Over 30 and taking the GRE? Learn these 3 things!
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- Опубліковано 19 вер 2017
- If it's been a while since you were in school and you haven't seen the type of math tested on the GRE in a long time, fear not. You can still dominate the GRE.
BUT, you need to prepare for the GRE a little differently. In this content-packed video I break down the three most important mindsets and strategies you must adopt if you want to put yourself in the best position for success on test day as an over-30 test taker. It's a must-watch for anyone who's a little rusty in their quantitative skills -- and frankly, for anyone who wants to learn how to get more right answers more effectively and efficiently on the GRE. Enjoy!
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36 going back for my phd in school psych. Living my best life
Awesome man, glad to hear it!
I'm in my 40's and I've been going around this meeting of fear of taking this test for 4-5 years and I'm tired of being fearful. I'm ready to face this fear (FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL) and get into American University and get recertified. This is a major milestone that I must complete this NOW!
Love your attitude! I'm glad you found us. Don't hesitate to let me know how else I can help. You've got this!
51. Will be 52 when I go back to school for my PHD in Physics with a focus on Quantum Mechanics.
Wow, some serious stuff! Obviously you have a solid math brain, but don't take the GRE quant section for granted. Best of luck to you and let me know how else I can help!
@@DominatetheGRE I have Autism so I have always had problems with the standard way of teaching math. I get the answers in my head but don't know why. Your videos have been very helpful so far.
@@briancoghill8569 That's great to hear that my videos are helping you come at problems a different way. And I know you'll love (and benefit from) my full course even more, if you decide to go that route. Best of luck to you!
@@DominatetheGRE I am most definitely looking at your courses. I will need to wait after the holidays to get it, but you can count me in just after December.
@@briancoghill8569 Great, I'm looking forward to working with you!
I am 62 and preparing for the GRE. YOU ARE AMAZING! Please keep it going.
Wow, that's awesome. You're an inspiration!
You are a great inspiration. You got this!
After divorce decided to go to school instead of drink! Took this test with friend of genius level aptitude by history.......I a firmer high school drop out, aced it,did well in grad school, she did not......go figure
Wow.. Really
WOWWWWW
Currently 41. Recently completed my Bachelors; a decade after dropping out to take care of sick family members and working. Went straight to a Masters program and completed it this month. Now, looking to apply to a PhD program in Social Policy and will take the GRE in less than a month. Thank you for this video.
That's awesome! Good for you. One month is plenty of time to get a great GRE score. Please consider my course if you're not seeing the progress you'd like, and let me know if there's anything else I can do to help. All the best to you!
Skip to 7:00 for learning
YOURE THE MVP
Just after that, you can speed up too.
Love your enthusiasm and positive energy. I'm a prospective doctorate student, this will help me. Thanks.
Thanks for video. Dedicated my 20s to alcoholism. My priorities in my 30s are a little better. Contemplating on possibly getting my masters. Love the George Eliot quote!
Awesome that your life is back on track, Mister Hues! Check back here periodically for fresh GRE tips and then if you want to opt-in for my Free Session over on my website (www.dominatethegre.com/free-gre-class/), you'll be on my e-mail list so that you can stay up to date on the latest with the GRE and graduate admissions as you continue considering your future. Good luck and let me know how else I can help!
I was 56 or so.....30 year R.N..........took it for doctorial program.....cold turkey, no time to study...did fine
Same! 😅
Just starting preparing for the GRE at 32, looking to start my doctoral program in September, and this is making it seem so much easier! Thank you for the a-ha moments!
So glad to hear! Best of luck to you and let me know how else I can help.
I'm 21, graduating from a BA and going into a masters. I haven't done math in 4 years, thanks for the help!
You're welcome!
Thanks for this! I'm a 37 year old single mom, finally ready to apply to nurse anesthesia school. All I need is to pass this test!
You've got this! I'm here to help. And if/when you're ready to dive deeper and master all content areas and question types on the GRE, check out our comprehensive "Full" GRE prep course: www.dominatethegre.com/gre-prep-courses-online/full-gre-course/. I'm looking forward to working with you!
33yo single mom doing the same! I see your comment was a year ago so hopefully you applied and got in! Wishing you luck!
36, going for Master's in Environmental Science. My brain soaked this video right up!! Loved it. Many thanks!!
