GRE

What is GRE?

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test is a multiple-choice admission test for applicants to graduate schools. It is a common prerequisite for all Graduate School applicants. It is developed and conducted by Educational Testing Service (ETS)-a subsidiary of the Graduate Record Examination Board of the U.S.A. The test is a computer-adaptive test (CAT), and consists of three scored sections.

The scores of this standardized, computer adaptive format test help graduate schools to assess the advanced study potential of their prospective students. GRE test scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement undergraduate records and other qualifications for graduate study. GRE offers two kinds of Examinations to enable admissions panel to assess the applicants and their aptitude towards their chosen fields of study - GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test. Most applicants to Graduate Schools are generally asked to take the GRE General test.

Why GRE?

The GRE General Test measures the skills that you've acquired over the high school and college years. It is an aptitude test because it is meant to measure your potential to succeed in graduate school. While the GRE is only one of several criteria that graduate schools use to evaluate your application, it is one of the most important. This is particularly true if your college GPA is not as high as you'd like. Exceptional GRE scores can open up new opportunities for grad school. The GRE General Test contains sections that measure verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing skills.

Eligibility

A 10+2 pass out of any recognised Indian Board or University is a suitable qualification to take the GRE but generally students go for it after completing their Bachelors degree.

Test Structure

Total time allotted for the Computer-adaptive GRE test is 3 hours, whereas for the Paper-based test it is 3 ¾ hours.

GRE offers two kinds of Examinations to enable admissions panel to assess the applicants and their aptitude towards their chosen fields of study - GRE General Test and GRE Subject Test. Most applicants to Graduate Schools are generally asked to take the GRE General test.

GRE General Test : Generally taken by prospective graduate students, this test measures Verbal reasoning, Analytical and Critical Writing and Quantitative Reasoning skills of a candidate.

GRE Subject test : This version of GRE exam assesses candidates' knowledge level and accomplishments in a specific field of study. Unlike the GRE General test, this test is available only thrice in a year and can be taken only as the paper-based test. The scores of this test are often required for doctoral programs in the US, though some universities require the GRE Subject test scores for Masters-level programs too. The eight subjects in which the GRE subject test is presently conducted are: Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Literature, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.

Each of the three sections is scored on a scale of 200 to 800. The average scores for the GRE are about 470 for Verbal and 570 for Quantitative.

How to apply?

There are no specific dates or schedules for taking the GRE/GMAT/TOEFL. These are conducted round the year.The procedure is to first obtain a form and consequently register your self for the exam.

1. Ordering the form- Forms and their details are available (free of cost) at:

Institute of Psychological and Educational Measurement(IPEM)

119/25-A, Mahatma Gandhi Marg

Allahabad - 211001 (U.P.), India

Phone: 0532 - 624881, 623858

Fax: 0532 - 624637

E-mail : ets@ipem.org

Website : http://ipem.org/ The United States Education Foundation in India (USEFI):

Educational Advisor,

USEFI, Fulbright House,

12 Hailey Road,

New Delhi - 110 001

Phone : (011) 3328944

Fax : (011) 3329718

E-mail : vijaya@usefi.ernet.in

2.Registration : Thereafter, to register yourself for a particular test date, you can contact Sylvan Testing Services in New Delhi.

Address:

Sylvan Testing Services Pvt. Ltd.

Senior Plaza 160-A, Gautam Nagar, 3rd Floor Yusuf Sarai,

Behind Indian Oil Building

New Delhi 110 049

Tel: 011-6511649 Fax: 011-6529741

Acceptable Forms of Payment :

1.International Credit Card : The fee  can be paid to Sylvan Testing Services through any of  the following international credit cards- VISA, Master , American Express over a  telephone.

OR

2. Cheques, bank drafts, money orders payable in U.S. dollars must be drawn on banks located in the U.S  and be made payable to ETS-GMAT/GRE/TOEFL.

