Saturday, October 30, 2010
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Saturday, October 30, 2010
Freshers Required Immediately:
* Refer below E-mail address to your B.tech friends and to whom u want to gift a career.
* Only B. tech (CSE, IT, EEE, ECE) through out academy 70 % mandate.
* Year of passing 09 & 2010.
* Communication -- Good Communications.
* Technologies :- Mainframes & Java.
eMail ID: harish.yelamarthy@s2tech.net
Note:-
* java candidates should be trained candidates (or certified)
* No back logs.
* No distance education.
Website:www.s2tech.com
Job Location : Hyderabad.
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Fresh B.Tech 2009/2010 Graduates Requirement for S2Tech
Freshers Required Immediately:
* Refer below E-mail address to your B.tech friends and to whom u want to gift a career.
* Only B. tech (CSE, IT, EEE, ECE) through out academy 70 % mandate.
* Year of passing 09 & 2010.
* Communication -- Good Communications.
* Technologies :- Mainframes & Java.
eMail ID: harish.yelamarthy@s2tech.net
Note:-
* java candidates should be trained candidates (or certified)
* No back logs.
* No distance education.
Website:www.s2tech.com
Job Location : Hyderabad.
Friday, October 29, 2010
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Friday, October 29, 2010
Are you Joining Indian IT Company ?? Top 7 things to know before you Leap
No matter which Indian IT company you join, the following things are gonna happen.
1. No matter what happens, the work hours will be more. It seems we Indians never understand that the productivity of an individual is not more than 6 hours a day max.
2. As an employee, your life aim should be to make the owners of the company billionaires at any cost.
3. The company will expect maximum loyalty, ethics, etc etc from you with nothing but peanuts in return!
4. The company will treat you only as resource and not as an employee.
5. The clients will give you the following impression – ‘We don’t like you, but since you are cheap and will work like monkeys for the peanuts we give, we are ready to tolerate you’
6. Money will be above any ethics.
7. Manager to team member relation is like – Master to slave.
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1. No matter what happens, the work hours will be more. It seems we Indians never understand that the productivity of an individual is not more than 6 hours a day max.
2. As an employee, your life aim should be to make the owners of the company billionaires at any cost.
3. The company will expect maximum loyalty, ethics, etc etc from you with nothing but peanuts in return!
4. The company will treat you only as resource and not as an employee.
5. The clients will give you the following impression – ‘We don’t like you, but since you are cheap and will work like monkeys for the peanuts we give, we are ready to tolerate you’
6. Money will be above any ethics.
7. Manager to team member relation is like – Master to slave.
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Cover Letter Making :: Top 10 Points to Remember
1.If you’ve got connections, use them.
Name-dropping works. For one, an employer feels a subconscious obligation to give you a solid chance if you have a mutual contact. In fact, they will probably have to find a good reason not to hire you if it might affect their social life or business. Also, human beings are ethnocentric creatures — which means they’re hesitant to let anyone into their world that they don’t know. This is one of the oldest cover letter tips ever used, but it still works. Establish a connection and they’re more likely to take a chance.
2. Never address “To Whom it May Concern.”
This is one of the cover letter tips you need to keep at the forefront of your mind. Even if they know you don’t know them, saying their name gets their attention, as if the letter is truly to them. It makes it more personal. Besides, if you don’t have the brains to research a name, they don’t want you. It shows you care about the position and are willing to do some homework. Otherwise you’re like that shameless spammer on Facebook who is always promoting his band that no one likes—“Be my friend! Be my friend!” No one likes that guy, so don’t act like him.
3. Keep it Conversational.
Keeping the cover letter conversational is one of the best cover letter tips out there. Show some personality and the reader is less likely to crumple it up and shoot a basket. This type of language makes people feel like you have rapport even if you’ve never met.
4. Brag about yourself.
While your dedication to telling the world how awesome you are hasn’t scored you many friends in the past, here is your chance to put it out there without everyone leaving the room talking about what a douche bag your are. Finally. Tell them why you’re the man or woman for the job. Having the confidence to state it straight up sends the signal that you really are qualified.
The more specific, tangible, and measurable the better because it tells them you’re not just winging it.
5. Always talk about your achievements.
They don’t just want another employee—they want the best, and achievements mark you as a high-value individual. Use bullet points to cover more space, creating the illusion there is more information than there actually is. Most cover letter tips will tell you not to list your accomplishments, but this is where you want to brag away.