Glad to hear it, Elizabeth! All the best to you and let me know how else I can help.
great stuff!
as a mathematician, I think this whole approach is brilliant, as it covers different ways of solving problems for the GRE. Good job!
Thanks for the ringing endorsement! My goal is to make GRE math accessible to students who DON'T want to have to become a mathematician to get a high score, so I'm glad to hear I'm succeeding ;) Good luck to you!
If you remember that a circle area is πr^2, then you can get it via algebra rather quick.
If the circle area is A=4a^2π then 4a^2=r^2.
Looking at the figure, you could mentally figure out that the square can be divided in quarters each having an area r^2
So, the square's area is 4r^2 or 4(4a^2)=16a^2
Thank you👍 That was an inspiring video to me. Personally, I am preparing to get into Orthodontic program after I have been at home for family commitment for a long time. You are right, over 30 means more experience than fresh graduates, great job😊
Dr. MB My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!
I will be 42 yrs old later this month, and I'm taking the GRE on my birthday! I'm applying for an MA in Education - as a career changer into secondary education in Social Studies! I took the GRE back in 2006, but decided to take a different path for a while. I remember how stressful the quan test was back then - although I did rather well. This time around, I'm looking to smash this test with minimal stress and problems! Thanks for this video.
33 with a BSRS, reaching for the goal of med school, but for now MS in Biochemistry. This was just a small portion of your course but I am hooked, thank you so much!
Awesome Dominique, I'm glad you enjoyed it (I know you'll love the whole course if you decide to go that direction!), and good for you for going back for a MS in biochemistry. Super impressive.
That last method was Awesome!!! 33 year old going back for my Ph.d.... thank you!!
My pleasure, Joselyn, glad you found it so helpful! Let me know what else I can do to help and best of luck to you.
I’m 33! I was in research, then I started teaching math 3 1/2 years ago, and now want to move into human capital consulting or consulting in the entertainment industry. I dig your videos. You clearly love what you do and know how to elucidate (learning!) the material for your people. So, thanks!
That's awesome! I'm glad you resonate with my teaching style and are finding these videos helpful. Don't hesitate to let me know how else I can help.
Thank you so much for making this!!!!! I am in my 30s and about to apply for grad programs. Math has always caused me to have panic attacks and I am taking the GRE in a few weeks. I stumbled upon you today and this video single-handedly opened my eyes to a whole new way of viewing the questions. I teared up when I realized that the strategies you are showing make it possible to actually do okay on the test. I feel like a ginormous weight has just lifted from my shoulders. Don’t listen to any negative feedback. You changed my life!
Thanks for such a positive comment! I'm glad you found this video in time for it to help you as you fine-tune your preparation before the big day. Good luck and don't hesitate to let me know if there's anything else I can do to help.
32 turning 33 in 10 days. I need a GRE score to get into my PhD which I am finally ready to begin. I am a little scared because I was never good at mathematics and now I feel I am even worse at it.
You probably are! That's why you need to apply these strategies and dust off those old "math cobwebs." I'm confident my full GRE course will help you get where you need to go: www.dominatethegre.com/gre-prep-courses-online/full-gre-course/. Good luck and let me know how else I can help!
Man up, you'll be fine....so many idiots in grad school you'll stand out because you waited long enough to have wisdom.....read up on wisdom versus being intelligent!!!! Good luck!!!
Man up, you'll be fine....so many idiots in grad school you'll stand out because you waited long enough to have wisdom.....read up on wisdom versus being intelligent!!!! Good luck!!!
It has been a year. Please give an update.
35 yo back to school- this is so helpful! on a very short deadline- waited until the last minute to decide!
Glad this video helped! Good for you for making the last-minute decision. Best of luck to you, and let me know if there's anything we can do to help you with the GRE piece.
35 going back to school also. Good luck.
In my 32, want to go for Masters, I want to do some research work, tired & bored of current job, thanks for your positive words.
Good for you and best of luck to you. Let me know how else I can help you on your GRE journey and beyond!
32 in the military trying to commission going for my masters in teaching French once I retire. Exciting as the light 💡 keeps flashing in... outstanding content.
That's awesome, Stanley. Thanks for sharing. BTW I offer a military discount if you're thinking about taking a full prep course. Message me at brett@dominatethegre.com for the coupon code if you're interested. Bon chance!
I am 46 years old with severe test anxiety! I would like to go back and get my Master degree in Real Estate!
