How to prepare for the GRE
This how-to video covers everything you need to know to ace the GRE. Learn how to study, what types of questions to expect and what to do the morning of your exam. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to prepare for the GRE.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Changes in GRE Format by 2011
Changes in GRE Format by 2011
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) , a test taken by 600,000 students across the world each year, will look significantly different in 2011. The Educational Testing Service , which administers the exam, announced its plans to revamp the GRE. on Dec. 4, calling the changes the “largest revisions” in the test’s history.
ETS spokesman Tom Ewing said changes have been a “long time coming.” ETS first announced changes in 2006, but delayed making them until 2007 to add more Internet-based test centers. In 2007, it canceled the planned changes. The new test will include a new grading scale and an increased emphasis on reasoning and critical thinking skills, while focusing less on analogy and vocabulary sections.
Changes to the computer systems the test is administered through will allow students to skip questions and come back later to complete them before finishing the section. Previously, students could not go back to answer questions they skipped. The most significant change, Ewing said, will be in the types of prompts.
“The questions asked will be more focused and require thoughtful responses rather than strictly memorization,” he said. Ewing said exam changes will benefit future test takers.
10 Things to Think About, Before the GRE
10 Things to Think About, Before the GRE
When preparing for a big exam, it’s easy to get tunnel vision. But applying for graduate school isn’t just about one exam. You’ve got an entire application package to prepare. Here are 10 things you may not have thought about yet—but should!
1) Give yourself time. In order to be certain of your commitment to grad school, wait until you’ve finished a number of advanced level classes in your major. Is your interest still high? Have you got the grades to get in?
2) Know what you need. Some graduate programs expect you to be proficient in certain area before starting, even if it was not a requirement of your undergraduate degree. Before committing to a program, be certain you aren’t expected to speak Latin.
3) Diversity is good. While you may love the way Professor Smith lectures, or ace all of Dr. Green’s courses, it’s important not to take too many classes with one teacher. The reasons are two fold; it narrows the perspective you’ll get for that field, and when it comes time to apply, you’ll need 3 different letters of recommendations, sticking to your favorites will leave you short in the long run.
4) Skip generalist classes. Focus on the harder courses, the seminars, classes that require a thesis, or other specially tailored to your major courses. Doing this will set you apart from other undergraduate applicant as a serious candidate and give you an added edge.
5) Consider references early. Who your letters of recommendation come from is almost as important as what they say. Ideal candidates for letters are tenured faculty who have a (positive) national reputation in their field, and know your work in detail. It can also look suspicious if you are missing a letter of recommendation from a recognized faculty member at your school. As soon as you think grad school may be for you, start working on contacts that will be able to provide strong letters of recommendation when the time comes.
6) Be realistic. Graduate school means the next several years of your life will be spent working hard and going into debt. Be aware that a psychology masters means many more hours analyzing quantitative data, the observing how toddlers develop empathy. Prove you’re serious on your application by showing you understand the hard word ahead of you.
7) Give the right writing sample. Select a piece that has a strong topic, shown methodology, makes quality arguments, and is written at a level that demonstrates your readiness for graduate school. And remember to take that suggested length as a very strong suggestion.
8) Focus your personal statement. This is not an autobiography. Your personal statement should describe a project you would like to take on during your masters, and prove that you have the background and intellect to see this project through. Treat you personal statement as an intellectual plan, not a confession of how studying the affect of micro-lending on Burmese widows has change your life.
9) Score at Least 600 on the GRE. Yes, we have to mention this again. Many schools won’t even consider your application if you’ve scored below this line. For the most prestigious programs, that line moves up to 700.
Not so confident in that 600 yet? How about that 700? Get .
When preparing for a big exam, it’s easy to get tunnel vision. But applying for graduate school isn’t just about one exam. You’ve got an entire application package to prepare. Here are 10 things you may not have thought about yet—but should!
1) Give yourself time. In order to be certain of your commitment to grad school, wait until you’ve finished a number of advanced level classes in your major. Is your interest still high? Have you got the grades to get in?