6. Don’t just parrot your resume.
Your cover letter, though short and simple, is an asset that will pave the way for your future income, and a lot of prospective employees make the mistake of writing exactly what is on the resume. Don’t do this—it shows a lack of creativity. Your cover letter should expand and serve as a bridge to your resume. Since it’s the first thing they see, make it count. This goes back to the previous point- it’s one of the crucial cover letter tips. Brag and talk about how great you are but don’t just summarize your resume.
7. Don’t come across as a Harvard prude, even if you are one.
Professionalism is nice, but no one wants to work with a pompous ass. If that’s not how you talk on a daily basis, tone it down. If that is how you talk, you’ve got bigger problems than I can solve. Write like a kindergartner. Okay, I don’t mean write sentences like “Jane likes jobs. Jane wants money.” I mean be clear and simple, and sound out your words while you write to make sure they aren’t too sophisticated. And definitely don’t talk about how this is one of the awesome cover letter tips you found here. You don’t have to spill the beans like a kindergartener would either, just be clear, concise and readable.
8. Email letters should be short and sweet, like a one-night stand.
Long emails waste time that could be better spent on Facebook. Once they open your resume they’ve decided to invest some time in you, so they are psychologically prepared for more information. Einstein once said, “Everything should be as simple as it is, but not simpler.” Anything more will make you seem like a possible future headache.
9. Attack them from all angles.
If you don’t have submission guidelines, send the resume as an attachment and an email. Then point it out. “I’m such a great fella I sent this as an email AND an attachment.” The message is you are the type of person who will make their life easier.
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Name-dropping works. For one, an employer feels a subconscious obligation to give you a solid chance if you have a mutual contact. In fact, they will probably have to find a good reason not to hire you if it might affect their social life or business. Also, human beings are ethnocentric creatures — which means they’re hesitant to let anyone into their world that they don’t know. This is one of the oldest cover letter tips ever used, but it still works. Establish a connection and they’re more likely to take a chance.
2. Never address “To Whom it May Concern.”
This is one of the cover letter tips you need to keep at the forefront of your mind. Even if they know you don’t know them, saying their name gets their attention, as if the letter is truly to them. It makes it more personal. Besides, if you don’t have the brains to research a name, they don’t want you. It shows you care about the position and are willing to do some homework. Otherwise you’re like that shameless spammer on Facebook who is always promoting his band that no one likes—“Be my friend! Be my friend!” No one likes that guy, so don’t act like him.
3. Keep it Conversational.
Keeping the cover letter conversational is one of the best cover letter tips out there. Show some personality and the reader is less likely to crumple it up and shoot a basket. This type of language makes people feel like you have rapport even if you’ve never met.
4. Brag about yourself.
While your dedication to telling the world how awesome you are hasn’t scored you many friends in the past, here is your chance to put it out there without everyone leaving the room talking about what a douche bag your are. Finally. Tell them why you’re the man or woman for the job. Having the confidence to state it straight up sends the signal that you really are qualified.
The more specific, tangible, and measurable the better because it tells them you’re not just winging it.
5. Always talk about your achievements.
They don’t just want another employee—they want the best, and achievements mark you as a high-value individual. Use bullet points to cover more space, creating the illusion there is more information than there actually is. Most cover letter tips will tell you not to list your accomplishments, but this is where you want to brag away.
6. Don’t just parrot your resume.
Your cover letter, though short and simple, is an asset that will pave the way for your future income, and a lot of prospective employees make the mistake of writing exactly what is on the resume. Don’t do this—it shows a lack of creativity. Your cover letter should expand and serve as a bridge to your resume. Since it’s the first thing they see, make it count. This goes back to the previous point- it’s one of the crucial cover letter tips. Brag and talk about how great you are but don’t just summarize your resume.
7. Don’t come across as a Harvard prude, even if you are one.
Professionalism is nice, but no one wants to work with a pompous ass. If that’s not how you talk on a daily basis, tone it down. If that is how you talk, you’ve got bigger problems than I can solve. Write like a kindergartner. Okay, I don’t mean write sentences like “Jane likes jobs. Jane wants money.” I mean be clear and simple, and sound out your words while you write to make sure they aren’t too sophisticated. And definitely don’t talk about how this is one of the awesome cover letter tips you found here. You don’t have to spill the beans like a kindergartener would either, just be clear, concise and readable.
