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ETS is planning on releasing a new version of the GRE test in 2011. I know, I know. You’ve heard this before. Weren’t they releasing a new GRE in 2007? And didn’t they axe it a month before liftoff? Yes, and yes.

But this time they’re SERIOUS. Really.

Get the full scoop on the newest new GRE and the anticipated changes here.

What does it mean for those of you getting ready for the GRE? If you are planning on doing some serious prep, do it now, while you still know exactly what you’re prepping for! Learn to lick the CAT (Computer Adaptive Test) NOW, while all the test prep companies still know exactly what the test looks like. Wait until 2011 and it’s anybody’s guess!

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To become an excellent turnip you simply sit around and wait for someone to dump manure on you and water you from time to time. That makes for a great vegetable, but not a great student. So why do most students sit in class and wait for knowledge to be dumped on them?

To become an excellent hawk you roam far and wide with your eyes peeled for anything that looks tasty. When you see it, you dive on it, kill it, and take it home to the kids. That’s also–figuratively speaking–how to make a great scholar.

During a lecture or while reading a text, you are cruising, eyes peeled, (more…)

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Recently got this email from one of my GRE students…

Cody,

I just wanted to let you know that I took a GRE test today and I got an 1170 (150 points higher than ever before).  Even though I have to admit that due to time constraints, I was unable to study [any more after your class], I can say with a great deal of certainty that I was able to improve because you taught us such helpful test taking techniques for the GRE.  All credit is due to your help and God’s grace.  Thanks again for such a great course.

Thanks,
John N

I tutor people all over the world via special computer software. If you need help, shoot me an email at blair (at) studyprof  (dot) com.

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If you’re like me you probably see writing as something you are assigned by sadistic, work-happy profs, but writing is actually a powerful thinking tool. It will help you focus, recall, and understand! Whether you’re trying to get a bead on Charlemagne’s leadership genius, the weaknesses of multi-variate regressions, or the in’s and out’s of stoichiometry, writing can give you the mental boost you need.

How it works

Taking a doughy, unshaped thought and turning it into a well-constructed, logically-articulated sentence forces you to process at a higher level. You’ve got to take the info-mulch roiling around between your ears and (more…)

The BBC produced a program on how to improve your memory that’s worth a watch. Warning: it’s in British, so you may have to do a bit of translating. For example, when they ask you the coin question, think about a common coin in your country.

Enjoy… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGz3ChZJKa4

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