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dalluyon · 2009 October 2nd, 04:39 PM

I'm not goog in Math and it's been 15 years since I did a Math problem. I took a practice test (Powerprep) and scored Q=540 and V=610 :-(. I am frustrated because i took another full practice test after 2 weeks and I only got Q=480 and V = 600 making me think my first test was a fluke.

I am so terrified. I've been browsing this forum for help but not sure what else I can do. I have an amazing Math tutor and been studying flash cards.

I am applying to PhD programs in Social Welfare UC Berkeley, UM, Columbia, UW and UPenn

WMNNYN · 2009 October 2nd, 04:50 PM

Hey friend, I've always been thinking Math is the easiest-to-bit cake

Just kidding, but do you get some book to learn math? My recommendation would be Kaplan. I used it for a while and found it pretty well designed. And a general suggetion for Math would be, hmm, do more exercises

Good luck!

dalluyon · 2009 October 2nd, 04:52 PM

i wish I can say the same thing. Math is so hard especially for one like who took her last Math class in 1992. :-(

I've been practicing but it's so frustrating. Thanks though!

WMNNYN · 2009 October 4th, 01:30 AM

You are welcome dalluyon! And for practicing GRE math, [link] has some samples.

mad_dy · 2009 October 9th, 07:54 AM

Hey dalluyon,

Maths is a little boring but if you try to relate Math problems with your daily routine (e.g. probability, time & work etc.), you can retain interest in it atleast till your exam

because I believe Practice is the only key. Also take tests from GRE BIG CD since their tests are REALLY tough and it would act as a good practice. You can track your progress in their Progress Tracker section.

All the Best!

Regards,
mad_dy

dalluyon · 2009 October 11th, 07:10 PM

Thanks so much for all your suggestions. I will check the GRE big CD today. I did another full length test last night, the Powerprep cd and I got V: 520 and Q: 610 :-(

I don't understand what happened. I thought Math would be more of a challenge but now I am thinking Verbal needs more attention. i am due to take the test in a month and I am terrified!!!!

Thanks for all your help!

fromcttoupenn · 2009 October 11th, 07:19 PM

Do not waste the powerprep by just trying to judge your level. Take it when you are fully prepared. You can use kaplan,cambridge review CATs (total 7 tests) for practice and Nova's book if you have trouble understanding some concepts.

dalluyon · 2009 October 20th, 11:16 PM

I used Kaplan over the weekend and I only got Q: 460 and V: 490 :-( I almost cried.

I'm getting more and more discouraged as my test day is getting closer. :-(

2009 October 2nd, 04:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
dalluyon I JUST got here. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Taking GRE in Nov. 9th I'm not goog in Math and it's been 15 years since I did a Math problem. I took a practice test (Powerprep) and scored Q=540 and V=610 :-(. I am frustrated because i took another full practice test after 2 weeks and I only got Q=480 and V = 600 making me think my first test was a fluke. I am so terrified. I've been browsing this forum for help but not sure what else I can do. I have an amazing Math tutor and been studying flash cards. I am applying to PhD programs in Social Welfare UC Berkeley, UM, Columbia, UW and UPenn

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2009 October 2nd, 04:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
WMNNYN Eager! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39	Hey friend, I've always been thinking Math is the easiest-to-bit cake Just kidding, but do you get some book to learn math? My recommendation would be Kaplan. I used it for a while and found it pretty well designed. And a general suggetion for Math would be, hmm, do more exercises Good luck!

2009 October 2nd, 04:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
dalluyon I JUST got here. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	i wish I can say the same thing. Math is so hard especially for one like who took her last Math class in 1992. :-( I've been practicing but it's so frustrating. Thanks though!

2009 October 4th, 01:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
WMNNYN Eager! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39	You are welcome dalluyon! And for practicing GRE math, [link] has some samples.

2009 October 9th, 07:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
mad_dy Eager! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 88	Hey dalluyon, Maths is a little boring but if you try to relate Math problems with your daily routine (e.g. probability, time & work etc.), you can retain interest in it atleast till your exam because I believe Practice is the only key. Also take tests from GRE BIG CD since their tests are REALLY tough and it would act as a good practice. You can track your progress in their Progress Tracker section. All the Best! Regards, mad_dy

2009 October 11th, 07:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
dalluyon I JUST got here. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Thanks so much for all your suggestions. I will check the GRE big CD today. I did another full length test last night, the Powerprep cd and I got V: 520 and Q: 610 :-( I don't understand what happened. I thought Math would be more of a challenge but now I am thinking Verbal needs more attention. i am due to take the test in a month and I am terrified!!!! Thanks for all your help!

2009 October 11th, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
fromcttoupenn Within my grasp! Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 275	Do not waste the powerprep by just trying to judge your level. Take it when you are fully prepared. You can use kaplan,cambridge review CATs (total 7 tests) for practice and Nova's book if you have trouble understanding some concepts.

2009 October 20th, 11:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
dalluyon I JUST got here. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	I used Kaplan over the weekend and I only got Q: 460 and V: 490 :-( I almost cried. I'm getting more and more discouraged as my test day is getting closer. :-(

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