such practical, concrete advice

[@renemccracken6319]

Thank you so much for the proposed study schedule. I suck at making those.

[@aasthasingh5302]

Such an Amazing content Kristin. Thanks for sharing this. Seems I have been studying wrong all this time. Much love.

[@ulfiyanar]

Thank you so much for the tips and details how to study for the GRE. Very informative!

[@findmp]

You didn’t get a perfect score on your GREs, but your makeup is a 10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bykchoi]

😂

[@rainbow_sadness7953]

your 100% not getting a 320 plus on The GRE:)

[@rogueroku7754]

@@rainbow_sadness7953 *you're* smartass

[@alvy_._ahmed]

Thank you for such a beautiful and clear explanation.

[@LupeLLerenasLA]

Thank you for these great GRE tips!

[@ricorock6762]

Great video! I like how organized your thoughts are. Very helpful video.

[@bykchoi]

Thank you!!

[@joannefu2175]

this was really helpful your voice is so calm and you broke down the test perfectly :))

[@aakifkhan5098]

She made GRE seem soooo easy

[@Jen18812]

Great video and motivating in general. Thanks for all the tips!! I'm finishing up at Goldsmiths now so as you know doing the dreaded dissertation so this applies to that as well. ;)

[@bykchoi]

good luck!! I can't believe your program is almost over!

[@Shakhzodbek_]

Hello. Thanks a lot for your advices! I’m just starting studying GRE. This video was really helpful 😊

[@quaymyers]

Thank you for this video. I found exactly what I was looking for.

[@daraboo1]

OMG this was sooooo helpful !! Thank you :)

[@moxom26]

I've watched a few GRE videos today and yours has definitely been the most helpful! I actually feel like I might be able to study, take the test, and pass now! Thank you :)

[@bykchoi]

good luck!!

[@alexmaingi9327]

Thank you for the insightful tips!

[@HappyHappy-fi8xt]

YOU SAVED MY LIFE

[@ginacook2714]

this was soooo helpful! thank u

[@jang333333]

Even tough I don’t currently study GRE, I find this clip helpful because your tips seem to apply to other study in general. It feels like I get motivated after watching this 😊 아 그리고 다음 영상 주제 신청?해요 무기력함/우울함 등 멘탈관리 어떻게 하는지 궁금해요 그럼 이번주도 즐거운 한 주 되셔요 :)

[@bykchoi]

Glad you still find it helpful! Thank you for watching :)

[@chero1111]

고마워요 최 언니. ✨

[@dhabyamajid1237]

so helpful. Thank you.

[@noahhradek5426]

Thanks for the suggestions. Reading comprehension is the most time consuming for me.

[@violet-tq5ul]

Such an attractive personality! That was very useful, thank you 🥰

[@msgarciamayorca]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! 🙌🏼🙏🏼👌🏼

[@sanjayraju988]

Thank you very much. This was very helpful.

[@trzanato1305]

Thank you, you were very clear

[@joannechiu9461]

hello Kchoi, thanks for your sharing. Although I don’t need to take GRE, I still really enjoy this video and all the contents in this channel ❤️ I’ve been subscribed your channel since you moved to London for master degree. I love your travel vlogs and cooking recipe the most 🌸

[@bykchoi]

Thank you for the support 💕

[@jicasso9848]

So helpful thank you!

[@nicolekristinarendse196]

Hi! :) thanks for all the great tips. Could you perhaps make a similar video of how you chose to prepare for your consulting interview? I suppose you could view a case study as an "exam" and it would be great to hear which books you decided to read. Also I am not sure if I should be doing extra (technical) reading along side this. In my case, the interview will be hosted by a Pharmaceutical firm. I'm not sure if I should be reading up more on the latest in science as I would be categorized as part of the R&D business consultants. Sorry for the wordy message! :) All the best,

[@lucyliu3089]

Such a helpful video! I took the exam a few months ago while working full time and did not follow through my study plan at all... Wish I know these steps during then:)

[@bykchoi]

It’s so hard while working full-time! Hopefully you can apply some of the tips to other things too!

[@lucyliu3089]

@@bykchoi Could you make a video about how to write personal statement for Master's program? Love to hear about your experiences and tips on these post-GRE stuff:)

[@mariahpalmer663]

Did you get a good enough score for grad school?

[@harshalkombde9998]

thank you for this

[@MrCrimsonBubble]

Let’s go!!!

[@TheTestedTutor]

Very clear. I managed 340 on the GRE and give tips on my channel.

[@bykchoi]

Great job!!

[@TheTestedTutor]

@@bykchoi Thank you. And great job to you on a really amazing channel.

[@cardiyansane1414]

I watch you already

[@misongchoi969]

Thank you so much♥️

[@mingyedeng1846]

I am doing my master but still click in this video because I really love your tone of voice, which is so calm. For your future video, could you share your job hunting skills or interview experience? Thanks.

