6 Tips for a Perfect GRE Issue Essay

WRITE AT LEAST THREE PRACTICE ESSAYS.

Practice makes perfect! You can study for the GRE Exam Preparation online by looking up the AWA prompts and writing several of them within the 30 minute guideline. The only way to get comfortable with the time constraints is to practice them, so set up test-like conditions and get to work.

DON’T WAFFLE.

Choose one side of the issue only, and don’t try to “have it both ways.” If you take a middle-of-the-road approach you won’t sound as confident or clear. Remember, according to ETS, the “readers are evaluating the skill with which you address the specific instructions and articulate and develop an argument to support your evaluation of the issue.” What exactly you say (what side you choose to defend) is less important than how you defend it!

CHOOSE VERY SPECIFIC REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES.

Don’t be general! Every reader would like to see more specific examples: Mitt Romney, the War of 1812, Keynesian economic theory, the mating rituals of octopii, an anecdote about your Uncle Ralph the compulsive gambler, etc. You can have some fun with it, and your examples don’t have to be the most scholarly. What are you an expert on?

BUT, MAKE SURE YOUR EXAMPLES ARE RELEVANT TO THE TOPIC.

You can absolutely choose examples from a wide range of subjects: personal experience, pop culture, history, sports, literature, current events, politics, etc. But make sure you explain HOW your example clearly supports your thesis.

AVOID FIRST-PERSON AND SELF-REFERENCE.

“I think” or “I believe” are obvious. You are the person writing this essay! First-person pronouns should ONLY appear in a body paragraph if you are using personal experience as an example, and telling a story from your own life to support your thesis. Never use “I” in your introductory or concluding paragraph.  

MAKE STRONG, DECLARATIVE STATEMENTS.

Look for ways to add charged adjectives, adverbs and “because” clauses to make your sentences sound more confident. For eg. “The president shouldn’t allow Congress to pass the law.” Or, “It is unacceptable for the president to permit Congress to pass the law because it unconstitutionally overextends Congress’ powers.” Posted by GRE classes in ahmedabad

Systemic Approach to solving Quantitative Questions for GRE and GMAT

It is very necessary to have a strategy in solving the quantitative questions so that one can achieve the desired score. As per my experience there are three steps in solving the quant problems.

1. Comprehending the problem: As most of the GRE/GMAT questions are word problems, this is the most important part in solving the problem. This constitutes almost 50% of solving the problem, understanding the idea or structure of the sum. As these exams have tricks and traps in the question, it is very important to read carefully.
2. Making the flowchart in solving the problem: While reading the question try to make a flowchart simultaneously. Noting down the numbers and constraints given for variable prevents going back to the sum and helps in saving time. Reading the numerical again and again will irritate you and waste your time. This part marks 25% of solving the sum.
3. Calculating the numerical speedily with accuracy: The questions asked in these exams are very basic but still not all get the desired score. The reason is the time constraint in solving the numericals. So try to do more mental math and avoid using too much of pencil and paper. If you are able to solve quickly. It will give you more time to comprehend the question. Discuss the strategist to solve (with the faculty members) or while solving the problem, read the strategies given in the book Rather than using the method studied during school time, try to explore and apply the logic you deduced while practising the numericals. This part contributes 25% to solving the numericals.

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GRE Exam Preparation Tips

CREATE GRE STUDY PLAN 

Think about many hours you can consistently devote to GRE Exam Preparation. Then build a schedule. We have found that most students have success with about three months of committed preparation before the test day. Schedule time for study, practice, and review. It works best for many people to block out short, frequent periods of study time throughout the week. Check in with yourself frequently to make sure you’re not falling behind your plan or forgetting about any of your resources. One of the most frequent mistake in approaching study is to practice questions but not review them thoroughly-review time is your best chance to gain points.

TAKE CONTROL OF THE BEST

In addition to learning GRE test content, you must also devote time to building the right mentality and attitude that will help you succeed on the test day. Take time to understand and incorporate these basic principles of good test mentality:

•       Be aware of test timing and keep your composure even if you are struggling with a difficult question; missing one question won’t ruin your score for a section.
•         Be confident; you are already well on your way to a great score.
•        Stay positive; consider the GRE an opportunity rather than an obstacle.