2) Know what you need. Some graduate programs expect you to be proficient in certain area before starting, even if it was not a requirement of your undergraduate degree. Before committing to a program, be certain you aren’t expected to speak Latin.
3) Diversity is good. While you may love the way Professor Smith lectures, or ace all of Dr. Green’s courses, it’s important not to take too many classes with one teacher. The reasons are two fold; it narrows the perspective you’ll get for that field, and when it comes time to apply, you’ll need 3 different letters of recommendations, sticking to your favorites will leave you short in the long run.
4) Skip generalist classes. Focus on the harder courses, the seminars, classes that require a thesis, or other specially tailored to your major courses. Doing this will set you apart from other undergraduate applicant as a serious candidate and give you an added edge.
5) Consider references early. Who your letters of recommendation come from is almost as important as what they say. Ideal candidates for letters are tenured faculty who have a (positive) national reputation in their field, and know your work in detail. It can also look suspicious if you are missing a letter of recommendation from a recognized faculty member at your school. As soon as you think grad school may be for you, start working on contacts that will be able to provide strong letters of recommendation when the time comes.
6) Be realistic. Graduate school means the next several years of your life will be spent working hard and going into debt. Be aware that a psychology masters means many more hours analyzing quantitative data, the observing how toddlers develop empathy. Prove you’re serious on your application by showing you understand the hard word ahead of you.
7) Give the right writing sample. Select a piece that has a strong topic, shown methodology, makes quality arguments, and is written at a level that demonstrates your readiness for graduate school. And remember to take that suggested length as a very strong suggestion.
8) Focus your personal statement. This is not an autobiography. Your personal statement should describe a project you would like to take on during your masters, and prove that you have the background and intellect to see this project through. Treat you personal statement as an intellectual plan, not a confession of how studying the affect of micro-lending on Burmese widows has change your life.
9) Score at Least 600 on the GRE. Yes, we have to mention this again. Many schools won’t even consider your application if you’ve scored below this line. For the most prestigious programs, that line moves up to 700.
Not so confident in that 600 yet? How about that 700? Get .
Get Your Scores Online, By mail, By phone
Get Your Scores
ONLINE
BY MAIL
BY PHONE
GRE score reporting is cumulative. Current GRE Board policy states that your scores are retained for the five testing years following the testing year in which you tested.
View Scores Online
You can now view your scores online free of charge. You will need to create or have a My GRE Account to use this service.
- For computer-based General Test takers, the View Scores Online service is available approximately 15 days after your test date.
- For paper-based General Test takers, the View Scores Online service is available approximately six weeks after your test date. See "Approximate Score Report Mailing Dates" for the dates when scores will be available online.
Allow sufficient time for mail delivery from Princeton, New Jersey, USA.
Computer-based GRE General Test
Official Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing scores will be sent to you and the score recipients you designated within 10 to 15 days after you take the test.
Paper-based GRE General Test
Paper-based GRE General Test Dates ====== > Approximate Score Report Mailing Dates
October 24, 2009 December 4, 2009 =======> December 4, 2009
February 6, 2010 March 19, 2010 =======> March 19, 2010
Split-test Administration of the GRE General Test in China (including Hong Kong), Korea and Taiwan
Computer-based Analytical Writing Test Dates ====> Paper-based Verbal and Quantitative Test Dates
=====>Approximate Score Report Mailing Dates
July 1, 2009, through September 19, 2009 October 24, 2009 December 4, 2009
September 20, 2009, through May 8, 2010 June 12, 2010 July 23, 2010
By Phone
1-609-771-7290 or 1-888-473-7267 (toll free for test takers in the United States, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada)
1-888-473-8333 (TTY)
Call 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time (New York), seven days a week.
Use these services only if you call from a touch-tone phone, pay by credit/debit card (American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard® or Visa®) and have tested in the last five years. Wait for confirmation before hanging up. Once information is entered, changes cannot be made.
Have the following information ready:
Registration number, Social Security number, or confirmation number
Test date
Date of birth
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Scores by Phone
Fee: $12
Score reports from paper-based tests will be mailed approximately six weeks after the test date. To get scores sooner, call on or after the dates below. Scores earned between July 2004 and June 2009 are available at any time.
