Bassmana:
There is this book by Donald Asher. I can't recall the name of the book. It's really helpful. I will look through my library and send it to you. Please send me a pm

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Hey guys . Pls can anyone give tips or links they used to write a good statement of purpose.

calculator123:

Thank you for giving back to this thread. I strongly believe that you can make something meaningful from this score. Just ensure all other aspect of your app is top notch. Success

Thanks for the advice

ImaIma1:


Did you register for computer delivered or paper delivered? Which one is better or advisable?

I did the computer based test. I am not sure which one is better as I only did 1. But the paper test is available e only a few times in a year so it depends on your timeline
Besides if you dont feel very comfortable taking exams with the computer. maybe consider paper test . However paper test also takes about a month plus for the official test result to be out vs 10 -15 days with computer test. So u have to consider all the factors.

iamblisz:


Please how do I get the Manhattan 6 practice?

You can purchase it online

iamblisz:


Please how do I get the Manhattan 6 practice?

it's available on the Manhattan website. you can purchase it and they send the access to the 6 practice tests to you

Sherlock5577:


Congratulations and thanks for sharing your experience!!
The GRE isn't so easy, so you don't need to beat yourself up.
You should be deciding on the next line of action; contacting potential Supervisors or rewriting.
Applications should begin soon for Fall 2020.

I wish you the best!!!

Thanks so much

pls where can you watch online

I took the exam recently . Let me share about my exam experience.
so i got to the exam centre and for some weird reason , i was just feeling nervous . I went through the whole procedures , got to my spot still feeling nervous. I was able to coast through the AWA sections . To be honest i ddnt really prepare much for this section.
Then the verbal came and guys, it was like i was seeing double.The questions were really weird infact i almsot marked all the questions because i wasnt too sure of my answers . This was the beginning of the issues because that just made me more nervous . The 1st quant section was fine, all though i ddnt do well with time management, i allow some questions to hold me down instead of leaving it and coming back. The next verbal was easier, but by this time i was already feeling the heat from the 1st verbal. The 2nd quant was something else, i really flopped that part. By the last verbal i was already tired, so i just had to force myself to concentrate on those long winded RCs. At the end of the exam i kinda knew i had flopped, i sha clicked send scores and they came out 157V 152Q. AWA later came out as 4. I wasnt ready for the dissapointment. After all my efforts in quant, what pained me was the fact that in my prep i focused on the quant section cus i knew verbal was ok and i was already getting better in quant. However i allowed test day anxiety to get the better of me. in hindsight that weird verbal section at the beginning was probably experimental cus i thought i had failed but alas verbal was kinda okay. so my advice is even if you feel one section ddnt go well just ignore it and focus on the current section and give it your best. if i had maintained my composure i could have improved my chances in the harder quant. overall in your prep try to not only focus on doing practice test, but beyond that have strategies to keep your calm and composure on test day cus anxiety can make the difference betweeen your high mock scores and your real scores. Pls learn from this guys.

Below are my test prep timelines and tips

I INTIAILLY STARTED WITH BARRONS - FINISHED BOTH QUANT AND VERBAL . DDNT REALLY SPEND SO MUCH TIME ON AWA. I USED KAPLAN FOR AWS.


Then I went to ets to solve quant problems

Spent majority of my time on manhattan solving problems in each quant section


Practice for the following

Strategy = after your diagnostic test, allot more time to areas of weakness . I used kaptest and got 146 Q 158V

Weekly review - at least one mock test each week . more is advisable depending on your set goals for the week. use the result to strategize each week to know how much to allot per section and trouble areas. No point spending too much time on your strengths , your performance would be much affected by the not so great atreas. I used powerprep 1 for 1st mock review got 149Q 156V
2nd week I used power prep 2

Subsequent weeks I used manhattan test
Test 1 - 155Q 157V
Test 2 - 156Q 159V
Test 3 - 159Q 156V
Test 4 - 156Q 158V
Test 5 - 155Q 154V
Test 6 - 156Q 158V
Actual score - 152Q 157 V

I would really advise getting the Manhattan 6 practice test if you can. However also note that this results are a measure of your potential but your real sfore is a factor of how calm you can be on test day. if you can be calm then these score are a pretty good estimate but as you can see my Quant flopped based on anxiety .



