For Higher Study in USAPreparation Timeline
For Scholarship in USAIntroduction to GRE
Saiful RoneyGraduate Counselor& Senior Faculty
Jahangirnagar UniversityMarch 14, 2015
ContentsFasten your (seat) belt for next 60 minutes!
Let yourself enrich with all the essential information on US higher education!
» 1. Motivate yourself!» 2. Understand the Whole Process
The standard test & Preparation strategy» 3a = Verbal » 3b = Quantitative » 3c = AWA» 3d = Vocabulary
» 4. Post GRE activities» SARC, LOR, SOP etc.
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Ask thyself…Why study in the
United States?
» More international students than any other country in the world, over 650,000 (4% of the total undergraduate US university and US college population, and 10% for US graduate school).
» US universities, US colleges and US schools consistently rank high in global rankings
» Highly decentralized and diversified education system.
» Great number of international students and immigrants
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Compare theScopes of
Research and Funding
» Comparing UK with USA in terms of annual fund for research (data 2007)
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Country 1 Country 20
1020304050
5.5 BUSD
49 BUSD
Money matters!How is your time & effort
Paid by the University?
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» Assistantships» Teaching, research, administrative
» Benefits: salary, tuition, insurance» Fellowships» Scholarships» Campus employment
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Understand the2.
» US equivalent degree. 4 years Honors /Bachelor. 2 years masters.
» cGPA Undergraduate ( usually 3.00, with exception) Graduate study (3.00 or more/less)
» Standardized Test scores GRE/GMAT, TOEFL/IELTS.» Letters of Recommendation (usually 3)» Statement of Purpose/ Research proposals/
Letter of Intent ( of 2-3 pages; 400-800 words).» Some additional important requirements such as:
Related job or work experiences. Research publications.
Path to pickRequirements
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Understand the3.
» Applicable for everybody planning for MS/PhD» Examples are:
» GRE General, GRE Subject tests» GMAT (for MBA)
American
Graduate Admission Tests
Standardized Tests
Language Proficiency Tests
» Applicable for non-English speaking nations only» Examples are:
» TOEFL» IELTS
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Who govern the Test?3.
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Graduate RecordExamination, GRE
» Educational Testing Services (ETS) is the agency that takes the test of GRE with the help of Computerized Test Company named Prometric
» Analogy: Dhaka Education Board takes the test SSC with the help of St. Joseph High School venue.
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Verbal SectionTotal 7 types of questions from 3
categories of reading.
3.a
No. Category of Reading Question type
1. Single correct MCQ
2. Reading a passage Multiple correct MCQ
3. Click (Select) in the Passage
4. One-blank Text completion
5. Reading sentences Two-blank Text completion
6. Three-blank Text completion
7. Sentence Equivalence 2 Correct from 6 MCQs
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Question Types Continued3.a
Oval sign means single
correct
1.Single correct MCQ
Reading a passage
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Question Types Continued3.a
2.Multiple correct MCQ
Reading a passage
Square sign means multiple
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Question Types Continued3.a
A part of the passage is
clicked
3.Click (Select) in Passage
Reading a passage
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Question Types Continued3.a
4.One Blank Text Completion
Reading Sentences
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Question Types Continued3.a
5.Two Blank Text Completion
Reading Sentences
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Question Types Continued3.a
6.Three Blank Text Completion
Reading Sentences
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Question Types Continued3.a
7.2 correct from 6 MCQs
Sentence Equivalence
Notice the Square sign
again!
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Mastering
» Build essential vocabulary (discussing more in 3.d section)
» For Passages» Believe that Reading Comprehension are
NOT for comprehension. It is only for finding the right answer hidden in the jungle of the passage.
» Learn to skim, scan, read and re-read.» For Text completion and Sentence
Equivalence questions» Proper use of Triggering Words.
