Stats: 3,190,093 members, 7,939,425 topics. Date: Wednesday, 04 September 2024 at 04:38 AM |
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Education / How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE (1396473 Views)
10 Youngest People Ever To Achieve A Doctorate Degree / Learn The Gre Word List / Tips On How To Pass The GRE. (2) (3) (4)
(1) (2) (3) ... (266) (267) (268) (269) (270) (271) (272) ... (619) (Reply) (Go Down)
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DreManuel(m): 2:53pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Hisvoice: Continue bro! I like your fighting spirit! The thing I know about GRE is that it takes a lot of work to improve one's score by 10 points! Moving from 298 to 308 is not a mean feat my brother. 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 3:04pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Hisvoice:Wow, I love your resilience. With an attitude like this, you're surely in for success. 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 3:11pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Hi Fam. I have done alot of research and read alot of pages on this thread. As you know I intend to apply for a PhD in EE or Biomedical Engineering. I have short listed the following schools; University of Michigan (Ambitious), Georgia Tech, University of illinois Urbana and Kansas State University. I have contacted their grad program coordinators. Some are yet to respond. My question is since am planning to re-write GRE, how long can I delay it with the hope that results reach the school before 1st Dec? The schools I have short listed, how generous are they will funding (under grad GPA 4.26/5, masters 3.5/5)? Apart from application fees and cost of sending hard copies of documents are there other fees I have to pay? Finally, to what extent do I stand a chance to gaining admission in any of these schools? Pardon my English and stupid questions (if any) |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DreManuel(m): 3:45pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Yildiz: I gained admission to two of the aforementioned schools; University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for Master's. I wrote my GRE on the 14th of December. So I think you have no issue with the GRE being sent on time since you won't include it in your online application - ETS will send to school directly. Some schools even give some slack on the arrival of the GRE from the ETS. Michigan has a lot of endowment, up to $10bn and Illinois should have up to $2bn. I got fellowship from Michigan but won't go too far since it's a very expensive school, same for Illinois. I'm still waiting on profs from the school for RA position. But, getting a free ride in tier 1 schools like Michigan and even Illinois is very difficult for US citizens and of-course would be extremely difficult for international students like you and me. That's why I'm hoping on PTDF for full ride while still networking with profs at the schools for GA. You should consider other funding options too, and since you are considering tier 2 schools too, your chances of funding may be higher provided such schools have a lot of grants. You may want to add more middle ranking schools cos it's only Kansas State Uni I can see in your list, in my opinion. Apart from application fees and the ones you stated, I don't know of any other fees to be paid during the application. Meanwhile, both Michigan and Illinois waived IELTS/TOEFL for me so I didn't have to write language test. You talked about hard copy documents, why don't you send everything as soft copies? Including Transcripts and LORs. It is safer, cheaper and faster. I think you have a good chance. PhD may be more competitive since many of them are fully funded. But it depends on how well you convince the admissions committee that you can cut the mustard based on your application materials. I don't think there are stupid questions either. Regards. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 4:07pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Thanks for your input. But why the WES conversion. Do I need it also? DreManuel: |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DreManuel(m): 4:17pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Yildiz: You may not need the WES conversion but you can do that too. I did to know where I stood since one of the programs I applied to indicated on their site that students admitted to the program usually have a GPA of 3.7/4.00 There is free version on their site. You will only need to upload your courses and grades on the site and it will convert it for you. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 4:28pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Yildiz: I recently discovered that Cleveland State Uni has a lot of funding for EE students. The sharing formular based on specific project interests is what I do not know. Georgia Tech encourages PhDs with over-sufficient funding though my research was based on Chemical Engineering- my undergrad discipline. The GRE takes about 5/7 days to get to the school from the time you hit "send" on the test day. It could also take a more extended time- say, 10-14 days incase of delays. That way, your AWA that becomes available to you only after 10 days would get to the school about the same time. Nobody can determine your chance of getting admitted. I wager it takes a tinge of serendipity and submitting early (without relegating having a good profile or faith). Someone else recommended adding more B+ and B- schools and he is right because presupposed safe schools are becoming precarious these days. Just based on NL, I would ask that you looked into University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Texas, Dallas and maybe Drexel University. Don't get caught in the hype of assuming meeting all the admission conditions of your prospective schools will automatically translate into an acceptance. It works that way more often than not in Master's applications but becomes unpredictable in PhD apps. See for e.g, someone on here got admitted (and fully funded) into University of Virginia Charlottesville & Penn State Uni but same profile was rejected by UConn. Compatibility with POIs and timing could do the trick. I would only recommend you submitted your apps earlier than Dec or atleast before the stipulated deadline for early bird admisisons in your considered schools. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 4:43pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