8. Email letters should be short and sweet, like a one-night stand.
Long emails waste time that could be better spent on Facebook. Once they open your resume they’ve decided to invest some time in you, so they are psychologically prepared for more information. Einstein once said, “Everything should be as simple as it is, but not simpler.” Anything more will make you seem like a possible future headache.
9. Attack them from all angles.
If you don’t have submission guidelines, send the resume as an attachment and an email. Then point it out. “I’m such a great fella I sent this as an email AND an attachment.” The message is you are the type of person who will make their life easier.
10. The most crucial of the cover letter tips- Don’t be weak.
“My professional resume is included if you would like to look at it.” Subconsciously, you just told them you aren’t even sure if your resume is worth their time. Grow a pair. Say something direct and casual like, “As you can see in my resume, I’ve worked in the midget porn industry for forty-three years.” EXPECT them to read it, and they are much more likely to do so. Ok, so that actual line is not one of the cover letter tips you should utilize, but you get what I mean.Wednesday, October 27, 2010
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Here is a list of Thesaurus of only the GRE words. THESAURUS(Related Words)
Here is a list of thesaurus of only the GRE words.
THESAURUS
This list can help the intermediate learners(started cramming word lists, and found it as the very conventional way for preparing GRE)
Take a Print out of following word list as Document and Go ahead with the Preparation.
Assured GRE Verbal score with this word list is 400/800.
1. Abhorrent, abominable, detestable, execrable, loathsome, obnoxious, repellent, repugnant, odious, heinous, disgusting
2. Abandon, renounce, maroon, leave in the lurch, forfeit, disown, waive, ditch, abdicate, jilt, forsake, abjure, disown, repudiate
3. Abnormal, aberrant, anomalous, bizarre, eccentric, freak, idiosyncratic, queer, wayward
4. Scurrilous, calumnious, libelous, opprobrious
5. Libel, calumny, defamation, denigration, misrepresentation, obloquy, slander, aspersion, vilification, malign, traduce, smear, besmirch, tarnish, imputation, vituperation, defile
6. Abundant, bountiful, copious, luxuriant, rampant
7. Abuse, assault, execration, invective, vituperation, affront, berate, castigate, inveigh, odium
8. Acclaim, applaud, extol, commend, kudos, laud, eulogize, ovation, esteem, plaudits, acquiescence,
endorsement, mandate, ratification
9. Accusations, impeachment, allegation, summons, indictment
10. Acquit, absolve, exonerate, vindicate
11. Bounty, largesse, munificence, philanthropy
12. Commendable, absolve, exemplary, laudable, meritorious, honorable
13. Contemptible, despicable, detestable, disgraceful, loathsome, odious, ignominious, dishonorable, discreditable
14. Condemnable, reprehensible, deplorable
15. Censure, condemnation, culpability, reprimand, recrimination, reproach, denounce
16. Aggressive, antagonistic, bellicose, belligerent, pugnacious, warlike, fractious, quarrelsome, contentious,
litigious, militant
17. Irascible, petulant, peevish, dyspeptic, cantankerous, irritable, bilious
18. Agreement, accord, conformity, consensus, harmony, unanimity, compact, treaty, covenant, truce, pact
19. Approbate, comply, accent, concur, approve, acquiesce, concede, accord
20. Alleviate, abate, allay, ameliorate, assuage, mitigate, slake, subdue, temper, relieve, mollify, appease,
conciliate, placate, gruntle
21. Alliance, affiliation, coalition, concordat, compact, confederation, consortium
22. Allure, attract, beguile, decoy, entice, lure, magnetize
23. Mitigate, palliate, extenuate
24. Coax, wheedle, inveigle, cajole
25. Amiable, affable, amicable, genial
26. Amorous, carnal, enamored, erotic, lustful, lecherous, licentious, salacious, lascivious, libidinous, lewd,
prurient, lubricious, bawdy, erotic
27. Ancient, antediluvian, antiquated, archaic, outmoded, passé, primordial
28. Animosity, acerbity, acrimony, animus, antagonism, antipathy, asperity, malevolence, rancor, vindictiveness,
enmity, malice
29. Anonymous, incognito, pseudonymn
30. Phlegmatic, sluggish, languid, indolent, listless, lackadaisical
31. Apathy, lassitude, lethargy, debility, languor
32. Apex, acme, apogee, zenith, crest, culmination, summit, pinnacle
33. Apologetic, contrite, penitent, remorseful, rueful
34. Apprentice, novice, tyro, greenhorn
35. Appropriate, apposite, apropos, apt, befitting, felicitous, opportune, pertinent, seasonable, seemly
36. Arbitrary, autocratic, despotic, imperious, tyrannical, totalitarian
37. Arbitrary, capricious, whimsical, erratic, eccentric, mercurial, quirky
38. Ardent, zealous, fervent, impassioned, passionate
