drhopeful:
This made me laugh hard! Thanks!

So sorry. Pardon my ignorance.

happyday:

So sorry. Pardon my ignorance.

You are forgiven. Go and sin no more!

Hello everyone, pls it has been forever that I took gre. I need help with the latest materials and info on how to get high scores on gre. Also links to materials will be highly appreciated. I need this for my cousin pls.

Thanks a lot in advance!

codexgigax:
If you need study materials for GRE (PDFs - ETS, Manhattan, Barron, Nova, Kaplan, etc, PowerPrep software, Magoosh videos), please do not hesitate to contact me. Please note that this offer is for those that have registered for the exam.

Can you pls send me these materials? I will send u pm

EmanA1928:
Good morning. I do have a couple of questions as it relates to the GRE. I am a PhD hopeful and have taken the GRE. I scored 312(155V and 157Q) and I'm going for the pharmaceutical sciences. My IELTS score is 7.5 (some schools do accept it in lieu of the TOEFL)
I'm just wondering if thats a good score and how competitive that makes me. My undergraduate GPA was 4.72/5.0 and i had a distinction in my Masters.

try the univ of Kansas, they have very good school of pharmacy and I believe with your credentials, u r good to go. Don't even let anyone tell you otherwise. Try both top schools and average schools

ChemEngr01:
At first I wasn't sure whether to post this or not, but after reading that some people on the thread are thinking of rewriting I decided to share my experience so they can gain from it.
Anybody that read my first post would know I wasn't satisfied with my quant score, so I decided to rewrite. I knew I didn't need that much further preparation, so I chose the earliest possible date after the 21-day rule. I finally wrote it again yesterday, about 25 days after the first. I had Q167 V158. The key to having truly great scores in the quant is practise questions! Throughout my second preparation I never opened any textbook, because I knew I already had the basic knowledge. I started with magoosh videos; I only watched about 150 of them before my first test, so I watched the rest. Then I subscribed to high speed internet and practised tirelessly with online resources. The good thing about online resources is, after seeing your scores you can review and get detailed explanation on all questions(including the ones you get right - you might learn a better/shorter way). I started with kaomanfen.com. The questions here aren't too tough, so by the time you solve 10-15 full lenghts, you should be having scores close to 170. (I skipped the AW and verbal sections of the full lenghts.) Then I went to Kaplan's site. They give you access to one full lenght for free, but you can access the other 6 full lenghts with the passcode "response". The six tests were extremely helpful. I had 162 in the first test, but after reviewing answers to all questions, I saw gradual increase in subsequent tests. By the time I got to the sixth full lenght, I had 170! I also did princeton review's online practise questions and a few other random ones.
For those preparing, you don't have to read ALL the textbooks that have been mentioned; stick to one or two and read it from start to finish(I used Nova in my own case). Then watch all the magoosh videos and then do a lot of practise questions. All the best!

Hi, could you pls send me the online materials u used? I have no idea what recent gre is about. I need this for my cousin. I will pm u pls

Start by reading the whole thread.

amanonymous:
Lol based from what av heard am scared of the test. But with you guys I know I can make it. Hw do I get started?

Ajibade105:
Start by reading the whole thread.

am more dan scared for the test,am already depressed self,i wish i dnt hv to do any stupid test,i wl sha acept my fate nd stay jejeli in Nigeria, suffering bt with peace of mind.Or paying for d exam myself, my failure wouldnt hv bin a big deal if its my money

am angry wit d stupid test nd i gues all the ppl here scoring highmarks hv always bn brilliant ones,cx thier cgps ae 4 point nd above,why wouldnt they score high in the test. The test jx made me tired of life

ModestGal:
am angry wit d stupid test nd i gues all the ppl here scoring highmarks hv always bn brilliant ones,cx thier cgps ae 4 point nd above,why wouldnt they score high in the test. The test jx made me tired of life

Hey! Don't for a sec second guess your ability.
"Our greatest fear shouldn't be that we're inadequate, it should be that we're powerful beyond measure"

when are you taking the test?