I will look at other schools but my problem is I dont want to apply to many schools (why, I cant say). Secondly, I dont mind going to other countries. I will try the free WES conversion Scholastica16: |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by 0110x: 5:12pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
0110x:2 slots TOEFL Registration @43k, 2 slots GRE Registration @ 47k |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by EZEIGBO1OFIMO: 5:15pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
DreManuel:how does Wes work Biko oga mi? 4.39 to 3.65 ![]() |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by profbabatunde: 5:23pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
[url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN7I_M0oz1c][/url] |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 5:41pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Yildiz: Applying to many schools can help. Besides, you are still doing research on schools. LOL. You may end up not applying to some of the schools you are considering. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DreManuel(m): 6:01pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
EZEIGBO1OFIMO: My brother I don't know o...But that was the result sent to me and I did that twice to be double sure. Anyway, the way GPAs look like, and its funny, the higher your score, the less you feel the scaling up impact in the conversion. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by EZEIGBO1OFIMO: 6:10pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
DreManuel:Noted sir! |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 6:11pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Scholastica16:Well I was hoping am done with the research. Lol. I don't want to exceed 300k for application fees and standardized test |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 6:32pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Yildiz: I spent more than that between last year to this year but the exchange rate was really bad then and I wrote GRE twice. I also applied to 8 schools. However, I understand you fully. ETS will let you send 4 scores free of charge. I think you should send 2 additional scoresheets making it 6 schools. "Had I known" is something you don't want to say. Personally, I would say pick only 2 out of GTech, UMich and UIUC. Then look at the others sent to you that is, KSU, CSU, DU, UTK and UTD. This would have been my list though; GTech, UTK, CSU, DU, KSU, UTD. UMich & UIUC are deeply selective schools especially at PhD level but if you could get external scholarship and indicate that you have it, you would most likely get the admission even with your 314. US schools like money too. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 6:54pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Oga HisVoice, Congrats. I forgot to respond to your post earlier than I should have. I am sure you already have schools in mind but incase Mississippi State Uni and UTK are not, they should be on your shortlist. You might even want to add Iowa State. Believerspraise got into LSU's petroleum engineering MSc with a 2nd class lower and 304 GRE. I may be breaking protocol by mentioning him but his testimony resonated with me. It could do same to you as well even though I know you are opting for a PhD. Congrats again. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 9:04pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Georgia Tech biomedical engineering program coordinator just mailed me that their acceptance rate is less than 20%. I got to change tactics |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by tensazangetsu20(m): 9:21pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Yildiz:You don't have to be scared. Work on your application your essays especially and give it a shot. Guys check out my signature for your auto parts today. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 9:54pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Yildiz: LOL. You should find out what UMich and UIUC have to say. You'd understand why I placed GTech at number 1 and filled the rest with those schools I listed. GTech was listed for their generosity. You already have a strong profile. I think you should aggressively pursue POIs. If your 314 is not good enough (some usually only care about the Q) they will let you know. Which would not matter too as you are already planning to retake it. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 10:00pm On Aug 14, 2017 |
Scholastica16:I get it now. That's cool. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by scoreall: 6:38am On Aug 15, 2017 |
okoope: I sent u a private message. Plz I need d link. Am writing in October. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Hisvoice(m): 11:21am On Aug 15, 2017 |
Scholastica16: Thanks Scholastica for those schools suggested. You are right with that assumption as regards the degree on radar. Quite appreciate your work here. God bless 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 11:58am On Aug 15, 2017 |
despite always being debilitated, feeble, enervated and flagging after each days activity, perusing the great epigrams embedded in this thread indubitably galvanizes my belligerent study for the GRE. 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by DreManuel(m): 12:27pm On Aug 15, 2017 |
nibrainengine: What a way to use GRE words! Albeit you might want to consider the fine shades of meaning as per usage of those words so they fit snugly in context. E.g. belligerent doesn't go with study. Indefatigable could be more appropriate. GRE sets traps like that in hard SE questions. For instance one could have miserly, frugally and thrifty in the same question and you have to choose just 2. But your attempt to use those words to make sense is commendable. Kudos! 3 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Hisvoice(m): 12:29pm On Aug 15, 2017 |
