GRE Test: A Gateway to Study Abroad

'STUDY ABROAD' is one term which, once in a lifetime, crosses the mind of every student. The reasons to resume your education from another country can be plenty and there are innumerable exams which enables you to study abroad. TOEFL, IELTS, LSAT, GRE etc. are some of the exams which can fulfill your dream of attaining education from abroad. And if you are planning to study management, specifically in United States of America, then GRE is a golden opportunity for you. GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is taken by thousands of students, every year to pursue post-graduation and specialized degree in the field of management.

Let's get familiar about the Test, GRE. Basically, GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is an internationally standardized test which is required for admission to most of the graduate schools in United States of America. GRE score is also accepted by some of the most popular Graduate and Business schools in various countries of the world.

Why to take up GRE Test?

Below we will give you some reasons that why you should take GRE test, it may probably clear out your confusions on why GRE is an important and one of the most popular examinations:

1. GATEWAY TO ABROAD STUDIES

First and foremost, let’s start with the very obvious statement that many graduate schools across the globe accept GRE scores. For attaining an admission in top most colleges, students requires GRE test, this gives you an edge over other management college options and courses.Indian candidates usually aspires to study abroad and GRE is a great opportunity which one cannot miss as the score of this exam is accepted by various international universities and fellowship sponsors. Although, the importance of GRE score can serve as a ground from admission formality to a significant selection factor.

2. BETTER SCORE, BETTER CHANCES

Better score in any exam can help you to reach heights. A good score of an entrance exam, like GRE, could open a gateway to a pool of opportunities. GRE scores are valid for five years and scoring well in GRE exam can certainly increase your probable chances for acceptance in the graduate school of your liking. Also, because of the validity of GRE score card for five year, student will get an extra time to think, explore and decide on his/her choice of management school or to which course to pursue.

3. CHOOSE BEST SCORES FOR YOU

Usually, for other entrance exams you don’t get a chance to select best scores for you. But, this is not the case for GRE test.  The general test of GRE is the only graduate-level admissions test that enables a candidate to choose best scores and submit it accordingly. Candidate aspiring to give GRE has a provision to give the test more than once. And if you take GRE test more than once, candidate get to choose scores that you want to send to your favorite management school.

4. USER FRIENDLY FEATURES

While giving GRE general test, a candidate has various options that allow a personalized way of giving GRE test. Aspirant can exercise following options:

  1. Preview and review questions:

This is important in a sense that candidate has an option to review the questions, which many tests don't allow you to do.

  1. Skip Questions:

The candidate can also skip the question, if he/she is not willing to answer and can go back to the previous question. This is the major advantage of taking the GRE General Test over other admission tests as it allows the candidate to skip questions in a particular section, go back and change answers. They also have the option to choose questions they would like to attempt first.

  1.  Answer swapping:

This feature is the coolest one as candidate can change the answers, even if he has attempted it before. Due to this feature many test takers has changed answers from wrong to right, that further boosted their GRE scores.

  1.  On-screen Calculator:

For increasing your quantitative ability score, this is a blessing in disguise as you can use on-screen calculator for easy access.

5. HELPS YOU IN GRADUATION​

GRE Exam basically tests your logical and critical thinking skills. By preparing for each section, which includes- quantitative, verbal and analytical sections you get pro for your graduation studies. GRE will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your key skills that are necessary in your graduate course.

GRE Questions

  • 1.
    It has been suggested that long-term prisoners, on release from jail, be given a reasonable state pension to reduce the likelihood of their resorting to crime. Most people instinctively reject the suggestion as they feel it would be like rewarding criminal activity. The supporters of the prisoners' pension scheme have criticized those who reject this possibility, by claiming that for the critics...
    Which of the following is the most logical completion of the sentence above?

      • emotion is more important than justice
      • punishment for criminals is more important than crime prevention
      • crime prevention is not an important issue
      • money has too high a value
      • the law should not be concerned with what happens after jail

    • 2.
      “Color photography has eliminated the need for realism in artistic painting, in the opinion of a number of art scholars and artists. At the same time, many members of the art community still feel that realistic artwork is still valuable and worthwhile.”

        • Agree, because color photography has eliminated the need for realistic art.
        • Disagree, as realism in art serves as an important expression of human creativity.
        • Agree, but only in some cases, color photography does not affect all artistic forms.
        • Disagree, as traditional forms of art hold inherent value independent of color photography.

      • 3.
        Three years ago, because of flooding at the Western Palean Wildlife Preserve, 100 lions and 100 western gazelles were moved to the East Palean Preserve, an area that is home to most of the same species that are found in the western preserve, though in larger numbers, and to the eastern gazelle, a close relative of the western gazelle.
        Write a response in which you discuss one or more alternative explanations that could rival the proposed explanation and explain how your explanation(s) can plausibly account for the facts presented in the argument.


          • 4.
            Jean Valjean, the protagonist in Victor Hugo’s novel Les Misérables, spends the bulk of his lengthy _______ plotting a very clever set of revenge schemes, which he executes upon his escape.

              • ruination
              • peregrination
              • immolation
              • rumination

            • 5.
              Claim: Though often considered an objective pursuit, learning about the historical past requires creativity.
              Reason: Because we can never know the past directly, we must reconstruct it by imaginatively interpreting historical accounts, documents, and artifacts.
              Write a response in which you discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the claim and the reason on which the claim is based.


                • 6.
                  The following appeared in a health newsletter.
                  "Nosinia is an herb that many users report to be as effective as prescription medications at fighting allergy symptoms. Researchers recently compared Nosinia to a placebo in 95 men and women with seasonal allergies to ragweed pollen. Participants in the study reported that neither Nosinia nor the placebo offered significant relief. However, for the most severe allergy symptoms, the researchers reported that Nosinia was more effective than the placebo in providing relief. Furthermore, at the end of the study, participants given Nosinia were more likely than participants given a placebo to report feeling healthier. We, therefore, recommend using Nosinia to help with your severe allergy symptoms."

                    • How reliable is the study's sample size?
                    • How does the severity of symptoms affect the results?
                    • Was the placebo truly effective in reducing allergy symptoms?
                    • Is there any independent evidence for Nosinia’s effectiveness?

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