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Advisor · Credits: 24287 My Scrapbook

friends, i saw the pathetic state of affairs of this GRE forum. Not seen any message or help recently posted by the moderators - aashish and rxpg support. But don't lose hope coz i am now here to help you guys out with your queries about GRE . I will try my best to help.

MunishLapsia · Credits: 9000 My Scrapbook

God to see you hear dear advisor.

It would be very helpful if you could throw some light on what are the must / best books for the GRE ? Is there any Big book for the GRE ?
And what should be an average and ideal time line for the prep.?

Thank ou very much in anticipation.

Advisor · Credits: 24287 My Scrapbook

Thanks for the compliment, Munish,
Indeed i will be glad to tell about the books for GRE :

1. Barron's (Its a bible for GRE !)
2. Big Book (Its a compilation of previous tests held by ETS, but not in print nowadays, if you get a photostat copy, good for you)
3. Arco
4.Princeton Review
5.Kaplan's
6.Power Prep

Plus there is a lot of material on the internet if you search in the right places.
The average period of study preparation is 3 months, with 2-3 hours of dedicated study everyday. This includes learning the wordlists, doing computer based mock tests, etc.
Hopefully this info is helpful for the time being. Ask as many questions you have will try answer each and every one.

diligentself · Credits: 381 My Scrapbook

thats good news fro guys plning to write GRE in the near future. i`ve just given my GRE and did look up this forum for some help b4 teh test but in vain. but hey, now that my test is over, i can help u guys with some info too.
i put in 2-3 hrs of regular study for a month b4 the test and incresed it to 5-6hrs towards the last 2 weeks. i could get my hands on only the PP software and a couple of free online tests. the result : my GRE score is 1250 (Q 700, V 550) AWA still awaited.
word list- barrons is more than suff.
work on RC samples coz they are the time killers. u need to read and comprehend teh passages at a rate slightly faster than ur usual comfy speed. so, that needs practice.
math needs a li`l bit of practice too, especially if u r a doc. coz, our math skills have rusted away to glory in the past few yrs.(unless u r a rich guy with good clinical practice!

)try to lay ur hands on a 10th std math text. taht`ll do u good.
take a lot of practice tests. that surely helps u to increase ur speed and accuracy. save one of teh PP tests for the penultimate day.
good luck for the test!

Advisor · Credits: 24287 My Scrapbook

Hi diligentself, Thats a good score for a medico. Where and what subject are you applying for, do let us all know. And of course thanks for providing help after you have given GRE , many people just cut themselves after they reach their respective goals. Once again all the best and congratulations.

diligentself · Credits: 381 My Scrapbook

hey advisor!
i`m actually plning to apply for the next fall admissions in MPH or MS Nutrition. boy! never imagined that this univ search would turn out to be such a herculean task! are u also apping for a course in health sciences?

Advisor · Credits: 24287 My Scrapbook

Diligentself,
Nice to hear that you are applying for fall 2006. MPH is a pretty common option that all give. The MS Nutrition is a good concentration, but do u plan to stay back in US, as it has limited scope in India.
Yes indeed university searching is a big headache, even more is the applying part. All the best for that.May we know what all colleges are you looking at?
Thanks.

eyes1aq · Credits: 121 My Scrapbook

Hi
I am MBBS student (final yr) from Pakistan. I want some guidance. I want to apply for MSc course in Pathology in US, Canada or Germany. For this reason I need to pass the GRE general test,

1) The test includes portion of mathematics, I have not studied mathematics since i passed my matriculation (7 years ago) therefore I have forgotten mathematics; I want to know how should i prepare for the mathematics? what level of mathematical skill should i acquire for this test, i mean matriculation level or intermediate level? and any books?

2) GRE subject test in Biochemistry , cell and molecular biology is also another option for me but in MBBS although we are tought Biochemistry but not cell and molecular biology, so this is creating problem for me.

3) There are many books available for GRE some of them have been mentioned in this forum as well, i want to know shoul i consult one ot two books or many books. Many titles make confusion about which should be bought and read therefore plz tell me a single or two books that i should choose.

4) Plz give me some information regarding scope of doing MSc/PhD in Pathology in Canada or usa because i aim to work and settle there?

Thanks

diligentself · Credits: 381 My Scrapbook

hi advisor!

i`m basically looking at univ which promise to offer fin.aid to I.GRADS(atleast a/t what the univ website says). i`ve shortlisted Utexas A&M, UIS, UConnecticut, FT( but i have my own doubts reg the funding here. do u have any info?) , UIS and UTH( again doubtful abt funding for a score like mine)

reg, MS nutrtion, i`ve looked up many sites and am yet to finalise the univ to which i will be applying.
right now, i have the most cumbersome task of getting LORs! wish me good luck!

do share ur opinion and info abt these univ. i`d really appreciate if u cud suggest any othr int. student friendly (and pocket friendly too!) univ that u know.

DS

diligentself · Credits: 381 My Scrapbook

I have not studied mathematics since i passed my matriculation (7 years ago) therefore I have forgotten mathematics;

don`t worry abt the math section of GRE . i was in the sam e state as u are a couple of weeks ago. but the good news i s that the ETS guys are basically looking for basic 10th std math knowledge. the concepts are pretty easy to brush up. but i would suggest that u work on the speed
and accuracy with as many practise tests as possible. it helps.
google up wtu.org or .edu (iam not very sure) u`ll find a good free diagnostic CBT math test.

3) shoul i consult one ot two books or many books.
i just did BARRONS for both math and verbal. it was like a bible for me.
there are a number of books as u said and as advisor has mentioned in the same thread. u can choose a/t ur convenience.

4) Plz give me some information regarding scope of doing MSc/PhD in micro

sorry, no info on that as i am looking at MPH or MS nutrtion

all the best for ur prep.

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