What is the best time to take the GRE exam if I want to apply to school for spring 2015?

Since admissions in the institutions in US takes place during Spring and Fall, it is advisable to plan and prepare for the exam one whole year ahead. For example if a candidate is intending to take admission in Spring 2015 session, the preparation ought to begin from spring 2014 by making a thorough study of the relevant institutions and creating a short list of few. Preparations for the exam should take 3-4 months and the candidate can appear for the test by the end of 2014. It is however preferable to take the test in Spring and apply for the Fall semester since most institutions offer better range of courses and there are better possibilities of availing financial aid during the Fall. Mock tests It is very important for students to take mock tests at least 15 days before the exam for a precise evaluation of the preparation. ETS, the creator of GRE offers Powerprep, a software where students can take free mock tests, albeit only once, which gives more or less an accurate estimation of the score. Any scaled score above 160 in Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning and more than 4 in the Analytical Writing section is good enough during mock tests and you can sit for the test confidently once you have achieved this score in your mock tests. Preparations for personal biography Preparations for studying in the USA are not limited to GRE and TOEFL. Every year thousands of students flock to the USA to receive higher education which makes the scenario highly competitive. Also the best institutions are extremely cautious when it comes to accepting candidates since they diligently pick and choose the best among the lot. You will thus have to devote your time and attention to create strong curriculum vitae, Statement of Purpose and collect impressive Letters of Recommendation from reputed academics. Your total training time should be judiciously divided into preparation for GRE and the above mentioned credentials required and schedule your exam date accordingly.