Understanding significant events in Middle Eastern history is key for success on the AP World History: Modern Exam. Read on for a review of key information about the history of the Middle East. Table of Contents State-Building—Safavid Dynasty Sunni-Shi’a Split Widens Zionism and Palestinian Nationalism Arab Spring Middle East Notes: State-Building—Safavid Dynasty The formation of […]
If you’re considering going to graduate school, you’ve likely begun thinking about applications and admissions requirements. This invariably includes the GRE, or Graduate Record Examinations, an admissions test made up of Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning sections. Why do people take the GRE? The GRE is used by many graduate schools to determine […]
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One quick way to convert a fraction to a decimal on the GRE is through the use of basic division. For example, using long division the fraction 3/4, (that’s 4 goes into 3, not vice versa), will yield .75. Luckily, there are simpler and faster ways to convert fractions to decimals. The most important method is, of […]
Let’s cut to the chase: the GRE verbal section can be tough. Many students–even English majors!–struggle to prepare effectively for this section of the test. The GRE verbal section is broken down into three different components: Text Completion. Fill in the blanks of a sentence with the right word so that the sentence makes sense. […]
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To get better GRE scores and get into the best graduate schools, you’ll need a strong understanding of the underlying math concepts—arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data interpretation—as they are tested on the GRE. Even if you’re good at math, a little basic review is a great refresher. Even the best GRE test taker needs a […]
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The GRE Argument Essay asks you to change perspective from the one you had for the Issue Essay. Instead of taking a position on a controversy, you read someone else’s argument and comment on the flaws and unproven assumptions in that argument. There is only one opinion you can have: the argument is flawed and […]