39. Arduous, grueling, laborious, herculean, onerous
40. Altercation, bickering, clash, dispute, feud, squabble, wrangle, quibble, carp, cavil
41. Arrogant, cavalier, haughty, impudent, supercilious, swaggering, presumptuous, snobbish, condescending,
insolent
42. Articulate, eloquent, glib, lucid
43. Asperity, abrasiveness, acerbity, acidity, acrimony, churlishness, irascibility, rancor
44. Atrocious, heinous
45. Augury, premonition, forewarning, portent, foreboding, bode, foreshadow, presentiment
46. Ascetic, austere, Spartan, self-denying
47. Frugal, parsimonious, stingy,
48. Banal, clichéd, commonplace, hackneyed, humdrum, platitudinous, stereotyped, trivial, trite
49. Banish, exile, expel, rusticate, outlaw, oust, expatriate, deport
50. Banter, badinage, chaffing, repartee
51. Barbarian, boor
52. Barrage, fusillade, onslaught, bombardment, assault
53. Barrier, embankment, rampart, bulwark, blockade, fortification, palisade
54. Beget, procreate, father
55. Bell, carillon, knell
56. Bemuse, befuddle, bewilder, stupefy, confound, daze, flummox, muddle, mystify 57. Benevolent, altruistic, beneficent, benign, compassionate, philanthropic
58. Berserk, frenzied, frenetic, demented, deranged, maniacal
59. Bizarre, eccentric, freakish, grotesque, outlandish, weird, idiosyncratic
60. Beseech, implore, importune, entreat, supplicate
61. Besiege, beleaguer, pester, badger
62. Bewitch, captivate, enrapture, enchant, enthrall, entrance, mesmerize, ensnare, endear, engaging
63. Biased, bigoted, chauvinistic, jaundiced, partisan, tendentious, patriotic, jingoistic, sectarian
64. Genealogy, lineage, pedigree, race
65. Blasphemous, impious, irreverent, profane, sacrilegious
66. Blatant, barefaced, flagrant, conspicuous, shameless
67. Blaze, conflagration, holocaust, carnage, massacre
68. Boastful, vainglorious, bragging, conceited
69. Boisterous, obstreperous, rowdy, uproarious
70. Burlesque, caricature, travesty, lampoon, parody, sham, pastiche
71. Circuitous, devious, labyrinthine, meandering, oblique, rambling, tortuous, serpentine
72. Dainty, squeamish, fastidious, meticulous
73. Dappled, pied, motley, speckled, variegated
74. Dawdle, dally, loiter
75. Dexterous, agile, nimble, deft, adroit, lithe, limber
76. Devilish, demoniac, diabolic, fiendish, infernal
77. Dingy, murky, drab, seedy, dowdy
78. Discordant, cacophonous, clashing, dissonant, incongruous
79. Dormant, comatose, quiescent, latent, torpid
80. Ephemeral, fugitive, evanescent, fleeting
81. Etiquette, civility, protocol, decorum
82. Exuberant, ebullient, effervescent, vivacious, exultant
83. Fashionable, modish, vogue, contemporary, trendy
84. Flirt, coquette, philanderer
85. Gaunt, emaciated, cadaverous, lanky, haggard
86. Grandiloquent, bombastic, melodramatic, pompous, rhetorical
87. Heresy, unorthodox, heterodox, iconoclast, pagan
88. Hoodwink, cozen, deceive, dupe, hoax
89. Impromptu, extemporized, offhand
90. Impregnable, impenetrable, invincible, unconquerable
91. Insidious, deceptive, treacherous, surreptitious, furtive
92. Lament, dirge, elegy, requiem
93. Melancholy, lugubrious, disconsolate, despondent, somber, dejected, plaintive, lamenting, doleful
94. Paraphernalia, appurtenance, accessories
95. Perfunctory, cursory
96. Pestilence, blight, pandemic, plague, contagion, epidemic
97. Pillage, depredation, marauding, plunder, despoil, ransack, ravage, devastate
98. Prevaricate, tergiversate, equivocate, evasive, elusive
99. Profuse, exuberant, prolific, lavish, abundant
100. Profound, erudite, esoteric, recondite
101. Suspicious, apprehensive, skeptical, dubious, incredulous, wary
102. Sycophantic, flattering, servile
103. Therapeutic, curative, salubrious
104. Tumult, pandemonium, turmoil, chaos, commotion, turbulence, uproar
105. Virtuoso, maestro, prodigy
106. Voracious, ravenous, rapacious, insatiable, avid
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Students Develop Corporate Projects, and earn stipend. [5 days left]
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OrganizerCollegeproject.in(Professional Association)
Important Dates
Deadline: October 31, 2010
Eligibility Undergrad Level,Grad Level,Postgrad Level
Type of Opportunity Internship/Training
www. collegeproject. in have collected more than 500 projects (related to Engg /MBA/Other courses) from companies, and listed it so that students can develop it throughout the year. www. collegeproject. in facilitates students • Get access to Corporate/Real time projects (no dummy projects). • Develop it from anywhere (home/hostel) and Earn stipend. • Bi-weekly (every 15 days) meeting with corporate people (HR, Tech Heads, etc) over audio/video conference. • Get job offers after project completion from companies (very likely, as for them, you are much better than normal freshers). • Face the industry with confidence and knowledge.