GRE General Test ====> Date Call On or After
October 24, 2009 ======> November 23, 2009
February 6, 2010 =======>March 8, 2010
Score reports from computer-based tests will be mailed within 10 to 15 days after the test date. These scores will also be available by phone for a fee of $12.
Occasionally delays in processing may occur. Some scores may not be available on the dates specified. Please call again.
Additional Score Reports (ASRs) by Phone
Fee: $23 per score recipient for up to eight recipients
Score reports will be mailed to you and to your designated institutions approximately five business days after your call. Scores must be initially reported before you can use this service. Institutions that receive scores on CD are sent reports approximately twice a month. Requests for "Test Taker Copies Only" or changes in your mailing address cannot be processed through this service.
By Mail
Friday, January 22, 2010
After the Exam GRE- Get the Right College
After the Exam - Get the Right College
After giving your GRE (if you're applying for graduate school) or SAT (if applying for an undergrad course) and getting your scores, the next big step is identifying the right college. For domestic as well as international students, the US has been the destination of choice for pursuing their higher education. Now you can easily look up any college in the US thanks to top-colleges.com - a site where you can find the right college/university for you by location (by entering a zip code search), by doing a a program search (e.g. engineering, MBA) or by doing a state search (California, New York etc).
Each school featured on Top-Colleges offers a variety of financial aid programs, accelerated degrees, and flexible scheduling options to suit your needs and lifestyle. You can view dozens of top colleges near you (or near a location of your choice) — with hundreds of degree, diploma and certificate programs.
Get Scholarship Even With Low GRE Score
Get Scholarship Even With Low GRE Score
For GRE score less than 1200, there are very good chances that you will get admission, but admission with Financial aid or scholarship will be little difficult. Keep reading, I will uncover few tips that might just get what you wanted.
If the graduate schools admission committee is pleased with your performance by looking at high GRE score, papers presentation, projects, recommendation letters from high profile professors, they want such students to study in their school and they give admission with some form of Financial aid or Scholarship.
That doesn't mean students with Low GRE are less capable. There are few things that can be done to increase your chances to get college admission with scholarship.
- Ask your professors who recommends you to highlight the achievements from the project work or paper presentation
- Include the copies of your project report along with the graduate schools application packet
- Include copies of all certificates ( Training, computer course, extra-curricular activities)
- Personally contact professors if your research interests are the same as area professors is working on and explain your achievements, chances are you will get admission and and asked to work for him after the class starts. Which is a good sign.
If any of the above doesn't help you to scholarship or some form of Financial aid, don't give up. Get your visa and head to the school where things looks good in terms of funding. Read about short listing from previous posts to understand which universities to select from list of schools you got admission.
Once, you reach university even before the classes start, start looking for college campus part time jobs. If you happen to be in school where there are more International Students, its all about being in right place at right time to get part time job.
Then get an appointment with your professors and start working for him, based on your work, you will be given scholarship or financial aid.
So, even with Low GRE score, by contacting the professors, will double your admission chances
Best GRE Stuff Here
Best GRE Stuff Here
I feel guilty as I write this post, as its been a few months since my last one. Bu then, I also take comfort in the fact that I've made most of the good gre preparation material available for you to download on this blog.
However, I am also slightly annoyed at people, who just visit the site, don't even navigate and straight away post a comment listing their requested material and ask me to email it to them. Dont get me wrong, I get loads of compliments as well from you kind souls, but hey..why do people have to ask me to email them gre books and software for which I have already provided the download link(s) on this site!
You just need to look in the sidebar towards the right. Check out the section titled "popular posts" and the "blog archive" which is more comprehensive. You wont be disappointed, trust me. Even the gre big book is available here (though it does not have the quants section!)
- GRE Maths Skills - a really nice guideline for the GRE Quants section
- GRE Antonyms and Analogies practice - an ebook that compiles the best practice questions on analogies and antonyms.
Wishing all the best for your GRE if you're preparing to give it these days... Get a wonderful gre score and make me proud!