Good for you Marisa! MA in real estate is a hot degree right now with lots of upward career potential. It's never too late! As for your test anxiety, a step-by-step course like mine will help for sure. I hope to have the chance to work with you. Let me know how else I can help!
You're awesome ! Getting back into the GRE, and you are so motivating
Rodney's Fishing Adventure I appreciate it! Let me know how else I can help as you dive back in.
Hi! Just found this, was a little worried about taking the GRE after so many yrs and prefer to have someone explain, then just read a book. 51yrs old...it’s been 30 yrs since undergrad...worked ten yrs at University of Miami, took some classes, and now 16 yrs as a science teacher. My daughter is leaving for college soon so I decided I was finally ready to get my Masters...I just love school! Kinda crazy I know but teaching has become my passion, love my students and want to be the best teacher I can for them. It’s funny, but I really love going to class and learning new things...Often I think more than my high school students do!
That's awesome, Kim. Thanks for taking the time to share some of your story. And crazy that now classes and learning are online! Hopefully you're getting something out of my GRE prep videos and let me know how else I can help as you continue to prepare. All the best!
I am in my mid 30s applying to psychology grad school. Thank you for your help!!
That's awesome Rebeca! I'm glad you found us. Best of luck to you and let me know how else we can help.
I've always been good at math but looking at the GRE material I was like 'Gosh this looks different' 😂 This is a life saver.... Everything is learnable. Thank you!!!
You're welcome! I'm glad you learned a lot from this video. Don't hesitate to let me know how else I can help!
Thanks for this video !!!! you change lives !!!
Thanks for saying so, David. That's what I'm trying to do. Glad you found this video helpful!
This video is very helpful I'm 37 and going back for my 2nd masters, masters of Occupational Therapy
That's inspiring Jennifer! I'm glad you found this video helpful and don't hesitate to let me know how else I can help. I hope we can continue working together to help you dominate the GRE!
You are an amazing Instructor and you explain the material so thorough!!! I look forward to retaking the GRE in 2021!!
Thank you for saying so. I'm glad you found this video helpful! Check out our full GRE course if you're looking for additional help before your retake, and let me know if you have any further questions. Good luck!
Amazing I could do math even though i did not study it from 5 Yrs. Loved it. Thank you.
I love hearing that! That's my goal 😀. Glad you found this video helpful.
Very useful with clear words.Thanks!
Awesome, glad you found it helpful!
I love your strategies... Thanks a lot for the impressive video!
My pleasure. Glad these strategies are helping you!
-excellent instruction from a passionate man. ty so much!
You're welcome!
I am 24 and would be taking the GRE in August ‘18 and I am glad I stumbled on your videos at this time. I graduated from the university last year and I have been idle for a while. I hope 1 Month is enough time to prepare for the GRE.
I will also check through your website for more materials.
Thank you for these videos.
I'm glad you found us as well! Normally students study 60-100 hours for the GRE, so one month is still a lot of time to make significant progress depending on your schedule and available time to prepare. In fact, I often have students sign up for my Full GRE Prep Course just a week or two before their GRE and they get great results. Quality is more important than quantity when it comes to studying for the GRE, which is why an organized course like mine that focuses on the highest-yielding strategies and content areas is so useful, especially if you're on an accelerated timeframe. Definitely check out my website and course options (www.dominatethegre.com/gre-prep-courses-online/) and let me know how else I can help!
Hi- thank you for sharing. You are awesome. I am preparing for the GRE. I am 45, from the RMI.
Thank you! And congrats on deciding to go back to school. What type of graduate program are you applying for?
I've been watching math and GRE videos for awhile now, and this is by far the best I've seen (both in terms of content and instruction). Only thing to add: at 24:15 it wold be better to start with the third/middle option and then go up or down from 144 (so you only do 3 at most instead of 5, to save time).
Thanks for sharing. So glad you enjoyed the video!
I am a practicing physical therapist trying to apply to PA school by Nov. 1. I just took the GRE and got a 143 on my quant score. I have to get at least a 153 to be competitive. I happy I found your video. It makes me feel like there is some hope. I retake the GRE the end of September.
There's definitely hope! And if you're serious about boosting your quant score all the way up to 153, I hope you'll consider one of my courses: www.dominatethegre.com/gre-prep-courses-online/. I know it'll help you. I'm glad you found us as well and best of luck to you!
