| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by themmyloluwaa: 3:49pm On Feb 05, 2019 |
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| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iamlucky(m): 5:41pm On Feb 05, 2019 |
You are not alone bro! I applied to five schools. Ten person's have been admitted on gradcafe while two have been rejected. Mine is still awaiting decision. Same as the other four. I check my inbox and spam at every moment I receive an email. I even had to unsubscribe from many other email alerts. Gradcafe results and waiting section is now my most visited site. I don tire. Some of my schools deadline was Dec 15 till now no news from them. Mikkyboy:
Guys Pls I need Help.I cannot take my mind off Gradcafe.This one i'm seeing admits here and there.What can I do. Also I have noticed that my body and blood is always hot these days.
I have tried keeping off the internet but not way, I have tried yoga no way....wetin man go do now?
The anxiety is killing and even Grad coordinators are not helping matters. One of my Universities (LSU) said they have sent out initial offers, na there my mind sink.One prof that even agreed before is now saying she's not sure, that she has one kind yeye appointment somewhere...make she better reject the appointment o.(What comes to my mind is : " so na so this application fee just waste?"
Pls ooooo....guys tell me how you coped or how you are coping with the long wait.
Lets not keep quiet ooo.............one of my friends is used to saying....."ti nnkan ba n se e, Ke si ta ooooo".....I"if something dey do you shout out oooooo"...............I'm shouting out ooooo...... 1 Like |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Mikkyboy(m): 8:01pm On Feb 05, 2019 |
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| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Sherlock5577: 9:14pm On Feb 05, 2019 |
Mikkyboy:
Guys Pls I need Help.I cannot take my mind off Gradcafe.This one i'm seeing admits here and there.What can I do. Also I have noticed that my body and blood is always hot these days.
I have tried keeping off the internet but not way, I have tried yoga no way....wetin man go do now?
The anxiety is killing and even Grad coordinators are not helping matters. One of my Universities (LSU) said they have sent out initial offers, na there my mind sink.One prof that even agreed before is now saying she's not sure, that she has one kind yeye appointment somewhere...make she better reject the appointment o.(What comes to my mind is : " so na so this application fee just waste?"
Pls ooooo....guys tell me how you coped or how you are coping with the long wait.
Lets not keep quiet ooo.............one of my friends is used to saying....."ti nnkan ba n se e, Ke si ta ooooo".....I"if something dey do you shout out oooooo"...............I'm shouting out ooooo...... Lol. It's not only you!  Guy I check gradecafe daily. I even mailed one of the POIs whom I contacted before applying when he told me to apply since my research interests are aligned with their school's research work. His recent reply was that when I resume we would talk more about joining his group (when I'm looking for full funding). As I see the reply, body just weak.  It's just prayers now. Let's hope it ends in praise!! 2 Likes |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by themmyloluwaa: 9:31pm On Feb 05, 2019 |
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| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by hybeenoni: 10:19pm On Feb 05, 2019 |
Please all, how do I check if my schools have started giving out admit on gradcafe?
Already registered there but don't know how to go about it. |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by pronto543(m): 11:37pm On Feb 05, 2019 |
Mikkyboy:
Guys Pls I need Help.I cannot take my mind off Gradcafe.This one i'm seeing admits here and there.What can I do. Also I have noticed that my body and blood is always hot these days.
I have tried keeping off the internet but not way, I have tried yoga no way....wetin man go do now?
The anxiety is killing and even Grad coordinators are not helping matters. One of my Universities (LSU) said they have sent out initial offers, na there my mind sink.One prof that even agreed before is now saying she's not sure, that she has one kind yeye appointment somewhere...make she better reject the appointment o.(What comes to my mind is : " so na so this application fee just waste?"
Pls ooooo....guys tell me how you coped or how you are coping with the long wait.