To apply,send an email to given id with subject as "Application for internship,found this opportunity at Let Me Know".
To apply,send an email to given id with subject as "Application for internship,found this opportunity at Let Me Know".
Website : http://www.collegeproject.in
Website of Opportunity: http://www.collegeproject.in
Email address: contact@collegeproject.in
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Monday, October 25, 2010
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GRE Big Book Word List
If you are reading this, then you are on the right track. In our vast experiences of helping students get ready for various math tests, we have found that just plain old fashion practice practice practice has the highest success rate. You want to make sure you stretch those brain muscles before you take your test.
We know it is not glamorous, exciting or quick, but I found that most of the students that I have worked with who have gone on to pass math tests worked through math problems, asking questions about them as they arose.
The more different types of questions you look at the more comfortable and familiar you will get with working with the various types of questions. So when it gets to the real deal you will be ready to go full steam ahead.
If you haven't done so already, check out our Math Help page. This page will link you to math tutorials that will cover concepts you need to know for the test.
Memorize Formulas:
The GRE test DOES NOT provide you with formulas.
Some of the more common formulas are slope and geometry formulas.
Practice Your Basic Math Skills Daily:
Remember when you questioned why you need to know how to add, subtract, multiply and divide when you have a calculator? Well, here is the answer to that question. You can not use a calculator on the general GRE math test.
If you practice adding, multiplying, subtracting and dividing BEFORE the test, you will be more comfortable without a calculator when you go in and take the test. Also this might help you work the problems on the test quicker.
As you practice, make sure that you check yourself with the calculator, just in case.
Take Practice Tests:
Once you have reviewed your math and have polished up those basic math skills, then you should look at some practice tests.
This will help you become familiar with the different types of questions that will come your way on the test.
It will also help you get used to the directions that you will see on the test, which can help you save time when you take it.
There are two practice tests at this website: Test I, the Warm-up Test and Test II, the Adaptive Test.
DO NOT Cram the Night Before the Test:
Yes, do go over math problems, but do not try to do it all the night before and don't over do it the night before. If you try to overload your brain in a short time it might explode during the test (or at least feel like it.
DO NOT Stay Up All Night:
Yes, I do know that it might be hard to get to sleep early on the eve of the big test, however try not to stay up all night. I have had students say they were up all night before a test and literally fell asleep during the test. Even if you don't go to sleep, your brain will be tired and consequently you will not be able to perform to your full potential.
We know it is not glamorous, exciting or quick, but I found that most of the students that I have worked with who have gone on to pass math tests worked through math problems, asking questions about them as they arose.
The more different types of questions you look at the more comfortable and familiar you will get with working with the various types of questions. So when it gets to the real deal you will be ready to go full steam ahead.
If you haven't done so already, check out our Math Help page. This page will link you to math tutorials that will cover concepts you need to know for the test.
Memorize Formulas:
The GRE test DOES NOT provide you with formulas.
Some of the more common formulas are slope and geometry formulas.
Practice Your Basic Math Skills Daily:
Remember when you questioned why you need to know how to add, subtract, multiply and divide when you have a calculator? Well, here is the answer to that question. You can not use a calculator on the general GRE math test.