More GRE Study Material for Download
More GRE Study Material for Download
Friends, students, GRE test takers - whatever way you'd like to be addressed. After a long time I'm adding more study material for the GRE for you to download and use. Wont give any lecture, here's the stuff:
800score.com 5 GRE Verbal Tests - An "800" is the highest possible score on a GRE section. Over the last 8 years, 800score has helped over 100,000 students get their highest possible score...
Quant Software for GRE - Qaunts is an important section of GRE which can trun out to be quite tricky! Brush up your quant skills with the software and questions database in this package.
Kaplan software for GRE - Achieve the scores you need to get into the graduate school of your choice using Kaplan Higher Score GRE software. The Kaplan method has helped millions prepare for the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT exams--tests that can make or break your professional future.
Oh and one important thing. Because there have been problems with previous download links that I have setup (sometimes bandwidth limit gets exceeded...etc etc), I have also included an alternative rapidshare download link for all 3 files above on the main download page itself (which you reach by clicking on the file names mentioned above). So in case you have problems downloading, you can always use the 2nd link!
Thats it for now. I'l try and update this blog more frequently, though its getting difficult now that I'm about to start working. Wish me luck guys! Cheers and all the best for your Graduate Record Examination...
Friends, students, GRE test takers - whatever way you'd like to be addressed. After a long time I'm adding more study material for the GRE for you to download and use. Wont give any lecture, here's the stuff:
800score.com 5 GRE Verbal Tests - An "800" is the highest possible score on a GRE section. Over the last 8 years, 800score has helped over 100,000 students get their highest possible score...
Quant Software for GRE - Qaunts is an important section of GRE which can trun out to be quite tricky! Brush up your quant skills with the software and questions database in this package.
Kaplan software for GRE - Achieve the scores you need to get into the graduate school of your choice using Kaplan Higher Score GRE software. The Kaplan method has helped millions prepare for the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT exams--tests that can make or break your professional future.
Oh and one important thing. Because there have been problems with previous download links that I have setup (sometimes bandwidth limit gets exceeded...etc etc), I have also included an alternative rapidshare download link for all 3 files above on the main download page itself (which you reach by clicking on the file names mentioned above). So in case you have problems downloading, you can always use the 2nd link!
Thats it for now. I'l try and update this blog more frequently, though its getting difficult now that I'm about to start working. Wish me luck guys! Cheers and all the best for your Graduate Record Examination...
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Your GRE Score,What's a Good GRE Score?Cancelling Your GRE Score
Your GRE Score
Each of the three sections on the GRE is scored separately. You will receive a "scaled score" within a range of 200-800 for the verbal and quantitative sections. You will receive a score on a scale of 0 to 6 for the writing section.
In addition to scaled scores, you'll receive a percentile rank. This calculation places your performance relative to those of a large sample population of other GRE takers. From the percentile rank, graduate schools are able to determine what your scaled scores are worth.
What's a Good GRE Score?
Some schools, like large state universities, have cut-off scores below which they do not consider applicants. Find out what GRE scores impress your target schools. The score you "need" also depends on the area in which you're hoping to study. For example, a 600 Quantitative score might be fine if you're planning to study history. However, it might not be distinctive if your field is engineering.
Cancelling Your GRE Score
At the end of the exam, you will be asked if you want to see and keep your score or not. If "yes," you are given your score and it is entered into your ETS record. If you answer "no," you are not given your score and no score is entered. Requested score reports are sent to schools within 10-15 days after the exam. All non-cancelled GRE testing administrations will be listed (and usable) in your ETS record for 5 years.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
GRE Quantitative
GRE Quantitative
1. Convert 65% to a fraction.
A: 4/5
B: 13/20
C: 3/4
D: 7/10
2. Factor: x2 + 5x - 6
A: (x - 6)(x + 1)
B: (x - 3)(x + 2)
C: (x + 9)(x - 6)
D: (x + 6)(x - 1)
3. 60% of 3 is:
A:1 1/2
B: 1 4/5
C: 1 3/4
D: 1 5/8
4. Find the slope of 9x + 12y = 4.
A: 3/4
B: 4/3
C: -3/4
D: -4/3
5. If a > 0, then (8a)(2a)
A: 16a
B: 162a
C: 22a
D: 23a
6. Compare two quantities, A and B.
A) 0.076 B) 0.0748
A: A is greater than B
B: B is greater than A
C: A and B are equal
D: There is not enough information provided to determine the relationship between A and B.
