Think of the reading comprehension section as if it were a reality TV show where you are dropped in the middle of a jungle with no clues about where you are or how to proceed. On the GRE, a reading passage will be dropped in front of you and you will have no background on it whatsoever.

Imagine encountering an essay for which:

1. You don't know the title.
2. You don't know the author.
3. You don't know when or where it was published.
4. You can't see any preceding or following paragraphs.
5. You don't have enough time to fully read it.
6. The content is dense, boring, academic, smeared with jargon, and covers a topic you have little knowledge about.

….And your mastery of those 150 to 300 words will determine your future business school and career.

You're going to need a compass.

Introduction

The Five Steps