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I didn't plagiarize anything. At least I don't think I did.

Powerprep software: this gives you practice tests directly from the ETS, timed and untimed. From the ETS website: Practice book, Math Review, Math Conventions, Intro to Quant, Intro to Verbal, Overview of the Analytical Writing. Magoosh: their website gives you free questions and free videos explaining things. They also have free ebooks: general, math, verbal. They have the option to upgrade to get access to more things, but you can use the free options. You do need to register to have access to the free resources. Manhattan: I’ve heard from multiple sources they have are the best. They give you one free practice test. GRE question a day: they will send you a daily question to your email, but you can also browse questions from previous days. I like it because it gives you an explanation to the questions if you get them wrong. Princeton Review: I’ve heard their practice are very easy compared to the real thing, but you can take a free practice test. It might still be helpful. Virtual Math Lab help for the GRE: This gives you tutorials for all the math concepts covered in the GRE. My GRE tutor: covers information about all the sections of the GRE. Number2: Provides you with practice questions and explanations. Powerscore GRE prep: they have free online seminars as well as other GRE info and even info on graduate schools. Vocabtest: this site helps you learn vocabulary and lets you create your own vocab tests. Kaplan practice test: don’t know how good it is, but it’s a free practice test! This list is definitely not complete, if you do a google search there will be lots of resources, but I think this is a good and helpful list. Feel free to add resources you think are good! Good luck!

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I'm having difficulties registering. It's asking for my microsoft account information, and when I enter it, it says it's incorrect

2 pages or 800-1000 words is long enough that you can write what you want/need to say and short enough that they won't get bored.

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I really hope you are not sending this letter to them if you want them to consider you for their programs regardless of your problems because there are things here that you can definitely overcome. First, you can get certified translations for both the transcripts and the letters of recommendation. You may need to check with the university about specific guidelines regarding this, but it can usually be done. Second, they are not asking for the recommenders to be qualified to enter their program; they are asking for letters of people who can attest to your qualifications. Third, are the universities you're applying to really considering your university rank? Usually they will take into account your personal qualifications and achievements, not the ones of your university. Plenty of people who attended low ranking universities have been accepted into high ranking programs. Also, regarding your writing sample, you don't need to explain to them that that is a good thing for them to have because they know that already, and that's why they require it. Lastly, you don't need to compare yourself to others and explain how some do well in some cases and some don't in others. I encourage you to pursue your dreams of going to graduate school in the U.S. Maybe consider universities that aren't so high-ranking, but you can definitely do it. You can explain in your CV your university's average GPA. For example: University of Ibiza (or whatever) GPA: 2.4/4 (University average 2.6). Also, you can write on your statement of purpose that you have been able to get a degree in a country that is struggling with unemployment which has affected how grades are given at your university. Make your experiences into something positive and something that will make you stand out. Avoid writing contractions (such as isn't or don't and write is not and do not). Lastly, email the admissions office and ask if they receive alternative methods of payment for the application fee.

Yes, definitely practice and memorize the words. I think a large portion of the GRE is knowing words they like to use. There are free resources online for GRE words in context and there are apps you can get on your phone. What I recommend is to definitely remember them in context, use example sentences and such because it will be useless to just remember the definition. Good luck!

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Well, does your program require a writing sample? If so, they might weight the writing sample more heavily. If you're submitting your honors thesis (or part of it) then they will be able to see what you're History writing in an academic level is like, which i think is far more important than your writing skills on a 30 minute test of something irrelevant.

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I'm not really here to determine what's prudent for others to do.

Sometimes professors will email you a copy of the letter, no need for the university to find out!

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You could email your advisor telling them you wanted to let them know that you've finished your M.S., ask how they're doing, etc. They'll probably reply asking how you're doing, and in that response you could say something like "I'm doing fine. Currently looking for some jobs in the field since the one I currently have will end in September. If you know of any leads, please let me know. It's good to know you're doing well" (or something like that).

Oops, I had started a new thread about this same thing! Sorry, I hadn't seen this one. Let's use this one though I'm applying to the Linguistic Anthropology PhD programs at CUNY, UCLA, UC San Diego, and University of Michigan. I might apply to another one, but I'm still deciding. My top choices are UCLA and CUNY. I'm nervous and excited, and I just hope everything goes well for all of us!

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Well, you first need to take into account that some universities have a word limit, so you definitely shouldn't mention all your research experience. You can dedicate maybe 2 paragraphs to your previous research, another paragraph to the research project you want to pursue, and one additional paragraph to why you want to go to x university and who you want to work with. As far as the awards, it's good to mention them, but if you are really limited in space then you should just focus on research on the statement of purpose and leave the admission committee to figure out your awards from your CV. You might also want to avoid sounding arrogant, As far as which sentence to choose, I really don't know. The first one sounds better, but since I'm in the social sciences, I really don't know. I found this link that might help you: How to write a statement of purpose for students in the STEM field

That's the purpose of the statement of purpose! Write your about your research interests and your research project.

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That's where my advisor went too, but the others are really good too!

Share your progress, the schools you're applying to, what you have left to do, your subfield, etc. I'll start: I'm applying to the PhD programs in Linguistic Anthropology at UCLA, UC San Diego, University of Michigan, and CUNY. I am almost done with my statements of purpose, but I still have to get in touch with professors of interest and ask for letters of recommendation. I'll be taking the GRE at the end of September.

Those are notes from a GRE workshop I'm taking. I wouldn't write an essay the way I'm required to for the GRE in real life, but you know, it's about what they want.