Intro

Miscelanous Notes

• All 3 sections of the test are computer based
• The Verbal & Quantitative sections are adaptive, difficult questions solved will increase your score more than easier questions solved
• Analytical Writing section always comes first, Carter was once an English Graduate so he might read your papers and give you input.

Miselenous Words

• Articulate: characterized by the use of clear and expressive language
• relevant: having bearing, connection with the matter at hand
• cogent: appealing to the intelectual powers of reasoning; convincing
• plausible: seemingly apparent, valid, likely, acceptable, credible
• soundness: of or relating to an argument where all the premises are true and the conclusions follow from the premises
• inexorably: relentless
• undue: excessive

Pro’s with Computer Based Testing

1. Venue is quieter
2. Offerred year around
3. Can recieve unofficial scores for quantitive and verbal
4. Can take the exam in the morning or afternoon
5. Fewer questions than on the written exam

Con’s of Computer Based Test

1. Cannot skip questions
2. Questions are more challenging

Format of the GRE

1. Analytical Writing: 1 “Present Your Prespective” task 45min, 1 “Analyze an Argument” task 30min
2. Quantitive: 14 quantitive comparisons, 14 mathematical problems, 28 total questions, 45 min total so on average 1 minute per problem.
3. Verbal: 10 antonyms, 7 analogiess, 7 sentance completions, 6 reading comphrension, total of 30min, 60 total questions about 30sec per each

Sections of GRE CBT(Computer Based Test)

Analytical Writing Sections

1. “Present Your Perspective on an Issue”

• 2 topics to choose from
• express clearly a complex idea effectively
• can address the issue from any perspective
• support argument with relevant, cogent reasons and examples
• construct well written/focused essay

1. “Analyze an Argument”

• critique an argument by finding how credible it is
• rather than agreeing/disagreeing with it you have to examine the soundness of the argument’s claims using the evidence provided

Quantitative

1. Algebra: factoring, simplifying: relations, functions, equations, inequalities
2. Arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division performed on real numbers and radical expressions. Percents, estimations, absolute values, properties of numbers
3. Geometry: properties of: circles, triangles, parallel lines, rectangles, and polygons. Area, volume, perimeter, angles, Pythagoream Theorem. Simple coordinate geometry, intercepts, slopes, graphing
4. Data Analysis: descriptive statistics, interpreting data given in graphs/tables, probability, determine if there is enough info. to solve a problem, choose appropiate data for a solution

Verbal

1. antonyms
2. analogies: a pair of words is given and asked to determine which among the 5 choices is most like the original pair
3. sentence completion: recognize words or phrases best stylistically and logically complete a sentence.
4. reading comprehension

Scoring The GRE CBT

• Takes approximately 2 weeks to recieve the official scores via mail.

Studying for GRE CBT

• Choose a time and place that works best for you and be consistent.

GRE Tips:

1. Use Time Wisely: check progress regularly, do not spend too much time on a single question, make educated guesses if you do not know an answer
2. Answer Every Question
3. Pay Particular Attention to the First Questions of Each Section: dont spend excessive amount of time on these questions but keep in mind they carry more weight than latter questions
4. Use the “ANSWER CONFIRM” with care
5. Plan your Essaa: make an outline
6. Make Effective Use of Break Periods

How to Beat the Clock:

1. Memorize the test directions for each section of the test so you don’t waste time reading them on the day of the exam. I would say lightly skim them to make sure nothing has changed
2. Pace Yourself: every question is worth an answer but none are worth wasting precious minutes over

Day of the Test

• Get a decent nights rest
• wake up early
• have something decent to eat
• arrive early to avoid stress
• before you go to the test center make sure you have: authorization voucher/admission ticket and 1 form of ID
• YOU CAN BRING A WATCH that doesn’t have lights, bells etc..
• YOU CANNOT BRING: calculators, rulers, or any written material