If you practice adding, multiplying, subtracting and dividing BEFORE the test, you will be more comfortable without a calculator when you go in and take the test. Also this might help you work the problems on the test quicker.
As you practice, make sure that you check yourself with the calculator, just in case.
Take Practice Tests:
Once you have reviewed your math and have polished up those basic math skills, then you should look at some practice tests.
This will help you become familiar with the different types of questions that will come your way on the test.
It will also help you get used to the directions that you will see on the test, which can help you save time when you take it.
There are two practice tests at this website: Test I, the Warm-up Test and Test II, the Adaptive Test.
DO NOT Cram the Night Before the Test:
Yes, do go over math problems, but do not try to do it all the night before and don't over do it the night before. If you try to overload your brain in a short time it might explode during the test (or at least feel like it.
DO NOT Stay Up All Night:
Yes, I do know that it might be hard to get to sleep early on the eve of the big test, however try not to stay up all night. I have had students say they were up all night before a test and literally fell asleep during the test. Even if you don't go to sleep, your brain will be tired and consequently you will not be able to perform to your full potential.
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Best GRE Stuff Here
Some new gre guides and books:
- GRE Maths Skills - a really nice guideline for the GRE Quants section
- GRE Maths Skills - a really nice guideline for the GRE Quants section
- GRE Antonyms and Analogies practice - an ebook that compiles the best practice questions on analogies and antonyms.
Wishing all the best for your GRE if you're preparing to give it these days... Get a wonderful gre score
Wishing all the best for your GRE if you're preparing to give it these days... Get a wonderful gre score
- 800score.com 5 GRE Verbal Tests - An "800" is the highest possible score on a GRE section. Over the last 8 years, 800score has helped over 100,000 students get their highest possible score...
- Quant Software for GRE - Qaunts is an important section of GRE which can trun out to be quite tricky! Brush up your quant skills with the software and questions database in this package.
- Kaplan software for GRE - Achieve the scores you need to get into the graduate school of your choice using Kaplan Higher Score GRE software. The Kaplan method has helped millions prepare for the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT exams--tests that can make or break your professional future.
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Roadmap to GRE - How to Prepare for GRE
Loads of people ask me this question - How do I start my preparation for the GRE exam?
Here is a short guide on preparing for the Graduate Record Examination.
Firstly, make sure that when you register for the test, you have at least 3 months to study! Anything less than that is educational suicide - unless you're in the IIT...
Secondly, there is no such strategy which says that you should start studying from the Verbal section and then move on to Quants or vice-versa. Start with whatever you are comfortable with! I started preparing with the verbal section because my language skills are far better than my mathematical skills. Starting your preparation with something you find easy helps defuse stress and arouse interest in what you're studying.
The GRE preparation study is never ending...you can't have enough practice in maths and almost nobody can memorize the meanings of all those thousands of words. So these 2 things - Quants and Words - should be universal in your preparation, i.e. you should study them every day even as you set up targets for the more particular sections.
Those who are good with English should not get overconfident. The reading comprehension section can be quite tricky. Its not like those simple comprehension passages that you get in your 10th and 12th standard board exams.
Some of the books I recommend for GRE preparation you will find on the right sidebar of this blog. Quite a few are available on this blog for free download if you know where to look (just click in the right places!) make your preparation a mixture of online and offline study. I always recommend number2.com for their short mock tests.
Finally, dont procrastinate (if you don't know the meaning of this word, your GRE preparation is lagging!). Laziness never did you any good and never will. If you find it difficult to study in the morning, then be a night bird and work hard.
Once you think you have studied enough, start giving the mock test in the ETS powerprep CD. That test will give you a good indication of where you stand. Identify your weak areas from the result of the test and try to strengthen them with practice. As the Bhagwad Gita says, "karma kar, Fal ki Chinta Mat kar" . May the force be with you!
Those who have already given their GRE are most welcome to share their experiences and provide tips in the comments section.
Here is a short guide on preparing for the Graduate Record Examination.
Firstly, make sure that when you register for the test, you have at least 3 months to study! Anything less than that is educational suicide - unless you're in the IIT...
Secondly, there is no such strategy which says that you should start studying from the Verbal section and then move on to Quants or vice-versa. Start with whatever you are comfortable with! I started preparing with the verbal section because my language skills are far better than my mathematical skills. Starting your preparation with something you find easy helps defuse stress and arouse interest in what you're studying.