Mistake logs - keep a note of the mistakes you make eg quant calculation errors or for verbal, vocabulary you find difficult and review with each practice test

Make flash card for all formulas in quant and use magoosh app for the vocab section

Stamina - train yourself to be able to solve problems for likr 1 - 2hrs straight even when not doing exam like just normal solving

Speed - practice to being able to solve questions in under a minute

Skipping questions- When you are practicing for the mock . Try to practice solving questions within 1 minute so when you see a question that will take too much time skip immediately. basically practice looking at a question and estimating how long it will take . so if you can't solve it immediately skip it and move on. focus on solving all the questions you can immediately attack 1st round so that you are not necessarily glancing at the clock because that adds extra pressure. Because with gre it's not necessarily about whether you know how to solve it or not it's how quickly can you solve the questions. The limiting variable here is time factor so you want to maximize time. hence when a question requires too much analysis leave it immediately. that's why for me I leave the qcs and di ,mark it to review later. then I move to the other easy questions and for verbal I do SE and T. first not RC because I know those ones require extra analysis , i dont want to be doing all that analysis feeling tensioned. I would rather do them relaxed that I have attacked all the easy questions. but then this is how it works for me if you can solve those questionss quickly then go for it. just basically practice looking at a question and attempting on the 1st round if you know you can solve it immediately so that you dont waste time on 1 question when there are easier questions you can solve and besides all questions are worth equal points so you want to obtain all points you can. then after you have attacked those easy questions in second round you might look at the clock and then attempt thise other ones. I also advice that you solve with speed and accuracy even with the 1st round odnt rush just pace yourself. this comes with practice though so try this method with many mocks and it will boost your confidence knowing that you already have a time saving mechanism under your belt�

AWA resources

Exam tips
Practice breathing exercises to keep you calm . This is absolutely key.

Stay focused. Like be in the zone from the moment you enter to when you leave. dont allow any distractions get to you.

Dont drink too much water so you avoid going to the toilet often

Go with a light snack

Eat well before the exam

Last tip. pls dont be like me guys. I used a little over 1month to prepare. give at least 2 months minimum to prepare for this exam. if possible 3months plus . wish everyone sucess

Disclaimer - These are just my tips . Use them only uf you find them useful. �

user4321:

Hello My people, Official scores came in today... and Yes I beat my 4.5 AWA.. to get 6.0 AWA.... So happy!!!... 99th Percentile.
===== UPDATED PROFILE =====
GRE
Q-169
V-162
AWA- 6.0
TOEFL
116 (R-28 S-28 L-30 W-30)
GPA
4.74/5
3.82/4 (WES UNOFFICIAL)

cc- ponpon calculator123 scholastica16

CONGRATS on this man!!!!You deserve a nairaland medal of honor for this ...lool..well done.

I find it interesting ( slightly worrying) that on my Quant I keep averaging btw 146 and 155 and I thought maths was my favourite subject o coming from engineering background but gre math is showing me something else. pls what am I missing cus i know the concepts are understandable but gre math just seems slightly tricky. it would be nice to atleast get 160 .what's your advice guys.

Thanks. congrats to you on your stellar performance. wishing you greater heights in your academic endeavour

user4321:

1. The Manhattan 6 test pack isn't a pdf file, its a web portal. You have to pay $50 to access it... you can join with someone to share the cost
2. Dragnet Prometric provides noise cancelling headphones; they are comfy and work very very well. For arrival time, best to arrive one hour before, to get familiar with the place.

Hey guys few questions pls.

