We have all heard that acing the GRE test requires learning hundreds of new words. This can often be a daunting task because not all of us are keen on memorizing a barrage of new vocabulary. However, as mundane as it sounds, a well-equipped vocabulary is crucial for the GRE test’s verbal section. The most common route that students choose is they learn specialized words. These words are carefully curated and are likely to show up on the test. You can purchase various great resources for this, such as Magoosh Vocabulary Builder or Manhattan’s flashcards.

I recently wrote an article proving how test-takers worldwide are cheating on their “GRE at Home” tests. It is quite disappointing how ETS’s home-based GRE service is so vulnerable to fraudulent activity. ETS first introduced the home-based test a year ago after the pandemic broke out, and there is no telling how many of the test results have been fraudulent so far.

It is equally alarming that there hasn’t been a more significant backlash by people regarding the rampant cheating, but that might be due to the lack of coverage on the issue. Anyway, it is no secret now that ETS’s “proctor U” software is obnoxiously easy to cheat. Since ETS plans on keeping the home-based test around for the foreseeable future, it is paramount that they fix the issues so that decent people who take the test legitimately don’t get affected.

The ongoing pandemic has caused GRE test centers worldwide to shut down. ETS introduced a home-based GRE test to cope with the shutdown and offer students a chance to take the test without leaving their home. However, as you can imagine, a home-based standardized test comes with its own set of problems due to the lack of in-person supervision.

Although the home-based test and the general test are identical in format and content, their delivery is vastly different. ETS has to deal with particular challenges to prevent cheating instances, and the recent cheating reports are hopefully going to make the proctors more vigilant.