ModestGal:
am angry wit d stupid test nd i gues all the ppl here scoring highmarks hv always bn brilliant ones,cx thier cgps ae 4 point nd above,why wouldnt they score high in the test. The test jx made me tired of life

Hey lady, we all understand how you feel. The test is hard, but you have to motivate yourself somehow. Passing the GRE has absolutely nothing to do with GPA. That your argument is flawed. If it were valid, I would not have written the GRE twice, after all, my CGPA is above 4. I would have smashed it the first time. There are so many first class graduates that don't pass the GRE. On the other hand, there are so many low 2.1s and 2.2s that blast the GRE in one sitting. That said, some people are just great test takers. I do not even consider myself one of those. Most people here have been out of school for a long time. For example, I finished my Bachelors 10 years ago. So it's quite difficult getting oneself back to studying after leaving school for very many years.

I am taking my time to encourage you this morning because you are a lady like me and we really need to drive ourselves to attain greater heights in the society. We need to stop feeling inferior to men and giving lame excuses that some things are hard for ladies to achieve. I beg to differ - whatever height a man can attain on this planet earth, drhopeful can also attain....or at least try to. I mean, I may not always succeed but I will always try my best.

Sorry for my long epistle this morning. Have a great day.

ModestGal:
am angry wit d stupid test nd i gues all the ppl here scoring highmarks hv always bn brilliant ones,cx thier cgps ae 4 point nd above,why wouldnt they score high in the test. The test jx made me tired of life

would you come and read in my library?it sinks here

What are you scared about? If you really have a dream of studying outside Nigeria, you will give it all it takes.

Remember, Canada doesn't require GRE but their admission is fucking competitive not to talk of funding but US is still fair with admission.

Don't allow your fear make you not to get to your dreamland. Conquer the fear and say to yourself, I can do it

ModestGal:

am more dan scared for the test,am already depressed self,i wish i dnt hv to do any stupid test,i wl sha acept my fate nd stay jejeli in Nigeria, suffering bt with peace of mind.Or paying for d exam myself, my failure wouldnt hv bin a big deal if its my money

fredoricko:


Hey! Don't for a sec second guess your ability.
"Our greatest fear shouldn't be that we're inadequate, it should be that we're powerful beyond measure"

when are you taking the test?

Thankx, january

drhopeful:
Hey lady, we all understand how you feel. The test is hard, but you have to motivate yourself somehow. Passing the GRE has absolutely nothing to do with GPA. That your argument is flawed. If it were valid, I would not have written the GRE twice, after all, my CGPA is above 4. I would have smashed it the first time. There are so many first class graduates that don't pass the GRE. On the other hand, there are so many low 2.1s and 2.2s that blast the GRE in one sitting. That said, some people are just great test takers. I do not even consider myself one of those. Most people here have been out of school for a long time. For example, I finished my Bachelors 10 years ago. So it's quite difficult getting oneself back to studying after leaving school for very many years.

I am taking my time to encourage you this morning because you are a lady like me and we really need to drive ourselves to attain greater heights in the society. We need to stop feeling inferior to men and giving lame excuses that some things are hard for ladies to achieve. I beg to differ - whatever height a man can attain on this planet earth, drhopeful can also attain....or at least try to. I mean, I may not always succeed but I will always try my best.

Sorry for my long epistle this morning. Have a great day.

Am realy grateful for the advice,its cx i hv tried nd nothing seems to be working

osolee:
would you come and read in my library?it sinks here

I would have loved that,bt distanc may not permit

osolee:

would you come and read in my library?it sinks here

I would have loved that,bt distanc may not permit, i wouldnt mind meeting smone writing the test too in IBadan,mayb dat wl motivate me more

Ajibade105:
What are you scared about? If you really have a dream of studying outside Nigeria, you will give it all it takes.

Remember, Canada doesn't require GRE but their admission is fucking competitive not to talk of funding but US is still fair with admission.

Don't allow your fear make you not to get to your dreamland. Conquer the fear and say to yourself, I can do it

Am scared cx most ppl here hav great CGPS

drhopeful:
This made me laugh hard! Thanks!

I think you should modify your profile to indicate that you're female.

Hi, ModestGal, I'm writing in January too, let's keep track of our progress together,we do not have to meet, fear not, my CGPA isn't great either PM me

ModestGal:

Thankx, january

@Modestgal you need to calm your nerves and always believe u can do well in the GRE exam.I could remember some months ago i almost gave up in writing the GRE exam cos of combining work and reading for the exam was not that easy for me,but one particular midnite, i read Drhopeful inspirational writeup couple with seeker88 on this thread,i realize i don't ave any excuse not to achieve my dream cos it has always being my dream to study abroad after my Bsc in Nigeria.
I need to let you know dat my preparation has really improved exponentially after following advice from my fellow GRE colleague.I will be writing the exam early next year precisely Feb God willing.I will advise you take your time to study so dat you can understand the concept and strategies on how to ace the exam before showing for the exam.I hope this will inspire you and any other people facing such difficulties.

