Depends on the field...Are you sure you don't have to take the GMAT? Take some classes or at least get a permis to have access to a library that has already solved tests.You can search the net for more tips... not the same as a good class,though.
I know they're usually expensive...I say "don't risk it!"and assure your success.
Originally posted by savethedrama4yrmama
I thought it was Graduate Record Examination.
But I could be wrong...
Yep, that one, I guess, I confused it. Itīs the GRE General Test.
--Curly, Iīm not going to take classes, as itīs on 11/19 and that test doesnīt seem to be worth it to spend too much money on anything. I have a book with some tests for practicing and I guess I should be fine till then, itīs not as if you have to learn something, but I was just curious if there might be some good ways to speed things a bit up.
If you are more of an independent person like me, I think getting your own book and working that way is tons better than paying money for a class.
Read about the different areas which commonly come up on the specific tests and figure out where your weaknesses are. Although a lot of stuff, especially the math, is largely high school level, don't assume you know it! It's amazing how much you forget (or never knew). Do lots and lots of practice problems....they'll speed you up, there's no substitute. They're not going to be able to surprise you, there are only so many types of problems they can throw at you.
Your book should come with some complete practice tests once you've worked through lots of practice problems....I would save those mostly for the last week. Do a couple trial complete test runthroughs, and work in between each practice test until you improve your score to the level you want.
This way, once the actual test comes you'll know you can hit your target score, and you'll be used to the test length, format,etc.
They had just switched to computers when I took it, that format can be a little weird. And they didn't have whatever the analytic writing section is....they had lots of analytical logic type problems.
Everyone's nervous beforehand, so don't think that you're going to have trouble based on that..it evens outs.
And make sure you remember your test scores as you walk out of the room (you can't write them down until you're out of the testing room (I almost forgot mine and would have had to wait weeks to see if I got the score I thought or 100 points lower....I couldn't remember for a sec).
Let me know if you have specific questions, you can really knock this test out of the park with some work
Hi BlueLP, I have the official book for practicing, the math section doesnīt strike me as difficult and I guess I can handle this with a bit of practice, itīs the analytical section that kind of worries me. I donīt finish all the questions on time, and when I practice without taking the time Iīm still only at the 70 % something level....
I will have to take the computer-based test. My problem is I usually need paper or something to scribble to clear my thoughts in the analytical section. Do they hand you paper or is it really just the computer and me?
Oh, I just got it "analytical writing" and "analytic problems". Actually I donīt know yet. Iīll have to take a look at the program..... As far as now I was just sorting through the book quickly. I tend to believe that I will probably have to do both.
I took a class on testing and we talked about the GRE's and the secret to passing it. My professor said she did excellent on the verbal part (or was it analytical part) of the GRE's ; not because she was smart.. She said that she researched who were the authors of the GRE's. She read the books that they read and when it came down to taking the test she was familiar with the questions.
If that's too much work to research, another professor told me that vocabulary is a big deal in the GRE's. She recommended to memorize 2 words each day. I believe there is a study guide for the GRE's that deal with the most common vocab words used in the GRE's. As for the math section, my professor said to just be good with high school math. You don't need to have taken calculus to pass the math section. I hope this helps a little.
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thanks for your answer I think I will not really concentrate on the verbal section as Iīm not a native speaker and I will have to take another test anyway to prove my proficiency in English. Could you tell me what kind of books your teacher read? And whatīs the outcome of her research on the questions?
I'm in the same boat as you. Except I don't have a test date scheduled! I've got the book, flipped through it a while ago, and now have to pick it up again.
So, I don't have any advice. But I'll be reading the answers you get! I think to be successful, you need to review, review more, and become familiar with the common (type of) questions. It IS a standardized test...
wishing you good luck as well! I know that itīs just a standardized test and therefore I assume I wonīt be that hard. I guess, I will read through the book and install the Powerprep software when I have time.
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