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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Emeritusseun(m): 8:49pm On Aug 25, 2019 |
[quote author=user4321 post=81600712] I haven't started application yet as most schools are yet to open the application portals ![]() ![]() ![]() Just tell me the schools you are applying to, so that I no go near there. Ma a Japa. Lolz |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by lantessy(m): 12:42am On Aug 26, 2019 |
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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by EconMajor(m): 5:25am On Aug 26, 2019 |
Hello, everyone! I guess this is my first post on this thread since 2017! I took my first GRE in September 2017 in Port Harcourt. Total: 302. Quantitative: 149 Analytical Writing: 4.0 My second GRE was on August 9, 2019. Total: 311. Quantitative: 159 Analytical Writing: 4.5. The major reasons why I improved my quantitative score by 10 points are because I used better materials to prepare and I was more serious with my second exam. I spent about 90% of my 3 months study period on quant because I knew that I can score at least 150 in verbal and 4 in Analytical writing without serious preparation. For quant preparation, I opened a Word file where I saved important formulas and techniques for further revision. This was important because I had key concepts under my belt during the exam. I didn't get my target score of 160 in the quantitative section but that's fine. An important lesson I learned from my exams is that mastering good materials is an easy way to improve your score. Future test takers should prioritize Manhattan, Magoosh, ETS guide, ETS math review, ETS powerprep plus, and Princeton Review. Also, taking practice tests are helpful. I took about 12 full-length practice test before my exam and my average scores in these tests are quite close to my main score. You should also have a robust template for the essays, you don't want to spend 2 minutes thinking about how to start your essay. Complacency and not using the right materials were my greatest undoings when I took my first exam. Fresh out of college with a top GPA, I took the powerprep exam and got 156 in the quantitative section without any preparation. I thought I could do well in GRE without serious preparation. My scores proved me wrong. Actually, I used 7 months to prepare but I wasn't serious, didn't master important techniques, and did no practice test. All in all, GRE doesn't care about your First Class. You have to respect the exam because it is not easy. Try to calm yourself down on the exam day by reminding yourself how well you have prepared and how competitive the other parts of your application are. If you let the GRE psych you out; you've already started failing! Good luck to those planning to take the exam! 22 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 3:59pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
EconMajor:Congratulation sir!!!!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Thank you for sharing your experience. 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 4:00pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Pinkandblue26: 5:48pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
Evicsholar: Okay , would you mind us studying together and rubbing minds. I make use of kenneth Dike library to read tho. I'm a UI alumnus and a lady. Can you send a message to my mail. Thank you. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Tella26: 5:53pm On Aug 26, 2019 |
EconMajor: Congrats bro. Please do you have Manhattan premium accounts access? Please who can help with this? Even if it will involve money. Thanks |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 5:02pm On Aug 29, 2019 |
I’m preparing for GRE exam and I need a very sound private mathematics tutorial teacher in Bodija estate, Ibadan. Kindly drop your contact info or share with any friend who could help with this.. We shall discuss the fee if satisfied with your proficiency in maths upon trial. Please, you must be a wizard in maths/quantitative reasoning. Thanks |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Vader92: 8:06pm On Aug 29, 2019 |
When application portals open, would you have to pay in order for your officials scores to be sent to your prospective schools ![]() I wanna write GRE and IELTS but i've been postponing it till the portals are opened so I don't have to pay any extra money to get the results sent user4321: |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 2:40am On Aug 30, 2019 |
Vader92:nope.... So far it's the four schools that you chose |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by calculator123(m): 10:46am On Aug 30, 2019 |
Hello great minds, a friend of mine Profagas by name shared his GRE experience and he also gave advice to future test takers in this link His score was gangster 331. Enjoy https://drive.google.com/file/d/156DjHNce-ukLxTWHz3MwBrGiXNBW4i0T/view Cc user4321 Olalekank 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by ahahnow: 12:25pm On Aug 30, 2019 |
Please I'm looking for a study partner. I want us to study and motivate each other please. I'm taking the exam in December |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by ahahnow: 12:29pm On Aug 30, 2019 |
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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Ayomide002: 8:30am On Aug 31, 2019 |
Good day everyone, someone told me to pay #38000 to register for GRE. please, I want to know the amount in Naira. I saw $205 online which is about #74000. I know someone who said he registered with the #38,000 |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Ayomide002: 8:32am On Aug 31, 2019 |
ahahnow:I'm planning to take mine in December too. we can study together. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by ahahnow: 2:36pm On Aug 31, 2019 |
Ayomide002: Ok. What is your number. I'll chat you you up on whatsapp |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Emeritusseun(m): 4:27pm On Aug 31, 2019 |
