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I am an undergraduate mathematics student at a large and prestigious public university, whose research interests are most highly represented by the faculties of Harvard, Berkeley, Princeton, Columbia, and Chicago. That is, I am interested in algebraic geometry, category/topos theory, logic/universal algebra, and algebraic combinatorics (these intersect somewhere–I swear).

Unfortunately, the best scholars in these respective fields are professors at certain institutions whose admissions standards are, well, strenuous. I am just beginning my undergraduate career, though I am at present certain of my scholarly ambitions in mathematics. My record has been solid (save for a first mathematics course in which I received a C+; the rest have been high A’s, and have been in advanced/graduate level coursework).

So, along with REUs, solid letters of recommendation, cogent research statements, good grades, high GRE scores, etc., etc., what can I do to stand out in my application to Harvard, et al?

I have heard about many books like KAPLAN , BARRON’S, PRINCETON and the Official guide from ETS . I am very confused. And I need the best help.

How many hours did you put into it? I have 6 units over full time as a student (18 units), I work and I’m doing 15hours of volunteer work a week. So I have absolutely NO time to study until school’s out. This gives me only a couple weeks to study for my GRE exam. I’m freaking out. Any advice would help. I don’t have the money to pay for a pricey Kaplan, or Princeton course so it’s all books–so please, unless you feel the course is crucial, don’t try convincing me to take the course. Thanks so much in advance!

I just graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree from a Florida university. I also completed an Honors Thesis and graduated from the Honors College. I am interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Chemistry. For now, I want to be admitted to a Masters in Chemistry program, and from there, I can work on my Doctoral degree. I am part of two Honors society and was listed on the Chemistry Honor Roll in one semester. I received Dean’s List or Chancellor’s List in nearly every semester of college. My overall GPA is 3.87, my institution GPA is 3.92, and my GPA within chemistry courses (34 credit hours) is 3.98. Other than Honors Thesis, I don’t have much research experience.

I recently took the GRE and I am extremely worried about my GRE scores. My Verbal score is 400 and my Quantitative score is 600. Analytical writing score I pending. Overall, I don’t think I did so well, as it is not as high, as 600V or 700Q like I wanted. I’m afraid that my GRE scores are low compared to other students who have scored higher. I do not want to take the GRE again.

My goal is to enter a decent, well-known university, not those fancy and exceptional universities like Princeton or Yale. I was wondering if you can recommend me any decent schools with good chemistry programs based on my GRE scores. Do you think I have a chance of getting accepted to these schools? I prefer to attend a university in Florida, but you can also list any schools outside Florida.

Thanks.

Hi, I am taking the GRE in 2 months and need very extensive preparation. I know that many of you would say that taking a course is a waste of money and that it is more beneficial to just buy the books and study myself- but that does not work for me. I am looking for a very intense course which would bring up both my verbal and mathematical ability. I did research online but found so many various GRE prep courses and don’t know which is the better one. I remember from high school that many people did not like Kaplan and Princeton but don’t know if the same applies to their GRE course. How about Test Masters, MLIC, or Power Score? If anyone has any information on any of these courses, or can suggest a course which they felt was good and helped bring their score up I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

Although my English is pretty good, I’m really concerned about my upcoming GRE examination. Obviously, I won’t be able to score as good as a native English speaker in verbal reasoning. My average score so far is 460-480 (in practice tests). I don’t really expect to get more than 500.
On the other hand, I’ve got best academic records on the entire course, competitive TOEFL score and a good chance to get a perfect (or at least almost perfect) score in GRE math reasoning part. However, since I’m applying for the world’s top universities, such as MIT and Princeton, I’m really concerned about GRE verbal test.

Do you think its so important that I should completely switch to memorizing as many new English words as I can?

All, I am trying to come up with a study plan for the Math GRE subject exam and would like some advice, preferably from those who have already taken it or tutored test takers, on how to prepare for it. I am aiming for as high a score as possible, and I minored in math as an undergrad. I would be especially grateful if anyone could recommend specific textbooks or study guides to work with beyond the Princeton, Kaplan, REA, Rudman, et al., subject test guides.

I have the ‘08 ed. of the Kaplan study guide, and the flashcards. I’m making my way through the book… and I know most, if not all the words on the flashcards. Do I need to get a book in addition to this one (like Princeton), or was just one book enough for you? I just want to take the test once, but I’m anxious about it.

(I should be taking it maybe in August or early Sept.)

From anyone who has taken it this year or at the most a year ago…What were the best study guide books for them (e.g. Princeton, Barron’s, ETS…etc.) Same for the Psy. subject test. Thanks!

I don’t have time and can’t afford to do the kaplan classroom course. I was wondering which is better Kaplan or Princeton or whatever else you know of? Can you please tell me why it’s better? Thanks, I appreciate it.

I’m trying to figure what might be the best GRE prep course. I saw MLIC on the internet and it looked like it would offer the best training, but when I looked them up on the better business bureau website, they were not listed. Do you know if they are legitimate, and as good as they claim to be? Better than Kaplan and Princeton and Testmasters and Powerscore?

I am wanting to take the GRE and I want help in preparing for it. But I’ve looked and Kaplan and Princeton Review. Their courses cost as much as a down payment on a new car.

This will be my first time taking the GRE and I am wondering which book is better in preparing you for the exam. I’ve already bought a Princeton 2010 GRE book but was wondering whether I should purchase another book (such as Kaplan, Barron’s, or some other book). Which books, study habits, and test techniques helped you? I am wanting to get an M.A./Ph.D in Psychology as I am a double major in Psychology and Human Development with a Minor in English. Thanks!