Bolisticbond026:
@Modestgal you need to calm your nerves and always believe u can do well in the GRE exam.I could remember some months ago i almost gave up in writing the GRE exam cos of combining work and reading for the exam was not that easy for me,but one particular midnite, i read Drhopeful inspirational writeup couple with seeker88 on this thread,i realize i don't ave any excuse not to achieve my dream cos it has always being my dream to study abroad after my Bsc in Nigeria.
I need to let you know dat my preparation has really improved exponentially after following advice from my fellow GRE colleague.I will be writing the exam early next year precisely Feb God willing.I will advise you take your time to study so dat you can understand the concept and strategies on how to ace the exam before showing for the exam.I hope this will inspire you and any other people facing such difficulties.

thanks

ModestGal:

I would have loved that,bt distanc may not permit, i wouldnt mind meeting smone writing the test too in IBadan,mayb dat wl motivate me more

I am in Ibadan and also preparing for GRE. I am actually enjoying the preparation. I would be willing to help. My little way of giving back because I have benefited greatly from this forum.

virginice:


Can you pls send me these materials? I will send u pm

Kindly check your email

Time2Smile:
I am in Ibadan and also preparing for GRE. I am actually enjoying the preparation. I would be willing to help. My little way of giving back because I have benefited greatly from this forum.

hi,am intrrsted pls,

Time2Smile:
I am in Ibadan and also preparing for GRE. I am actually enjoying the preparation. I would be willing to help. My little way of giving back because I have benefited greatly from this forum.

pls reply my pm

happyday:

It's good that you've picked yourself back up from drhopeful's post. Note that he didn't wait around to make sure everything is 'safe' like you're doing now. He simply took the plunge, put in the hard work and backed it with God. Why not do the same? Instead of waiting for someone to give you permission on how and where to apply, follow your guts, re-take the GRE (this would go a long way to boost your profile), shoot out smoking hot pre-app contact letters to profs and never be comfortable until something good happens.
What do you think?

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Nice one. Though quant is not my problem. I learnt devoting 2 hours to studying new words can greatly improve your vocabs. What I do is to study vocabs before any other thing for the day.

I want to ask if you have any pre-app contact letter. Thank you

I still dnt understand the official guide, are they many,are they diffrent, wats so important about them?i hv read d official guide that i hav, i cnt see anythg so special, is mine different?

Shalomated:
Pls I learnt that BY Mafit are offering a promo that runs till 15th of this month with a price slash from 65k to 50k for the GRE plus 3 resource materials. Now that sounds too good to be true to me as it leaves me wondering how they will eventually make profit. Please, how genuine are those guys? Just trying to make sure I don't have issues with writing the test or assessing my score or stuffs like that. Anyone who's registered with them and actually written the GRE under them previously here? Pls share your experience. Thanks.

They're genuine. I registered under them. I got a free Kaplan textbook and I'm booked for January. They get vouchers and coupons from ETS, thus the reduced price.

Congratulations drhopeful. You just gave me another reason to not throw in the towel.
Like she has rightly said, it is not unexpected for anyone to get weary of the entire process but if we keep believing and keep pushing hard, we'll ultimately have what we desire.
Thanks

ModestGal:
I still dnt understand the official guide, are they many,are they diffrent, wats so important about them?

i hv read d official guide that i hav, i cnt see anythg so special, is mine different?

There are several books that have been written w.r.t the GRE.

The official booklet gives you a glimpse of what the actual test looks like so you wouldn't waste time reading differential equations for quant or reading idiomatic expressions for verbal.

Don't rush it, I took a full month perusing and trying to understand what the test was all about/it's structure + what was involved in acquiring a US Msc before I started the actual reading. That was part of my preparation for the test.

You can always come here and post ANY question you have and I'll try to answer within the limits of my knowledge.

ModestGal:
I still dnt understand the official guide, are they many,are they diffrent, wats so important about them?

They have one general guide and a practice booklet/question bank (one each) for the Quant and Verbal.

Lemme search for the links to the practice books...


Modified -

The ets practice booklets are the last two documents in this link.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zmshe3dzsdkzwfe/AADzNPplTrgqrYdS4IfNZ7zZa?dl=0