My pleasure, glad it helped!

You're welcome!

That's great to hear! Thank you for taking the time to comment. So... how did it go when you practiced applying these tips?

27. That's what I explain at ~4:30. There must be some overlap (i.e. "both") because 142 + 121 is more than the total number of students (236). So it has to be the case that some of the students are in both classes. At a minimum, there must be 142 + 121 - 236 = 27. There could be more, as I explain in the rest of the video, but at a minimum there must be at least 27.

Yes, schools will evaluate those scores evenly. Since the core content tested and the question types themselves are exactly the same, there hasn't been any significant difference in the distribution of scores that students are reporting. It's close enough to apples-to-apples that admissions officers are treating the new GRE the same as the old GRE when looking at scores.

@DominatetheGRE Thanks. How often do schools review percentiles? I had friends who told me that when they received their score, the percentile said one thing. However, they realized that their percentile had changed.

@@Mikebuddy2229 I'm sure they're aware of the changes whenever the ETS puts out new percentile rankings, which isn't every year. Schools have a general sense of what score range falls within the percentile ranking they're looking for, and so they focus more on the scores themselves than the nuanced percentiles. It'll probably be a year or two before they have really good data on the new Shorter GRE. Once they release the newest percentile rankings, the admissions officers will definitely be aware.

Yes. Nothing substantial has changed with the way reading comprehension is tested on the GRE.

Thank you. Glad it helped!

I don't believe that's a specific age limit. That's really up to each respective school/department based on what they're looking for in a candidate. I once had a student use the GRE to apply for a PhD in genetics... and he was in his 60's!

Thank you! And congrats on deciding to go back to school. What type of graduate program are you applying for?

My pleasure!

Yes, that's a huge "ah-ha!" I'm confident it will help you get a lot more right answers, especially on QCs. Good luck and let me know how else we can help!

Sounds like a great next move for you. Good luck as you tackle the GRE (or have you already taken it if you've been admitted to U of U?) and let me know how else we can help!

@DominatetheGRE I'm probably going to take the GMAT instead since the MBA admission office only mentioned one or the other, and I have the official study guides for the GMAT so it should be similar to the material I've been seeing for the GRE content. Thank you! 🙏

@@DominatetheGRE I'm trying to start my MBA in Spring 2024, but if I have to wait until May then so be it.

@@DominatetheGRE it's funny because I've never taken the GRE or even heard of it, or the GMAT, until the MBA admission office told me about it.

@@Tactical_DZ Sounds like a plan. Just be careful because while some of the GMAT and GRE content overlaps, there are key differences as well. This video will help you better understand the GMAT vs. GRE and decide which you'll have the best shot at scoring well on: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpSuaYGFf7xof68si=8OI0L67YtjhH12W7

Absolutely. That's definitely an advantage for a lot of students with the shorter exam format.

I'm glad you've found these shorts helpful! Since I don't [currently] teach the TOEFL, I'm not as well-versed with the changes. However, I found this short video that summarizes the key changes that I think you'll find helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4CkfWOLd8uLoZosi=cdAttHlJ5xMtnC5v. Hopefully it answers your questions. Good luck!

@@DominatetheGRE Thank you.

Hi. Could you please help with info on GRE prep materials (Verbal & Quant) that would be relevant for those aiming to score 320+ ? Thanks.

@@achakrabarty1115 Absolutely! Our GRE course is fully-updated for the new, Shorter GRE and provides everything you need (content review, practice questions, etc.) to score 320+ on the GRE. You can learn more and register here: www.dominatetestprep.com/best-gre-course-plans

Is that assessment based on taking the GRE yourself?

​@@DominatetheGREyou don't agree? Aptitude tests are who can remember more vocab. The math parts of the tests are all easy. Often times it comes down to the amount of vocab you know

@@CybersStorm We can debate the effectiveness of standardized tests, like the GRE, for gauging success in the classroom all we want. But whether I, you, or anyone else thinks they're valid or not is irrelevant; graduate school admissions departments have decided they're useful, and thus require them as part of their application requirements. Theirs is really the only opinion that matters. Complaining about standardized tests is akin to complaining about having to pay taxes. You might not agree with it, but it doesn't change the necessity of playing the game, so to speak. Or, you can choose not to go to graduate school (or pick a school that doesn't require the GRE). You certainly have that right. For the hundreds of thousands of students who do choose to go to graduate school and have to take the GRE each year, however, my job is to prepare them to do well on it. That's where I'm coming from.

There's no set order, just like on the current GRE. The essay will still come first. After that, it could be any combination of 2 Quant sections + 2 Verbal sections. It's highly unlikely that you'll have two of the same type of section back-to-back, but it's possible. But whether Quant or Verbal comes first, that's still going to be random from what I've been told by people at ETS.

My pleasure. Glad you're enjoying them!

Are you from the D.C. area? He was originally with McCarthy, Wilson, and Ethridge and then finished his career with Ethridge, Quinn, McAuliffe, Rowan, and Hartinger.

