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How and when do I designate schools to receive my GRE® scores?

Four FREE score reports are included with your test registration fee and are sent to the schools or fellowship sponsors you select. If you take the computer-delivered test, you can select score recipients at the test center after you view your unofficial scores. If you take the paper-delivered test, you can choose score recipients during registration or on your admission ticket correction stub.

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What are the best books for GRE verbal reasoning?

 

The verbal reasoning section contains 3 types of questions :

  1. Reading Comprehension
  2. Text Completion
  3. Sentence Equivalence

Each of the section is to be dealt with an efficient command over vocabulary, critical thinking, and analytical attitude. In order to deal with vocabulary one should follow these books:

Barron’s High Frequency 333

Magoosh 1000 words

Word Smart I & II

It contains more than 1500 words with real examples.

Word Power Made Easy

This book provides the root based word to store in memory with pragmatic application.

GRE Word List: Vocabulary with Memory Triggers by Dr. Prasad Raju

This book helps anyone to read vocabulary with memory triggers applying in real examples where versatile mnemonic strategies are shown. 

The overall preparation needs few more different books to analyze and draw conclusions from discourse and author’s opinions given in verbal reasoning to understand relationships between words and provided facts and concepts. The books to drive the vehicle of verbal reasoning:

ETS official books

The book has all types of standard questions reflected by the real exam.

Verbal grail

This book makes anyone enable to apply tricks for solving the questions in verbal reasoning section

Manhattan Series (1-6)

The Manhattan Series gives an enlarged preparation to sit for exam.

Big Book series

Big Book series is always effective for perpetual practice of reading comprehension, text completion and verbal reasoning.

Manhattan 5lb

It contains a huge collection of practice problems where one can find a detailed step-by-step explanation for every problem having complete list of 1400+ vocabulary words and idioms.

KAPLAN Verbal Workbook

A fully updated book with standardized questions, answers, and comprehensive explanations.

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What are the best books GRE quantitative reasoning?

Quantitative reasoning  is divided into 4 general portions to set the 5 types of questions: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry & Data Analysis. The 5 types of questions are:

  1. Quantitative Comparision
  2. Single Correct Answer
  3. Multiple correct Answer
  4. Data or Numeric Entry
  5. Data Interpretation

The books on the basis of the pattern designed to drive the vehicle of quantitative reasoning in the GRE test are stipulated as:

  1. ETS official books

The book has all types of standard questions reflected by the real exam.

  1. Manhattan 1-6

The Manhattan Series gives an enlarged preparation to sit for exam.

  1. Nova Math Bible Geometry

This book provides a great preparation on the geometry to sharp the skill to sit for exam.

  1. GMAT official Guide

Problems on probability and counting can be practised by this book to attain skilled strategies.

  1. Manhattan 5lb

It contains a huge collection of practice problems. It contains about 2000+ math practices and diagnostic tests with stepwise explanations.

  1. 1000 math gems

The book is designed with real GRE exam question.

  1. Princeton cracking GRE

It is one of the efficient book to be prepared for GRE test.

 

  1. KAPLAN Math Workbook

A fully updated book with standardized quantitative section with comprehensive explanations.

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What are the best books GRE quantitative reasoning?

Quantitative reasoning  is divided into 4 general portions to set the 5 types of questions: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry & Data Analysis. The 5 types of questions are:

  1. Quantitative Comparision
  2. Single Correct Answer
  3. Multiple correct Answer
  4. Data or Numeric Entry
  5. Data Interpretation

The books on the basis of the pattern designed to drive the vehicle of quantitative reasoning in the GRE test are stipulated as:

ETS official books

The book has all types of standard questions reflected by the real exam.

Manhattan 1-6

The Manhattan Series gives an enlarged preparation to sit for exam.

Nova Math Bible Geometry

This book provides a great preparation on the geometry to sharp the skill to sit for exam.

GMAT official Guide

Problems on probability and counting can be practised by this book to attain skilled strategies.

Manhattan 5lb

It contains a huge collection of practice problems. It contains about 2000+ math practices and diagnostic tests with stepwise explanations.

1000 math gems

The book is designed with real GRE exam question.

Princeton cracking GRE

It is one of the efficient book to be prepared for GRE test.

KAPLAN Math Workbook

A fully updated book with standardized quantitative section with comprehensive explanations.

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What are the best books for GRE analytical writing?

5 lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems (Manhattan Prep GRE Strategy Guides)
The book gives 2000+ realistic practice problems in book and online to get the vibe of cracking any event and argument with logic and critical thinking. 
GRE Analytical Writing: Solutions to the Real Essay Topics by Vibrant Publishers

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What is the standard format of the GRE test to take?

The General Test of GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is set to have five or six sections.

There will always be

  • one Analytical Writing section composed of two 30-minute tasks (60 minutes)
  • two 20-question Verbal Ability sections (30 minutes each)
  • two 20-question Quantitative Ability sections (35 minutes each)

In addition, there may be

  • an unidentified Experimental Section, which would be a third verbal or quantitative section

Occasionally, there may be

  • an identified optional research section (but not if there is an Experimental Section)

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What are the best books for TOEFL?

ETS Official Guide to the TOEFL Test

  • This is the official textbook released by the organization that administers the test.
  • This is the safest bet when one wants to have the most relevant and useful information.

Official TOEFL iBT® Tests   

  • This book will allow one to test one’s heart out once one has had enough studying.