30. Will be pursuing my Masters in Psychology. Thank you for your help!
That's awesome, Khiry, and you're welcome!
35yrs old and working with a non-profit organization in Uganda (East Africa.) I don't have a ton of resources here so this is super helpful! I'm hoping to get into an online Master's program for Speech Language Pathology. Thanks for all the help!
Awesome! So glad to see people like you making such a positive impact in the world. Will you be going to grad school in Africa somewhere?
Hey Sarah! Not sure if you will see this but I saw your note about Uganda and I myself am working on a small charity project getting used skateboards to kids in Uganda. I would love to chat with you for a moment if you happen to see this! Thanks so much for your time!
I'm 38 and decided go to college at 34. In order to advance in my future career (Speech-Language Pathologist) I have to have a Master's. I made a poor score on the first run of the GRE, and I have 1 more chance in order to apply on time. I'm enjoying your videos and thank you!!!!
You've got this! I'm glad you've been enjoying these videos. Even on a time crunch, I know you'd find my full GRE prep courses even more helpful. I recently had a student sign up for my quant course just 5 days before her GRE and she was able to boost her GRE Quant score +8 points in that short amount of time. So there's still plenty of time for you to get that score you're shootng for. Anyway, best of luck to you and don't hesitate to let me know how else I can help. What a cool and much-needed career you're going into. Good for you!
51. Going back to get my MA in Gerontology/Psychology!
That's awesome, good for you! Let me know how else I can help you on your journey.
A very informative video!!! I am 26, giving GRE next month and was nervous and confused at the same time. It was also because i was considering myself to be extremely old to again pursue my career and education.
Haha, you're still so young! Mid-20's is totally normal to be going back to grad school. I'm glad you found this video helpful. Good luck and let me know how else I can help.
I am 46 years old and just retired from a career in law enforcement for 20 years. I would like to pursue an MBA as well as a law degree and learned that many law schools are now accepting the GRE in lieu of the LSAT. The quant is definitely my concerned!
Yes, that's correct. But before committing to the GRE, I would confirm that the school(s) you'll be applying to do in fact accept the GRE in lieu of the LSAT: www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/about/law. But then yeah, most students find the GRE to be a little easier than the LSAT -- even if math isn't a strong suit for you. I'm confident our courses will help you master the quant side of the GRE and get the score you need. I hope to have the chance to work with you! (And if you end up having to go with the LSAT, we've got you covered there, too: www.dominatetestprep.com/lsat)
Thank you very much. Useful tips.
You're welcome, Christina. Glad you found it helpful!
Thank you so much for helping me dominate the GRE. 2020 is the year of overcoming fears. It is never too late to be great.:-) Happiest of New Year to you and your family.
Thanks Trisha! We had a great New Year's celebration (including a fun surprise 70th birthday party for my mom!) and are looking forward to a tremendous 2020. All the best to you as well!
Thank you Brett, for encouraging video(lecture).
My pleasure, glad it helped!
I'm 51, recently laid off after 21 years of service. I plan to go back to grad school, take some post grad classes to become a licensed therapist...scares the heck out of me. thanks!
Hopefully this video helps you feel a little less cared. You've got this! And I can definitely help, so don't hesitate to reach out. Best of luck to you on this next chapter!
😥 Only 7 Days remaining to my GRE ... i was scared of exam and searching for any goos video and found yours .. thanks that will little help me out - Great video I must say - ( and I am 30 + )
I'm glad you found us just in time! I'd also recommend that you give a listen to our podcast episode "7 Days Out" for some key last-minute advice and a downloadable checklist you can following in these final days leading up to your exam: www.dominatetestprep.com/blog/7-days-out
Thanks, this video was really helpful! I wish someone had explained this to me when I was in high school. I'm going back to get my MS in Education teaching middle- to high school students in Special Ed. I have a math course my first semester!
Haha, that's great! As long as they don't make you turn in your scratch paper and "show your work," definitely use some of these strategies to get right answers!
Very good teacher! I am writing next week Thursday and am shaking already. Wish I had gotten these videos earlier. If I can at least get a 160 for quant, verbal doesn't really matter :)
Thanks and good luck!
30 yr old firefighter hoping to get my masters after 4 years out of college and 8 years out of math! Thank you for this help!
That's awesome, Emily. What are you looking to get your Masters in? BTW, we offer a 20% military discount that I'd be happy to offer you as a firefighter, if you decide to register for one of our GRE courses. Just shoot me a message at brett@dominatetestprep.com. Good luck and let me know how else I can help!
