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How long should i prepare for my GRE exam?

I find a course's content exciting, but I am required to pass an exam on English (GRE) to enroll myself (as a student) into the course. I find it unexciting to prepare for the GRE as this has nothing to do with course content. How do I get past this?

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    You know, the same thing applies to most fields. Philosophy, History, Physical Education, Management, Electronics, Particle Physics and nearly everything else in between are offered as grad school programs, and most good programs in the US require the GRE exam. One could easily make the argument that the GRE does not test the required skills for each of these programs. The GRE does not test course content. It's a general test which tests your basic aptitude. Just think about it; most of the math questions are what Indians study at high school level. It's a good indicator of whether you're suitable for graduate school. It's not a perfect indicator, mind you, but it kind of works. I mean, if you are not able to solve a relatively simple venn-diagram question, could you be expected to solve much harder problems in a grad-level intensive math course? This applies for the Verbal reasoning part as well: If you cannot make out a reading-comprehenshion passage in the GRE, how could you be trusted to read through and comprehend dozens of research articles or dense textbooks? Think of it that way. Also note the name of the sections: It's not "Math" and "English". In fact, the verbal reasoning section would make a very poor test of English because it does not focus on grammar at all. For engineers, the quantitative (math) section is given more importance by schools, but it does not mean at all that the verbal and AWA sections are to be neglected.

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Taking GRE exam basically means you need two things - English and Mathematics & Reasoning. Maths is fine, you'd say. Because, basic mathematics is fundamental for higher studies in any field, especially, Master of Science. Why English? Because, basically, all your courses are going to be in English. They don't know what your level of English is. Imagine a situation where you are very good in your subject, but aren't even able to comprehend some basic English. Is it, in any way, helpful that you study the subject in the language which you are not comfortable in? No. Hence, the necessity to take the Verbal test. For your course content, they'll teach you from the start. That's good actually. Especially if you've done your Bachelor's from India. You will get to study from the basics, in an insitute with greater facilities. But, yes, your communication and comprehension is as important as your knowledge of the subject. You don't need to pressurise yourself much if you have a good command over English. However, if you don't, I'd recommend you to start a rigorous training routine as soon as possible. Read, write, listen and speak English as much as possible. Don't hang it all upto the end. Read English humour, puns and sarcastic articles. That'll keep you indulged in the language. But, don't consider English as a side subject. It is essential. Very essential. Start indulging in English! You'll not regret it.

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