Cliffs TOEFL Preparation Guide

  • This is a test preparation guide for students studying English as a foreign language.
  • It provides background material and guidance in understanding the TOEFL, which should help students take the test with maximum efficiency.

Barron’s TOEFL IBT

  • The book Barron’s TOEFL iBT gives students the chance to best prepare for the TOEFL.
  • It has 7 chapters: Orientation, Review of TOEFL iBT sections, Academic Skills. Model Tests, Answers and Audio Scripts for Activities, Score Estimates, Resources

Essential Words for the TOEFL

  • This book targets the very necessary vocabulary skills every TOEFL taker should have.
  • The book focuses on approximately 500 essential words that will help one to do well on the test. This guide is best used as a complementary vocabulary resource rather than a primary one.

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Can I use calculator on the test?

One cannot bring own calculator to use on the GRE. Instead, the GRE testing application includes a fairly simple calculator for using on the Quantitative Reasoning section of the test which performs the basic functions of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and takes square roots.

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What are GRE Subject Tests? Do I Need to Take Them?

GRE subject tests offered by ETS is the test taken on the advanced knowledge of a particular subject area. One will generally take a GRE subject test in addition to the regular GRE (& vice versa according to the requirements). GRE subject tests let one know one's expertise in a particular subject relevant to whatever program(s) one is applying to.

All of the subject tests are 5-choice multiple-choice tests (2 hours and 50 minutes) offered in a single.

Here’s a list of all of the currently offered subject tests: 

  • Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Literature in English
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Psychology

In general, programs will say on their website if they expect to take a particular GRE subject test. Some programs may allow to send in subject test scores in the relevant area without explicitly requiring them. If one isn't sure if he/she needs to take it or if subject tests are accepted, he/she should call the admissions office and ask.

 

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What level of math content is included in the test?

The GRE General Test utilizes the foundations of high school math to test quantitative reasoning. The test material values the ability to understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis; to reason quantitatively; and to solve problems in a quantitative setting.

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How does the Analytical Writing section differ from the Writing section of the TOEFL iBT® Test?

The TOEFL iBT Writing Section and GRE Analytical Writing measures are intended to measure different sets of skills.

The TOEFL iBT Writing section contains two writing tasks: an independent task asks test takers to support an opinion in writing, and an integrated task that asks test takers to write responses that integrate and organize information from a reading passage and a lecture. These writing tasks are not designed to measure higher levels of critical thinking and analytical writing, but center instead on candidates' composition skills and command of English vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and syntax with some analysis and synthesis of material. Therefore, scores on the two tests are not comparable.

Because the TOEFL® test emphasizes fundamental writing and comprehension skills, the TOEFL score can supplement an Analytical Writing score by helping faculty determine whether a low score on the GRE Analytical Writing measure is due to lack of familiarity with English or lack of ability to produce and analyze logical arguments.

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How is the Analytical Writing section scored?

Each essay receives a score from at least one trained rater for the computer-delivered test, using a six-point holistic scale.

In holistic scoring, raters are trained to assign scores on the basis of the overall quality of an essay in response to the assigned task. The essay score is then scored by e-rater®, a computerized program developed by ETS that is capable of identifying essay features related to writing proficiency. If the human and e-rater scores closely agree, the average of the two scores is used as the final score. If they disagree, a second human score is obtained, and the final score is the average of the two human scores.

The final scores on the two essays are then averaged and rounded to the nearest half-point interval on the 0–6 score scale. A single score is reported for the Analytical Writing measure. The primary emphasis in scoring the Analytical Writing section is on one's critical thinking and analytical writing skills rather than on grammar and mechanics.

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How do I register for the GRE?

One can register for the GRE two ways:

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When will I receive my scores for the GRE?

You will receive unofficial scores on the day of the test, and in approximately 3 weeks, you and four schools of your choice will receive the official scores.

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What kind of writing software does the AWA section employ?

Students will use a basic word processor developed by ETS.

The basic word processor contains a number of functionalities: insert text, delete text, cut-and-paste and undo the previous action.

Other tools such as a grammar checker or a spell checker and are not available in the ETS software. This makes essay writing fair in relation to handwritten essays of the students in the paper-based tests.

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How Do I Register for the GRE?

There are three overall steps to registering for the GRE. 

First, set up an ETS account at the ETS website. 

This is the account you will use to register for the test, make any changes to that registration, access scores, and send additional score reports to schools. The process is pretty straightforward, but double-check that your name and date of birth match the ID (e.g. passport) you are going to bring with you to the testing center, or else you might get turned away when you try to take the test!

Second, you’ll begin the registration process. 

On the “My GRE” home page, you’ll be able to click “Register for a General Test” under the “Register” header. Then, you’ll be able to pick your desired test center location and date.

Third, you’ll complete the registration and pay for your test. 

Once you’ve confirmed and paid your testing fee, you’ll receive confirmation via e-mail. And you’re all registered!

 

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Why are there two versions of the IELTS?

IELTS has two versions – Academic and General Training. The Academic test is for those who want to study at a tertiary level in an English-speaking country. The General Training test is for those who want to do work experience or training programs, secondary school or migrate to an English-speaking country. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing tests.'

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What is the test format of IELTS and how long will it take?

'IELTS has four parts – Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes) and Speaking (11–14 minutes). The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are done in one sitting. The Speaking test may be on the same day or up to seven days before or after the other tests.'

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What is the Speaking test in IELTS?

'The Speaking test is a conversation with a certified IELTS Examiner. The Speaking test is made up of three sections. It is recorded on an audiocassette or a digital recorder. '

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