kevwemanuel:
Greetings everyone.

I just wrote the GRE today after 1 week of preparation along side my preparation for IELTS, which is in 2 days time. The reason for this short duration of preparation is because I was given a short notice by the organization paying the fees. I however, struggled to score 150 in verbal and 155 in mathematics. Total 305

My questions are:
1) I have the GRE to take again in June (paid for already). Given the about 3 months duration from today, is it feasible to improve to a score of 325 and above? If yes, please I need suggestions on how to study. I used only ETS official verbal and quantitative in my preoaration.

2) In error, I didn't attempt the issue analytic writing but I attempted the argument case. I wrongly pressed the continue button and it took me to the argument case without me doing the issue case. How will this affect my score? Is there any thing I can do to save the situation?

Please I will appreciate answers from everyone knowledgeable on this.

Prepare the same way you did the first time.
GRE doesn’t depend on the length of time you spend on studying, neither does it depend on the number of books you read.
(1) Learn the concepts using the official guides, (2) practice essay writing using the pool of analytical writing essay topics on the ets site.
(3) If you have access to magoosh videos, you MAY watch.
(4) If you have time for the manhattan textbook to solve more problems, you MAY use it.
You might not do all these and still have 325. It depends on how fast you can learn the concepts.

AKAJ:


No qualms bro. How did you rectify yours? Did you get someone else genuine to offset it for you? How much did you pay?

No Bro. But I got into my dream school (Ivies) so fucck him but I still have something in store for him hopefully when this virus shiit clears off

Congratulations. Just let me know please.

daytona555:


No Bro. But I got into my dream school (Ivies) so fucck him but I still have something in store for him hopefully when this virus shiit clears off

With the recent virus issue, is the exam still being written?
Either in mainland or island?

Hello, with the current COVID-19 issue what's the possibility of the exam holding. My exam is scheduled for Monday 30th at Dragnet VI Lagos and I don't know what will happen regarding the interstate travel ban as I will be coming from Ibadan. Anyone writing on the same date?

Hello scholars in the house, it's being beneficial reading through the post on this thread and it so educatively informative.
I need your advice. My profile
BSC: Engineering Physics ( Graduated 5 years ago)
GPA: 4.51/5 ( wes unofficial 3.69/4)
Intended MSc/PhD course : Energy System or Data Science

I plan writing my GRE sometime in July, please kindly advice me on the best chance I have, the school I can get into with scholarship, and any other useful advice.
Also, does it matter that I have graduated 5 years ago and am just writing the GRE?

I will appreciate all the expert advice from everyone.

Thanks in advance

Yeah

talk2dre:
With the recent virus issue, is the exam still being written?
Either in mainland or island?

Work experience is a big profile booster and a plus, might even be better you shoot for PhD straights. IMO focus on the exam

Crane1:
Hello scholars in the house, it's being beneficial reading through the post on this thread and it so educatively informative.
I need your advice. My profile
BSC: Engineering Physics ( Graduated 5 years ago)
GPA: 4.51/5 ( wes unofficial 3.69/4)
Intended MSc/PhD course : Energy System or Data Science

I plan writing my GRE sometime in July, please kindly advice me on the best chance I have, the school I can get into with scholarship, and any other useful advice.
Also, does it matter that I have graduated 5 years ago and am just writing the GRE?

I will appreciate all the expert advice from everyone.

Thanks in advance

Send ets emails, make phone calls and check your schedule

ALT2:
Hello, with the current COVID-19 issue what's the possibility of the exam holding. My exam is scheduled for Monday 30th at Dragnet VI Lagos and I don't know what will happen regarding the interstate travel ban as I will be coming from Ibadan. Anyone writing on the same date?

ponpon:
Send ets emails, make phone calls and check your schedule

I have sent ets email already but only got autoreply, the phone number for Africa is not connecting too and the exam is still showing scheduled.

I am in a similar situation also in ibadan. Any information Please

I have sent ets email already but only got autoreply, the phone number for Africa is not connecting too and the exam is still showing scheduled.[/quote]

Crane1:
Hello scholars in the house, it's being beneficial reading through the post on this thread and it so educatively informative.
I need your advice. My profile
BSC: Engineering Physics ( Graduated 5 years ago)
GPA: 4.51/5 ( wes unofficial 3.69/4)
Intended MSc/PhD course : Energy System or Data Science

I plan writing my GRE sometime in July, please kindly advice me on the best chance I have, the school I can get into with scholarship, and any other useful advice.
Also, does it matter that I have graduated 5 years ago and am just writing the GRE?

