Here are some simple guidelines to help you decide.
Take enough prep time before your test to get above
the score you need.
You may need up to 6 to 8 months to get to that point.
If you can get fully prepared earlier, go for it. An
early application can be a bonus, but not if your score suffers.
You can always get the application itself in early to impress them and
follow up with a later GRE score.
It's safe to take the test up to a month before your deadline,
sometimes even later if they will accept an unofficial score report.
Ask them first.
In just a bit, we will look at figuring out how to study.
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