EconMajor:
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.

Emeritusseun:
ust tell me the schools you are applying to, so that I no go near there. Ma a Japa. Lolz

Evicsholar:
I stay in Ibadan too, close to UI though.

EconMajor:
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!

user4321:

I haven't started application yet as most schools are yet to open the application portals


Yes, very possible, so far you meet whatever minimum requirements the department has set

Vader92:
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

Evans211:
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.

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Thanks

ahahnow:
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

Ayomide002:
I'm planning to take mine in December too. we can study together.

oracle009:
Wow!... this page have been really helpful. Thank you everyone.
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I intend to apply for PhD Plant Biotech or Genetics
I want to write the GRE next week, but I don't know what schools to put down for full funding. I actually need guidance on what to look for in choosing schools.

I also intend to write IELTS academic for considerations in European schools.

I'm married....looking forward to full relocation later.

I need your guidance to choose schools and States.

Thanks

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

Tohsine:
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



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EconMajor

iamblisz:

Official guide and Manhattan 5 lb. This 2 materials will improve your scores if you put in more time studying.

Tohsine:
Good day everyone,
I wrote GRE last month.
Verbal: 143
Quant: 156
AWA: 3.5

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

Tohsine:
Good day everyone,
Verbal: 143
Quant: 156
AWA: 3.5.
How can I improve these scores?

vish123:

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.
Hope this helps if you are planning to retake the exam.

vish123:

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.