Lets not keep quiet ooo.............one of my friends is used to saying....."ti nnkan ba n se e, Ke si ta ooooo".....I"if something dey do you shout out oooooo"...............I'm shouting out ooooo...... You are not alone bro. I am always eager to open every mail with the hope of seeing an admission/funding mail. The problem is not just securing admission but funding. Even as a PhD applicant, full funding is becoming harder to secure by the day so I can imagine how the most MSc applicants feel. I received an early admission offer from University of Kansas in the third week of December so I guess my trepidation has been tempered a bit. What I am just waiting for is the funding mail. I was nominated for Engineering Dean Fellowship by my program. I am just waiting for the outcome. Once the result is out and I'm selected, I will accept the offer immediately. I'm not gonna wait for other schools. The long wait is wearing me out. In another news, I just received an admission mail from Temple University over an hour ago. Good news of admission & funding waits us all! 12 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Scholastica16: 1:36am On Feb 06, 2019 |
Most of the feedback you read on grad cafe are from students who most likely schooled here. In my school here, some of the people I met who applied for a PhD have already been given a response as of 2 weeks ago. The reason behind that is not far-fetched: first, they apply earlier than most international students. Second, most of them are already in the system and know the ins and outs. In fact, most have already worked in the same groups they applied to so it is almost automatic for them. The last bit is trust factor. US schools generally trust their own better so it is easy for the adcoms to come to a decision quicker than they would over internationals. But that should not deter you. There is extra merit and even tax rebates that accrues to groups with diversity quotas and as such, many will seek to accept an international student partly for that purpose. The snag is, international there includes every country that is non-US so even Chinese and Indians fall under this category. But there is much more to accepting students than GRE and profile. Sometimes, it is just pure...luck. 15 Likes |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Delesta2015: 2:56am On Feb 06, 2019 |
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| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Tomiwaa(m): 6:25am On Feb 06, 2019 |
LMFAOOO. God safe us. I don refresh my email tire. Mikkyboy:
Guys Pls I need Help.I cannot take my mind off Gradcafe.This one i'm seeing admits here and there.What can I do. Also I have noticed that my body and blood is always hot these days.
I have tried keeping off the internet but not way, I have tried yoga no way....wetin man go do now?
The anxiety is killing and even Grad coordinators are not helping matters. One of my Universities (LSU) said they have sent out initial offers, na there my mind sink.One prof that even agreed before is now saying she's not sure, that she has one kind yeye appointment somewhere...make she better reject the appointment o.(What comes to my mind is : " so na so this application fee just waste?"
Pls ooooo....guys tell me how you coped or how you are coping with the long wait.
Lets not keep quiet ooo.............one of my friends is used to saying....."ti nnkan ba n se e, Ke si ta ooooo".....I"if something dey do you shout out oooooo"...............I'm shouting out ooooo...... 1 Like |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Mikkyboy(m): 7:58am On Feb 06, 2019 |
Congratulations Bro...Your own better oooo pronto543:
You are not alone bro. I am always eager to open every mail with the hope of seeing an admission/funding mail. The problem is not just securing admission but funding. Even as a PhD applicant, full funding is becoming harder to secure by the day so I can imagine how the most MSc applicants feel.
I received an early admission offer from University of Kansas in the third week of December so I guess my trepidation has been tempered a bit. What I am just waiting for is the funding mail. I was nominated for Engineering Dean Fellowship by my program. I am just waiting for the outcome. Once the result is out and I'm selected, I will accept the offer immediately. I'm not gonna wait for other schools. The long wait is wearing me out.
In another news, I just received an admission mail from Temple University over an hour ago. Good news of admission & funding waits us all! 1 Like |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Mikkyboy(m): 8:00am On Feb 06, 2019 |
Thanks Bro for the response, we pray all the factors falls in our favor this Fall 2019 Scholastica16:
Most of the feedback you read on grad cafe are from students who most likely schooled here. In my school here, some of the people I met who applied for a PhD have already been given a response as of 2 weeks ago. The reason behind that is not far-fetched: first, they apply earlier than most international students. Second, most of them are already in the system and know the ins and outs. In fact, most have already worked in the same groups they applied to so it is almost automatic for them. The last bit is trust factor. US schools generally trust their own better so it is easy for the adcoms to come to a decision quicker than they would over internationals. But that should not deter you. There is extra merit and even tax rebates that accrues to groups with diversity quotas and as such, many will seek to accept an international student partly for that purpose. The snag is, international there includes every country that is non-US so even Chinese and Indians fall under this category. But there is much more to accepting students than GRE and profile. Sometimes, it is just pure...luck. |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by as7700: 8:30am On Feb 06, 2019 |
GRE preparations are hectic without proper study materials, as working professional I find it hard to manage my time but, thank god for these recorded webinar sessions - It's free and insightful. |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by pronto543(m): 12:06pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Scholastica16:
