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Patricia Taylor-Cooke
Drew C. Appleby
 I have plenty of time to prepare.
 I didn’t really study for the SAT, so why should I study for the GRE.
 I did okay on the SAT. So, I will do okay on the GRE.
 I got accepted to college. So, I will have no problem getting into
graduate school.
 My GRE test is still a year away.
 I am only a Freshman/Sophomore/Junior. I don’t need to worry
about it yet.
 I can’t afford to get help in preparing for the GRE
 I’m not going to waste my money. It won’t help anyway.
 I haven’t even thought about it.
 I don’t need to practice. You can take as long as you want to answer
the questions.
 What the heck is the GRE?
 What is the GRE?
 How is the GRE Administered?
 What are the Sections?
 The New GRE!!
 How Do I Prepare?
 Long-Term
 Short-Term
 Cost vs. Investment
 Review


The Graduate Record Examination
An examination that tests your skills in several
different areas
 Verbal
 Quantitative
 Writing Assessment
 Subject Test (Will be covered later)
 One Part of Your Ticket to Graduate School
 An Important Selection Criteria for Graduate
Schools
 The GRE is Available in CAT or Paper
Format
 CAT = Computer-Adaptive Test
 Each question is chosen based on whether you
answered the previous question correctly
 Benefit = Available Year Round, Immediate Feedback
 Paper Based
 Disadvantages – 5 sections, 3 times a year & wait for
feedback
 Verbal
 Tests vocabulary, verbal reasoning skills,
and ability to read with understanding
and insight
 Types of questions include: Analogies,
antonyms, sentence completion, and
reading comprehension
 30 questions
 30 minutes
(Kaplan, 2001)
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly
opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ERRONEOUS:
Explanation:
o careful
Erroneous = incorrect
o vigorous
Closest Match = Accurate
o accurate
o convincing
o thoughtful
Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly
opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABET:
Explanation:
o Exaggerate
ABET = to aid
o Arrange
Closest Match = Deter
o Refuse
o Deter
o Confuse
(Kaplan, 2001)
Select the pair that best expresses a relationship
similar to that expressed in the original pair.
DISCHARGED : SOLDIER
o fired : cannon
o graduated : student
o appointed : judge
o transferred : student
o docked : salary
(Kaplan, 2001)
DISCHARGED : SOLDIER
graduated : student
Discharged is what a
soldier is said to be when
Graduated is what a
student is said to be
his or her tour of duty is up
and he or she is released
from commitment to the
armed forces.
when he or she has
completed a particular
stage of schooling, and
is released.
(Kaplan, 2001)
Select the pair that best expresses a relationship
similar to that expressed in the original pair.
TITLED : NOBLE
o elected : candidate
o acclaimed : artist
o commissioned : officer
o deposed : ruler
o initiated : argument
(Kaplan, 2001)
TITLED : NOBLE
commissioned : officer
A person is called
noble because he/she
is titled.
An officer, especially
one of the military, is
an officer because
he/she has been
commissioned.
This one is easier if you work it from right to left.
(Kaplan, 2001)
Choose the word or set of words for each blank that
best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
The author presumably believes that all businessmen are _______,
for her main characters, whatever qualities they may lack, are virtual
paragons of ______.
Author believes business men are
o clever…ingenuity
models of some quality.
o covetous…greed
o virtuous…deceit
o successful…ambition
o cautious…achievement
Implies that whatever bad points
they may have, there’s one
particular good thing about them.
(Kaplan, 2001)
After reading the passage, choose the best answer to each
question. Answer all questions following the passage on
the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage.
(Kaplan, 2001)
The four Galilean satellites of Jupiter probably experienced
early, intense bombardment. Thus, the very ancient surface of
Callisto remains scarred by impact craters. The younger, more
varied surface of Ganymede reveals distinct light and dark areas,
the light areas featuring networks of intersecting grooves and
ridges, probably resulting from later ice flows. The impact sites
of Europa have been almost completely erased, apparently by
water outflowing from the interior and instantly forming vast,
low, frozen seas. Satellite photographs of Io, the closest of the
four to Jupiter, were revelatory. They showed a landscape
