When studying for the GRE exam, students pay too much attention to the verbal section, because it is widely considered as harder than GRE math. 😿 In comparison, the quant section on the GRE may seem a lot easier to manage. Yet, for all the attention that the verbal section gets from the vast majority of test takers, it is very rare to see someone get a perfect score in that section. 💯✔️ But, with a little bit of work…
Are you looking for GRE verbal strategies? Are you not comfortable with the GRE Verbal section? Does the idea of learning a ton of vocabulary scare you? Do you think that it is an uphill task for a non-native speaker to learn English quickly? If your answer is yes, then this article is for you. We’ve got you covered, with our foolproof GRE verbal strategies. During our conversations with several hundreds of students and test takers from all over the…
When it comes to MS in US Fall vs. Spring is one of the hottest debates that go on every year. Which of the two intakes should you aim for, while applying to grad schools at US universities? Does applying during Fall really have any advantages? Or is it just a myth? What are the pros and cons of applying for either of these intakes? These are some of the quintessential questions that every budding Master’s degree aspirant asks. The…
The official breaks on the GRE are often so neglected by test takers, that very few of them know exactly how to use breaks effectively. On the test day, you will have the option to have two official breaks – one 1-minute break after the essay section, and one 10-minute break after 2 more sections. A lot of students tend to overlook the break sessions on the GRE, but rest assured that learning how to effectively use breaks is as…
Have you ever wondered how confusing English language can be at times? Choosing the word that fits best for your purposes is often not an easy task especially when two words sound the same. Take a look at these two sentences:. The council voted in favor of the funding proposal. The police counseled the authorities on the funding proposal. Are you sure which one is right? There are a bounty of words in the English language that look or sound…
Do you always feel drowsy whenever you sit down to study? Do you get bored easily while studying? Do you often feel restless during your exams? Well, the culprit isn’t what you’re studying, it’s what you have just eaten. Don’t look surprised! What you eat has a tremendous impact on how you perform every day. If you are the average student, chances are good nutrition often isn’t on the to-do list when you’re studying for your tests. It’s common to…
Thinking about attending Business School? Sounds like a great idea! But which test are you going to take? A few years ago, GMAT was the most obvious and resounding answer one would hear from all applicants. Of course, GMAT was the only option back then But, for better or for worse, it is no more the only option. The GRE has now become a popular choice among a minor section of business school applicants, and the trend is growing by…
If you are looking for the one of the best books for the GRE out there in the market, then your search is over. The Manhattan GRE Strategy Book series is what I call the “Holy Grail” for GRE preparation. Whether you are a beginner, or a GRE re-taker, the MGRE has something for you to learn. It’s extremely thorough, in-depth and the only comprehensive package available in the market and in fact, I cannot even draw comparisons with other…
It has been a few years since ETS has revised the GRE format in 2011, and there has of late been a lot of doubt in the air that it might happen again in 2015. “Is ETS planning to introduce a new form of the GRE?” “Will the GRE pattern change from this year?” After all, it has been quite a while, and it is understandable that such rumors crop up among the already anxious test takers. It looks like…
It’s the dream of every wannabe grad student. It’s the benchmark of great performance. It’s the score that keeps many test takers wide awake. Scoring a 330 or above on the GRE can be considered as a phenomenal feat, considering the fact that very few test takers get there every year. But having said that, is it that difficult to score a 330 on the GRE? Or, a more relevant question to you as a test taker is, ‘Can you…