7. Compare two quantities, A and B. Given: 2x + 4 = 8, 5y =40
A) y/x B) 16x/y
A: A is greater than B
B: B is greater than A
C: A and B are equal
D: There is not enough information provided to determine the relationship between A and B.
8. Compare two quantities, A and B. Roger scored 18 points in the basketball game, 7 of them in the first half.
A) Points scored by Roger in the first half. B) Points scored by Roger in the third quarter.
A: A is greater than B
B: B is greater than A
C: A and B are equal
D: There is not enough information provided to determine the relationship between A and B.
9. Compare two quantities, A and B. 5 < x < 7 2 < y < 4
A) x + y B) 7
A: A is greater than B
B: B is greater than A
C: A and B are equal
D: There is not enough information provided to determine the relationship between A and B.
10. Compare two quantities, A and B.
A) x17 B) (x6)3
A: A is greater than B
B: B is greater than A
C: A and B are equal
D: There is not enough information provided to determine the relationship between A and B.
Answer Key
1. B. Convert the percentage to the fraction 65/100, then simplify by dividing numerator and denominator by 5.
2. D. Be sure that your factors will convert back to the polynomial when multiplied according to FOIL.
3. B. Multiply 3 by .6, then convert into a fraction.
4. C. The formula for slope is y = mx + b, in which m is slope.
5. A.
6. A. The larger number in the thousandths place indicates that A is larger.
7. C. Both A and B are equal to 4.
8. D. It is impossible to determine how many points Roger scored in each of the quarters of the second half.
9. A. The lowest possible value for x and y still adds up to more than 7.
10. D. The value for B is equivalent to x18. However, depending on what x is, x17 may be greater, equal to, or less than x18.
GRE Exam
GRE Exam Review
The GRE is the test that’s been taken by millions and millions of college graduates hoping to go on to graduate school over the past several decades. The name stands for Graduate Record Examination, but most people simply call it the GRE for short. The test is given at Thompson Prometric testing centers all over America, and also may be taken at many colleges and universities. As of late 2006, the cost to take the GRE general test is $130. (There are also GRE Subject tests in various subjects, but the information here is about the general GRE exam.) The test is a three-part exam, consisting of a writing part, a quantitative reasoning test, and a verbal reasoning portion. The writing portion is scored from 0 to 6, while the other two parts of the test are each scored on a scale between 200 and 800. The average scores for all people who take the GRE are 470 on the verbal reasoning test, and 570 on the quantitative reasoning test.
The test is taken on a computer, and not with the traditional pencil and paper. It’s also computer adaptive, which means that different people will see different questions, based on their responses to the first few questions, and then subsequent questions. A person who gets questions right will see harder questions, while a person who flunks some questions will get easier ones, in order to determine their level of knowledge. It’s important to focus hard and do well on early questions, as this can lead to a much higher score than answering later questions correctly. And keep in mind that the GRE test is a timed test-on the writing portion, you’ll have 45 minutes to write your first essay analyzing an issue, and 30 minutes to write your second one, in which you analyze an argument. On the quantitative portion of the GRE, you’ll have 45 minutes to answer 28 questions on quantitative comparisons and problem solving. You’ll have 30 minutes to answer 30 questions on the verbal test, which cover language and grammar, reading comprehension, sentence formation, etc. Don’t take the GRE for granted-it’s a difficult and challenging test which can have a huge impact, either positive or negative, on your future goals and career. A good study guide and prep materials are mandatory for any person contemplating taking the GRE in the near future.GRE gre average gre book gre books gre dates gre exam gre exams gre math gre online test gre practice questions gre practice test gre prep gre preparation gre registration gre review gre score gre scores gre scores average gre study gre test gre test dates gre test prep gre testing gre verbal gre vocabulary how to prepare for the gre test practice gre
Structure of the GRE: Overview
Structure of the GRE Overview :
There are three sections in the Graduate Record Examination: Analytical Writing, Verbal Ability, and Quantitative Ability. On exam day, you will take the Analytical Writing section first. For many students, this is a welcome arrangement, since the Analytical Writing section is the most feared part of the exam.