@@DominatetheGRE industrial and organizational Psychology
@@emilyhamlin1054 Very nice!
This is great, thank you!
I like your style! thank you.
Ana Chavez My pleasure! Let me know how else I can help you on your GRE journey.
I'm about to finish my bachelor's degree this year. I'm turning 30 in August and I hope to transfer straight into graduate school. Its been a really interesting experience and I am looking forward to taking this next step towards my future.
Awesome Brian! Hopefully we can work together on the GRE portion of things. Stay in touch and let me know how else I can help. Best of luck to you as you make the transition to grad school!
I'm 29 working as a floor supervisor at a logistics & supply chain company, about to start my MBA online at the University of Utah; I've earned my Bachelor & Associate degrees in science in Economics, and now I figured was the best time to start my graduate program before I turn 30 in May of 2024. With almost 10 years of professional experience in logistics and supply chain, this felt like the most logical next step forward in my career advancement. Thank you for the video and information!
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: ua-cam.com/video/PcK8NOJW5IM/v-deo.htmlsi=8OI0L67YtjhH12W7
Thank you for thr video !
Wow if maths was this simple, I would have loved it from primary school. Thanks
I hear that a lot. Maybe I should create a course to train Middle School math teachers! Glad you found this video helpful!
Amazing! Thank you!
My pleasure!
VERY HELPFUL
Thank you for the video. I like your methods
You're welcome. Glad you're finding my methods helpful!
I am 32 working as a police officer in India from last 11 years. I have studied Business in my post grad and now i want to do bio informatics in USA. Your video is really helpful. thankyou
Thanks for sharing, Karan. I'm glad you found this video helpful. Best of luck to you on your bioinformatics journey and don't hesitate to let us know how else we can help!
This is so helpful thank you!
Glad to hear it, and you're welcome!
I’m 31, Cameroonian, based in shanghai China, where I’m doing my masters. But looking forward to do furthering with PhD studies in the United States. Hoping to learn more from you.
Wow, you're all over the map -- literally! Do you use WeChat? I'm in the process of starting up WeChat groups for the GRE and GMAT in China. I'll be doing a live Q&A each week. Let me know and I can send you an invite.
I am completely blown away, light bulbs are going off everywhere. Thank you
Awesome Aimee, that's great to hear!
47 and going to complete my PHD. Thanks for our video's!!
My pleasure, and good for you! What type of PhD program? I'm glad you're enjoying these free videos and whenever you're ready to dive even deeper, check out some of our comprehensive courses: www.dominatethegre.com/gre-prep-courses-online/. Best of luck to you!
As a NASA engineer working on the SLS, this is a great approach, probably wouldn't have gotten a job at NASA if I didn't use these strategies!
Wow, what a glowing endorsement! Thanks for sharing... and congrats on such a cool job!
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@@brunacosta8965 yes
GREat explanation! Thank you !
My pleasure. Glad you found it helpful!
36 yrs. old MBA graduate student from the University of Southern MIss, Hattiesburg, MS. I invested in hopes of scoring high enough to receive scholarships so that I can get more money back this Fall instead of having to pay out of pocket 100%. I just saw your headline, "over 30...," lol, so, here I am watching your video. I take the test in like 10 days and wanted to jump online for more insight to help assist me outside my textbook approaches. So far, I like your videos, they're very informational. I'm going to check your website out to see how affordable your study guides are. Perhaps, I may look over the sessions if not too expensive. Later
Awesome, glad you found us! Did you take the GMAT for your MBA? I'm sure you'll be able to pick up the GRE quickly. 10 days isn't a ton of time, but I had a student boost her GRE Quant score 8 points in just 5 days with my course recently, so a lot of progress can be made in a fairly short amount of time. I'm sure you'll find my course options cost-effective -- and most importantly, that they get results. Let me know if you have any further questions. I'll look forward to working with you!