My Observation (Post 2) Special thanks to everyone for their congratulatory messages. Overcoming the dour feeling experienced after the exam (where you put your head on a BRT/LAGBUS window) thinking of what you could've done right is enough to propel for success. On a lighter note, one of the good experience GRE brought is the urge to open this thread everyday and meeting virtual friends with similar ambition. Infact! I commend this guys/ladies - ponpon, time2smile, ecoleco,iekene, Scholastica et al - for the info and help you dish out here. Special thanks to Lagosismyhome (on the visa thread), who I never met even till now but paid 50k to register for me during the promo time. God bless you all. I discovered few things about GRE exam, which is important to impending test takers - either 1st, 2nd or my category; 1. About 60-70% of 1st time takers re-write more than once in other to get a desired score. Probably, due to the fact that they were not familiar with the concept of the exam or not too prepared for what they met. Therefore, if you are a 1st time taker, try as much as possible to prepare very well to get your desired score. Ask questions from people who have experienced it. 2. Some of the available books are not adequate enough for the real GRE questions. Although some topics are more elaborated in few ones. Carefully select books for reading. Don't just read randomly. 3. Generally, it is easier to improve in Quant than Verbal. Most students, including chinese struggle with the Verbal questions partly because of the convoluted style of writing them. Believe me, if you get the concept, you can do well in it. 4. Low GRE score does not equate failure in securing admission if other aspect of the admission package is good. Funding! is probably difficult with low GRE but schools like (ETSU, TTU) still offer funding for low scorers. Do your assignment well and don't raise the bar too high. Next post is for Verbal discussion. Feel free to ask questions. 5 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Moshood0090: 12:33pm On Aug 15, 2017 |
having read thru all above comments, though it might sound stupid but to me it is not.but i would like to ask this qs, is there RUNS for GRE 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 12:59pm On Aug 15, 2017 |
DreManuel:Thanks bro! That's why I'm here, to learn from people like you. Regards! 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by aanexplus(m): 1:30pm On Aug 15, 2017 |
Moshood0090: Laff wan kill me o 3 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Hisvoice(m): 1:40pm On Aug 15, 2017 |
My Observation (post 2 extension) As stated ab-initio, Verbal questions are difficult to attempt. Infact! the highest I scored both in the real GRE before the last attempt was 147. But things changed for me when a friend (electronic, who I met on visa thread) advised me to attempt only verbal questions on Powerprep (PP) 1 and 2. Eureka! I got 158 and 155 from PP 1 and 2 respectively. My style changed from there. What changed? I concentrated more on the passages cos I've familiarized myself with the repeated answers I usually pick on TC and SE - (maybe 1 or 2 changes).In addition, I employed the point of elimination (POE) strategy learnt in some of the books read. That's it. Few Concept TC has a vacillating nature. While you may do well in 1 or 2 blank type, the 3 blank section is very tricky. Try your best in this section. Please note that searching for clue is not enough, TRY and UNDERSTAND the general story been relayed and DON'T be presumptuous. e.g, Mr Agbo fell into a ........... ( I know part of what you are thinking there, maybe ditch, deep sleep or anything). Wait till you get the concluding part of the sentence) but the sentence could end with ....., he could hardly pay his rent. In a nutshell, get the story well. Never use your word. As we know GRE verbal section is in 3 parts - TC, Passage and SE. Passages related questions constitutes half of it. If you want to get a better score improve there. At least, 3 cheap marks are available in that section - main idea, contextual meaning of a word and argument questions. Reading passages generally will not help, read actively. Some of the GRE passages particularly long ones appears confusing but read line by line. Look at the words like however, indeed, must, e.t.c. GRE loves using 'CRITICS' story. Know their views. Differentiate between the authors opinion and the Character mention in the passages. Get the concept of GRE argument and inference question. They are understandable.Lastly, read the concluding part of long passages to identify main idea and pinpoint his tone. For SE, even if you can not memorize all the GRE vocabularies, learn the COMMON ones and use your POE well. You can get all. I wish I could make a video to explain some of what is highlighted above, nevertheless, I will give recommendations in post 3 for those interested. Thanks. 8 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Hisvoice(m): 2:13pm On Aug 15, 2017 |
Moshood0090:Though funny! but your question has an answer. YES! runs dey. The RUNS is to carry your book and read well, pick the right answers during the exam and press REPORT SCORES. Your picture is taken, national passport aligned with your profile, and now they are even RECORDING VOICES by reading an attestation form. But seriously if by RUNS, you meant CHEAT or CUT CORNERS, I don't think so (but anything is possible). It was reported in China last year that it happened. They dont even hide it, some website publicly advertised it. I think ETS periodically scrutinize these centers and sanction them when necessary. If interested, read https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjjqLn5otnVAhWFZFAKHRqJBTkQFggmMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theatlantic.com%2Feducation%2Farchive%2F2016%2F03%2Fhow-sophisticated-test-scams-from-china-are-making-their-way-into-the-us%2F474474%2F&usg=AFQjCNFhzw2M3ba3KVWVOo1a2PUmX4Jv5g https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjjqLn5otnVAhWFZFAKHRqJBTkQFgg5MAM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fus-news%2F2015%2Fmay%2F28%2Fchina-nationals-cheating-college-tests&usg=AFQjCNH3YySzCChgE56q0VHkm8pO8BopwA But if that CGPA is truly not RUNS, you can achieve good success with GRE. #Gracias |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Yildiz: 4:27pm On Aug 15, 2017 |
Please I have some questions. I wish to apply for Fall 2018 and as you know deadline of most schools is in december but we are adviced to send ours applications as early as possible. My question is; I intend to re-write GRE by November, sans that can I apply as early as october, are GRE scores asked during application? or they just wait for the official results from ETS? |
(1) (2) (3) ... (266) (267) (268) (269) (270) (271) (272) ... (619) (Reply)
The medical students and aspirants thread / Unilorin Utme 2015/2016 Aspirants / UNIBEN STUDENTS ADMISSION THREAD, 2015/2016
Viewing this topic: 2 guest(s)
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 115 |