Analytical Writing section is composed of two essays, one of which takes 45 minutes and one of which takes 30 minutes. First, you will have 45 minutes in which to Present Your Perspective on an Issue. In this essay, you will select a prompt and then assert and defend your opinion on the subject. In order to score well on this exam, you will need to provide good reasoning and examples to support your opinion. Next, you will have 30 minutes in which to Analyze an Argument. In this essay, you will be given a brief written argument, which you will have to critique. In order to compose a successful critique, you will need to identify weak areas of the argument and possible counter-examples that could affect the strength of the argument. After the Analytical Writing section of the exam, you will be given a 10-minute break. After this, there will be the 30-minute Verbal Ability section. The Verbal Ability section is composed of 30 multiple-choice questions of the following types: antonyms, analogies, sentence completions, and reading comprehension questions. After another break, you will be given 45 minutes to complete 28 multiple-choice questions in the Quantitative Ability section. Half of the questions in this section are quantitative comparisons and half are data interpretation and problem-solving questions. In addition, there will be either another Quantitative Ability or another Verbal Ability section. This extra part of the exam will feature some questions that may be used in future versions of the GRE. While your score on this section of the exam will not count towards your final score, it will be impossible for you to distinguish which is the scored section and which is the un-scored section.
Friday, January 15, 2010
U.S Universities and Average GRE Accepting Scores
Information of U.S Graduate Schools and their min or avg scores:-
If you get a high GRE score ….don’t be too euphoric about applying to only top ranked universities (MIT generally doesn’t really bother about your GRE score). I have seen some people who have 1500 GRE score with no I-20 in their hand. Top ranked universities are generally reserved for IIT’s and other highly reputed undergraduate schools in India. They generally prefer PhD admission rather than MS admissions.
If you get a high GRE score ….don’t be too euphoric about applying to only top ranked universities (MIT generally doesn’t really bother about your GRE score). I have seen some people who have 1500 GRE score with no I-20 in their hand. Top ranked universities are generally reserved for IIT’s and other highly reputed undergraduate schools in India. They generally prefer PhD admission rather than MS admissions.
Select 6 universities; 2 risk; 2 medium ranged and 2 low profile universities with good funding reputation.
I am here with presenting you some valuable information about US Engineering Schools.I strongly feel that the following information will be immensely helpful for those who are aspiring for MS/PhD programs in reputed US Universities.| School | Average GRE verbal score | Average GRE quantitative score | Analytical writing GRE score |
| Air Force Institute of Technology(OH) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Alfred University--New York State College of Ceramics (Inamori)(NY) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Arizona State University (Fulton)(AZ) | 519 | 759 | 4.12 |
| Auburn University (Ginn)(AL) | 489 | 727 | 4 |
| Boston University(MA) | 530 | 763 | 4.4 |
| Brigham Young University (Fulton)(UT) | 590 | 701 | 4.58 |
| Brown University(RI) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center (Grove)(NY) | 436 | 705 | 3.8 |
| CUNY--City College (Grove)(NY) | 436 | 705 | 3.8 |
| California Institute of Technology(CA) | 600 | 790 | 4.5 |
| California State University--Long Beach(CA) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Carnegie Mellon University(PA) | 567 | 775 | 4.56 |
| Case Western Reserve University(OH) | 506 | 766 | 3.9 |
| Catholic University of America(DC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Clarkson University(NY) | 440 | 770 | N/A |
| Clemson University(SC) | 475 | 724 | 4 |
| Cleveland State University (Fenn)(OH) | 383 | 744 | N/A |
| Colorado School of Mines(CO) | 513 | 715 | 4.42 |
| Colorado State University(CO) | 478 | 742 | 4.01 |
| Columbia University (Fu Foundation)(NY) | 533 | 773 | 4.33 |
| Cornell University(NY) | 576 | 785 | 4.71 |
| Dartmouth College (Thayer)(NH) | 601 | 778 | 4.7 |
| Drexel University(PA) | 534 | 738 | 4.23 |
| Duke University(NC) | 552 | 764 | 4.68 |
GRE Test Date
GRE Test Date
2009 – 2010 Test Dates
| TEST DATES | 10/10/09 | 11/07/09 | 04/10/10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. and Puerto Rico Registration Receipt Dates at ETS | Supplementary Test Center1 and Monday Administration2 | 08/21/09 | 09/18/09 | 02/19/10 |
| Regular Registration | 09/04/09 | 10/02/09 | 03/05/10 | |
| Late Registration3 | 09/11/09 | 10/09/09 | 03/12/10 | |
| Other Locations, Including U.S. Territories Registration Receipt Dates at ETS | Supplementary Test Center1 and Monday Administration2 | 08/14/09 | 09/11/09 | 02/12/10 |
| Regular Registration | 08/28/09 | 09/25/09 | 02/26/10 | |
| Late Registration3 | 09/04/09 | 10/02/09 | 03/05/10 | |
| APPROXIMATE SCORE REPORT MAILING DATE | 11/20/09 | 12/18/09 | 05/21/10 | |
1No supplementary test centers will be established for the November or April test dates.
