I applied for PhD programmes in Political Science as a theorist last cycle, but didn't have much luck. I think that one of the major problems with my applications was my low GRE Math score (I'm happy with my Verbal and Writing scores). I'm planning to reapply, so I need to retake.
The problem is, a lot of the math they test on the GRE I either a) last used about 10 years ago or, , the bigger problem, never learnt in the first place (I went to a really bad high school and stupidly chose to ignore my lack of quantitative skills as an undergrad). I tried to study on my own using some test-prep books and the ETS software but, while it raised my score, it didn't get me where I need to be (I'm about 100pts off my target).
I think I might need to do something other than self-study, but I'm not sure what's best. Are there test-prep companies that offer classes that are only for GRE math? (I don't want to waste time and money on unnecessary instruction for Verbal and Writing.) Would a community ed remedial math class be too off-topic? Has anyone else faced a similar problem?