Most of the feedback you read on grad cafe are from students who most likely schooled here. In my school here, some of the people I met who applied for a PhD have already been given a response as of 2 weeks ago. The reason behind that is not far-fetched: first, they apply earlier than most international students. Second, most of them are already in the system and know the ins and outs. In fact, most have already worked in the same groups they applied to so it is almost automatic for them. The last bit is trust factor. US schools generally trust their own better so it is easy for the adcoms to come to a decision quicker than they would over internationals. But that should not deter you. There is extra merit and even tax rebates that accrues to groups with diversity quotas and as such, many will seek to accept an international student partly for that purpose. The snag is, international there includes every country that is non-US so even Chinese and Indians fall under this category. But there is much more to accepting students than GRE and profile. Sometimes, it is just pure...luck. I agree with you Scholastica16. From my research, in awarding assistantship (TA/RA), many schools give utmost preference to PhD students then domestic Msc applicants and finally international Msc applicants. Having a MSc degree whether from Nigeria or overseas and having relevant research experience with a publication might be the deciding factor in choosing between a student with stellar GPA and test scores without prior research experience and another with average GPA and test scores but with little research knowledge. I believe one has to apply to at least 5 schools to stand a good chance. Applying early to schools with rolling admissions is as good as your profile. Many applicants to NEU CS programs are talking about this on Yocket right now. In opinion there is nothing wrong in completing application as early as mid October. Like you said, many schools value diversity. While many exceptional Chinese and Indian students flood US schools every year with applications, one might be selected for been of African-American/Black heritage. One has to research properly to identify such schools. |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by pronto543(m): 12:21pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Mikkyboy:
Congratulations Bro...Your own better oooo E go soon be your turn too bro. Thank you! 2 Likes |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by pronto543(m): 12:42pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
rozay111:
Good day house. I contacted a professor who has picked interest in my profile. He asked for a brief Skype meeting. Please what am i to expect? What and what do i need to look into? How do i sell myself to look formidable? Please i need suggestions and clues Hi, how was your Skype interview? I have one today. Were the questions technical or general questions meant to gauge your motivation and research knowledge? |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Mikkyboy(m): 1:28pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Amen bro pronto543:
E go soon be your turn too bro. Thank you! |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by solihp(f): 4:42pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Good afternoon everyone, so I gave GRE today I have been following this thread for over six months now, it was just in December 2018 that I decided to apply for fall 2019 as I graduated in October, so the process was quite tedious for me. From going through several school's website to check their priority deadline and then I was able to come up with some schools whose funding deadline was either in February or March. It also means I started preparing for GRE in December, and because I was also researching for schools to apply to, finishing up my applications, there were days when I couldn't really read for the GRE, so I would say I prepared for about 1 month and some days. The first thing I did was to watch all magoosh videos for the Verbal and Quantitative. I took the first Magoosh online prep test and I had 158Q 146V, that was when I knew I was in soup. My verbal was bad. I remember coming here to ask for tips. I couldn't really learn much vocabularies, learnt less than 500 , I didn't see any of them in the real exam though, so in my opinion, it's better to have a good strategy for your verbal aside the vocabularies and maybe the vocabularies can just be the upper hand you'd have. Throughout the one month, I did alot of full practice tests(I excluded the AWA most times), I used the Magoosh vocabularies app to learn new words, I later downloaded the Manhattan mobile GRE app and subscribed for one month (about $10), I used Manhattan textbook for the Quantitative, went through Part 5 and 6, late last month, I used the Princeton review for Verbal and I learnt the act of writing down and eliminating options. Beforehand, I just answer the Verbal questions in my head. So I would say Princeton review gave a good strategy. For AWA, I went through Kaplan textbook. I think that was all I did, some of my practice test results were: Powerprep practice 1:162Q 143V Magoosh: 158Q 146V Manhattan: 158Q 152V Magoosh: 160Q 143V Manhattan: 161V 151V Magoosh:163Q 145V So you see, the practice tests results for Verbal frightened me, only Manhattan verbal gave me hope but reading through all the pages of this thread within the last two weeks, most people said Manhattan verbal questions are not a true reflection of the real test questions. So I was pretty much scared and worried but within the last few days, I was relaxed and decided to be confident, I read less too so I wouldn't be too tired on test day. Unto my test day experience. I will post it soon 1 Like 2 Shares |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Ajibade105(m): 4:48pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
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| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by solihp(f): 5:15pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