2Monday test dates will be October 12, 2009, November 9, 2009 and April 12, 2010.
3Late registration is available for online registration only for a fee of $25. Late registration closes one week after the regular registration deadline.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
GRE Score | How is the GRE scored | How important are my GRE scores | Can I cancel my scores
GRE Score | How is the GRE scored | How important are my GRE scores | Can I cancel my scores
How is the GRE scored?
Each of the three sections is scored on a scale of 200 to 800. The average scores for the GRE are about 470 for Verbal and 570 for Quantitative.
How important are my GRE scores?
Schools vary tremendously in the weights they place on the different factors in the admission process, so be sure to contact the specific schools to which you are applying in order to determine their unique requirements. Some programs weight GRE scores very heavily, and/or have a minimum score for applicants, while other programs consider GRE scores more of a formality. It is important to note that your GRE scores are a major factor in determining your eligibility for financial aid.
Can I cancel my scores?
Yes. You can cancel your scores immediately after you take the GRE. This is the only time you can cancel your scores. Unfortunately, you must make the decision to cancel at the testing center before you see your scores. In addition, the fact that you cancelled your scores will be noted on your official GRE score report
How do I register for the GRE computer-based General Test?
How do I register for the GRE computer-based General Test?
In the United States, U.S. territories, and Canada there are three ways to register for the GRE computer-based General Test:
Outside the United States, U.S. territories, and Canada there are four ways to register for the GRE computer-based General Test.
How do I register for the GRE paper-based General Test?
You can register for the GRE paper-based General Test online or by mail. Paper-based administrations are only offered in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available.
How do I register for a GRE Subject Test?
You can register for a GRE Subject Test online or by mail:
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In the United States, U.S. territories, and Canada there are three ways to register for the GRE computer-based General Test:
- Online- Credit card required.
- Phone - Call 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255), 1-443-751-4820, or a test center directly. Credit card or voucher number required.
- Mail - Download and complete the Authorization Voucher Request Form (PDF). Mail it with your payment to the address printed on the form.
Outside the United States, U.S. territories, and Canada there are four ways to register for the GRE computer-based General Test.
- Online - Credit card required. Not available in Nigeria.
- Phone - Call the Regional Registration Center in your area. Credit card or voucher number required.
- Fax - Fax the International Test Scheduling Form (PDF) to the appropriate Regional Registration Center. Credit card or voucher number required.
- Mail - Mail the International Test Scheduling Form (PDF) with your payment to the appropriate Regional Registration Center.
How do I register for the GRE paper-based General Test?
You can register for the GRE paper-based General Test online or by mail. Paper-based administrations are only offered in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available.
- Online - Credit card required. Not available in Nigeria.
- Mail - Download and complete the GRE Registration Form (PDF). Mail it with your payment to the address printed on the form. Credit card, money order or certified check only.
How do I register for a GRE Subject Test?
You can register for a GRE Subject Test online or by mail:
- Online - Credit card required. Not available in Nigeria.