I will appreciate all the expert advice from everyone.

Thanks in advance

You could check out Gradcafe. Gives you an idea of profiles which got accepted and funded by various schools.

https://www.thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?q=Data+science

Johnadu:
I am in a similar situation also in ibadan. Any information Please

I have sent ets email already but only got autoreply, the phone number for Africa is not connecting too and the exam is still showing scheduled.

Hmmn, is your exam tomorrow too? If no update I might just find a way to go for the exam. Money cannot go to waste

Thank you for your response. I hope to focus on getting a high score in the exam.

ponpon:
Work experience is a big profile booster and a plus, might even be better you shoot for PhD straights. IMO focus on the exam

Wow... really grateful for this information.

Sherlock5577:


You could check out Gradcafe. Gives you an idea of profiles which got accepted and funded by various schools.

https://www.thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?q=Data+science

You can try their social media pages, most especially twitter, send a couple of DMs, read their latest news but I’ll say it’s kinda unfortunate but find a way to come down for the exam, if that’s the only option. Although, it’s not the smartest decision. You can also place a call to your center in lagos to know if they have the exam on schedule.

ALT2:


I have sent ets email already but only got autoreply, the phone number for Africa is not connecting too and the exam is still showing scheduled.

ponpon:
You can try their social media pages, most especially twitter, send a couple of DMs, read their latest news but I’ll say it’s kinda unfortunate but find a way to come down for the exam, if that’s the only option. Although, it’s not the smartest decision. You can also place a call to your center in lagos to know if they have the exam on schedule.

Thank you for the suggestion, my centre is Dragnet prometric centre at VI, I have tried all the number on their website and none is going through. Also, there Twitter account has no latest info. Anyone with how to contact them should kindly help.

ponpon:
Yeah

Thanks for your response.

ALT2:
Hello, with the current COVID-19 issue what's the possibility of the exam holding. My exam is scheduled for Monday 30th at Dragnet VI Lagos and I don't know what will happen regarding the interstate travel ban as I will be coming from Ibadan. Anyone writing on the same date?

Did you eventually write it?

Johnadu:
I am in a similar situation also in ibadan. Any information Please

I have sent ets email already but only got autoreply, the phone number for Africa is not connecting too and the exam is still showing scheduled.

Did the exam take place?

This is from ETS Website
Due to the high volume of cancelled tests as a result of COVID-19, rescheduled test notifications to test takers are taking longer than normal. If there is a government quarantine that forces your test center to close, it may be several days before you are officially notified about your rescheduled test. You will continue to see your original test date in your account until it is rescheduled. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to notify all impacted test takers. ETS is waiving all rescheduling fees to assist test takers during this time.

talk2dre:


Did you eventually write it?

Yes. Thanks

ALT2:
Yes. Thanks

Okay.
All the best.

I sent you a pm bro. Please look into it, I want to ask you some questions.
Thank you.

Sherlock5577:


You could check out Gradcafe. Gives you an idea of profiles which got accepted and funded by various schools.

https://www.thegradcafe.com/survey/index.php?q=Data+science

Please who's in Owerri Imo state, preparing for GRE or taken already?

talk2dre:


Did you eventually write it?

You mean the ban is not effective??

ALT2:

Yes. Thanks

Is the ban effective?? Want to travel there from Ogun today

kaffy4tope:


Is the ban effective?? Want to travel there from Ogun today

I think it is starting from today. I was told yesterday was the last test day as all tests has been postponed till further notice

ALT2:


I think it is starting from today. I was told yesterday was the last test day as all tests has been postponed till further notice

Yeah. Earlier today, got mails from ETS and Prometric informing me of the postponement.

Good day Nairalanders!
I need your advise

My profile
B. Sc Microbiology (Graduated 5 years ago)
GPA: 4.37/5.00
Intended MSc/ PhD: Microbiology/Molecular Biology
GRE to be written in few months
No Publication
I am torn between applying for MSc or direct PhD because I don't have much research experience.

Please help
Thank you

I need your advice. My profile
BSC: GEOLOGY( Graduated 18months ago)
GPA: 4.45/5
Intended PhD: Petroleum GEOLOGY or Paleontology

I plan writing my GRE in October, please kindly advice me on the best chance I have, the school I can get into with scholarship, and any other useful advise. With @ least 320 can I get full funding with no publications.