If payments are made in the Indian currency, these must be made at the telegraphic transfer selling (TTS) exchange rate of the U.S. dollar equivalent. Cheques, money orders payable in Indian Rupee must be drawn on a bank in India

Computer Based Test (CBT) Centres in India

ALLAHABAD - IPEM

AHMEDABAD

BANGALORE

CALCUTTA

HYDERABAD

MADRAS

MUMBAI

NEW DELHI

TRIVANDRUM

These links will give each and every details

http://etsis4.ets.org/tcenter/CenterListIntl.jsp?I=I

http://www.prometric.com/testtakers/contactus/Email.htm

Satire On Modern Education System

H

ow many of you feel that you are a good learner and are being provided with the proper nourishment from your education machinery?  It is said that man is no better than a beast without education. But what kind of education really matters – quantitative or qualitative? Most of us would cast our vote in favour of the qualitative education which is hardly seen in today’s commercialization of the education system.

In the ancient era the basic motto of providing education is to imbibe the moral and ethical values in every individual for a better transformation. People in the past, considered education, as a tool for social change.

Things don’t change all of a sudden – a fact to be accepted. There might be some factors influencing for any change to occur. As the days passed by, not just the moral values are lacking among the students but also their creativity and imagination is being distorted with the uprising of the competitiveness in the society which always strives to give a tough fight for the external appearance as a technological gadget which lacks the basic configuration provided.

But yet to talk about the other side of the coin, one can say that, irrespective of the tough competition and westernization, the present education system is bringing out many beautiful jewels to the nations pride.

Education is not just holding degrees or getting jobs, but also to bring about different talents hidden in a student in various shades of his/her life which is actually being done by few of the many education machinery present in today’s modern era.

At times, there is a need for parents involvement too…., as such in understanding the capacity of the child, by not pressuring them and lay a path in supporting their child.

As quoted, ‘The greatest truth’s are always the simple’ how much ever the teacher provides, it’s the conscience of the student to realize that things wont work easily without his/her own interest, love and dedication towards the work.

Always remember that the very first walks of your life are taught by your parents having the confidence that you would lead the rest in the same way today’s education institutions providing a little nourishment to the students having left the rest to themselves in achieving and reserving a place in the future society.

Author Bio: This article is written by Miss T.M Pranathi, who is studying Senior Inter in a repuated IAS academy. 

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Study in Australia

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Why Australia?

Inspite of its size and dependence on the rural populous Australia is one of the most developed and urbanized countries in the world. Australia has experience the strongest employment growth of any OCED nation. The Australian government with its long-term planning and increased job opportunities has considerably brought down the unemployment level. Work is split up sector wise. The various sectors under which employment is sought in Australia are the Chemicals and Plastic industry, Electrical and Electronics industry, Information and Technology Industry, Agricultural and Rural Farming, Processed Foods, Manufacturing, Small Business and the services sector. However those applying for work in Australia usually are experts in fields wherein expertise is not easily found within Australia.

Top reasons to study on Australia

• Australia offers hundreds and thousands of courses. You have the freedom to choose the path that you feel matches your needs.
• Australian studies promote innovative, creative and independent thinking.
• You are encouraged to think original, practical and real-world problems.
• After graduating from Australia, you will be highly sought after by Australian and international employers.
• Australian education has a strong international reputation. It is known for its effectual structure and inventive policy developments.
• Australian institutions have established campuses offshore and created innovative partnerships in other countries to deliver courses in students home countries.
• Australian system of education and training is subject to continuous improvement and review by government, industry and professional bodies to maintain and improve its already high standard.

Eligibility

Most Australian universities accept the graduation system of three years for entry into most postgraduate courses. An Indian bachelor degree like B.A., B.Com. Or B.Sc. (ordinary) is equivalent to an Australian Bachelor (Ordinary) Degree.

However, some courses and universities may require a qualification equivalent to Australian Bachelor (Honours) Degree, which requires either a honours graduation degree like B.A. (H), B.Comm (H) etc or 16 years of formal education, which would mean another year after graduation or a four year degree course like B.E., B.Tech and other such courses.

For most Universities, a good first degree from a leading university in India or its equivalent is essential.

Standardized Tests English Proficiency

IELTS : For most courses and universities, International students are required to take IELTS(International English Language Test) which is regularly administered by the British Council.

Some universities may accept TOEFL as an alternative.

TOEFL: This test is conducted by ETS for International students applying to a University abroad. This is accepted by most Australian universities

Letter from Institution: Some Universities may waive IELTS/TOEFL if you can get a letter from institution that you have last studied in mentioning that you have been studying in English medium throughout and they are convinced that you are proficient in English.

