Follow Up On Your College Applications
You have done your research and selected several colleges that appeal to you by reputation or tradition. You read the application directions carefully, and complete all the necessary paperwork....
View ArticleOnline Education, Multimedia, and the Annotated Bibliography
You almost certainly have familiarity (and annoyance) with the bibliography, that strictly-formatted list of sources at the end of your school papers that got even more annoying the first time your...
View ArticleMore Tips to Master the GRE Essay — Be Concise, Part 1
In academic writing, it’s essential to be concise. For those of you looking for GRE essay tips, the GRE awards your ability to be concise, forceful and grammatical. Let’s look at (arguably) my greatest...
View ArticleMore Tips to Master The GRE Essay — Be Concise, Part 2
While practicing for your GRE Essay, it’s important to proofread your work — just like you would on test day. One great GRE essay tip is to avoid redundancy. Redundancy means that there is needless...
View ArticleMore Tips to Master the GRE Essay — Be Concise, Part 3
One great tip I’ve given students for being concise on the GRE Essay is to avoid excessive qualification. Since the object of your essay is to convince your reader, you should adopt a reasonable tone....
View ArticleGRE Essay Tips: Acing the Analysis of An Argument Essay
Your GRE essays are unlikely to be the linchpin of your application, but it’s always good to have a few GRE essay tips at your disposal. Although I don’t like to say “never,” I personally have not...
View ArticleGRE Math Videos: Getting Started on the GRE Quantitative Section
Grockit GRE Math Video Playlist 1 Watch the full series of GRE Videos at grockit.com.The post GRE Math Videos: Getting Started on the GRE Quantitative Section appeared first on Grockit Blog.
View ArticleWhat’s a Good GRE Score?
What’s a good GRE score? When considering your GRE score goal (in 2014′s competitive admissions cycle), it’s always wise to look at the requirements or minimums (if any) at the schools to which you’re...
View ArticleGRE Issue Essay: More Sample Prompts for Practice
Many Grockit GRE members have been asking for more examples of GRE Issue Essay prompts to use in their practice. As we discuss in “7 Tips for a Perfect GRE Issue Essay”, we recommend writing at least...
View Article7 Tips for a Perfect GRE Argument Essay
[Related: What is a good GRE score? Our experts help you understand what separates the best from the rest.] Unsure what to study next? Get free GRE Practice. Grockit’s practice is adaptive, constantly...
View ArticleHow to Structure the GRE Issue Essay: Template
The GRE Issue essay is similar to any 5-paragraph short essay you’ve written in college. You may opt for 4-6 paragraphs, but this structure plans for 5. The official GRE website states that readers of...
View ArticleHow to Structure the GRE Argument Essay: Template
The GRE Argument Essay can be remarkably straightforward. The thesis is pre-written (some version of “the argument is flawed”) and you know it should be about 5-6 paragraphs in which you will criticize...
View ArticleExplaining Hardship on College Applications
Colleges understand that some students must cope with difficult circumstances that result in lower grades or SAT scores. If you are one of those students, don’t be discouraged; you can still get into...
View ArticleWhat’s tested on the GRE: Analytical Writing
The GRE analytical writing measure consists of two writing essays which are timed separately. You will write these two essays first when taking the GRE, before any quantitative or verbal sections....
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