08-22-2012, 02:39 AM |
Ibrahim Ayad
Registered: 08-20-2012
Total Posts: 5
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Re: GRE;any advice ?? (Re: سيف النصر محي الدين)
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Dear, Saif
Thank you for the warm welcome and the honor is mutual to meet y'all vertually. Yep you guessed it right, it was my first post ever on this DB -:). Still not sure if you are taking the GRE general or Subject though but I will assume its general until you say otherwise. As you might already know, the revised test is a (BEAST) and yes you mentioned the Quantitative (Math) part ain't an issue but make sure you have it down real well they have changed it quite a bit from prior to August 2011 and practice, practice, practice. I recommend obtaining ETS/Kaplan workbooks and or register for a class if at all possible.
FYI, the score has been changed as well, Quantitative reasoning is now 170, Verbal Reasoning is also 170 and the 2 essays = score of 6 combined.
GRE VERBAL SESSION This is a quick plan or Method for GRE Issue Essay 1. Take the issue apart a. 2 minutes 2. Brainstorm and select the points you will make a. 4 minutes 3. Organize, using the ETS / Kaplan essay template a. 2 minutes 4. Type your essay a. 20 minutes 5. Proofread your work a. 2 minutes b. Do not work on organization – that was done before you typed; work on correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and flow.
When brainstorming, you need to think of examples that will support and counter your position. • Examples can come from: o History (i.e. Revolutionary War, WWII, American Civil Rights movement, etc.) o Contemporary Events (i.e. Haitian Earthquake, President Obama, etc.) o Personal Experience (Lower level; try not to reference self—1 maximum) • Examples must be relevant o Do not use a great example if it doesn’t support your essay • You must explain your examples and tie them to the prompt. o Do not make the reader/grader guess how your essays are related to your point
Review these if you happen to have Kaplan GRE Verbal Workbook: • Kaplan GRE Verbal Workbook Chapter 9 -- writing style exercises • Kaplan GRE Premier Chapter 16 – in-depth review of the principles of effective writing • Strategy Sheet – for Issue essay template
Essay Resources • Kaplan GRE Verbal Workbook - Chapter 7 • Kaplan GRE Premier – Chapters 16 & 17 • www.gre.org • Your MSTs • Online Syllabus: Analytical Writing Workshop
TEST DAY READINESS (it might a little early but good to add to the to do list)
If you have not done so already • register for the test: www.gre.org • create a study schedule • use additional GRE resources Google, Facebook, and tons on Youtube) • www.gre.org: download free PowerPrep II software o Only works on PCs (sorry MAC users!)
The week before the test • Take a full-length practice test • Reinforce your strengths • Time yourself • Visit the testing center
Timing/Section Management • Skip long/time consuming questions • Use strategic guessing • Think critically • Utilize your review screen
On Test Day • Dress comfortably and in layers o Cannot remove layers one in the computer room • Bring a snack for the break o Brain food (i.e. no sugar packed candy bars): Granola, banana, etc. • Review the GRE Methods and Strategies (on any GRE books)
During the Test • Read each question stem carefully • Don’t get bogged down on individual questions • Don’t worry about your score
Good luck!
Ayad
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