Repeated Question Patterns Whether straightforward or difficult, almost every problem on GRE Quantitative Reasoning follows established templates, variations on time-tested scenarios. In this post, we will define sequences and series, explain how they work, and then attempt an example problem. Key to success on the GRE is the ability to deal with problems in multiple ways, […]
GRE Short Passage Questions and LSAT Logical Reasoning
Question Task Patterns Last week, in response to the news that the ABA approved a proposal that formally removes the requirement that the LSAT be used for admissions purposes we discussed overall structural similarities between GRE and LSAT Reading Comprehension. This week we will compare in more detail similar question tasks on the GRE and the LSAT, […]
GRE vs LSAT: Reading Comprehension
Multiple Options to Consider Among those working in test preparation or law school admissions, news of law schools’ expanding adoption of the GRE has been a seismic shift in the last two years. The latest news is that the American Bar Association council approved a proposal that formally removes the requirement that the LSAT be used […]
Quantitative Reasoning: First Steps for Success
Study Smart There’s an aphorism attributed to Laozi, father of Taoism: “A journey of a thousand miles starts under one’s feet.” While it might seem trite, this cliché is applicable to preparation for the GRE. Once you’ve made the commitment to apply to business school, grad school, or law school and are ready to prepare […]
The GRE Analytical Writing Issue Task
Details, Details When you begin your computer-based GRE, the first section you will encounter is the Analytical Writing measure, specifically the Issue Essay task, for which you have 30 minutes to write a response to a prompt. While the instructions for the issue essay vary from prompt to prompt, consider the portion of the instructions common […]
The GRE English Subject Test
GRE Subject Test Overview In contrast to the GRE General Test, which is required for many if not the majority of grad school programs, GRE Subject Tests are intended specifically for graduate applicants to programs in many STEM fields, in Psychology, or in English Literature. In addition to the basic GRE score, many programs (especially […]
How to Decide Between the GRE and GMAT for Business School
With the rapid news of changing requirements for admissions testing for law schools, business schools, and grad schools, it can be difficult to keep track of the latest developments or to feel confident when deciding which test to take. Let’s revisit the status of the GRE in business school admissions and give an overview of […]
GRE to LSAT Conversion Matrix
A Rough Guide In its continued effort to attract law schools and law school applicants to consider respectively accepting or taking the GRE, ETS has created a tool to give a rough conversion (± 5 point margin of error!) between given GRE scores and LSAT scores. The margin of error says it all: it’s hard […]
Evaluate the Argument in This Increasingly Common Reading Comprehension Task
Attempt the question; then read the explanation below. To Help or to Hurt, that is the Question GRE Verbal sections include, on average, ten Reading Comprehension questions. Several of these Reading Comprehension questions include principles of argumentation, critical reasoning skills that test your ability to identify conclusions, premises, and the structure and strength of different […]
Complete Answer Explanations for First Quantitative Section of PowerPrep Plus 1
More Material, More Explanations, Just the Beginning As we covered in depth last fall, ETS has unveiled two new official GRE practice tests. Naturally you want to work with the latest and greatest new problems and get answers to your questions. We are pleased to announce complete answer explanations for the first Quant section of […]