Today's episode is a brief announcement in which I share some exciting news: Stellar is now fully updated for the new, shorter version of the GRE! Not only has the manual and mock exams received an overhaul, but several new features have been added to the product to help students achieve their target scores even faster than before. Get started for free today, and see for yourself! Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com. Become a ..read more

In today's episode, Orion solves a single-blank text completion question in real-time using strategies from the Stellar system. With sufficient practice, students should be able to solve vocab-based questions like this in less than a minute -- though active use of the relevant techniques may be necessary to achieve this outcome. Efficient solution of vocab-based questions is essential to bank enough time to sufficiently read the texts associated with the reading comprehension questions. Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE t ..read more

The railroad system in Japan is one of the most efficient and complex in the world. It's also one of the safest, and major accidents -- let alone delays -- are almost non-existent. In today's episode, Orion shares one of Japan Railway's secrets for ensuring close attention to detail under demanding time tables: the point-and-call system. The rest of the episode is devoted to discussing the implications of this system for reducing carelessness on the GRE. Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BI ..read more

Since the GRE general test is the most commonly required standardized test for a graduate school application, many people aren't even aware that the GRE subject tests exist. In today's episode, we discuss what these tests are, how they differ from the GRE general test, and why anyone in their right mind might sit for them -- especially if they are not a required component of a grad school application. Listen to learn more. Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership ..read more

Davis and Orion respond to another question from a listener in today's episode of GRE Bites. The request is from a student with an arts background who is concerned about his ability to score highly on the quantitative section of the test. Apparently, math has never come easy for him, and he is worried that this time around won't be any different. Is it possible for folks who even struggle with the fundamentals of math to score highly on the GRE? Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for ..read more

In today's episode, Orion and Davis respond to an email from a listener who is concerned as to whether her GRE goals are attainable, despite not being a "high-performer." While some folks tend to have an easier time of things than others, Orion reassures her that achieving a 160 on each section of the test is within the capabilities of the vast majority of students. In fact, awareness of one's own relative deficits can be an asset, as it's not possible to pour into a full cup. Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep s ..read more

Transfer errors are the second-most common type of careless error on the GRE. Like all forms of carelessness, these errors can be enormously frustrating, as they prevent students from receiving points they otherwise deserve. In this episode, Orion shares several actionable strategies for reducing transfer errors that require absolutely no training. Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com. Become a Stellar affiliate and earn a 10 ..read more

Letters of recommendation are essential components of any grad school application. We all know they're supposed to be glowing endorsements of your ability. But isn't that true of everyone else's? So how can you get your letters to stand out from the rest? In this episode, Orion shares his counterintuitive approach to securing outstanding letters of recommendation. Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com. Become a Stellar affiliat ..read more

For various reasons, many students' undergraduate GPAs might be lower than they would like. Sometimes, these students approach their GRE prep from the perspective that a high score on the test will help to compensate for the "sins of their academic past." In this episode, Davis and Orion will discuss whether this is actually true, and what can practically be done. Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com. Become a Stellar affiliat ..read more

In today's episode, Orion demonstrates how to solve the most common question type on the quantitative section of the GRE: a plug-in problem. He walks through the second-by-second workflow for answering these types of problems in less than a minute, using simple arithmetic. He and Davis then troubleshoot common issues with the technique. Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com. Become a Stellar affiliate and earn a 10% commission ..read more