So the test day experience. Couldn't really sleep much, I kept waking up at intervals, I left home around 6am as my exam was for 8:30am, I was on the mainland and my exam was in V.I,dragnet center. I got there few minutes after 8 due to the traffic. Oooh I ensured I took rice before leaving home cause I read that it was very important, I also took lucocade boost and chin chin with me for the break time. When I got to the center, we were briefed, we kept our belongings in our lockers and we were assigned a working station. There was ear plug which was helpful during the exam although it was too tight and wanted to give me headache, so I removed it at intervals, i was also cold due to the AC  My issue task was sweet, wrote about 5 paragraphs with about 7mins to proofread, I am a fast typist(not too fast though) My argument task was also cool, I wish a survey was stated though so I could tackle it well, but I tried my best. Expecting a 4 or 4.5. So while preparing for GRE, I didn't know what to wish for, either quantitative as experimental or verbal. I know the verbal bores me alot and I noticed from my practice tests that I scored higher in my first two verbal than the last 1 when verbal was the experimental, which means I get tired of the questions as time goes on. Then I knew quantitative was my strong point, but I didn't know if I should wish for Quantitative experimental because I might also get tired and I needed greater score for my quantitative because of my field. The first question was Verbal, I said in my mind that I was done for. I think the first verbal wasn't that nice, I didn't utilise my time very well, the 1st quantitative also had some hard questions and surprisingly, I couldn't manage my time well too, it's surprising because all through my preparation, I always finish the Quantitative on time with at least 5 minutes to spare, so I will say my Quantitative was generally harder than what I saw in the practice tests. For the verbal, I went with the advice on this thread to do the TC and SE first, then the short passages and then the long ones. So it meant in two sections, I just picked the answers for the long passages randomly. The second quantitative was also hard, I saw that I had one unanswered question few seconds to go, I just went to the question and picked any option , for the 3rd Verbal, I had enough time to go over all my answers again. Let me talk about my expected score. I wanted at least 320, 155V 165Q, but when I saw my score, although I didn't meet it, I was genuinely happy as I smiled. My unofficial score was: 153V 161Q. I was not happy because of my quantitative but because of my verbal, because in my mind I was already preparing for 146 highest. So I would say it was an auspicious test for me and the verbal was fortuitous. Oooh I forgot to add that before the third section started, I was already hungry, so it's best to eat before the test, I took my energy drink and snack during the break too. In all, I am happy with my scores, I sent my scores to four schools. I applied for Masters in Statistics or Applied Statistics in some schools and Biostatistics in others. PS: GRE was the only item remaining in all my applications, they have all been completed, all recommendations sent, application submitted and fees paid. So the GRE just sealed the applications. Fall 2019, yes we can. Hoping to come here to share my good news before the end of the month. And ooh, if given the opportunity, I wouldn't retake the test, I am exhausted biko. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread in one way or the other. God bless you. 36 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Time2Smile(m): 7:03pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
solihp:
So the test day experience.
Couldn't really sleep much, I kept waking up at intervals, I left home around 6am as my exam was for 8:30am, I was on the mainland and my exam was in V.I,dragnet center. I got there few minutes after 8 due to the traffic. Oooh I ensured I took rice before leaving home cause I read that it was very important, I also took lucocade boost and chin chin with me for the break time.
When I got to the center, we were briefed, we kept our belongings in our lockers and we were assigned a working station. There was ear plug which was helpful during the exam although it was too tight and wanted to give me headache, so I removed it at intervals, i was also cold due to the AC
My issue task was sweet, wrote about 5 paragraphs with about 7mins to proofread, I am a fast typist(not too fast though)
My argument task was also cool, I wish a survey was stated though so I could tackle it well, but I tried my best. Expecting a 4 or 4.5.
So while preparing for GRE, I didn't know what to wish for, either quantitative as experimental or verbal. I know the verbal bores me alot and I noticed from my practice tests that I scored higher in my first two verbal than the last 1 when verbal was the experimental, which means I get tired of the questions as time goes on. Then I knew quantitative was my strong point, but I didn't know if I should wish for Quantitative experimental because I might also get tired and I needed greater score for my quantitative because of my field.
The first question was Verbal, I said in my mind that I was done for.
I think the first verbal wasn't that nice, I didn't utilise my time very well, the 1st quantitative also had some hard questions and surprisingly, I couldn't manage my time well too, it's surprising because all through my preparation, I always finish the Quantitative on time with at least 5 minutes to spare, so I will say my Quantitative was generally harder than what I saw in the practice tests.
For the verbal, I went with the advice on this thread to do the TC and SE first, then the short passages and then the long ones. So it meant in two sections, I just picked the answers for the long passages randomly. The second quantitative was also hard, I saw that I had one unanswered question few seconds to go, I just went to the question and picked any option , for the 3rd Verbal, I had enough time to go over all my answers again.
