1. GRE Test Prep and Summer Research
Opportunities: Making Yourself A
More Competitive Applicant!
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5. Extremely expensive
from Princeton
review! $900 and up!
Kaplan also has prep
classes, these classes
are around $1300!!
Worth a try! Will help
you gauge what areas
you need to focus
studying and its FREE!!
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8. GRE Test Prep Tips
from US News
• Go Back To High School!
– Many of the math concepts come from high school geometry and algebra, a
good review book will help!
• Sleep with your dictionary!
– The vocabulary on the GRE is much more advanced than the SAT. Read read
read as much as possible and find a Kaplan or Princeton Review vocabulary
review book!
• Take a tough English class!
– If you still have time, challenge yourself with an advanced college level English
class. This is assist you with your analytical writing skills and comprehension.
• If you can afford it…Take a Prep Class!
– Whether its through Princeton Review, Kaplan, or a course available at a local
college or university.
• Don’t like your score? Take it again!
– The GRE is offered several times during the week/day! If you don’t like you’re
initial score, study again and take it again. This is why it is advised to take the
test early, just incase you want a retake!
10. Research Experience for Undergraduates
(REU programs)
• NSF sponsored (75 universities involved)
• For undergraduates interested in research, this is an
excellent opportunity to gain experience away from the
home institution
• Generally 10 weeks over the summer, stipend and housing
provided
• Can be a great opportunity to “test out” a graduate
program you may be interested in
• Can provide you with another solid reference who can
speak to your research skills
• Must be a US citizen
12. Industry Internships –
Dow, Amgen, Gilead, Bayer, Tyson, AstraZeneca, Johnson &
Johnson, Merck….,
• Timing/duration/due dates varies
• For some you can already have your BS
• Most are paid and include housing
• Good opportunity to experience research outside of academics
13. Industry Internships –
Dow, Amgen, Gilead, Bayer, Tyson, AstraZeneca, Johnson &
Johnson, Merck….,
• Timing/duration/due dates varies
• For some you can already have your BS
• Most are paid and include housing
• Good opportunity to experience research outside of academics
14. Internships outside research –
AWIS, ACS, AAAS, UCS, Center for Science in the Public
Interest, Smithsonian….
• Maybe bench work isn’t for you, but science
outreach/advocacy/policy/communication/writing
