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Feb 19, 2012
The New GRE – GMAT Killer?
At one point in time, the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) was the de facto exam that students took to get into business school. But in 2006, the creators of the GMAT, the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC), decided to sever ties with the Educational Testing Service (ETS), who up until that point had administered the exam. This move, which ended the non-compete clause that the GMAC... read more
Nov 11, 2011
GRE Scoring
Well till August 2011, GRE scoring is done in the same manner as a typical CAT test. What this means is that after a set of initial questions you are design which questionnaire will open according to your answers given, and so on after the next set, etc. If the students are able to overcome the initial nervousness this test would be ideal, but if a student needs a question or two to warm up and get into... read more
Nov 8, 2011
Simple tips for GRE reading comprehension
Tips for Reading and understanding Comprehension Reading Comprehension questions test your ability to understand the content and the logical structure of a written passage. The GRE verbal section may contain 2 to 4 reading passages of various lengths, ranging from 200 to 600 words; you should expect a comprehension question around question 11. The passages can be scientific or humanities. The Reading... read more
Nov 7, 2011
Low GRE Score and Admission
According to William Shakespeare, ‘Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt’. My GRE score is low, will I get admitted at any university? That is a question I got from another reader today. That is a rather ambiguous question right? But do not worry because everyone of us asks that question.... read more
Nov 3, 2011
Simple tips for learning new GRE words
Some people use their hands when eating and yeah if you say ‘dig in’ they dig in for real! Some prefer forks, spoons or chopsticks when eating. So when one of my ardent follower asked me the kind of books to use inorder to pass the GRE Verbal, I gave him the above response- sounds crazy right? Since the Verbal is more of english words some people prefer reading the wall street journal,... read more
Nov 3, 2011
High score in GRE Verbal Easy as Pie!!!
Hey Guys, I received a touching email from a student in India, she told me she has written the GRE two times but her verbal scores are not improving. So she asked for advice on how to improve her scores. Well worry no more I have a brilliant idea for you all: Things you should know about the GRE: -its one test that is meant to screen students who are going to Graduate school and in my opinion a crazy one!... read more
Nov 2, 2011
What is a Graduate Record Examination test or GRE?
The GRE test is a standardized English test that is given mainly to non-native English students, or students who follow a non-conventional type of education (for example home schooled students) who want to study in a business University in US or other English speaking country. The test is available in about 165 countries and it has a general test that covers the comprehension level of English: in writing, oral and reading. read more
Nov 2, 2011
GRE History
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) was created by the Educational Testing Services (ETS) board in 1949, and continues to be administered by ETS only. read more
Jun 30, 2011
The Most Efficient Way to Prepare for the GRE
So you have good grades, your professors will write letters for you, and your writing sample is pristine. You’re ready to go to graduate school-but one thing stands in your way. The GRE Exam. It is true, the General Record Exam is a hurdle you’ll have to jump if you want your application to be taken seriously. Unfortunately, the GRE might not necessarily cover subjects and problems... read more
Jun 30, 2011
How to Write a Perfect GRE Analytical Writing Essay
This is my area of expertise. Writing a perfect GRE analytical writing essay isn’t easy. in fact, it’s pretty hard; only 4% of all GRE takers achieve this status. I am one of them. In this article I will explain, step by step, how I achieved a perfect score on the GRE Analytical Writing section, and how you can accomplish the same on the GRE when writing this section of the test.Step... read more