Let me talk about my expected score. I wanted at least 320, 155V 165Q, but when I saw my score, although I didn't meet it, I was genuinely happy as I smiled. My unofficial score was:
153V 161Q. I was not happy because of my quantitative but because of my verbal, because in my mind I was already preparing for 146 highest. So I would say it was an auspicious test for me and the verbal was fortuitous. Oooh I forgot to add that before the third section started, I was already hungry, so it's best to eat before the test, I took my energy drink and snack during the break too.
In all, I am happy with my scores, I sent my scores to four schools.
I applied for Masters in Statistics or Applied Statistics in some schools and Biostatistics in others.
PS: GRE was the only item remaining in all my applications, they have all been completed, all recommendations sent, application submitted and fees paid. So the GRE just sealed the applications.
Fall 2019, yes we can. Hoping to come here to share my good news before the end of the month. And ooh, if given the opportunity, I wouldn't retake the test, I am exhausted biko. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread in one way or the other. God bless you. Good scores and post, well done. This detailed post is inline with the original purpose of the thread. Yeah if there is one word to describe GRE, it is "EXHAUSTING" |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Sherlock5577: 7:10pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
solihp:
So the test day experience.
Couldn't really sleep much, I kept waking up at intervals, I left home around 6am as my exam was for 8:30am, I was on the mainland and my exam was in V.I,dragnet center. I got there few minutes after 8 due to the traffic. Oooh I ensured I took rice before leaving home cause I read that it was very important, I also took lucocade boost and chin chin with me for the break time.
When I got to the center, we were briefed, we kept our belongings in our lockers and we were assigned a working station. There was ear plug which was helpful during the exam although it was too tight and wanted to give me headache, so I removed it at intervals, i was also cold due to the AC
My issue task was sweet, wrote about 5 paragraphs with about 7mins to proofread, I am a fast typist(not too fast though)
My argument task was also cool, I wish a survey was stated though so I could tackle it well, but I tried my best. Expecting a 4 or 4.5.
So while preparing for GRE, I didn't know what to wish for, either quantitative as experimental or verbal. I know the verbal bores me alot and I noticed from my practice tests that I scored higher in my first two verbal than the last 1 when verbal was the experimental, which means I get tired of the questions as time goes on. Then I knew quantitative was my strong point, but I didn't know if I should wish for Quantitative experimental because I might also get tired and I needed greater score for my quantitative because of my field.
The first question was Verbal, I said in my mind that I was done for.
I think the first verbal wasn't that nice, I didn't utilise my time very well, the 1st quantitative also had some hard questions and surprisingly, I couldn't manage my time well too, it's surprising because all through my preparation, I always finish the Quantitative on time with at least 5 minutes to spare, so I will say my Quantitative was generally harder than what I saw in the practice tests.
For the verbal, I went with the advice on this thread to do the TC and SE first, then the short passages and then the long ones. So it meant in two sections, I just picked the answers for the long passages randomly. The second quantitative was also hard, I saw that I had one unanswered question few seconds to go, I just went to the question and picked any option , for the 3rd Verbal, I had enough time to go over all my answers again.
Let me talk about my expected score. I wanted at least 320, 155V 165Q, but when I saw my score, although I didn't meet it, I was genuinely happy as I smiled. My unofficial score was:
153V 161Q. I was not happy because of my quantitative but because of my verbal, because in my mind I was already preparing for 146 highest. So I would say it was an auspicious test for me and the verbal was fortuitous. Oooh I forgot to add that before the third section started, I was already hungry, so it's best to eat before the test, I took my energy drink and snack during the break too.
In all, I am happy with my scores, I sent my scores to four schools.
I applied for Masters in Statistics or Applied Statistics in some schools and Biostatistics in others.
PS: GRE was the only item remaining in all my applications, they have all been completed, all recommendations sent, application submitted and fees paid. So the GRE just sealed the applications.
Fall 2019, yes we can. Hoping to come here to share my good news before the end of the month. And ooh, if given the opportunity, I wouldn't retake the test, I am exhausted biko. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread in one way or the other. God bless you. Congrats and thanks for sharing your experience. Your scores are good. We're all waiting and hoping !! Fall '19 Yes we can! |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by pronto543(m): 9:07pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
solihp:
So the test day experience.
Couldn't really sleep much, I kept waking up at intervals, I left home around 6am as my exam was for 8:30am, I was on the mainland and my exam was in V.I,dragnet center. I got there few minutes after 8 due to the traffic. Oooh I ensured I took rice before leaving home cause I read that it was very important, I also took lucocade boost and chin chin with me for the break time.
