AmandaLeeW23 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 I have a quick question, I retook my GRE a month ago and did the best I have ever done on the writing section only, my other scores are really low... My overall GRE score is fairly low too but my question is should I send my scores from my most recent test along with my higher scores only for the writing portion score or should I just leave it and not send at all except for my older scores? I can't decide.
GeoDUDE! Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 No idea, you should post the scores you got... that would help
AmandaLeeW23 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Nooo just super low. ha like not even to 150. Edited January 21, 2014 by AmandaLeeW23
autismadvocate Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 In that case, I would send only your older scores. The writing section isn't given nearly as much weight by programs as the other two sections (or at least that's the impression I got).
hopefulspeechie16 Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 What's the best way to study for the GRE?
autismadvocate Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 Buy a test prep book, that's what I did. Then work through the problems. When you know the material well, then take some full practice tests (that's right, all three hours), timed. That last part really messed me up - the first time I took it I knew the material but hadn't practiced with it timed and ran out of time on one math section, to the point that I just bubbled C for the last six or so questions in the section...
SLPamy Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 What's the best way to study for the GRE? I would totally recommend Magoosh (http://gre.magoosh.com)! For me it was SO much more helpful than just reading a prep book. Their practice problems and video explanations alone make it well worth the cost.
MaxSLP Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 I used the Princeton Review book which came with two online practice tests. I also bought an extra Princeton Review book with just practice problems and did a ton of those. From what I've heard, the explanations in Magoosh are better but I did manage a 155 Quant, despite not having studied Math in a looong time, so P.R. clearly worked for me. The best part of the practice test was the feedback you get on the essays after you submit them. From it, I understood exactly what they were looking for.
autismadvocate Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 My thoughts? Try a test prep book first, because it's relatively inexpensive. See what kind of scores you're getting by the end of it. If they're lower than you want, feel free to try a class or magoosh or whatever else you think might help. If they're at a level you're comfortable with, you've saved a bunch of money by not paying for a class/web subscription.
SeaSpeech Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 I recommend Magoosh too! I improved my score by 7 points!
skeener687 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 I also highly recommend Magoosh! I raised my score by 8 points, and I thought the videos and other resources on their website were very helpful. They also have excellent customer service! I also used the Barron's GRE flashcards.
smartypants14 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 If i dont get into a program for the fall should i retake the GRE? 150V 142-Q 4.0 AW. I feel now that i am done with school this is the only area i can improve on.. maybe retake them in march? idk any suggestions?
autismadvocate Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) I would retake it, yes. When I retook the GRE my quantitative score went up five points, which is pretty nice, and if something similar happened for you it'd bring you closer to a school's average admit scores. Studying and taking timed practice tests is what helped me, as I said. You could also work on getting some shadowing experience; although your extracurriculars are already good, it can't hurt to beef them up even more as that's one of the few areas that we as applicants have complete control over and can actually improve. And maybe apply to some less competitive places - I'm not familiar with all the schools on your list, but many of them seem quite competitive. Edited February 10, 2014 by autismadvocate
DeafAudi Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 what schools are less competitive? If you look on ASHA EdFind there are many programs that accept a higher percentage than others, or accept lower GPA/GRE scores. I applied to schools with >35% acceptance rates and stats that were similar to mine. These programs are less competitive than programs that accept <10% of applicants and/or only accept 3.8-4.0 GPA, in my opinion.
hopefulspeechie16 Posted June 9, 2014 Posted June 9, 2014 Is Magoosh good for the quantitative section?
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