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How do the GRE and the LSAT compare? In the classic match up of the GRE vs LSAT, a few important differences and similarities quickly emerge. For starters, the GRE and the LSAT have very different objectives. A person taking the GRE could be doing so for a variety of reasons: going to a master’s […]
GRE Reading Comprehension is probably the most difficult section to improve in. Even when progress occurs, it happens slowly. Many become understandably discouraged. After all, there are few sections in which you can feel flustered and perplexed even after reading the explanation. Perhaps my number one piece of advice on this matter: Don’t give up. […]
Each side of right triangle DEF is an integer. Which of the following, if known, would yield exactly one area for triangle DEF?
Ah yes, autumn. Leaves erupt in dozens of hues, the air is fringed with a chilly bite, and the endless light of summer evenings gives way to darkness. (Please disregard the preceding sentence if you live south of the equator). In honor of Nyx, the Greek goddess of the night, and Carpo, the Horae of […]
Over the next month, Americans are going to be fixed on the television, watching the three scheduled debates between Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton and Republican hopeful Donald Trump. Trump, known for his aggressive swagger and tendency to speak over the moderators, is likely going to go after Hillary, who is known for her sangfroid […]
While here at Magoosh, I’ve reviewed the all best GRE prep books over the years. Today, I’m happy to announce that I’ve made some updates to our Best GRE Books List! While not all of these books are from this year (some are far from it), the list offers my honest GRE book reviews and […]
We all belong to some group. Perhaps it’s the weekly soccer team for over-40 dads, the scrabble aficionado club that “squares off” at the local Starbucks, or the GRE superfans group on FB (not at all likely—wink, wink), working hard to improve their AWA writing scores. Then there are some groups that you are clearly […]
Many words in English carry a connotation somewhere between playfully sneaky and downright deceptive. To help you avoid mistakes on the GRE, here are just a few such tricky words I had up my GRE sleeve! Artifice A misleading word, since we tend to think of “art” as honest and pure, rendering the world in […]
So … The GRE. What to bring? Is there special GRE scratch paper? Are there fancy GRE pencils? Custom GRE calculators? The answer is yes — kinda. Checking in to a testing center can be a dehumanizing experience. You must empty all your pockets, store your valuables in a locker, and, once you are inside the […]
So, let’s get to the point. Can you use a calculator on the GRE? This is a very popular question, and the answer often elicits an audible sigh of relief. So, I’ll just get it out of the way: yes, you can use a calculator. The GRE calculator. Can you use a calculator on the […]