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Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by kaima2015: 5:53pm On Aug 21, 2016 |
TheZed: 648 (PhD) and 610 (Msc) is 151 and 149 rspectively for the New Conversion http://gre.graduateshotline.com/gre_score_scale.html#.V7nbrjX6gZg 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by happyday: 6:28pm On Aug 21, 2016 |
drhopeful: Hahahahah. Me ke! I didn't mean it like that. For a start, I used this guide from Shruti Rijhwani. She had a 170 VR, 169 QR, and 5.0 AWA. Here goes: One practice essay of each type (Issue, Argumentative) is a must. All possible topics are already on the internet, published by ETS themselves - check the official website. Unfortunately, there are around 200 for each essay type, so practising all of them is near impossible. Writing in 30 minutes is not easy, so practice at least once. Issue essay - read sample essays (from ETS and the internet) and figure out what pattern of paragraphs you want to use. The essay is essentially asking you to analyse an issue, take a stand and support with examples. The stand does not have to be either for or against the issue. It could be inclined towards one side or even ambivalent, if you can substantiate it. I used introduction, brief body about my opinion and example 1, example 2, example 3, contradiction and justification, conclusion - 6 paragraphs. Contradiction is a paragraph where you approach the opposite stand and justify your stand with that view - like arguing with a completely opposite opinion. Argument essay - read samples (from ETS and the internet). Also, definitely look up the kinds of logical fallacies common to GRE argument essay topics. There aren’t many (maybe five or six) and are easily identifiable. If you can detect three or four logical fallacies, you’re set to write the essay. Pattern I used - introduction, fallacy 1, fallacy 2, fallacy 3, recommendations, conclusion - 6 paragraphs. Also, look at Essay Guide, Strategies and Logical Fallacies. Long essays are preferred for both topics - look at ETS samples. 5-6 paragraphs is sufficient. The next few lines are courtesy Anjishnu Kumar who scored 5.5/6 in Analytical Writing. The first thing about the essays - They are NOT testing how great of a creative writer you are. Do NOT try to use them to express your originality. They are testing articulation, perfect grammar and logical structure - so use simple language as far as possible and easy to understand sentences. Have a relatively rigid sentence structure for your essay - you then can devote more time to coming up with points to write and less time thinking about how to start the essay and conclude. Spend the first few minutes thinking about what you are going to write before you start typing- finish with time to spare and spend a few minutes proofreading what you write. Practice writing with a 20 minute time limit, it’s OK if you overshoot a bit. BTW, they aren’t important for MS programs, but PhD programs look at AWA scores very seriously. Looking back now, I pretty much agree with all she said. Especially on the need to: - Practice at least ONE Issue and ONE Argument before test day - Develop a specific structure that you will use to plan your essays in the test hall - And also the need to follow through. I can't stress that last part enough. Take my case for instance. I already planned what structure to use for my Issue task; Intro, My take (i.e. support or oppose . . . I always prefer NOT to stay in between), example 1, example 2, example 3, a sham argument and defense, and finally conclusion. Believe me, it was easier for me to outline all these, and follow them while practicing. But, I almost discarded it on the actual test. Planning out the structure this way, to me, was time-wasting. But, you would need to resist the temptation to dive all in, once you see the task. If you don't take time to read, understand and plan ahead, and then you dive in, you'd likely run out of points, and get destabilized halfway. 13 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by TheZed(m): 7:04pm On Aug 21, 2016 |
kaima2015:wow. METU is a safe school to apply to then. I hope they ain't ranked too lowly.? 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by kaima2015: 7:06pm On Aug 21, 2016 |
TheZed: METU s in turkey na....one of the best there.....but if you are talking about World Ranking..thats a different ball game |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Teaser4(m): 9:12pm On Aug 21, 2016 |
TheZed:thanks Bro.... I don dey fear before.... God bless yu sir |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Teaser4(m): 9:14pm On Aug 21, 2016 |
kaima2015:thanks bro |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Teaser4(m): 9:16pm On Aug 21, 2016 |
kaima2015:ranked around 500-600 in the world.... https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/middle-east-technical-university 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by TheZed(m): 11:38pm On Aug 21, 2016 |
kaima2015:I thought it was a school in US. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by pueshkif(m): 5:27am On Aug 22, 2016 |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 5:50am On Aug 22, 2016 |
safex101: yes |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by cuspy(m): 9:08am On Aug 22, 2016 |
helenmi: I've sent you the Official Guide. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by emmaroland: 10:36am On Aug 22, 2016 |
codexgigax:Ho! My bad...... |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Glowrie22: 10:45am On Aug 22, 2016 |
Concerning the 4 schools that the GRE scores will be sent to, is it during registration that we select them? |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 11:57am On Aug 22, 2016 |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 5:10pm On Aug 22, 2016 |
cuspy,send me those materials too,thnx |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by cuspy(m): 6:43pm On Aug 22, 2016 |
RasheedahWunmi: I only sent the Official Guide o. Drop your email if you need it too. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 6:58pm On Aug 22, 2016 |
cuspy:thanx cuspy,myis . |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 7:26pm On Aug 22, 2016 |
happyday:me2 needs tilps o,i beg of u |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by OGreene: 7:46pm On Aug 22, 2016 |
lachicaonline@yahoo.com Cuspy please send cuspy: |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by OGreene: 8:16pm On Aug 22, 2016 |
Wowww, please can you send me some of the materials, am about starting serious prep lachicaonline@yahoo.com cuspy: |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by adedayo77: 10:48pm On Aug 22, 2016 |
Pls give me the link to download d materials Adedayo_dml@yahoo.com |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by OGreene: 12:31am On Aug 23, 2016 |
i havent been able to download any of the videos from the links posted. Someone please help!!!!!!! |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by amicableSavage: 1:14pm On Aug 23, 2016 |
pls where can i get gre/gmat booklet? i'm in lagos |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by oladistinct(m): 4:33pm On Aug 23, 2016 |
mrjojo:oladistinct@yahoo.com. Please, add me. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by oladistinct(m): 12:12am On Aug 24, 2016 |
cuspy:oladistinct@yahoo.com Send it to me please. |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by bijouxcutey(f): 7:03am On Aug 24, 2016 |
please help drop it the ebook here modupelendu@gmail.com. thanks kaima2015: |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 8:14am On Aug 24, 2016 |
codexgigax:How can I contact u 1 Like |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by pueshkif(m): 8:31am On Aug 24, 2016 |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by temi4fash(m): 9:47am On Aug 24, 2016 |
cuspy: Samuel4message@gmail.com |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by pueshkif(m): 10:56am On Aug 24, 2016 |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Nobody: 8:13pm On Aug 24, 2016 |
Is Select-in-Passage still a type of reading comprehension question? |
Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by Deedee27(m): 10:46pm On Aug 24, 2016 |
[quote author=mrjojo post=48045352] Please someone should add me to the Facebook group. Wunmiisblessed@yahoo.com Cc: DanjaNinja.. Well done guys for the good job. |
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