Graduate Record Examination or GRE is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for most graduate schools in the United States. Now, many schools around the world also accept GRE scores for their graduate school admissions. If you have ever researched about it, you might have come across this notion that GRE is a very tough exam. I don't feel so. According to me, GRE is an easy exam but indeed a mentally exhaustive experience. It is the test of your mental state on the day of exam. No matter how prepared you are, if you panic on the day of the exam, nothing will save you. In this post, I'll guide you on how to prepare for the exam. In my opinion, it is better to enroll for a GRE coaching class because they provide you with up to date material which will benefit you. But for those, who either cannot afford or don't want to enroll for such classes, this post will try its best to guide you through the dark. Let's get started. What to expect: GRE has 3 sections:
Each verbal section will have 20 questions and they are to be answered in 30 mins. Similarly, each quantitative section will also have 20 questions, but they're to be answered in 35 mins. Verbal Reasoning score: On a 130–170 score scale, in 1-point increments Quantitative Reasoning score: On a 130–170 score scale, in 1-point increments Analytical Writing score: On a 0–6 score scale, in half-point increments GRE total score: On a 260–340 score scale Your GRE score will remain valid for 5 years from the date of the exam. It will be available in your account on the GRE website. They will be sent to the universities of your choice within six weeks of your test date. You will receive an email from ETS that your official GRE result is available in your account.
How to prepare:
Tips: A) Issue Essay:
Introduction: Restate the issue. But don't repeat. Eg: The statement claims..... The statement contends... Body: Add relevant examples. Ordering of the paragraphs are important. Also mention the limitations. Don't spend too much time regarding a single point. Conclusion: Resummarize your position. Eg. In sum, .... To sum up,.... B) Argument Essay:
Words for support: also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition to, likewise, moreover, similarily, first..second..third, but also. Words for opposition: In spite of, despite, contrast, conversely, instead, likewise, on one hand... on the other hand, on the contrary, yet, but, however, nevertheless, in contrast. Words for conclusion: accordingly, as a result of, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose, hence, so then, subsequently, therefore, thereupon. Introduction: Eg: This memo/argument recommends....Careful scrutiny of the memo reveals several unproven assumptions, which render it unconvincing. This argument is problematic in several critical respects. Conclusion: Eg: In sum, the manager's evidence accomplishes little towards supporting the memo. In conslusion, the argument is unconvincing as it stands. to strengthen.... To better evaluate the argument, we would require more information....
Then move on to Word Lists. Before GRE make sure you have completed the book and atleast one Word List that is Manhattan 1000. This is the basic foundation. GRE Verbal has 3 parts: Sentence Completion (SC), Text Completion (TC) and Reading Comprehension (RC). Complete RC, SC, TC from Manhattan 5LB. Also do RCs from Princeton 1014.
NOTE: Due to copyrights issue, I will not be able to post links to the materials mentioned above. You should be able to find these materials online quite easily by doing simple Google search. If you have difficulty finding any material, leave a comment below or email me, I'll send the material to you. PS: 1) If you want to try out your GRE skills, go to MajorTests. They have a couple of GRE-level quizzes for Verbal and Quantitative section. Try them out. 2) Another great resource to refer is Magoosh. A site dedicated to providing the most up-to-date college test preparation resources for exams - including the GRE. Best of luck for your exam and let me know about any errors or doubts you may have in the comments section below.
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