Top GRE myths busted

Top GRE myths busted

For thousands of students gearing up to appear for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), here is a piece of advice. The belief that the scores at GRE and TOEFL are an important requirement or the deciding factor for higher education abroad may be misplaced. If observations shared at the recent annual Education UK Exhibition in Bengaluru, organised by the British Council, are to be considered, the selection to a university, say in the UK, depends on the university one is trying for. The conditions of admission thus may vary from the GRE score to a strong Bachelor’s degree and good English proficiency.
So, the first point that one must understand about admission to foreign universities is where and how a healthy GRE score may help. The GRE is not such a difficult examination. The test takes an aspirant only three to four months of concentrated preparation to get through, say experts. And there is no requirement for one to be glued to one’s books — just be practical and smart and know the basics, they add
Developed and conducted by the Education Testing Services group (ETS), the GRE can be taken round the year. The test has been the gold-standard assessment for graduate study for more than 60 years, and is accepted by over 3,200 graduate schools and offered at nearly 700 centres globally. Admissions panels and committees use the GRE score to support a candidate’s undergraduate records and other qualifications required for graduate study.
Beyond the GRE score, colleges look at a student’s grades in college, recommendation letters from teachers and project work done. Performances at these will decide how one ranks on the merit list of a university. Financial aid also depends on one’s net score. Various funding options are available for students, including grants, scholarships, loans and work/study options. Your best tool in learning about college financial aid is seeking the advice of the counsellor at the college you plan to attend.









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