dominated by volcanoes, many erupting, making Io the most
tectonically active object in the solar system. Since a body as
small as Io cannot supply the energy for such activity, the
accepted explanation has been that, forced into a highly eccentric
orbit, Io is engulfed by tides stemming from a titanic contest
between the other three Galilean moons and Jupiter. (Kaplan, 2001)
The four Galilean satellites of Jupiter probably experienced early, intense bombardment. Thus, the very ancient
surface of Callisto remains scarred by impact craters. The younger, more varied surface of Ganymede reveals
distinct light and dark areas, the light areas featuring networks of intersecting grooves and ridges, probably
resulting from later ice flows. The impact sites of Europa have been almost completely erased, apparently by
water outflowing from the interior and instantly forming vast, low, frozen seas. Satellite photographs of Io, the
closest of the four to Jupiter, were revelatory. They showed a landscape dominated by volcanoes, many
erupting, making Io the most tectonically active object in the solar system. Since a body as small as Io cannot
supply the energy for such activity, the accepted explanation has been that, forced into a highly eccentric orbit,
Io is engulfed by tides stemming from a titanic contest between the other three Galilean moons and Jupiter.
According to the passage, which of the following is probably
NOT true of the surface of Io?
a) It is not characterized by intense tectonic activity.
b) Its volcanos have resulted from powerful tides.
c) It is younger than the surface of Callisto.
d) It is distinguished by many impact craters.
e) It has apparently not been shaped by internal forces.
The four Galilean satellites of Jupiter probably experienced early, intense bombardment. Thus, the very ancient
surface of Callisto remains scarred by impact craters. The younger, more varied surface of Ganymede reveals
distinct light and dark areas, the light areas featuring networks of intersecting grooves and ridges, probably
resulting from later ice flows. The impact sites of Europa have been almost completely erased, apparently by
water outflowing from the interior and instantly forming vast, low, frozen seas. Satellite photographs of Io, the
closest of the four to Jupiter, were revelatory. They showed a landscape dominated by volcanoes, many
erupting, making Io the most tectonically active object in the solar system. Since a body as small as Io cannot
supply the energy for such activity, the accepted explanation has been that, forced into a highly eccentric orbit,
Io is engulfed by tides stemming from a titanic contest between the other three Galilean moons and Jupiter.
It can be inferred that the geologic features found in the light areas of
Ganymede were probably formed
a) subsequent to the features found in the dark areas.
b) in an earlier period than those in the dark areas.
c) at roughly the same time as the features found in the dark areas.
d) primarily by early bombardment.
e) by the satellite’s volcanic activity.
 Quantitative
 Tests basic math skills, understanding
math concepts, and reasoning skills
 Types of questions include: Graph
problems, problem solving, and
quantitative comparison
 45 minutes
 28 questions
(Kaplan, 2001)
This question consists of two quantities, one in column A and
another in column B. You are to compare the two quantities and
decide whether
the quantity in column A is greater;
the quantity in column B is greater;
the two quantities are equal;
the relationship cannot be determined from the
information given
Common information: In a question, information concerning one
or both of the quantities to be compared is centered above the two
columns. A symbol that appears in both columns represents the
same thing in column A as it does in column B.
(Kaplan, 2001)
Column A
B
b°
C
Column B
91°
89°
a°
A
D
ABCD is a rectangle
a
b
First – Make the picture look like the description.
(Kaplan, 2001)
Column A
Column B
B
b°
89°
C
91°
a°
A
D
ABCD is a rectangle
a
b
Answer: The quantity in column A is greater
Select the best answer choice given.
If a  b = a+b for all nonnegative numbers, what is the
value of 10  6?
o 0
To solve just plug in 10 for a and 6 for b.
o 2
o 4
o 8
o 16
(Kaplan, 2001)
MEGACORP, INC.
REVENUE AND PROFIT DISTRIBUTION FOR FOOD- AND NONFOOD-RELATED
OPERATIONS, 1984-1989
Total Revenues
(in billions of dollars)
Total Profits
(in millions of dollars)
9
Non-Food
Related
8
Food Related
1000
900
7
800
6
700
5
600
500
4
400
3
Percent Revenues From
Food-Related Operations in
