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GRE – 4 free score reports
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current fee per score report thereafter $ 20
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names of universities to be specified one day before the test
current fee per score report: Online Rs 250, and physical copy Rs 1500
Wondering how to manage time efficiently on the Quant section of your GRE? Don’t worry! Here are our important techniques that will help you to master time management in the Quant section. So, let’s get started!!
As you are aware, each section on GRE Quant has 20 questions, and the time allotted is 35 minutes. So, unless an effective time management plan is in place, getting a good score is slightly difficult. The following proven techniques will certainly help you in the same regard:
Don’t solve the questions sequentially
Remember, it is not necessary to solve the questions in the same sequence as they appear in the section. If you want to save time, it is always better to solve the easy questions – the ones which you are confident about; in the beginning and attempt the difficult questions afterwards. This will allow you to save a few seconds on every question solved, which could be utilized for attempting difficult questions.
Attempt lengthy questions at the end
Questions based on some topics, such as Data Interpretation (DI), are usually lengthy. Instead of solving such questions when they appear, it is a good technique to try them at the end. This will allow you to utilize the extra time saved on the previous questions.
Use a calculator only when it is absolutely necessary
Sounds strange, right? Some of you might be wondering if the calculator is provided on GRE; why not use it every time? But here is the catch- using the on-screen calculator every time will eat up a lot of your time and would affect time management severely. Thus, as long as possible, do the calculations manually and use the calculator only when it is utmost necessary.
Seek the balance between speed and accuracy
This perhaps is the most important point of all! Solving the questions quickly is very different from solving them hurriedly! If you rush to answer the questions without paying attention to the accuracy, it is of no use. Thus, maintain the balance between speed and accuracy so as to get a good score on the section.
Preparing for a competitive exam like GRE is always a daunting task. Nonetheless, summing up the preparation is also equally important to perform better on the exam. In this blog, we will share some of the tips with you on how to brush up on the Math section in the last week before your GRE. So, let’s get started!
Revise all the theory concepts well
Don’t forget that the GRE is more about conceptual clarity than heavy calculation. So, make sure that you have understood all the concepts well. In case you come across a point where some clarity is required, refer to your lecture notes and practice it again but don’t panic.
Check your error log
In the last week of preparation, instead of revising all the problems that you have solved, it is advisable to concentrate only on those questions that you have got incorrect while practicing. So, refer to your error log and revise only the difficult questions.
Solve only a limited number of questions
Don’t get exhausted by solving too many of the questions in the last week. Instead, select only a limited number of questions for practice.
Revise formulae sheet
Please remember that the required formulae should be on the tip of your tongue! Thus, revise all the formulae at least once daily without fail.
Revise tables daily
This is yet another important technique to give a boost to your Quant score on the GRE. In spite of the fact that the use of a calculator is permitted on GRE, it is better to do the calculations manually as much as possible. Thus, revise the tables at least twice a day.
If you ensure that these aspects are taken care of, you will feel more confident as you attempt the exam.
One of the most important steps in preparing for the GRE is planning your study schedule. A structured prep plan is very important to systematically cover all the topics, manage time, and stay focused and motivated until your test day. At Dilip Oak’s Academy, along with GRE Coaching, we guide our enrolled students to study in a methodical manner through our exclusive GRE Study Plans.
Depending upon your GRE date (ETS registered/tentative), we provide you with a customized study plan for either 1 month, 1.5 months, 2 months, 2.5 months, 3 months, 3.5 months or 4 months.
Each study plan includes a step-by-step preparatory guide with day-wise and week-wise guidelines for Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing Sections of the GRE.
While each study plan varies according to the duration, it broadly includes:
Vocabulary Learning and Practice
Verbal Reasoning strategies and practice
Quantitative Reasoning strategies and practice
AWM essays brainstorming
ETS Material Practice
All the study plans comprise rigorous learning and practice modules for each of the above sections. To help you keep a track of your preparation, we also send you daily and weekly goal-setting reminders.
The study plans also include access to our exclusive online learning tools: Focused Practice, Mixed Practice and CBTs that help you study in a more organized manner and allow you to track your progress.
Focused Practice
Reinforcement of the classroom coaching by helping you keep in sync with the concepts, tricks, and tips taught in the class
400+ questions for Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning
Topic-wise questions for Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning
Mixed Practice
Personalized Dashboard to track your progress
Customized according to the question types and difficulty level
Convenient timed and untimed modes for practice
Instant Review and question summary
In-depth explanatory answers to gauge where you stand
CBTs
Actual GRE® test experience with full-length timed tests according to the ETS® pattern
AW essay scores and personalized feedback by our experienced evaluators
Detailed Analysis of your performance to help you gauge your strengths and weaknesses
Explanatory Review to help you understand what went wrong and how to get it right the next time
Who can avail of these study plans?
Only those students who have enrolled for GRE Coaching at Dilip Oak’s Academy can avail of these study plans. To jumpstart your GRE prep and unlock our comprehensive study plans, register for our GRE coaching (hyperlink to GRE pg)
The plan will be sent directly to your inbox on your registered email ID.
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GRE aspirants, it’s time to rack your brain and crack this question of the week! Our expert GRE faculty will drop in interesting questions for you every week to help you think logically and get closer to acing the GRE! Type your answer in the comments section below!
