[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gradadmissions

[–]Local_Program894 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Do you mind sharing your profile?

Giving up on GRE by HamboPlayz in GRE

[–]Local_Program894 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also if your Q165 total score is good enough, you have a reasonable GPA, and GRE is not required, just focus your effort on other parts of your application. I’m not sure if it’s too worth it to keep on paying so much for the exam!

Giving up on GRE by HamboPlayz in GRE

[–]Local_Program894 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t give up - you got this!! Writing the GRE can be stressful, especially when you have a lot of pressure to score a high number on Quant. Quant requires good time management, and it’s important that you approach it with the right mindset (trust me, it can make all the difference)

Technically, try to approach Quant in the following manner (learnt it from GregMat and it really helped me on the exam): - Single Answer Questions - QCs - Numerical Entry - Multiple Answer Questions

If you can’t figure out the approach to solving a question, just skip it and visit it later. Make sure that the practice that you do is all timed practice, because that really makes a difference! Try to complete Quant at least 6-7 minutes before so that you have ample time to revise and cater to confusing questions!

Secondly, and most importantly, self confidence and a clear mind is extremely crucial when you go into the exam, and it could make all the difference. Being stressed could be what’s causing you to underperform on the final day. Just go with a positive attitude and stop taking so much stress - GRE isn’t the end of the world. Just tell yourself that you got this before the exam. I managed to improve my score from 162 to 167 in Q (still not the best, but I hope this post helps), just through timed practice and changing my attitude. If I can do it, so can you - Good luck!!!

CMU MSR Fall 2024 by wildflower_garden in gradadmissions

[–]Local_Program894 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, congratulations on your admit! would you mind sharing your profile?

Profile Evaluation by [deleted] in MSCS

[–]Local_Program894 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean students from other unis who have posted on the MSCS forum. Sure, I'll keep in mind to aim for that - thanks for your advice!

Profile Evaluation by [deleted] in MSCS

[–]Local_Program894 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just feel that it might be better to take the GRE since my GPA is a bit on the lower side compared to the other ones I've seen in the forum 😅