1989 By Category
2
1
300
200
100
0
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
0
20%
30%
1984
1986
1988
7%
Snack Foods
Soft Drinks
43%
Alcoholic Bev.
Frozen Foods
(Kaplan, 2001)
Total Revenues
(in billions of dollars)
9
Total Profits
(in millions of dollars)
Non-Food
Related
1000
Food Related
900
8
800
7
Percent Revenues From FoodRelated Operations in 1989 By
Category
6
700
600
5
500
20%
4
30%
3
400
7%
300
2
Snack Foods
Soft Drinks
1
43%
Alcoholic Bev.
Frozen Foods
0
200
100
0
1984
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1986
1988
Approximately how much did total revenues increase from 1984 to
1987?
a)
$ 0.5 billion
b)
$ 1.5 billion
c)
$ 4.0 billion
d)
$ 4.5 billion
e) $ 5.0 billion
(Kaplan, 2001)
Total Revenues
(in billions of dollars)
9
Total Profits
(in millions of dollars)
Non-Food
Related
1000
Food Related
900
8
800
7
Percent Revenues From FoodRelated Operations in 1989 By
Category
6
700
600
5
500
20%
4
30%
3
400
7%
300
2
Snack Foods
Soft Drinks
1
Alcoholic Bev.
43%
Frozen Foods
0
200
100
0
1984
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
1986
1988
In 1989, approximately how many millions of dollars were revenues
from frozen food operations?
a)
1,700
b)
1,100
c)
900
d)
600
e) 450
(Kaplan, 2001)
 Beginning October 1st 2002
 Analytical Section Replaced with the
Writing Assessment
(ETS, 2002)
 What if I Have Already Taken the
Analytical Section?
 ETS is Recommending all Institutions to
Consider both Formats Equally
 Check With the Schools, But You Should Not
Be Required to Take the Writing Section if
You Took the GRE Prior to October 1st
2002
(ETS, 2002)
 Consists of 2 Parts (as of July 1, 2003 must be
word processed at CBT centers)
 Present Your Perspective on an Issue
 You are Given a Choice of Two Issues
 45 Minutes to Write
 Analyze an Argument
 An Argument Will be Given
 30 Minutes to Write
 Scored on a 6-Point Scale
(ETS, 2003)
 Present Your Perspective on an Issue
 Assesses Your Ability to Think Critically
About a Topic and to Clearly Express Your
Thoughts About it
 You May Take any Approach You Wish –
There are NO Correct Answers
 You Must Write a Persuasive and Compelling
Argument to Back Your Position
(ETS, 2002)
 Present Your Perspective on an Issue
 Sample Issues:
 “In our time, specialists of all kinds are highly
overrated. We need more generalists --people who can provide broad perspectives.”
 “The best ideas arise from a passionate interest in
commonplace things.”
(ETS, 2002)
 Analyze an Argument
 Assesses Your Ability to Understand, Analyze,
and Evaluate an Argument and to Clearly
Convey Your Critique in Writing
 This is Primarily a Critical Thinking Task
Presented in Essay Format
(ETS, 2002)
 Analyze an Argument
 Sample Argument:
 Hospital statistics regarding people who go to the
emergency room after roller-skating accidents indicate the
need for more protective equipment. Within this group of
people, 75 percent of those who had accidents in streets or
parking lots were not wearing any protective clothing
(helmets, knee pads, etc.) or any light-reflecting material
(clip-on lights, glow-in-the-dark wrist pads, etc.). Clearly,
these statistics indicate that by investing in high-quality
protective gear and reflective equipment, roller skaters will
greatly reduce their risk of being severely injured in an
accident.
(ETS, 2002)
 Visit www.gre.org for…
 Sample Essays With Reader Comments
 Scoring Criteria
 Published Pool of Issues and Arguments
 Visit www.kaptest.com to…
 Receive Feedback on Two of Your Essays
 Only $59.00
 If you thought these questions…
 Weren’t too difficult
 Were easy and fun
 Then start preparing for your
future in graduate school!!!
 If You Thought These Questions…
 Were Fairly Challenging
 Made You a Little Anxious/Uncomfortable
 Then There are Three Routes for
You to Take
1) Begin Preparation Now for Graduate School
2) Consider Programs that Don’t Require the GRE
3) Consider Employment Opportunities that Don’t
Require a Higher Degree
 If You Thought These Questions…
 Were Really Confusing
 Are too Difficult for You to do Well
 Then Rethink Aspirations
• If They Involve Graduate School Then You
May Want to Shift Your Focus to a
Different Type of Program or to
Employment
 Long-term Preparation
 Short-term Preparation
 Don’t Wait!!!!!
 SAT Scores are a Good Indicator
 Start Preparing Early in Your Education
 Sophomore Year Take a Practice Test
 Free Test at IUPUI (278-2490)
 An ETS GRE Book (www.gre.org)
 Kaplan Book or Online (www.kaptest.com)
 Plan Semesters to Build Weak Areas
 Verbal Section