@@DominatetheGRE Very impressive. I live in London and work as a debt capital markets lawyer. I have been a senior associate at White & Case and more recently at Clifford Chance. I often work with US headquartered law firms so was intrigued. I will embark on your GRE course soon which seems very good.

@@danielmoore9214 Given that you're already a lawyer, what type of grad program are you wanting to go back to school for? I'll look forward to working with you on the GRE side of things. FYI we've recently updated our course enrollment options. Here's the best link with the current plans and pricing: www.dominatetestprep.com/best-gre-course-plans

@@DominatetheGRE At this stage I am simply looking into business schools and the GRE is part of the entry requirement. The DCM legal practice area is highly concentrated in just a few law firms in London and there are very limited opportunities to join at partner level. In view of this I may try to stay within the DCM industry but in a more business focussed role perhaps in ibanking or a credit rating agency. In theory a one year MBA or a MFin may be a route into this type of role within the DCM space. Ideally it would have been nice to secure partnership at a City law firm but recently I have contacting in-house in the legal departments of banks like BNP Paribas, HSBC and SMBC Nikko. To be honest my interest is mainly driven by very limited senior level opportunities for a DCM lawyer in the London and EMEA region. I have already earned a fair bit at it though.

@@danielmoore9214 That's a good realization that your upside potential appears to be capped with what you're currently doing. It sounds like an MBA may open some more doors for you, so that's great!

Glad to hear it!

Yes. There is a comprehensive GRE Math Review section that will teach you all of the foundational concepts for algebra, arithmetic, geometry, and data analysis. Most of our students haven't done math since high school and end up doing really well on the GRE, so you're not alone!

It definitely is. Remember that eyeballing doesn't work on all GRE geometry questions, but for the ones it does, it's a big time-saver!

I'm glad to hear it!

Yep, you got it!

My pleasure. Glad you resonated with it!

No, nobody from ETS will be asking you why you're taking the GRE. You will be able to use your GRE score for whatever purpose you need. It's important that you're clear on why you want/need the degree you're pursuing, however. That's often a question you will need to answer in your admissions essays and potential entrance interviews. But in terms of the GRE itself, you don't need to explain your reasons to anyone.

Your country of residence doesn't matter. Both the GMAT and GRE are offered all over the world. For a PhD in the sciences, the GMAT wouldn't be relevant; it's more of an exam for business school. So if a standardized test is required for the program(s) you're applying to, I'm sure it will be the GRE. But double-check the admissions requirements before starting to study. It's possible they'll waive the requirement depending on your academic background and work experience. If you do end up moving forward with the GRE, I hope you'll consider our comprehensive prep course. Either way, we're here to help!

My pleasure. Which exam do you think you're going to go with? Good luck and let me know how else I can help.

Yes. My course provides a thorough review of all of the foundational math and verbal concepts, and then layers test-taking strategies on top. A lot of my students are starting from complete scratch, so you're not alone! But the course also gets sufficiently advanced to help students who want to get the highest possible scores. I think it will be exactly what you need.

Glad to hear it! 😀

Good for you! We rarely regret something we did, but more often regret things we didn't do. I know you'll be glad you decided to take on this challenge. Let us know how else we can help.

Thank you. Glad you found it helpful!

My pleasure. Glad you found it helpful!

Thank you, Shrey. I'm glad you resonated with what I was trying to do with this video and found it helpful!

Will you need a graduate degree for the job(s) you're applying for?

@@DominatetheGREalready did m.tech

Thanks for sharing, Rene. Remember that you don't have to become an algebra major to do well on GRE math. Brush up on the different math concepts tested on the exam, obviously, but always with an eye toward how they appear in actual GRE questions. Then, as discussed in this "GRE Mastery Series," be sure to learn our different non-standard math strategies so that you can get right answers even if you don't immediately know how to do the relevant math. I've had plenty of my students who start off "not good at math" end up doing really well on the GRE. I'm confident that you can, too!

How do you do what?

My pleasure. I'm glad you're resonating with my teaching style. Let me know how else I can help!

Glad this video helped!

My pleasure. Let me know how else we can help!

That's surprising. Did you try calling the admissions office? That sounds like a stock e-mail response on their end. Sometimes they're more communicative via phone.

Awesome. Glad you found it at just the right time!

Perception of "easier" varies from student to student, so I can't answer that definitively for you. That said, in my experience, many of my students who have taken both exams said the GRE was a bit easier for them. I would recommend working a handful of practice questions for each exam to see what you think yourself. In particular, do several Data Sufficiency (GMAT) and Quantitative Comparison (GRE) questions to see which "weird" quantitative question type suits you better. Likewise on the verbal side, see whether you feel more comfortable with the more grammar-based Sentence Correction questions (GMAT) or vocabulary-heavy Text Completion and Sentence Equivalence Questions (GRE). If you have the time, you could even take a full-length practice test of each and see how it goes. Good luck and let us know how else we can help!