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May 2, 2016

Data Analysis Challenge: Probability at Maximum Difficulty

Data Analysis Challenge: Probability at Maximum Difficulty

Data analysis problems make up about one-quarter of GRE Quant, and most of them will bemuse and beguile the majority of test takers. In The Official Guide to the GRE, Practice Test 1 includes a probability question that only 15% of examinees got right when it was on a real exam. Think you can solve […]

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April 18, 2016

Correlations and Causality on the GRE Part III

Comic via xkcd The previous blog article in this series provided an example of a short Reading Comprehension passage containing causal reasoning, and followed it with a Weaken question. Today we discuss the correct and incorrect answer choices for that question. Let’s start by revisiting the passage and question: Advertisement: Pump3D is a nutritional supplement […]

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April 17, 2016

Understanding GRE Subject Tests

In addition to the GRE General Test (which is the test that comes to mind when most people think of the GRE), the Educational Testing Service offers eight GRE Subject Tests in the following disciplines (click on the links to be taken directly to the ETS page on each specific subject test): Biochemistry, Cell and […]

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April 4, 2016

Correlations and Causality on the GRE Part II

The makers of the GRE frequently create arguments in Reading Comprehension passages that conflate correlation with causation, and thus you must understand the distinction between the two. In statistics, “correlation” refers to a statistical relationship between two interdependent variables, such as height and weight or studying and grades. A correlation alone does not prove a […]

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March 21, 2016

10 Steps to Acing the Graduate School Admissions Interview

10 Steps to Acing the Graduate School Admissions Interview

In addition to submitting your application, it’s likely you’ll also have to partake in an interview as part of the graduate school admissions process. Take solace! Although the interview can be a stressful experience, the fact that you have made it to the interview round tells you that you are a serious contender for a […]

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March 21, 2016

Correlations and Causality on the GRE Part I

The makers of the GRE frequently create arguments in Reading Comprehension passages that conflate correlation with causation, and thus you must understand the distinction between the two. In statistics, “correlation” refers to a statistical relationship between two interdependent variables, such as height and weight or studying and grades. A correlation alone does not prove a […]

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March 14, 2016

What Are Your Reasons for Applying to Graduate School?

What Are Your Reasons for Applying to Graduate School?

There are many reasons you might be considering graduate school. Some of them are downright bad reasons. Two of the most common good ones are: You need a graduate degree to enter or further the career you want or current career. Candidates entering your career path with a graduate degree will enter at a higher position […]

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February 10, 2016

Most Common and Most Difficult GRE Reading Comprehension Questions

GRE Reading Comprehension makes up about half of the Verbal section. Passages range from roughly 50 words to almost 500. The vast majority are just a single paragraph that’s under 150 words. Subjects include the arts, sciences, and humanities as well as a smattering of non-academic topics. You might think that longer passages or less familiar […]

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January 27, 2016

Triangle Geometry Made Easy

Triangles dominate GRE geometry. Make sure you learn the area formula for a triangle (½ base × height) plus facts like “the sum of a triangle’s interior angles is 180°.” But you probably already know about that stuff. Here are some GRE triangle facts you may not know about.

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January 6, 2016

Spotting Classic Quadratic Forms in GRE Algebra

When it comes to quadratics in GRE algebra, you might think the only equation you should memorize is, well, the quadratic equation: ax2 + bx + c = 0. But an expression like ax2 + bx + c can take many forms, and some come up more often than others on the exam. Call the […]

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