[@bykchoi]

Thanks for watching and for the suggestion!

[@yeebee2016]

I’ll start moving my lazy ass rn

[@greessaysthoughts9979]

Very useful, thanks

[@nursemaria1172]

Will post when I pass mine in October or February

[@michealb8033]

For how long and how many hours per day did you spend prepping for GRE? My target score is around 163. Thank you for making this video. very helpful.

[@user-rh3lc2hy9j]

Great detailed information! I am going to take GRE test in December and I wonder if it is possible to get a good score during short period of time

[@thehashtagbrownthehashtagb7356]

Really helpful video :) 감사합니다 :)

[@bykchoi]

Glad it’s helpful!

[@ireneshieh8652]

I currently looking at applying to Masters of Management programs in the UK. I am trying to avoid taking any standardized test if possible because I've always been bad at taking them. I see that a lot of the programs, including UCL, says on their application site that GRE or GMAT is not required but encouraged. Do you have any insight into how much the test scores will affect the application, especially if I have a few years of work experience? I LOVE your videos! Thanks for sharing your experience! : )

[@bykchoi]

I can’t say for sure because it depends on so many factors! I can only speak from my experience, and I decided to submit a score with my application (and had a few years of work experience as well). Since it’s not required, I don’t think it can hurt you to not include it so hopefully you don’t need to worry - it can only help!

[@jclam]

I remember watching your video here way back in 2019 and I just got the same total score as you a few weeks ago #studyinplace :) Applying to MBA's now.

[@bykchoi]

congrats and good luck!!

[@jclam]

@@bykchoi I just got into the MBA program at Oxford, and I'm also looking to go into consulting/impact consulting. Did you think it was difficult to switch careers in a one year program?

[@darshanraval1344]

@@jclam hey can we connect ?I needed some Insights in regards Oxford

[@jclam]

@@darshanraval1344 Yea of course! Happy to chat if you send me a message on Instagram or LinkedIn

[@SeyiL-zk6lu]

Good tips

[@darshanraval1344]

For GRE, folks can also look out for gregmat videos they are v good and also his paid subscription is very affordable.

[@kurniawanteddy7]

Nice info ..

[@aagnapatel5081]

Is there a difference between buying the 2020, 2021 or 2022 version of the GRE Kaplan books?

[@saminataskinmithila500]

Best

[@johnguillen68]

I'm really afraid of setting a test date without studying. I really want to be prepared for the GRE this summer. I will buy some books to start hopefully this week. I'm trying to get a good score for PA school because my GPA is not high enough to be noticed.

[@lexisarette8715]

Just found out I need to take the GRE and it’s in a week so wish me luck

[@mirlenelouis7716]

I'm not sure if you have studying tips for when you in college where you'll show everything slowly and how to schedule your studying time in a calender or in a planning book. stu,dying tips and how to write nice when your studying.

[@nancytycheng7252]

Thank you for the advice and u r beautiful😀

[@gsp-thechosenone4949]

Always charming!

[@bykchoi]

😊

[@axl2531]

Sorry if I missed it but how many hours a day do you usually set aside for studying and how many weeks did you study for the exam before taking it? Thanks!

[@bykchoi]

Good question! It would range from 1-5 hours a day (not every single day), and I studied for about 6 months.

[@sunnyb4urock]

Hi Kchoi ...just one request , actually i'm plannin to take GMAT's and i know you have given GRE but can you get someone on your channel who has taken GMATs' and can give a brief idea about that exam and how to plan for it. I have been following your channel for months now and the way you go about explaining things are super cool. Thanks and keep making videos :)

[@starwberry301]

Thank you so much for this video! I am literally about to start studying for the GRE myself! My main question/concern is, I already have a GRE book from Kaplan (for when I thought I was going to take the exam earlier) but it's from 2017. Is it still good to use or should I just buy a new one? Or keep it and just buy new books for the different subjects? Thank you so much!

[@bykchoi]

Good question! I might read the description of the latest version to compare (maybe they list what’s new or different). It’s probably fine to keep it but getting new books for the other subjects is not a bad idea!

[@starwberry301]

@@bykchoi That makes sense! Thank you! I'm applying to business school in France next fall. Wish me luck! Also love your videos by the way!

[@bykchoi]

@@starwberry301 good luck!!

[@realfatoosh8911]

Hi, I need my GRE for 3 years later do U thing it's a wise way to start to study from now for it? If not what do U recommend? Tnx 4 Ur great video♡

[@syssanchez4250]

I would say the minimum should be 3-6 months.

[@Shloka09]

Would have been great to see your calendar too. Could you link it on your video description? Thank you

[@bykchoi]

It was a physical calendar that I wrote each day’s chapters on 🤣 and I was studying for the GRE in like 2015/2016 Hahaa sorry!!

