The internationally recognized aptitude test GRE is making new strides towards objectively assessing the potential for academic success of prospective graduate students in various fields. As of July 2019, US Army officers enrolled in the Captains Career Course must take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) during the course beginning this summer. A large-scale rollout of the GRE is a first step in the Army’s move to establish a culture of objective assessment and employ the individual talents of its officers. The first students to take the GRE at the Captains Career Course were scheduled to take th ..read more

Are you about to start your preparation for one of the well-known admissions tests for international MBA and Master’s programs? Whether you are studying for GMAT, GRE, IELTS, or TOEFL, there are different test prep strategies to rely on depending on your specific personality type. Check our selection below for a smooth start of your exam practice and don’t forget that you can always combine the ones that work best for you. Self-study for the highly organized This method of studying is especially suitable for people who are disciplined and know how to manage their time. If you already have a ..read more

  The GRE analytical writing section measures your ability to articulate your ideas through structured and well-reasoned writing. A good GRE AWA score lets universities and business schools know not only that you are a good writer, but also that you are capable of critical thinking and logical reasoning. What is the GRE Analytical Writing section? The GRE Analytical Writing section consists of two parts: the Issue essay and the Argument essay. You have 30 minutes for each essay. Both test your ability to introduce a convincing thesis statement and then defend it. The GRE essay section does no ..read more

Mastering GRE Reading Comprehension questions is key to achieving a competitive score. These types of questions will not only test your vocabulary and reading skills, but also your reasoning skills. When was the last time you read a dense, complex text about phytoplankton diversity or the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus of Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein? Many test takers find the Reading Comprehension questions challenging, frustrating even. ETS, the organization that makes the test, intentionally crams texts with complex vocabulary, so an unprepared test taker will find it very diff ..read more

The administrators of the GRE test for graduate study admission, ETS, recently announced that the GRE Fee Reduction Program will undergo three changes as of 1 July 2019. The program is designed to assist test takers who would otherwise have financial difficulties to sit the GRE and apply to graduate school. GRE Fee Reduction Vouchers are available for individuals who can demonstrate financial need, for those who are unemployed and receiving unemployment compensation, and for national programs that work with underrepresented groups and low-income or first-generation college students. Voucher u ..read more

  An increasing number of US Ph.D. programs are omitting the GRE test as an admission requirement following recent studies showing little correlation between GRE scores and success in graduate school and amid concerns that the test puts underrepresented groups at a disadvantage. Science examined Ph.D. application requirements for eight disciplines at 50 top-ranked US research universities. The life sciences have led the so-called GRExit push: In 2018, 44% of molecular biology Ph.D. programs stopped requiring GRE scores. That number will rise to at least 50% for the 2019-2020 application cycle ..read more

 What should you look for when taking the GRE test? In this episode Wouter Schut, Academic and Marketing Specialist at ETS Global gives a general overview of the exam. He also shares tips and tricks on how to prepare better for the test day and registration. Wouter also shares a list of preparation tools that candidates can use to ace the GRE exam. The GRE test is used by many business schools and universities  worldwide as part of their admission process for Master’s, MBA, specialized Master’s, business, and doctoral programs. Nowadays, many law schools accept GRE scores. It’s estimated that ..read more

India Today highlights a few differences between the GMAT and GRE tests to help you figure out which one is your best option for your MBA application. Helpful for: MBA Applicants Read Time: 2 minutes Quick Facts: The GMAT assesses your analytical writing and critical thinking, problem-solving skills to see if you would be able to translate them to solve real business problems. Your reason for taking the exam is in order to gain admission to graduate programs such as the MBA. The GMAT is accepted in over 2,100 universities worldwide in 114 countries. It has more than 600 test centres globally ..read more

 Your GRE preparation shouldn’t leave you feeling anxious and stressed. With the right mindset and dedicated practice, you have a better chance of achieving a high score. Here are some great tips from Senior Tutor at ExamPal, David Valadarsky that you can use to make your GRE study plan stronger and more effective. This is a recording of the webinar held with ExamPal on February 12th, 2019. It focused on how to go about answering the GRE test in a way that works best for you. There can be at least 10 different ways to solve each question. As long as you arrive at the right answer, it doesn’t ..read more

You might be familiar with the VARK model, which identifies four types of learners: visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic. Similarly, PrepAdviser’s preparation tools and resources can be categorized into three groups: visual, interactive and audio. All you need to do is choose the method that best facilitates your masters and MBA preparation. Below is a breakdown of our site and how you can access its various sections to help with your successful preparation. THE VISUAL LEARNER Are you someone who thinks by drawing mental images, or doodling while taking notes when someone is sp ..read more