GRE Bites

Episode 51: The GRE is changing! (what students need to know about the new test)

Big news for future grad students: the GRE exam is changing! The version of the test will be available to students starting in late September 2023. While all of the details are not yet clear, the most significant (and welcome) change is a dramatic reduction in the length of the test: from 4 hours to 2 hours! In this episode, Orion shares everything he currently knows about the changes coming down the pipeline and what they mean for applicants.
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GRE Bites is a weekly podcast that delivers practical, relevant, bite-sized episodes about GRE prep and grad school admissions. It is co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE. Its mission is to help students ace the GRE and get into their graduate programs of choice.
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Episode 50: Can you cram for the GRE? (why time and repetition are key)

Can you cram for the GRE? This is an easy question to answer: no, you can't. However, it isn't actually immediately apparent why you can't cram for the test. After all, you can potentially memorize all of the quantitative material needed to ace that section in a day, and you can read the entire Stellar strategy manual required for a perfect score on the test in a week. So what's the hold up? The mystery is resolved once we consider that success on the GRE is more about "how" than "what". It is a procedure that must be embodied in the student with sufficient training and repetition.
Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com.
Download our free vocab app: StellarGRE Vocab Flashcards. Use semantic clusters to learn more words faster, and consolidate your knowledge with infinite quizzes.
App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stellargre-vocab-flashcards/id1668110596
Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.systemplus.stellargre
We love hearing from you! Send your questions to orion@stellargre.com. GRE Bites is a weekly podcast that delivers practical, relevant, bite-sized episodes about GRE prep and grad school admissions. It is co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE. Its mission is to help students ace the GRE and get into their graduate programs of choice.
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Episode 49: Understanding the point structure of the GRE (how the test is scored)

The way in which students accrue points on the GRE is not intuitive. In today's episode, Orion lays bare the abstruse point structure of the test, and how these points are converted into raw scores, scaled scores, and percentiles. Awareness of this information undergirds a good deal of the strategy in the Stellar system, which capitalizes of the fact that no one question is worth more points than another.
Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com.
Download our free vocab app: StellarGRE Vocab Flashcards. Use semantic clusters to learn more words faster, and consolidate your knowledge with infinite quizzes.
App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stellargre-vocab-flashcards/id1668110596
Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.systemplus.stellargre
We love hearing from you! Send your questions to orion@stellargre.com.
GRE Bites is a weekly podcast that delivers practical, relevant, bite-sized episodes about GRE prep and grad school admissions. It is co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE. Its mission is to help students ace the GRE and get into their graduate programs of choice.
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Episode 48: Taking the GRE when you’ve been out of school for a while (what to expect as an older student)

Life is not a straight line. It often happens that people decide to make a career change after several years in the workforce, and this change requires they sit for the GRE before launching into a new field of study. These folks are often anxious about approaching testing after so many years; however, as Orion explains, such students are often at an advantage over those who take the test immediately out of undergrad.
Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com.
Download our free vocab app: StellarGRE Vocab Flashcards. Use semantic clusters to learn more words faster, and consolidate your knowledge with infinite quizzes.
App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stellargre-vocab-flashcards/id1668110596
Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.systemplus.stellargre
We love hearing from you! Send your questions to orion@stellargre.com. GRE Bites is a weekly podcast that delivers practical, relevant, bite-sized episodes about GRE prep and grad school admissions. It is co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE. Its mission is to help students ace the GRE and get into their graduate programs of choice.
#gre #gradschool #testpreparation

Episode 47: Should I get private tutoring? (the pros and cons of hiring an expert)

There are many different test prep resources available to students, who often wonder whether they should engage a private tutor to prepare for the GRE. Like any other option, there are pros and cons associated with this approach. In general, Orion recommends that students attempt to take themselves as far as possible on their own before engaging the services of an expert, as this will reduce overall costs and increase tutoring effectiveness.
Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com.
Download our free vocab app: StellarGRE Vocab Flashcards. Use semantic clusters to learn more words faster, and consolidate your knowledge with infinite quizzes.
App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stellargre-vocab-flashcards/id1668110596
Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.systemplus.stellargre
We love hearing from you! Send your questions to orion@stellargre.com. GRE Bites is a weekly podcast that delivers practical, relevant, bite-sized episodes about GRE prep and grad school admissions. It is co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE. Its mission is to help students ace the GRE and get into their graduate programs of choice.
#gre #gradschool #testpreparation

Episode 46: How to get testing accommodations on the GRE (understanding the petition process)

