thisguy2017

4/6

Magoosh is great. They have over 700 quant and about 600 verbal timed questions and 4 practice tests. Mike is an expert and if you're not someone for whom math comes naturally, you'll be good to go after watching all the Magoosh math content and practicing the questions.

writing score above 4. 4.5 is usually good. Verbal score not that bad. Could have been better though. Good luck.

I understand that you have some research experience. But to be honest with you, you will not be able to get in with that GRE score, especially since you're applying to business programs. based on inside information, these programs use GRE as cut off to eliminate applicants and if you look at a vast majority of business schools you'll notice that the GRE quantitative score for admitted applicant is typically above 90th percentile or in some cases (for the least competitive ones) in the 80th percentiles. I understand you, but my sincere advise is for you to retake the GRE and do extremely well on the quantitative section. For the verbal, just try not to bomb it. A 75th percentile and above will do. You see, most of those applying to business programs are extremely competitive. Best of luck with your applications and take care.

ok i added you

what is your name on Studypal?

great, since I'm using Magoosh entire quant and video (premium) too and also taking the test in end of august I will be using the three month study plan (May, June, July) and the last two/ three weeks of August for Practice tests and corrections. Do you use Studypal so I can add you there?

What resources are you using to study? I am using Magoosh Prime, The official guide for quantitative reasoning, Manhattan 5lb and Math Review for Standardized Tests 3rd edition. For vocab, I am mostly using the Magoosh App then creating flashcards using Quizlet. When are you planning to take the test and what Study resources do you plan to use? I will be taking the test in the second week of August. Magoosh has well-crafted study plans (day to day tasks well spelled out).

what is your username on Studypal so i can add you there?

hey when are you planning to take the test? I am also looking for a study partner now: I am currently at 155Q, 155Verb, 5.5 AWA. I am using magoosh prime to study. Let me know if you're interested

FOR THE FIRST ISSUE TASK WHERE I GRADED 3/6 here are some tips: - ALWAYS pick a side in the issue. The purpose of the issue task is to gauge your ability to pick a side in a debate and provide cogent arguments to back up your position. It also gauges your ability to stay objective by acknowledging that some people have different views and presenting these views (in say, a paragraph), yet reaffirming that the evidence in your argument suggests that your view is superior. NEVER NEVER EVER say stuff like I believe both approaches can be used, but follow the structure I suggested (kind of similar to what you did in the second argument task). -Make sure your essay is 6 paragraphs: Introduction; 3 paragraphs for your position; 1 paragraph to consider instances where your position would not hold true; and finally a conclusion. In the introduction make sure to CLEARY PICK A SIDE by making a statement like "I strongly believe that...for the following reasons". This tells the reader what your primary writing aim will be and makes them more comfortable. In the 3 paragraphs to support your thesis statement, for each paragraph, ALWAYS BEGIN BY STATING THE POINT. then explain that point, consider a practical case to illustrate the point and finally close the point by reaffirming that it supports your thesis statement. -Avoid using words like Always, Never, all, nobody. These could come across as presumptuous.

Let me review: sorry been off for a while

No problem ankitg. I like the introduction; it shows that you have a somewhat firm grasp of what the task is about. Your thesis statement is clearly stated and right on the reader knows exactly what opinion you are rooting for. In the following paragraphs however, things quickly devolve: In the first paragraph you seem to be discussing the negative impact of too many restrictions. It is a good point but always create accord between your thesis and your topic sentence in each paragraph. For instance, here, instead of saying "too many restrictions lead to delay in progress..." you could say, few or no restrictions promotes research growth and development. Untrammeled research potential could, arguably yield the most prolific projects since thought capacity is uninhibited. Then go ahead and discuss a case where few restrictions could possibly have yielded a prolific result (and please be elaborate, logical and convincing). Then conclude your paragraph by reaffirming your stance based on the point you just made: on this basis therefore, few or no restrictions should be placed on research and development. The second point was elusive and opaque, I could not understand the point let alone the example to support it. There did not seem to be a logical connection between the point mentioned and the case brought forward to support it. Are you saying that governments give pharma companies patients? But then there are restrictions on the number of patients to prevent the pharma companies from charging exorbitant prices on the drugs? So the government gives patients but also sets restrictions on the number of patients? If that is the case can it not be argued that those restrictions are not meant to impact scientific research directly but drug prices? And more so, the restriction is on the government agency in charge of giving pharma company patients? (assuming that governments give pharma companies patients like you mentioned). PLEASE, you want to make sure that your point is clearly stated, and your supporting case is directly linked to the point you mentioned and cogent enough. Again always conclude your paragraph like i mentioned above. The last point is a complete digression from your thesis so far- the type of thing test readers hate seeing. You see, so far, you have been making a case for FEWER restrictions. Now all of a sudden you say restrictions are necessary in military research. It maybe that you are trying to address the part of the prompt stating that one should discuss specific instances where adopting the recommendation would be disadvantageous (few restrictions would be disadvantageous in military research since the potential to leak would be higher): in that case, fair enough. But your intention is not well conveyed. There is no shift indicator to suggest that the direction of your essay is changing in terms of opinion and meaning. No where else is it more true than in the analytical writing section of the GRE, that you have to use words like although, but, meanwhile...etc, to alert the reader of shifts in meaning and opinion- and incidentally signal that you're addressing the part of the prompt which requires you to consider the opposite view. So always remember to use these words when shifting. Even after considering the opposite view, always close that paragraph by mentioning that your view is superior. This shows the reader that you are convinced about your line of reasoning. The conclusion was okay. As a tip, make sure to write 6 paragraphs on the Issue task. The 4 middle paragraphs should be elaborate. The introduction could be the same length as one you just wrote, same with the conclusion. (That is my secret to scoring a 5.5 on that section). Let me know how it goes

3/6 for issue and 2/6 for argument. Let me know if you have questions

3/6; the essay is on track but the ideas are not fully fleshed out