The GRE preparation study is never ending...you can't have enough practice in maths and almost nobody can memorize the meanings of all those thousands of words. So these 2 things - Quants and Words - should be universal in your preparation, i.e. you should study them every day even as you set up targets for the more particular sections.
Those who are good with English should not get overconfident. The reading comprehension section can be quite tricky. Its not like those simple comprehension passages that you get in your 10th and 12th standard board exams.
Some of the books I recommend for GRE preparation you will find on the right sidebar of this blog. Quite a few are available on this blog for free download if you know where to look (just click in the right places!) make your preparation a mixture of online and offline study. I always recommend number2.com for their short mock tests.
Finally, dont procrastinate (if you don't know the meaning of this word, your GRE preparation is lagging!). Laziness never did you any good and never will. If you find it difficult to study in the morning, then be a night bird and work hard.
Once you think you have studied enough, start giving the mock test in the ETS powerprep CD. That test will give you a good indication of where you stand. Identify your weak areas from the result of the test and try to strengthen them with practice. As the Bhagwad Gita says, "karma kar, Fal ki Chinta Mat kar" . May the force be with you!
Those who have already given their GRE are most welcome to share their experiences and provide tips in the comments section.
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GRE Analylitical Writing Section (Essay)
GRE sets two writing tasks (analysis of an issue, and analysis of an argument), collectively called the Analytical Writing Section. The tasks are designed to test critical thinking and analytical writing skills. The essays come first on the test - 45 minutes for the issue and 30 minutes for the argument.
The first task on the GRE CAT is the discussion of an issue. The topic is intentionally open to interpretation, so that you can marshal your arguments in support of a position. It is rather like a debate. A good essay of this type will give highly specific reasons for a point of view, and back up its thesis with suitable examples. Minor errors in spelling punctuation or grammar will not prevent your getting a good mark - poor logical flow and vagueness will.
The second task on the GRE CAT is the analysis of an argument, which tests your ability to find flaws in apparently logical arguments. It does help if you have a basic familiarity with the terms of logic, so that you can successfully identify the premises and assumptions on which a conclusion rests. Here the mark you obtain is directly linked to the number of problems that you identify in the logic, and sensible suggestions you make to evaluate the conclusion. With a little training and practice, this task is actually easier than the issue.
* You have to type your response. Obviously there is no spell-check or grammar check available.
* The essays a marked by one human reader and one computer program (e-rater)
* Scores range from 1-6 (see the ETS scoring guidelines)
* Topics come from the pool of issue and argument topics on the official GRE website
Note the following:
Analysis of an argument
Follow our guidelines and use our format for a stress-free approach to writing a good essay.
Guidelines:
* You are expected to analyze the logic of the argument. You must not start giving your opinion of the subject matter of the argument.
(For example, if the argument claims that a certain newspaper is not selling well because it has recently increased its price, you are not expected to give views on what makes a good newspaper, or on marketing strategies. You simply have to discuss whether the evidence provided warrants that conclusion.)
* All the arguments will be seriously flawed. You will lose marks if you do not identify the major faults. The main categories of logical error that you should be able to spot are:
1. Generalizations
2. Problems with surveys and statistics
3. False causes
4. False analogies
5. Hidden assumptions
6. Inadequate authority
Format of your essay:
Part I - introduction
Write an introduction explaining in your own words what the argument claims.
End your paragraph with a statement such as:
However, this conclusion seems unwarranted, or
However, the information provided does not justify this conclusion or
This conclusion is not well supported / fails to convince/ is flawed etc.
Part II – the body of the essay
Write 2-3 paragraphs to identify and explain the faults that you have found in the argument.
For example, in the case of the ‘false cause’ you can explain what alternative reasons or other causes might need to be considered. In the case of inadequate surveys you can explain what is omitted in the methodology. In the case of misleading statistics and figures you can discuss what is wrong with the information.
Part III – what else is needed?
The final paragraph is the place to cover what else you would need to know before you are able to decide whether the conclusion is actually valid. This ‘what else’ paragraph obviates the necessity for a formal conclusion. Useful statements are along the lines of:
In order to decide whether, indeed, ABC is actually the case, it would be useful to have access to XYZ.
XYZ might include one or other of: Expert opinion (e.g. business consultant) / statistics / surveys / research data etc
The first task on the GRE CAT is the discussion of an issue. The topic is intentionally open to interpretation, so that you can marshal your arguments in support of a position. It is rather like a debate. A good essay of this type will give highly specific reasons for a point of view, and back up its thesis with suitable examples. Minor errors in spelling punctuation or grammar will not prevent your getting a good mark - poor logical flow and vagueness will.