[@EasyMapling]

Please update us on your reading!

[@bykchoi]

Hahah okay will do a reading update at some point soon!

[@dhritisahoo8674]

What was your schedule? How long did you take yo prep for GRE?

[@japansofar]

KCHOI, with all the superficial garbage and nonsense on KZbin it is reassuring to see you have so many subscribers. You encourage people to live a better life through your example and advice. Please continue to post and help people achieve their personal and professional aspirations.

[@bykchoi]

Aww thank you so much!!

[@albertyoung1934]

Your verbal English is marvelous!

[@minhokim6155]

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[@kevinagee4364]

tanks

[@Rissa98000000]

How many hours a day/ how many weeks did you study?

[@jk_vlogs7477]

Can I get admission to Germany if I score well in GRE?? for the MIM program?

[@p.mcdrippln2340]

Ugh when will be stop these standardized test. but thanks for the tips.

[@hunikil]

hi can I borrow your e book please for the gre , I only have 10 days left for the gre general test and I cant buy the recourses to study.

[@manuelallanb.fuentes6251]

😊

[@ZohraMaura]

Hey K, was wondering if you might share a video on running? Or your health and fitness experience? (Staying healthy when traveling for work etc.) I’m just getting started out with running, and am asking everyone their advice on overcoming the mental block when pushing for longer distances etc. Thought this might be of interest, as you post some really good updates on your Insta. Thanks!

[@bykchoi]

I’m planning on doing a marathon training video, but maybe I’ll do a general fitness journey/experience video as well! Thanks :)

[@ZohraMaura]

kchoi Oh a marathon training vid would be brilliant! Thank you for sharing. Your videos are really clear and interesting and enjoyable to watch.

[@elcoky1987]

Where you sign up to take the test?

[@itsnotanymore]

is it same for sports science ?

[@abdelrahmanabdelalim4000]

I've got a question if you may, I have the 2018 version of kaplan. Is that ok? or do I need to get a more recent one?

[@bykchoi]

Hmm I don’t really know! Not sure what has changed between the versions (and I took the exam back in 2015).

[@abdelrahmanabdelalim4000]

@@bykchoi No problem, thanks anyway :)

[@YuliaStikhareva]

Thank you for the video! Could you do the same video about GMAT ?)

[@bykchoi]

I haven’t taken it so I don’t have any personal experience but maybe I can bring a friend on my channel for it instead!

[@YuliaStikhareva]

@@bykchoi It would be great :) Have you ever passed consulting tests like PST McKinsey or BCG Potential Test or smth like that?

[@clarencefrancisco8785]

What’s the difference between GRE and GMAT? Which do you think is better? :)

[@bykchoi]

GRE is a generalized exam and GMAT is mostly used to apply for MBA programs! The GMAT is typically more challenging and the GRE can be used to apply to a wider range of programs. But most MBA programs accept GRE scores now too.

[@clarencefrancisco8785]

Thank you! 💕

[@TheRealBlindSquirrel]

Did you say UC Health? If so, fellow bearcat here. Thanks for the tips. Still priceless after a year has passed. 🤘🏻

[@bykchoi]

UCL! University College London

[@TheRealBlindSquirrel]

@@bykchoi ohhh, gotcha! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Thank you for the advice. I decided to ask my mom to buy me a six month GRE prep course for my birthday next month. 😅

[@slyviatenny4523]

I passed all GRE exans i had 325 points thanks to Mr Clark who helped me with tutoring.He has good tips and questions for everyone willing to join his group.I was recommended to him by a friend even though it took me time to trust in him but at the end I was happy for the good work.I want to take this opportunity to tell you all to join him in his tutoring and trust him despite the process

[@Antweezy]

In step 1, How far should you set the exam date? Should GRE be taken in September, October?

[@bykchoi]

I believe I signed up about 6-7 months before my exam date!

[@Antweezy]

@@bykchoi oh no. I don't feel good anymore

[@bykchoi]

Hahah I probably did the most studying in the last 3 months though!

[@ayatsonyullah]

no need to have perfect scores 😛you are already perfect 😘

[@andrewvalentino9406]

So only 346 points possible? I read on a college website they prefer candidates with scores of 600, what does that mean?

[@bykchoi]

Not too sure! Maybe that’s for the GMAT since that’s scored from 200-800?

[@andrewvalentino9406]

@@bykchoi I guess it's a typo, but it definitely says "GRE" and its a psychology program so it would use the GRE and not the GMAT. Huh.

[@bykchoi]

@@andrewvalentino9406 Weird...!

[@juancarlo6625]

Why is it so dark in the room lol?

[@bykchoi]

I think it’s just because I’m right by the window so it made the rest of the room look dark :)

[@user-xw2td4nv4h]

Hi Kchoi

[@sumedhnarwade9722]

i love you will you merry me?

[@kevinagee5085]

tanks