- Mail - Download and complete the GRE Registration Form (PDF). Mail it with your payment to the address printed on the form. Credit card, money order or certified check only.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
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When applying to a University, you need to include certain items as part of your application package. Each college has its own set of requirements, but the sample list given below should satisfy the needs of most colleges.
1. Bank Draft :
Prepare a bank draft in favor of the University that you are applying to, for the required application fee (e.g. $50).
2. Admission Forms :
Include the right number of copies of your admission form (e.g. 3). Make sure you've included all the forms required by looking up the college's application checklist.
3. Official Transcripts of Undergraduate Coursework (2 copies) :
Prepare transcripts of all undergraduate coursework completed at the time of applying to the US, and have all copies sealed and stamped by your undergraduate university to make them 'official'.
4. Three Letters of Recommendation :
Get recommendation letters from Professors who are familiar with your undergraduate academic work. Many Univs also ask you to include a 'Student Evaluation Form' along with your recommendation letters. Learn how to write a good recommendation letter by following the tips given here - Recommendation Letters
5. Personal Statement :
Your mark-sheets & score reports speak for themselves, therefore a 'Personal Statement' is the only means you have to communicate to the admissions officer why you deserve to be admitted to their University. Go through the Personal Statement section for detailed information.
6. Financial Certificate :
At the time of applying, you need to indicate sufficient funds to support your education. Request your bank to issue a certificate as proof of the same.
7. Letter of Support : [Sample]
If a relative or friend is sponsoring your education, then you have to include a signed letter of support from them, indicating their willigness to fund your study in the US.
8. Copy of GRE & TOEFL score reports :
You can include a copy of your GRE & TOEFL score reports, but you should also make sure that you pay ETS to send your scores directly to the Universities you are applying to.
9. Additional Certificates :
Most colleges don't value certificates for extra curricular activities unless they are directly related to your chosen field of study. But, if you have work experience or have completed projects in your intended field of study, you should definitely include a letter/certificate from your employer or super
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Everyone wants a high GRE score, but only a few manage to do it. The tips listed below should help you score high on the GRE.
1. Begin With a GRE Practice Test
2 . Focus on GRE Practice in Your GRE Study Plan
3. With More GRE Practice, You’ll Know Question Directions in Advance
Learn & memorize the directions for different sections while preparing for GRE. Once you are familiar with the pattern, you won’t have to spend time on reading directions. You’ll end up saving time on the test day and will get more time to work on solving questions! You can be assured that you will get a better GRE Score, this way.
4. GRE Practice Test Tip: Focus on the First Few Questions
Be relaxed, so that you start slowly and carefully. Due to its computer adaptive nature, the GRE tends to give higher importance to the questions at the beginning of a section. Getting correct questions in the beginning will automatically lead to a higher GRE Score and getting them wrong will lead to a lower GRE Score.
5. Watch the Clock during GRE Practice
If you are running out of time, towards the end of a section, then it’s a good idea to mark answers for pending questions. Don’t forget that missing to answer a question leads to a high penalty – which negatively impacts your GRE Scores.
6. Eliminate Answer Options in GRE Practice
You may come across a tough question in the GRE, where the answer options are too close. If you are short on time, you won’t be able to work out the correct answer. In such cases, an educated guess is the best option. Try eliminating options, using your concepts. This will narrow down your guess to 2 options and sometimes to 1 option. This idea will help you save time and get a higher GRE Score!
7. Take GRE Practice Tests Regularly
The key to improving your GRE Score and problem solving skills is to practice daily. Make sure that you revise all your incorrect answers in the GRE sample test. Eliminating silly mistakes will also lead to a higher GRE Score. Tests will eventually help you build good exam temperament. This will in turn help you get the GRE Score that you want!
8. Do Not Panic When You Get Stuck
If you are stressed, take a second to tell yourself, "I have to give my best shot today without worrying". You must realize that an average GRE Score is not the end of the world. You should also know that very little is known about the score interpretation. In other words, it is likely that a University will select you, depending on other aspects of your academic profile. Perhaps the best GRE Practice tip that you can get, is to stay focussed.
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