I'm taking the GRE as it is required by most business programs. Have not taken the GMAT and only took GRE once, and didn't score high enough for paid grants, scholarships, etc. So, I'm trying at it one more time in hopes of scoring better. I've been accepted, but am required to pay 100% of costs, obviously, a small investment to retake and be better prepared this time around is well worth the dividends thereafter. However, it's unfortunate that I can't afford even your minimum cost right now considering my poverty level. Moreover, yes, your course is fairly affordable and would highly recommend anyone to seek your work for improvement considering all other programs available---you are very affordable in comparison. Again, the problem is me---I'm not financially suited for such benefits, hence, neither have I been thus far in this journey is why my struggle is so surreal, but I'm not complaining b/c I know other students with less opportunities and more struggles than I, therefore, I'm thankful for where I'm at currently. Thank you. Jerry
Glad to say that I obtained the correct answer in about 5 seconds by multiplying 3.14 × 4a squared and then adding the remaining small area. This would give you this most logical answer as being 16a squared.
Very good! Logic can usually help you approximate right answers -- or at the very least eliminate several clearly wrong answer choices. That works well on this problem for sure.
I am nearly 40 and i think ur video really is good and I wished that u have more videos targeting the over 30.
My comprehensive GRE prep course has content and strategies that will be perfect for you as an over-30 test-taker (it's great for people under 30 too, of course!): www.dominatethegre.com/gre-prep-courses-online/full-gre-course/
Great master!!!
Thanks!
This is me. Im 36 , been in the Air Force for awhile, but now trying to go to graduate school for a MS Finance Real Estate program.
That's awesome Sapiens. Let me know how else I can help with the GRE part of things!
I learned more from this video than my whole high school career 😆
I love hearing that! Glad you found it helpful. Now, just think how much more you'd learn with my comprehensive GRE prep course..! 😉
Wonderful
By far the best GRE video I've seen. My only concern is to mark the answer choices without doing the math and doing a lot of mistakes. Does it make sense to memorize the question types? Because I noticed that they are all basically the same, only changing the values...
Many of the questions are basically the same, as you suggested, just with different names or numbers. But not all. Really what you want to do is learn the basic building blocks of all questions you'll encounter (strategies, formulas, rules, etc.) so that you can plug and play and adapt as necessary to the question that pops up on your computer screen.
That was the longest explanation I have ever heard for a problem. I got frustrated half way through. I am over 30 and efficiency is key for me. Your job is not thankless though. I do appreciate you wanting to help those of us going for our GRE prep.
The way you become efficient is by first learning the proper skill/technique, and then practicing it until it becomes second-nature. Obviously a question like in this video can be solved in less than a minute, but this video is designed to teach, not to show how fast I can solve a problem. My goal is for YOU to be able to solve problems more efficiently, and these strategies will help you do that. Thanks for your feedback. I'm glad you appreciate my efforts!
In my 30’s and making the move. Like you said it’s never too late ⏰
Good for you, Olayinka. What type of grad program are you targeting? Best of luck to you and let me know how else I can support you on your GRE journey!
thankalot!!
Great job
Thank you!
THANK YOU! A+++++! 👊🏻
Amazing!
Thank you!
I'm 35 and I haven't had any math classes in about 7 years! But I am shifting careers all together. Moving from healthcare track and being a pharmacy tech for 16 years to finishing my Bachelors degree and going into Ecology!
That's awesome. Best of luck to you and don't hesitate to let me know how else I can help you on the GRE part of things!
@@DominatetheGRE Thank you!!
Thank you very much. Great video.
My little request. I need prep videos on counting and combination, then on coordinate geometry. Could I get any from dominategre?
Yep, absolutely! I don't currently have those topics available a-la-carte, but I cover them in-depth in my GRE Quant Course. You can learn more and choose the package that's right for you, here: www.dominatethegre.com/gre-prep-courses-online/full-quantitative-course/. Looking forward to working with you!
Thanks brother I am 35, and have this test next month, confused but still moving on. I need to know the unorthodox way of solving problems. Respect from Pakistan 🙂
You're welcome! And if you want to dive deeper, I do have an a-la-carte course just on some of these non-standard strategies, here: www.dominatetestprep.com/store/wd7ACRWi. Good luck!
thanks alot man blessings
You're welcome!
Really beast strategies:)!!
Thanks, glad you found them helpful!
This video made me subscribe your channel. Thank you for this video.
Awesome, glad you liked it! Thanks for subscribing. Keep your eye out for future videos, and then check out some of my other GRE courses and lessons if you want to dive even deeper: www.dominatethegre.com/gre-prep-courses-online/.
Hi, glad to see your mind-blowing strategies!!!
