Sunday, August 12, 2007

What To Expect On The Exam

Many people are so busy revising math and by-hearting the last bit of words just before their exam that they forget to plan their way during the exam. This post will be extremely helpful for those giving their exam. I will be explaining how to go about the test is a stepwise fashion. The secret of getting a good score is not the last second mug-up but giving the exam with a calm mind.

When you start with your exam you will come across 4 sections. The first will be the Analytical writing section, the second, third and fourth will be shuffled between your verbal, math and dummy section. You don’t have to alarmed aout the dummy section. You can ask the exam conductors before you start your exam about the dummy section. They will tell you when to expect the dummy section.

The Analytical writing is not that important with Science students. Although it is very important for those involved in courses directly involving English. One important thing is don’t take this setion lightly. There is a very good chance your TOEFL essay scores will be compared with your analytical writing. Not only that, even if you have a hi-fi Statement Of Purpose (SOP) and a low analytical score, you will be investigated.

Then you will mostly start with a verbal section. Majority will start with a verbal section while few also get Math. It is very unlikely to start with your dummy section first. Although there are few unlucky ones who get the dummy section first.
Remember to time yourself from the very beginning. This is very crucial. Timing yourself does not mean rushing with the questions. Remember the key is to give it calmly. Allot the most time for your RC’s followed by analogies and sentence completion. Antonyms should be done as quickly as possible.

On Math, everyone will come across the graphs as some point, mostly around the 20th to 25th questions. Remember to score in your graphs, it will be very easy to increase your score there. Some people might even get 2 graphs, well you are the lucky ones. Do them well.

Thatz about it.

All the Best!!!!

2 comments:

Unknown said...

HELLO
My GRE exam is impending and I am presently dooing my B.E. 3rd year.
I will obviously apply for M.S. after completion of B.E.
Many have said that I must apply for Masters in any University as soon as I finish my exam (Then itself).I want to apply after Final year.Can u tell me instantly what to do after receiving the score in the exam hall.
thanks a lot.

Raven said...

No university in the US will give you admission without your degree.You will only get a conditional offer.The condition will be that you have to present your degree to complete admission.Apply for admission in your final yr but you can give your GRE in 3rd year itself.GRE is valid for 5yrs.