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GRE aspirants, it’s time to rack your brain and crack this question of the week! Our expert GRE faculty will drop in interesting questions for you every week to help you think logically and get closer to acing the GRE! Type your answers in the comments section below!
We will publish the correct answers and explanations in the comments section every Friday! STAY TUNED!
GRE aspirants, it’s time to rack your brain and crack this question of the week! Our expert GRE faculty will drop in interesting questions for you every week to help you think logically and get closer to acing the GRE! Type your answers in the comments section below!
We will publish the correct answers and explanations in the comments section every Friday! STAY TUNED!
GRE aspirants, it’s time to rack your brain and crack this question of the week! Our expert GRE faculty will drop in interesting questions for you every week to help you think logically and get closer to acing the GRE! Type your answers in the comments section below!
We will publish the correct answers and explanations in the comments section every Friday! STAY TUNED!
GRE aspirants, it’s time to rack your brain and crack this question of the week! Our expert GRE faculty will drop in interesting questions for you every week to help you think logically and get closer to acing the GRE! Type your answers in the comments section below!
We will publish the correct answers and explanations in the comments section every Friday! STAY TUNED!
GRE aspirants, it’s time to rack your brain and crack this question of the week! Our expert GRE faculty will drop in interesting questions for you every week to help you think logically and get closer to acing the GRE! Solve and post your answers in the comments section!
We will publish the correct answers and explanations in the comments section every Friday! STAY TUNED!
If you are a GRE aspirant and you have just begun your prep, the GRE Vocabulary section might seem to be an impossible task, mainly because you are expected to master words which you barely use in your everyday conversations. It is certainlya daunting challenge. But if you start systematically, you can learn over a 1000 GRE words comfortably! How? By keeping in mind the following five tips:
1) Start from Day 1 of your prep If you are planning to take the GRE after three months, start your prep today! Keeping the vocabulary section for the last few days before the exam is a grave mistake that many students make. It becomes cumbersome to learn and retain so many words in a short span and you end up making silly mistakes. So start learning at least 5 new words right from day oneof your prep so that you get ample time to practice and master them.
2) Don’t learn too many words at once Start slow, be steady. Instead of learning 20 words in a day, learn only five words and gradually increase the count once you gain confidence and are able to retain the words.
3) Learn through discussions and associations Instead of just mugging up, try to associate the words with images, references and situations, create stories around words, and discuss them with your peers or friends. Practicing this way makes it easier to remember words without getting stressed or confused.
4) Finish learning all the words at least 15 days before the exam Make sure that you do not keep anything till the last minute and you finish learning words at least fifteen days before the exam and only keep practicing words after that.
5) Revise regularly Make sure to revise words regularly. Consistency and practice play a huge role in mastering GRE vocabulary. Every week, revise all the words you learnt and keep practicing diligently!
To know more interesting tricks and tips on learning vocabulary, attend our free webinar “Vocab Sunday” on 6th March, 09:30 am and interact directly with our faculty! Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i-L1JaW8QPSSFKSphog02g
Now gear up to prepare for the GRE at your own pace, from anywhere, anytime with Oak’s newly launched GRE Self-Prep: a 100% online self-paced learning module designed especially for Indian students.
After the resounding success of our online batches with live lectures, we have developed the GRE Self-Prep with the idea of providing a complete coaching experience to students sitting anywhere across the world at their convenience.
The GRE Self-Prep comprises:
Video Lessons
22+ hours of video lessons for Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing
Key concepts
Topic-specific drills
Exclusive Analytical essay writing drills
Basic Math practice drills
Math formulae
Video modules with interactive transcripts for better understanding
Progress Tracking for self-assessment
Viewed status
Mark as Finished
My Notes
Focused Practice
Reinforce your understanding by solving the focused practice sets which include:
Topic-wise questions for the Quantitative Aptitude Section.
Specific question types for the Verbal Reasoning Section.
600+ questions on the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude sections combined.
Bookmark questions and take notes to help you focus on your problem areas.
Mixed Practice
1700+ questions with explanatory answers
Focus on your target areas with our customized practice by choosing from our practice sessions. Choose from question types and topics, timed/untimed sessions, difficulty levels.
Customize your practice sessions by choosing from a variety of options like question types, topics, difficulty level, etc.
Timed and Untimed Practice Modes
Untimed mode to give you a good grasp of the techniques.
Timed quiz mode to train you to complete the questions in time.
In-depth Explanatory Answers
Detailed explanations, covering all crucial points for every question.
Personalized Dashboard
Track your Progress, access all features and get an instant analysis of your performance
Bookmark questions and take notes to help you focus on your problem areas.
Full-Length Tests
Timed full-length tests according to the ETS pattern.
AWM Essays: Personalized feedback and scoring as per the ETS 6-point scale.
Explanatory Review: Detailed explanations for every single question.
Detailed Analysis: Question-wise analysis to gauge strengths and weaknesses.
Vocabulary Module
In-built vocabulary module in Focused and Mixed Practice that allows you to
View the meaning and sample sentence for the difficult words used in each question or passage
Mark the words based on the difficulty level and status
Track difficult words at any time
So without further ado, check out our GRE Self-Prep packages HERE, and avail of all the learning features at the best price!
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