I have been quite detached from studies owing to my financial issues. I worked (full time) for 4 years in a MNC in a rigourous night shift. in the daytime I pursued masters in English (full time) and also prepared for National Eligiblity Test in India for Fellowship. currently i am doing ph.d in American literature with fellowship in a top central university. i couldnt apply before for GRE and aspire for studies abroad for financial issues. I am little stable now. as i dont want to frustrate my funding country leaving PHD midway, I want to do either postdoc in american lit or ph.d in comparative literature after completing Ph.D here. I will cross 30 yrs when i am done with Ph.D. but i want to start preparing and have already started following you zealously. So keep posting good videos and suggest me what I can do for now.
Sandip Paul It’s great to hear your story! I’m glad you found some of my videos here. Whenever you’re ready to dive deeper, check out our comprehensive courses. Enjoy and good luck!
To be honest it helped me. Well done
Glad to hear it!
Thanks! I may survive the quantitative. #WAYOver30 #SurvivalSkills
Thrive, not just survive!
yeah, i can do it, :)
I am in my 30's. Planning to get into Graduate school as I want to follow my passion for finance.
That's awesome Ankita. What schools are you targeting? And have you taken the GRE before?
@@DominatetheGRE I am looking for schools in Canada, Germany.I haven't taken GRE before.
@@ankitasomanbhavsarvlogs9346 Sounds good. Keep me posted and let me know how else I can help.
Your right side, is your good side!
Haha, glad to hear it! I'm right-handed so I don't have much other choice in terms of writing on the whiteboard, so I'm glad it works out for me... 😉.
Question regarding the quantitative comparison in the second part of the video.. doesn't "Sum" imply addition? I still got the practice question correct because I added the average with 50 instead of multiplied it. I was under the assumption if a question asks for "product of a number" that means to multiply. - thank you for this vid!
Yes, "sum" does mean "add." What I'm doing, though, is that instead of wasting time adding a bunch of big numbers, I'm reasoning my way to a right answer by thinking about the sum differently. Let's create a simpler version to show you what I'm talking about. What is the "sum" of 5 + 5 + 5? It's the exact same as 3 x 5! So you can either add all of the 5's together, or multiply 5 by however many of them there are. That's what I'm effectively doing with the larger problem here, and that's why multiplying ends up getting to the same answer faster than adding.
Interesting
Very helpful video
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful!
First - First first ever!!
I'm 41yo taking the general test next Saturday (30th). I took the Biology subject test last Saturday. I had been teaching biology, chemistry and physics that last 11 years. After my masters in 2004, I started teaching because I was broke and had a ton of student debt. I figured I would teach a few years until I was more financially stable. Then my wife got pregnant I kept teaching.
I took the GRE in 2006 cold without any preparation and did OK. Now 11 years later I have to do it again. My biggest concern that is my practice score was good (verbal 160/quan 158). Now I feel I am getting a false sense of security. What if it was a biased sample of questions - ones I just happen to know? How many obscure words do I need to know? What If I got the math problems correct doing it the wrong way? I'm too old for this shit
Thanks for sharing your story. What degree are you going for this time? And was the practice test you took one of the free ones from ETS? If so, you should view your 160/158 as a pretty good sign. Obviously you won't see all of the same questions on the real thing next Saturday, but it still gives you a pretty good idea of your current quant and verbal abilities. Good luck and let us know how it goes!
Thanks. I am going for PhD this time around. I didn't need the GRE when I started my masters. I'll let you know how it goes.
Yes it was the free one from ETS.
I took the GRE and got 157/158. I'm slightly annoyed by the process. They really make you feel uncomfortable with the level of "security". I have a little sinus congestion and I had to ask them for tissues. I didn't even want to leave during the 10min break. I also messed up the second essay accidentally deleting part of a sentence with time expiring. My goal was 160/160+. If I got lower (150/150) then I would definitely retake it, but here I am close and I'm wondering if it is worth the time and money.
I'd say the answer to that question should be dictated by the admissions requirements/expectations of the school(s) you're applying to. If 157/158 is within their 80-percentile range of accepted scores, then apply with it. But if it's below what they expect, then take it again. Give your frustrations, it seems reasonable to expect that you could improve before the next attempt -- especially if you beef up a few of your weaknesses (we can help). But no need to invest the extra time and money if your current scores are good enough. A quick call to the admissions office(s) of your target schools (or visiting their websites) would be a good next step.
thank you :)
You're welcome!