Good day my people, trust we are all getting ready for the Spring and Fall 2020 applications. My profile BSc: Human Anatomy Cgpa: 4.34/5 TOEFL: 90 Program of interest: PhD Fall 2020 Areas of interest: Biological and Biomedical Sciences ( Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology, and Neuroscience) Proposed schools: Vanderbilt Univ, University of Alabama, University of Virginia, Brandeis University, University of Utah and East Tennessee State University. Please my people kindly help comment and give your recommendations on my profile, proposed program and schools. NB: Funding is key as I no get shingbai for account. Lol NB: Although I did GRE but score was very low, and more so, all of these schools waived GRE for Biomedical Science. Thanks 7 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Enasdan(m): 6:32pm On Aug 31, 2019 |
good evening everyone, please do kindly recommend universities in US that offer funding or full funding for graduate studies M.Sc in environmental science. thanks for your suggestions and recommendations |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by oracle009(m): 3:19pm On Sep 04, 2019 |
oracle009: I wrote my GRE today Verbal:153 Quant: 154 Total: 307 I used Manhattan textbook all through and I hardly have enough time to prepare as my wife gave birth in between. I am looking at the following schools: 1. University of Ohio 2. University of Minnesota 3. University of Florida 4. Michigan State University 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by NwanyiOkpa(f): 4:27pm On Sep 04, 2019 |
oracle009: Nice score. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by bidemi1190: 5:24pm On Sep 04, 2019 |
Please who has experienced b.y. mafit free GRE lessons ? |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Tohsine: 7:52pm On Sep 04, 2019 |
Good day everyone, I wrote GRE last month. Verbal: 143 Quant: 156 AWA: 3.5. I intended to apply for the Spring 2020 admission. Needless to say, I used only one week to fully prepare for the test due to the nature of my job, although I have always been checking GRE vocabulary words on Magoosh flashcards during leisure time. I never knew my verbal and AWA skills were poor, perhaps because I did not have ample time to take the practice tests. My questions: Which ebook is the best for verbal and AWA? How can I improve these scores? Which material can I use to study Data Interpretation as I was unable to solve some questions in that section on the test day? Proposed Schools (PhD)? Purdue University University of Florida Virginia Tech Kansas State University Area of Interests Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering or Environmental Engineering cc: user4321 EconMajor 2 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by iamblisz(m): 10:36pm On Sep 04, 2019 |
Tohsine:Official guide and Manhattan 5 lb. This 2 materials will improve your scores if you put in more time studying. 2 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Tohsine: 10:40pm On Sep 04, 2019 |
iamblisz: Thanks for the advice. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Novateurs: 10:53pm On Sep 04, 2019 |
Hi guys, So I recently wrote my gre Had 303, Q:154 Analytical writ: 3.0 I intend applying to 5 schools (MSc/Phd) Chemical engineering, Kindly assist with schools where I will have reasonable chances of getting GA/funded offer 2 Likes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 8:19am On Sep 05, 2019 |
Tohsine:Congratulations on taking the step and getting here ![]() Which ebook is the best for verbal and AWA? How can I improve these scores?Kaplan and princeton review have very good material on verbal and AWA that proved quite helpful to me Which material can I use to study Data Interpretation as I was unable to solve some questions in that section on the test day?The official ets math review is an excellent start https://www.ets.org/s/gre/pdf/gre_math_review.pdf and as others have said the Manhattan book is also very useful Proposed Schools (PhD)?Why spring though..... it's a weird admission season filled with excuses and what have you. But if that's what you can deal with, then ensure you squeeze the best out of it. 7 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by NwanyiOkpa(f): 11:14am On Sep 05, 2019 |
For Quant i have discovered that the NOVA math textbook and Manhattan 5lb are very useful. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by vish123: 11:18am On Sep 05, 2019 |
Tohsine:Congrats on the score. Well tried. I know scoring high on AWA section is hard. Here you need to understand how the AWA section is actually evaluated in GRE. Your essay will be evaluated twice. Once by a Human reader and other by a software called "e-rater" which was developed by the ETS. So you need to be very careful when attempting you essay. Avoid grammatical mistakes and spelling errors. The scoring in GRE [url=galvanizetestprep.com/blogs/gre-analytical-writing/]AWA[/url] is the average of the issue essay score and argument essay score. The readers are trained to assign the scores on the basis of overall quality of the essay in response to the assigned task and not by assigning separate scores for different aspects. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by vish123: 11:20am On Sep 05, 2019 |
vish123: 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Atom4s(m): 11:56am On Sep 05, 2019 |
[quote author=Emeritusseun post=81791306]Good day my people, trust we are all getting ready for the Spring and Fall 2020 applications. My profile BSc: Human Anatomy Cgpa: 4.34/5 TOEFL: 90 Program of interest: PhD Fall 2020 Areas of interest: Biological and Biomedical Sciences ( Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology, and Neuroscience) Proposed schools: Vanderbilt Univ, University of Alabama, University of Virginia, Brandeis University, University of Utah and East Tennessee State University. Please my people kindly help comment and give your recommendations on my profile, proposed program and schools. NB: Funding is key as I no get shingbai for account. Lol NB: Although I did GRE but score was very low, and more so, all of these schools waived GRE for Biomedical Science I love your choice of schools but I will advise that you reconsider Vanderbilt and UV. They are highly ranked and it’s not really easy getting into their PhD programs even with high scores and a MS degree. At least I am aware of the experience of a close relative who applied to the biological science program of UV. Mind you, I am not discouraging you from applying there. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Tohsine: 12:42pm On Sep 05, 2019 |
vish123: Thank you for the advice sir. |
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