When I got to the center, we were briefed, we kept our belongings in our lockers and we were assigned a working station. There was ear plug which was helpful during the exam although it was too tight and wanted to give me headache, so I removed it at intervals, i was also cold due to the AC
My issue task was sweet, wrote about 5 paragraphs with about 7mins to proofread, I am a fast typist(not too fast though)
My argument task was also cool, I wish a survey was stated though so I could tackle it well, but I tried my best. Expecting a 4 or 4.5.
So while preparing for GRE, I didn't know what to wish for, either quantitative as experimental or verbal. I know the verbal bores me alot and I noticed from my practice tests that I scored higher in my first two verbal than the last 1 when verbal was the experimental, which means I get tired of the questions as time goes on. Then I knew quantitative was my strong point, but I didn't know if I should wish for Quantitative experimental because I might also get tired and I needed greater score for my quantitative because of my field.
The first question was Verbal, I said in my mind that I was done for.
I think the first verbal wasn't that nice, I didn't utilise my time very well, the 1st quantitative also had some hard questions and surprisingly, I couldn't manage my time well too, it's surprising because all through my preparation, I always finish the Quantitative on time with at least 5 minutes to spare, so I will say my Quantitative was generally harder than what I saw in the practice tests.
For the verbal, I went with the advice on this thread to do the TC and SE first, then the short passages and then the long ones. So it meant in two sections, I just picked the answers for the long passages randomly. The second quantitative was also hard, I saw that I had one unanswered question few seconds to go, I just went to the question and picked any option , for the 3rd Verbal, I had enough time to go over all my answers again.
Let me talk about my expected score. I wanted at least 320, 155V 165Q, but when I saw my score, although I didn't meet it, I was genuinely happy as I smiled. My unofficial score was:
153V 161Q. I was not happy because of my quantitative but because of my verbal, because in my mind I was already preparing for 146 highest. So I would say it was an auspicious test for me and the verbal was fortuitous. Oooh I forgot to add that before the third section started, I was already hungry, so it's best to eat before the test, I took my energy drink and snack during the break too.
In all, I am happy with my scores, I sent my scores to four schools.
I applied for Masters in Statistics or Applied Statistics in some schools and Biostatistics in others.
PS: GRE was the only item remaining in all my applications, they have all been completed, all recommendations sent, application submitted and fees paid. So the GRE just sealed the applications.
Fall 2019, yes we can. Hoping to come here to share my good news before the end of the month. And ooh, if given the opportunity, I wouldn't retake the test, I am exhausted biko. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread in one way or the other. God bless you. Wow! I love the detailed account of your GRE experience. It is similar to mine in some ways. Thanks for keeping this thread alive. Admission and funding fall on you! 2 Likes |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by BikeMan: 9:23pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Please what happens when you're not ready to send your scores yet? |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Olalekank(m): 10:17pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
BikeMan:
Please what happens when you're not ready to send your scores yet? I'm assuming this is the hour when you're done with the exam The result just stays in your profile and would cost some amount to send to your school of interest |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by BikeMan: 10:22pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Olalekank:
I'm assuming this is the hour when you're done with the exam
The result just stays in your profile and would cost some amount to send to your school of interest so if I don't send to the four schools immediately that free offer is gone |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Olalekank(m): 10:35pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
BikeMan:
so if I don't send to the four schools immediately that free offer is gone Sharp sharp The offer is gone ETS is not that kind 1 Like |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by BikeMan: 10:47pm On Feb 06, 2019 |
Olalekank:
Sharp sharp
The offer is gone
ETS is not that kind what if you haven't started applications:  |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by ubigurl: 5:55am On Feb 07, 2019 |
Good day, I also plan on writing my gre, please can join u guys to prepare Mosminic:
OK no problem. |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Mosminic(m): 9:31am On Feb 07, 2019 |
ubigurl:
Good day, I also plan on writing my gre, please can join u guys to prepare No problem I'll most like to prepare with you guys. We can help ourselves |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by solihp(f): 9:42am On Feb 07, 2019 |
Time2Smile:
Good scores and post, well done. This detailed post is inline with the original purpose of the thread. Yeah if there is one word to describe GRE, it is "EXHAUSTING" Thank you |
| Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by solihp(f): 9:43am On Feb 07, 2019 |
Sherlock5577:
Congrats and thanks for sharing your experience. Your scores are good.
We're all waiting and hoping !!
Fall '19
Yes we can! Thanks Yes we can 1 Like |