1) Does anyone have the mahattan 6 practice test
2) For the exam whats the advisable time to arrive b4 the slated time, also do they provide ear plugs to avoid typing noises

Thanks

Hey guys what advice would you give someone planning to start school next fall but with little research experience asides academics and I have graduated already, intend to do my masters in sustainability/energy engineering. What can I do to improve my chances apart from Gre. Can you recommended any skills or training I can get involved from now to boost my chances.

mtope:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-ii97JplpxMdzhHNnYxSUlPOEE
Use this link, found it here.
You can also check the first page of this thread there are guidelines about how to download.
You can register on GRE prep club a lot of materials are there.
search for magoosh videos on this thread and watch.
Finally, on Google play store there is GRE practice test app. You will find the app useful contents include videos, materials and practice question.
Happy preparation.

Thanks so much for your very helpful tips. Really appreciate it.

Hey guys does anyone have manhattan 5lbs book, Kaplan book, , official ETS guide or can direct me to how to a link. I would really appreciate it

Hey guys I did the kaptest practice and ended up with 146Q 158V ddnt really bother with AWS because I have just about to start prepping so I wanted to know my weak areas but I really struggled with that quant sha. I plan to prepare for the next 5 weeks for the test tho. I am aiming to move the quant to 160 and the verbal to around 160 plus sha. whats your view guys. btw is the kaptest a good prep. pls which one is really good . Thanks guys

Hey Guys. I wanted to ask for your advice with taking the GRE in late may towards august/September. I know its a bit too close and I am willing to shift it till next year. Pls if you have suggestions of centres where I can prepare well preferably in the island area that will be well appreciated. Also given the timing, i would like if anyone can give advice for schools that will still meet the timing . Thanks

Hey Guys. I wanted to ask for your advice with taking the GRE in late may towards august/September. I know its a bit too close and I am willing to shift it till next year. Pls if you have suggestions of centres where I can prepare well preferably in the island area that will be well appreciated. Also given the timing, i would like if anyone can give advice for schools that will still meet the timing . Thanks

Flawlessheyi:


1, I think is advisable you use SOA,you used in getting your CAS provided it was not printed later than 30days prior to your application, and if you will be using 3 month SOA,your account balance should not be less required amount within the 3momths

2,No you can apply for SPV ,but, TLS advise applicants with visa refusal to apply for standard visa.

Thanks

Zoey1:
Print a statement showing the past 31 days, shikena so long as the fund needed is there.
My candid advise, don't use Super priority if you had a refusal before.
You won't get a decision in 24hours.

Thanks zoey

Hey guys I have a few questions
1. pls is it advisable to use a longer statement of account like 3 months or short like 1 month

2. does previous Visa refusal affect your chances for super priority Visa . like hope it won't affect it

Rotimi89:


Its advisable not to apply before getting your CAS incase it delays. Avoid unnecessary panic pls.

Thanks

Zoey1:
You cannot submit a Tier4 application without a CAS, hece you can't book appointment.
You can only do your application online and keep it saved till you have your CAS then submit.
Plus your first questions says "You don't know which link to use" thats why you got the Google reply, and if you took time to read this thread you will know that without your CAS an application can't be submitted.

Got it . thanks zoey

Zoey1:
Same way you found this thread.
Go to Google.
Ask about Tier 4 Visa application.
You have more than one option.
Thank You.

Thanks for your response
I was asking because I am waiting to obtain CAS but i want to know if i can apply and book appointment b4 it comes out but i wasnt too sure base on what I was seeing on line

favor100:
Good evening guys. Pls can someone give me a head start on applying for a visa online. I am not sure which link to use because its seemed I came across one which I am not able to register with. And also can you give me a few tips or ideas to take on board for my application . Thanks

Pls can someone help me out with this. thanks

Good evening guys. Pls can someone give me a head start on applying for a visa online. I am not sure which link to use because its seemed I came across one which I am not able to register with. And also can you give me a few tips or ideas to take on board for my application . Thanks