Admittedly, the toughest part of the Issue Task is coming up with ideas that you’re confident in. You might think that, with the 200+ topics available, you’ll have to read an encyclopedia, scour the newspaper, dust off an old history book, and exhume those half-read classics from high school English. But the ETS doesn’t expect this […]
After learning all the possible fallacies and how to spot them, it’s time to look at a real possible argument task. When I say “real,” I mean this could possibly be on your actual GRE, though the chances are very slim–approximately 1 out of 245. That statistic should not deter you, and you probably shouldn’t […]
To become certified as a physician assistant, you must first graduate from a training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). This requirement also applies to those who have earned a medical degree outside the United States. Graduation from an accredited program makes you eligible to take the […]
The GRE currently requires two essays, the Issue and the Argument, both of which must be completed before the Quantitative and Verbal sections are attempted. These essays are not graded simply on content alone. Structure is important as well. The layout of the essay must be cogent and easy to follow. If you can demonstrate […]
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to measure English proficiency for educational, vocational and immigration purposes. The IELTS measures an individual’s ability to communicate in English across four areas of language: listening, reading, writing and speaking. The IELTS is administered jointly by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language […]
In the art world, the term trompe l’oeil refers to perspectival illusionism—literally, “to fool the eye.” On the GRE math section, you may notice test questions that use a similar technique in which a readily solvable problem will try to distract you from the very information that makes its solution accessible. Here’s an example of this tricky sort of […]
Applying to an advanced degree program? To best assess your chances of getting into grad school, you’ll need to know where you stand with respect to your prospective schools’ admissions criteria. Each program will be looking at all the parts of your application and weighing them against those of other competitive applicants. So, how do you […]
We often hear students talking about their plans for the day before GRE Test Day—studying, cramming, doing practice problems all night. With weeks of studying under your belt, you’ll feel the pressure to make the most of that final 24 hours before heading to the testing center. So, what’s the best way to spend your time […]
So you’ve passed the Praxis with flying colors and fulfilled all the requirements for becoming a teacher in your state. Now it’s time to put all of your learning into practice. It is common knowledge that more good teachers are needed across the country. But finding the right job can be a daunting process. […]
Geometry topics include lines and angles, triangles—including isosceles, equilateral,and special right triangles—polygons, circles, multiple figures, three-dimensional figures (uniform solids), area, perimeter, and volume. You do not need to know how to do geometry proofs for the test. The geometry tested on the GRE is basic. There are only a few fundamental definitions and formulas you […]