There are the Greek myths, and then there are the GRE myths. We don't have much to say about the first, but we can help bust the second. Checkout this presentation to know about common myths about the GRE. www.manyagroup.com

1. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’
Busting common GRE myths

2. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ 2
Knowing the Test Well is Half the Battle Won

3. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’
GRE EXAM FORMAT & TIMINGS
3

4. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ 4

5. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ 5
40%CONTENT • Arithmetic
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Data interpretation
QUESTION
TYPES
• Problem Solving
• Quantitative
Comparison
• Numeric Entry
• Select All That Apply
CALCULATOR • Basic on-screen
calculator available
GRE:
QUANTITATIVE

6. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ 6
40%FORMAT • Multiple choice
• Select all that apply
• Select in-passage
responses
QUESTION
TYPES
• Reading comprehension
• Text completion
• Sentence equivalence
GRE:
VERBAL

7. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ 7
The Myths Relating to the Test

8. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’
Myth #1 :
8
GRE scores are not as important as your personal statement and CGPA.
Fact :
1) Low GRE score can seriously damage your chances of admission.
2) GRE score is important in awarding teaching and research assistantships
and merit based financial aid.

9. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’
Myth #2 :
9
GRE test prep can be crammed in a few weekends!
Facts :
It takes time and practice to hone the skills learnt in classroom.
Vocab building takes time and frequent revision.

10. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’
Myth #3:
10
GRE quant involves complex topics with multi-step questions.
7150 = 2 x 52 x 11 x 13
Fact :
GRE,mostly, tests math concepts you learnt in 8th/9th std. in school.

11. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’
Myth #4:
11
Calculator is essential for every Quant question!
If 20% of the animals in certain park are birds, and 40% of non-birds are mammals, and
there are 75% as many amphibians as mammals in the park, what percent of the
animals in the park are not birds, mammals, or amphibians ? (Note : None of the
mammals are amphibians.)
A) 10%
B) 12%
C) 20%
D) 24%
E) 25%
Say, total animals = 100
# of birds = 20
# of mammals = 40% of 80
= 32.
# of amphibians = 75% of 32
= 24
So, not birds, mammals, or amphibians =
100 – (20+32+24) = 24%

12. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’
Myth #5:
12
To score in GRE Verbal, you need to memorize every word in
English Language!
Fact :
GRE focuses on the skill of understanding vocabulary in context.
And focuses on the high frequency GRE words.
At Manya, we offer membean.com site access to every student to boost
vocab building.

13. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’
Sentence Equivalence
13
Available to everyone

14. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’
Text Completion
14

15. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ 15
Myth #7:
You need to be a great writer to get a good score in AWA.
Fact :
GRE AWA isn’t asking for brilliant writing.
It’s simply asking for competent writing that satisfies all
of the basic AWA writing requirements!

16. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ 16
Myth #9:
Taking many GRE practice tests boosts your score.
Fact :
10 practice tests are optimum for GRE.
More importantly, each test must be carefully
analyzed, reviewing both right and wrong answers.

17. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ 17
Myth #10:
All test prep is the same. It’s really about practice.
Fact :
Mastering GRE requires right tools, right coaching and
lots of practice materials.
Make sure you have access to authentic adaptive tests.

18. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ 18
The Realistic Approach to the GRE

19. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’
• Don’t pile up the syllabus
• Attempt mock tests periodically
• Maintain an error log
• After a few tests, keep a realistic target for yourself
19

20. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ 20
Beating the GRE in its Own Game

21. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’
• Understand the algorithm of the GRE exam through mock
tests
• Realize your weak and strong areas
• Develop a specific approach to tackle different question types
21

22. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’ 22
Summary of the Session:
Myths Facts
GRE Score is not as important as your profile
statements.
Low GRE score can hurt your chances of admission.
GRE can be crammed over a few weekends. You need time and practice to hone the concepts learned
in class, esp. vocabulary.
GRE Quant involves difficult questions/topics. GRE tests Math concepts of 8th /9th std.
Calculator is essential in Quant sections. Only a few questions require the use of calculator.
You need to be a great writer to score high in AWA. You need to follow a specific format of writing.
You need a good score in each of the sections to get
into a top school.
Each programs has separate requirements for each
sections.
Taking many GRE mock tests boosts your score. It is more important to analyse the mistakes.
All the test-preps are same. You need to follow authentic study materials, right tools
and adaptive mock tests.

23. ‘Saraswati before Lakshmi’
Send your study abroad queries to info@manyagroup.com
or call us on: 1800-102-4646 (Toll free)
Website: www.manyagroup.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManyaIndia
Twitter: https://twitter.com/manya_group
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/manyagroup
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ManyaGroup/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/manyaedu