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The different sections for the GRE use a score to determine the level of intelligence that youth hold.  This one score is one that makes a difference in college opportunities and enhances abilities to build a future career.  The GRE, also known as the Graduate Record Examination, then becomes vital to a student’s future and the doors that are able to open because of the scores.  Preparing for the verbal section of the GRE is one that becomes a main focus of those that are college driven and looking for new approaches to learning vocabulary.

When many prepare for the verbal section of the GRE, they will focus only on private study and review of what has been learned throughout the years.  This includes basic vocabulary words, grammar and reading comprehension that is available.  With the different sections, are expectations that relate directly to the understanding and comprehension students hold.  Preparation through formal coaching, as well as tools and software become a main staple to help students score better through the examination.

There are many that question the use of formal coaching and training for the verbal section of the GRE.  Overall, it is noted that students who study for the exam through tools used for training, will score higher when taking the test.  However, it is also noted that other characteristics, such as the student’s drive and motivation, as well as performance anxiety, cause results to differ with the ability to score well on the GRE.  From these experiences, it becomes essential to prepare students in the correct way, while allowing them to have the best opportunities to perform at their best while taking the GRE3.

With the need to prepare youth in the correct way, are not only coaches and self-study available, but also tools that can be used to help youth on the GRE.  These offer students a way to build confidence before taking the test, and show substantial changes when students are ready to take the examination.  It is shown that with software, outside studies and general assistance, youth are able to improve the vocabulary section of the GRE, with the post-test, quantitative and combined scores on the test.  The social accomplishments that result from these scores combine both levels of confidence for the studies, as well as vocabulary building that allows students to understand various concepts with more depth, allowing for the studies to lead to stronger life skills4.

With the results from different research studies as well as the noted changes with youth who prepare for the verbal section of the GRE is a strong understanding that there is an importance in finding the correct tools for preparation.  This helps with a stronger grasp of the vocabulary presented during the test, as well as a deeper understanding and comprehension of words and reading.  The result is the capability to move college bound youth into a level of motivation and confidence while preparing for the GRE.

4 Miller, Jan, Ann Goodyear – Orwat, Richard Malott.  (1996).  The Effects of Intensive, Extensive, Structured Study on GRE Scores. Journal of Behavioral Education (6), (4).