GMAT: For most management courses, International students are required to take GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test).

Important Note:1) IELTS is compulsory for Australian visa for residents of many countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.2) Most Australian Universities do not require the GRE for admission to post graduate courses. However it is advisable to enclose a copy of your score sheet if you have done well in the test.

Study in USA

Why USA?

Presently, the United States is the first choice for almost all international students to pursue their education abroad. The U.S. is chosen by a huge number of international students every year for broadening their experience as well as pursuing their education. Every year a very large number of Indian students are joining universities and colleges in the U.S. The question that arises is why so many international students go to U.S. for pursuing their education when institutions in their native country offer academically enriching as well as practical programs. The reason is that US education system has endowed with top notch resources and quality oriented education for a multiple programs that students, educators and professionals can pursue for that extra edge. There is highest number of educational institutions facilitating higher education in USA than any other County and approximate 3800 colleges and universities passing on degree programs.

One of the most distinctive features of U.S. universities is the flexibility in choice of courses within a college or university. More importantly there is also the option for students to move between one institution and another.

Some of the main reasons for choosing the U.S. are given below:

• Excellent Academic Programs and a Broad Range of Educational Opportunities in US
• Research Opportunities and Flexible Course Curriculums in US
• Usage of Superior Technology for the US University Students
• Exceptional Support for International Students within the US
• Employment Opportunities for International Students in the US

Public vs. Private Universities in USA

The university system in the U.S. is essentially decentralized. The individual states solely administer the public universities. The universities in the U.S. have developed an autonomous accreditation organization for ensuring the degree quality. The ratings for colleges and universities are given by the accreditation agencies on academic quality criteria such as library quality; faculty's publishing records as well as degrees held by the faculty. A university is generally bigger in comparison to a college and provides additional majors as well as research facilities. Within the university classes are sometimes taught by graduate students. Public colleges are generally quite economical for the residents of the state since the college acquires a good amount of funding from the local or state government. Private colleges mainly depend on private sources, endowments, fees and tuitions. Even though, smaller in size, they tend to provide personalized attention.

USA Community vs. Liberal Arts Colleges:

Every college and university in the U.S. has a different goal. Two year colleges generally provide students with Associate's Degree (Associate of Arts or A.A. degree). Two year colleges are quite often also known as Community Colleges. Generally, these colleges have open admissions and charge a lower tuition fees than private or state schools. A four year college comprises of much more students and tends to offer a wide array of courses. They provide students with Bachelor's Degree, for instance - Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). The community colleges are essentially undergraduate institutions. The four year colleges within the U.S. that focus on liberal - arts are known as Liberal Arts Colleges. These colleges essentially focus on interactive instruction. The colleges are generally residential and have smaller class sizes, less students and higher number of teachers in comparison to other universities. These colleges encourage a very high interaction level between the students as well as teachers. The classes are mainly taught by the full time faculty. Most of the Liberal Arts Colleges are private colleges, though public liberal arts colleges also exist.

Vocational or Technical Colleges in USA

Vocational or technical colleges essentially design their programs to provide students with appropriate knowledge as well as skills associated with specific requirements of an occupation occupations or a particular job. Vocationl education imparted by the colleges involve more practical application and very less theory in comparison to academic programs taught by other colleges.

Eligibility

Most schools require qualifications comparable to a U.S. Bachelor's (Honours) degree (Four Year Degree Program). That means a minimum of 16 years of formal education. In the Indian context, it implies qualifying in a professional four-year degree like engineering or other such courses. For Doctorate programs, most universities require a Master's degree in that subject. In a few exceptional cases like a good undergraduate engineering degree, they may offer a direct admission to a Doctorate course. If you have completed a three-year degree program in India, the advisable plan of action to maximize eligibility for U.S. graduate schools is to apply for a Post Graduate degree here in India. A one-year university affiliated program will make up for the fourth year of a U.S. Undergraduate degree. No standardized policy exists regarding the acceptance of such programs. Some universities may accept the three-year Indian Graduation Degree for a few programs. Confirmation can only be obtained by either writing directly or formally applying to the universities concerned