3.a The Verbal Section
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Mastering 3.a The Verbal Section
Triggering WordsSame Direction
thus, similarly, and, therefore, moreover,
heretofore (up to now),colon (:), semicolon (;), in
addition to, since, because, so, consequently,
hence
Changed Direction
but, although, though, unless, rather, yet,
previously, despite, in spite of, while, however, in
contrast, in contrary,whereas, instead, notwithstanding,
ironically
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Mastering 3.a The Verbal Section
Printed Resources
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Quant. SectionTotal 5 types of questions In the Quantitative Section
3.b
No. Question type
1. Quantitative Comparison
2. Single Correct Discrete Math Problems
3. Multiple Correct Discrete Math Problems
4. Numerical Entry
5. Data Interpretation
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Question Types Continued3.b
1. Quantitative Comparison
» Choose A if colA > colB» Choose B if colB > colA» Choose C if colA = colB» Choose D if not enough
information is provided to compare them
» There is no option as “E”
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Question Types Continued3.b
2. Single Correct Discrete Math Problem
Oval sign means only one
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Question Types Continued3.b
3. Multiple Correct Discrete Math Problem
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Question Types Continued3.b
4. Numerical Entry
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Question Types Continued3.b
5. Data Interpretation
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Mastering
» Apply POE as efficiently as possible» Be a fast and almost-accurate than slow and
very-accurate problem solver» For geometric figures
» Never rely on how they apparently look like.
» Redraw figures wherever required» For number theory
» Include real numbers … and many more techniques to master
3.b The Quantitative Section
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Mastering 3.b The Quantitative
SectionPrinted Resources
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3.cAnalytical
AssessmentWriting
AWA Sub-Sections
Issue Task
Time: 30 minScore: 0 to 6.0Assesses your ability to think critically about a topic of general interest and to clearly express your thoughts about it in writing.
Argument Task
Time: 30 minScore: 0 to 6.0Analyze the logic of the given argument. You must not start giving your opinion of the subject matter of the argument.
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3.cAnalytical
AssessmentWriting
A Website to Grade your Writing for Free!
Link: www.grecenter.NET
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3.dMasteringVocabulary
Some effective techniques» Learn by roots, stem, suffix, prefixes of a word» Learn words similar in meaning/use together» Make personal flash cards for very difficult words» Use the newly learnt words in contexts and revise
after regular interval
How many words to learn?» The more, the better! » Barron’s Old list is still considered as the ideal stock
of vocabulary » Emphasize to the “High Frequency” Words
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3.dMasteringVocabulary
Popular resources
Grouped Words PosterBy GRE Center
Vocabuilder
Word Power Made Easy
Word Learning Magic (3 Books)
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Selecting universities» S = Stipend » A = Area of research » R = Rank of the University or Program
4 Post-GRE activities
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Post-GRE activities4
» Academic/professional background» Research interest/what actually motivated you» How your interest is related with professor interest» With prior permission, you may mention professor
name & work» Why they should consider you: your potentiality,
actual work & prospects; how do you make a significant contribution to the on going research
» What is your future target(after completion degree)» Check and edit your SOP by experts
Building an effectiveStatement of Purpose, SOP
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Post-GRE activities
Collecting Recommendation Letters
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» Your undergraduate professor, head of the department, thesis supervisor or employer can write LOR for you.
» Some universities ask for Letter while some others want them to fill up online Forms.
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Post-GRE activitiesFollow the steps toApply online (example given)
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» Step1- Open an account» Step2- Take a look on all parts of application» Step3- Make sure you have all necessary information's» Step4- You can fill and save information» Step5- Put your referee name, address and email» Step6- Inform your professor about your LOR» Step7- Pay your application fee» Step8- Check your application account “check list”
(received/not received)» Step9- Finally submit your application
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Post-GRE activities
Contact thePotential Professors
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» Contact professors on the basis of their area of study» Collect internal information from Bangladeshi students
already studying in that program» Write a short but attractive email to the professor» If your email is not replied, do not lose hope. This
happens to everybody.
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