For better or worse, the process of securing testing accommodations on the GRE can be protracted and expensive. Students cannot schedule a testing session with accommodations until their petition has been approved by ETS's team of psychologists, which can take several months. In this episode, Orion walks through best practices with respect to applying and securing accommodations on the test.
Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com.
Download our free vocab app: StellarGRE Vocab Flashcards. Use semantic clusters to learn more words faster, and consolidate your knowledge with infinite quizzes.
App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stellargre-vocab-flashcards/id1668110596
Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.systemplus.stellargre
We love hearing from you! Send your questions to orion@stellargre.com.
GRE Bites is a weekly podcast that delivers practical, relevant, bite-sized episodes about GRE prep and grad school admissions. It is co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE. Its mission is to help students ace the GRE and get into their graduate programs of choice.
#gre #gradschool #testpreparation

Episode 45: How to stay cool in high-pressure situations (the psychology of top performance)

In today's episode, Davis and Orion respond to another listener question. This one is all about staying cool in high-pressure situations where the stakes are high. Drawing on research in performance psychology, Orion discusses the importance of focusing on the process, and practicing indifference with respect to the outcome. Davis speaks on some of his own experiences as a competitive athlete. All is generalizable to the GRE and high-stakes testing.
Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com.
Download our free vocab app: StellarGRE Vocab Flashcards. Use semantic clusters to learn more words faster, and consolidate your knowledge with infinite quizzes.
App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stellargre-vocab-flashcards/id1668110596
Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.systemplus.stellargre
We love hearing from you! Send your questions to orion@stellargre.com.
GRE Bites is a weekly podcast that delivers practical, relevant, bite-sized episodes about GRE prep and grad school admissions. It is co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE. Its mission is to help students ace the GRE and get into their graduate programs of choice.
#gre #gradschool #testpreparation

Episode 44: What is your park screen ritual? (taking care of your mental stamina)

Davis and Orion respond to another listener question in today's episode. The two have previously discussed the importance of the park screen ("How to get a real break on the GRE") for top-percentile performance. Utilizing this opportunity correctly can mean the difference between a good score and a truly great score. To this end, Orion shares his own park screen ritual to facilitate recuperation and promote mindfulness.
Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com.
Download our free vocab app: StellarGRE Vocab Flashcards. Use semantic clusters to learn more words faster, and consolidate your knowledge with infinite quizzes.
App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stellargre-vocab-flashcards/id1668110596
Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.systemplus.stellargre
We love hearing from you! Send your questions to orion@stellargre.com.
GRE Bites is a weekly podcast that delivers practical, relevant, bite-sized episodes about GRE prep and grad school admissions. It is co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE. Its mission is to help students ace the GRE and get into their graduate programs of choice.
#gre #gradschool #testpreparation

Episode 43: What is a cheat sheet? (why making your own is a good idea)

In today's episode, Davis and Orion respond to another listener question. In previous talks, Orion has mentioned the importance of creating a "cheat sheet" over the course of one's prep. So what exactly in this cheat sheet? In short, a cheat sheet is a single-page document that contains all the math knowledge required to ace the quantitative section of the GRE. Orion discusses why this is important for students to create for themselves.
Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com.
Download our free vocab app: StellarGRE Vocab Flashcards. Use semantic clusters to learn more words faster, and consolidate your knowledge with infinite quizzes.
App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stellargre-vocab-flashcards/id1668110596
Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.systemplus.stellargre
We love hearing from you! Send your questions to orion@stellargre.com.
GRE Bites is a weekly podcast that delivers practical, relevant, bite-sized episodes about GRE prep and grad school admissions. It is co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE. Its mission is to help students ace the GRE and get into their graduate programs of choice.
#gre #gradschool #testpreparation

Episode 42: How to approach GRE problems (the counterintuitive process that works)

The vast majority of students approach GRE problems completely backwards: they spend a lot of time getting into a problem (in the sense of re-reading the problem and thinking through the solution), and not a lot of time getting out of the problem (in the sense of rushing through the actual execution of the solution). At Stellar, we explicitly train students in the opposite approach, namely: getting into problems fast (though diagnosis and continuous solving), and getting out of problems slow (through steady execution and sustained mindfulness). We discuss more in this episode.
Check out StellarGRE: our top-rated GRE self-study program, and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "BITES" for 10% off all membership plans: https://www.stellargre.com.
Download our free vocab app: StellarGRE Vocab Flashcards. Use semantic clusters to learn more words faster, and consolidate your knowledge with infinite quizzes.
App store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stellargre-vocab-flashcards/id1668110596
Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.systemplus.stellargre
We love hearing from you! Send your questions to orion@stellargre.com.
GRE Bites is a weekly podcast that delivers practical, relevant, bite-sized episodes about GRE prep and grad school admissions. It is co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE. Its mission is to help students ace the GRE and get into their graduate programs of choice.
#gre #gradschool #testpreparation