Today, we’re hearing from Xizewen, who has some great tips for working on your math skills. 🙂 My approach: During my two-week preparation period of GRE, I mainly used two products of Magoosh, the GRE Vocabulary Flashcards, and the practice problems of math section. Although I didn’t have much time to prepare for the exam, the […]
Joe’s got some great tips for us about both studying for the exam and dealing with stress. Thanks, Joe! 🙂 About me: Hello! My name is Joe, and I’m from the lovely (see: quaint) city of Omaha, Nebraska. However, I moved to Atlanta, Georgia with my family smack dab in the middle of high school. I […]
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Squeezing in enough time to study for the GRE on a day to day basis is tough. Studying while raising 2 young kids? That must be even tougher! Today, we’re hearing from Megan, a mom of 2 who is returning to school to get a PhD in Education (great choice, Megan! :)). Megan has some […]
I don’t know about you, but I can’t study without my music. While I’m a fan of the classical (Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata will help me get through even the toughest of text completions), some of you may prefer a more upbeat tune. Enter the following sites! Below are 3 great resources to help you DJ your […]
Learn your math formulas, memorize vocabulary, practice, practice, practice! While these are indeed effective study tips, you’re probably sick and tired of hearing them over and over again. Never fear! Here are some less-trite tips to get your mind working: 1. Write your study notes by hand on actual, physical paper. This is better for […]
These days, everyone and everything has gone “social.” So why not look to the social sphere for advice about how to get into grad school? Below are my favorite social sites for finding information about the application process. And in a true social fashion, you can post your questions and start your own threads as […]
Since you’re reading this post, my guess is that you already know blogs are a great resource for information about the GRE and how to get into grad school. 🙂 But aside from the Magoosh blog, what other blogs should you follow? Below are 3 must-reads, covering topics from the GRE to admissions to grad […]
If you’re wondering just how to get into grad school, the answer is—it’s hard. Really hard. Surely you’ll face many obstacles along the way–deciding what to study, where to apply, when to start. But once you’ve set your sights on your dream school, the real challenge begins. Below are three common obstacles to getting into grad […]
A solid understanding of English grammar will help you immensely on the GRE—and in your daily life as well. 🙂 Below are my top 5 favorite online grammar resources, in no particular order: 1. The Purdue Owl– This is a great, academic resource on grammar topics such as articles, subject-verb agreement and prepositions. Very useful for […]