Take Latin
 Learn Word Roots
 Helps you Figure Out Words You
Don’t Know

Take a Critical Thinking Class
 Learn to Pull Main Points From
Paragraphs
 Quantitative Section

Take or Audit M111 Algebra
 Covers all Math Skills Needed
 Basic Algebra and Geometry

Take M118 Finite Math
 Covers Some Concepts From GRE
 Probabilities
 Writing Assessment

Take R227 Argumentation and Debate
 Builds Skills in Analysis & Evidence
of Arguments

Take W250 Writing in Context
 Builds Skills for Writing on Issues

Take P162 Logic
 Builds Skills on Analyzing Arguments

Download the Published Pool of
Arguments and Issues and Practice
 Research Schools Offering the Types
of Programs that Interest You

Find Out Their Cut-Off Scores
 Many Schools have Arbitrary Cut-
Off Scores Used to Weed Out
Applicants
 For Example – Combined Verbal
and Quantitative of 1200
 Begin No Later Than 2
Months in Advance
 Expensive
 Less Expensive
 Inexpensive
 Expensive

Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) or
1-800-KAPTEST
 Classroom Course ($999.00 - $1049.00)
 Math or Verbal Course ($599.00)
 Online Course ($499.00)
 Private Tutoring ($1999.00 - $3999.00)
Course Prices Listed on
Kaplan Web Site 08-30-03
 Less Expensive

IUPUI
 Community Learning Network
 GRE Course ($259.00)
 Accessing the Site  (www.cln.iupui.edu)
Continuing Studies Course Catalog
College and Graduate Prep The GRE:
Prep. For Test-Taking
Course Price Listed on Web
Site 01-15-02
 Inexpensive

Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) or
1-800-KAPTEST
 Crash Courses ($99.00)
 Online Essay Grading ($59.00)
 Workshops ($29.00 each)
 Books and Software ($17.00 - $49.99)
 GRE Strategy Seminar FREE
Prices Listed on Kaplan
Web Site 08-30-03
 Inexpensive
 ETS (the Test Makers) (www.gre.org)
 Free PowerPrep Software & Paper Test When
You Register for the Test
 Online Diagnostic Test, Verbal & Quantitative ($15.00)
 Book: Practicing to Take the GRE General Test
10th Edition ($21.00)
 Online Writing Practice or Timed Test ($10.00)
 Other Free Information
Prices and Information
Listed on ETS Web Site
08-30-03
Cost  What You are Investing
 $15.00 - $4,000.00
 Time
Investment  What You Get in Return
 Graduate Degree
 A Professional Career
 Personal Satisfaction
 Higher Average Earnings
High School Diploma/Technical Certification:
 $19,930.00
Associate’s Degree:
 $36,075.00
Bachelor’s Degree:
 $43,500.00
Master’s Degree:
 $46,500.00
Doctoral Degree:
 $61,178.00
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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 I have plenty of time to prepare.
 I didn’t really study for the SAT, so why should I study for the GRE?
 I did okay on the SAT. So, I will do okay on the GRE.
 I got accepted to college. So, I will have no problem getting into
graduate school.
 My GRE test is still a year away.
 I am only a Freshman/Sophomore/Junior. I don’t need to worry
about it yet.
 I can’t afford to get help in preparing for the GRE
 I’m not going to waste my money. It won’t help anyway.
 I haven’t even thought about it.
 I don’t need to practice. You can take as long as you want to answer
the questions.
 What the heck is the GRE?
 The GRE is Used as an Initial Determinant for
Applicants
 If You are Even Considering Graduate School –
Don’t Wait!
 This Test Partly Determines Your Future!
 Prepare Long-Term AND Short-Term!!
 Use as Many Options as You Can to be Prepared
 Cost vs. Investment
See Next Presentation For Information on the Subject Test!
References
Educational Testing Service. (2003). Graduate record examinations.
August 30, 2003, from www.gre.org
Kaplan. (2001). GRE exam (5th ed.). New York: Simon & Schuster.
Kaplan, Inc. (2003). Kaplan: Test prep and admissions. August 30,
2003 from www. kaplan. com
U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2002). Occupational employment,
training, and earnings. February 3, 2002, from www.bls.gov