The second task on the GRE CAT is the analysis of an argument, which tests your ability to find flaws in apparently logical arguments. It does help if you have a basic familiarity with the terms of logic, so that you can successfully identify the premises and assumptions on which a conclusion rests. Here the mark you obtain is directly linked to the number of problems that you identify in the logic, and sensible suggestions you make to evaluate the conclusion. With a little training and practice, this task is actually easier than the issue.
* You have to type your response. Obviously there is no spell-check or grammar check available.
* The essays a marked by one human reader and one computer program (e-rater)
* Scores range from 1-6 (see the ETS scoring guidelines)
* Topics come from the pool of issue and argument topics on the official GRE website
Analysis of an issue
Follow our guidelines and use our format for a stress-free approach to writing a good essay.Guidelines:
- You are expected to explain your position on an issue. You must state and justify your opinion of the topic under discussion.
- All the issue topics will have two sides.
- There is no "right" side: You have to decide your position on the topic after consideration of the pros and cons.
- Your position will usually be 80 or 90% in favor of one side.
- Always spend about 5 minutes thinking and planning. (Draw up a table of points before deciding which side will make the most persuasive essay.)
- Always use specific examples to support your point of view.
Format of your essay:
Part I - introduction
Write an introduction explaining in your own words what the issue is about. Try to generate interest in the topic under discussion, and make it clear why the topic is controversial. End your paragraph with a thesis statement. (A thesis statement is a clear summation of your point of view.)Part II – the body of the essay
Write 2-3 paragraphs to support your thesis. Each paragraph should introduce one point. Explain the point and give a specific example wherever possible. You can also give reasons why the point is important or relevant. Be sure to give connecting words and phrases (links) at the beginning of each paragraph to give a sense of logical flow.Part III – qualification
Since the issue is never entirely black or white, you do not want to sound too dogmatic, and so you ‘qualify’ (moderate) your position (i.e. you usually explain that under certain circumstances the other side of the issue might be correct). This may involve a sentence beginning with "but" or "however"...Part IV – conclusion
You cannot leave the essay without reinforcing your thesis. If you have introduced a qualification into your argument, you will need to draw the essay back to your thesis. Try to avoid simply repeating what you have said; find something general to say that makes it clear that you have finished.Note the following:
- The introduction and the conclusion can be very general, but the body of the essay must be specific.
- Do not give a long list of examples all illustrating the same point. Stick to the one point-one example method.
- The examples can be from your own experience or from your reading or knowledge of current affairs, history etc.
- Good vocabulary is an asset, but don’t use long words if you are not sure of the meaning.
Analysis of an argument
Follow our guidelines and use our format for a stress-free approach to writing a good essay.
Guidelines:
* You are expected to analyze the logic of the argument. You must not start giving your opinion of the subject matter of the argument.
(For example, if the argument claims that a certain newspaper is not selling well because it has recently increased its price, you are not expected to give views on what makes a good newspaper, or on marketing strategies. You simply have to discuss whether the evidence provided warrants that conclusion.)
* All the arguments will be seriously flawed. You will lose marks if you do not identify the major faults. The main categories of logical error that you should be able to spot are:
1. Generalizations
2. Problems with surveys and statistics
3. False causes
4. False analogies
5. Hidden assumptions
6. Inadequate authority
Format of your essay:
Part I - introduction
Write an introduction explaining in your own words what the argument claims.
End your paragraph with a statement such as:
However, this conclusion seems unwarranted, or
However, the information provided does not justify this conclusion or
This conclusion is not well supported / fails to convince/ is flawed etc.
Part II – the body of the essay
Write 2-3 paragraphs to identify and explain the faults that you have found in the argument.
For example, in the case of the ‘false cause’ you can explain what alternative reasons or other causes might need to be considered. In the case of inadequate surveys you can explain what is omitted in the methodology. In the case of misleading statistics and figures you can discuss what is wrong with the information.
Part III – what else is needed?
The final paragraph is the place to cover what else you would need to know before you are able to decide whether the conclusion is actually valid. This ‘what else’ paragraph obviates the necessity for a formal conclusion. Useful statements are along the lines of:
In order to decide whether, indeed, ABC is actually the case, it would be useful to have access to XYZ.
XYZ might include one or other of: Expert opinion (e.g. business consultant) / statistics / surveys / research data etc
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