GRE

Workshop11-30-11

10:10 amto

11:00 am

GRE

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The GRE is not a knowledge based test – the test makers do not care what you ‘know’ or

right answers

They CARE about your critical thinking skills and ability to problem solve

The GRE Revised edition began August 1, 2011.

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Basic GRE Overview

The GRE now offers the ability to go back to previously answered questions within each section.

Only take it once every 60 days, instead of every 30.

Still in the experimental phase of the NEW Revised GRE 2010 Test

GRE Scoring here

Basic GRE Overview

• 2 Analytical Writing sections• 2 Quantitative

– Quantitative Comparison– Problem Solving– Data Interpretation

• 2 Verbal– Reading comprehension– Verbal reasoning

• 2 Writing section• 1 experimental section that you can decline, but

if you accept you are eligible to win a gift card– However, if you opt to do the section, you will not know which

section is ‘experimental’

Verbal Scoring

Verbal Scoring

Quantitative Scoring

Quantitative Scoring

• Score 0-6 • Issue Essay – 30 minutes– Analyze an issue, supporting your position in

response to specific instructions

• Argument Essay – 30 minutes– Point out weakness or unsupported

assumptions made by author

Analytical

Writing

Quantitative Comparisons

Problem Solving

Data Interpretatio

n

Aprox. # of Questions

7 – 8 9 - 10 3

Time per question

1.5 minutes 1 – 2 minutes 2 minutes

Quantitativ

e35 minutes for each Quantitative Section for a total of 1 hour and 10 minutes

3 types of questions within the section, in the order they will appear:

1. Quantitative Comparisions• Algebra, Proportions, Arithmetic, Set Properties,

Geometry, Number Properties2. Problem solving – 5 multiple choice questions

• Algebra, Proportions, Arithmetic, Set Properties, Geometry, Number Properties

3. Data interpretation – look at graphs to interpret answers

Quantitativ

eStrategiesKaplan Methods for Answering Quantitative

Questions: 1.Picking Numbers – choose small numbers to obtain

answer by plugging into given equations

2.Backsolving – use answer choices to get the answers

3.Strategic Guessing – process of elimination by evaluating answer choices

4.Estimation – eliminate incorrect answer choices

• Reading Comprehension– Long passages– Short passages

• Sentence Equivalence– Fill in the blank– Option of 1 – 3 blanks per question

• Text Completion

Verbal

Figuring out all 3 of the below before answering reading comprehension questionsRoadmap of a Passage – Topic – Scope – Purpose

They do not want to know if you know the details; they want to see if you can quickly answer questions from your

assessment of the passage.

Verbal

Strategies

Sentence Equivalence– Read– Predict– Select choices – Check the answer to see if the sentence retains the

same meaning

Text Completion – Read – Predict – Select the choice the fits the prediction – *Looking for keywords within the sentence*

Verbal

Strategies

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Vocabular

y

VOCAB! VOCAB! VOCAB!VOCAB! VOCAB!

VOCAB!VOCAB! VOCAB!

VOCAB!

You can never study or learn enough vocabulary. What helps the most when you don’t know a vocabulary word??• Word Roots• Prefixes• Suffixes • Synonyms• Antonyms

General Information about GRE Registration

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• Cost - $160.00• How to register:

– Go to the GRE website here– Create a New User Account – Find a Test location and Test time

• Special Considerations:– Test Takers with a disability (ADD, ADHD, LD, Mobility, TBI, etc) go here– GRE Fee Reduction Waiver based on FAFSA – see financial aid here

• When will I get my scores? Look here

General Information about GRE Registration

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• Register by phoneCall 1-800-GRE-CALL you will be given a confirmation number, reporting time, and test center location.

• Register by mailComplete the Authorization Voucher Request form found in the GRE registration bulletin found on the gre.org web-site. Mail in the voucher and allow 4 weeks for processing. When you receive your voucher, call to schedule an appointment.

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Workshop1.Picking Numbers – Example here or here

2. Backsolving – example “Of the participants at a conference, 1/3 are veterinarians, ½ are zoologists, and the remaining 12 are trainers. Each participant specializes in only one field. What is the total number of participants at the conference? a. 36

b. 48 3. Strategic Guessing

c. 60 4.

Estimationd. 72

e. 75

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