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May 15, 2017 Ten simple rules for giving an effective presentation
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October 20, 2021 How to write a personal statement if you’re changing fields
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September 14, 2021 So you want to be an engineer...but don’t have a degree in engineering
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July 11, 2016 Statement of purpose vs. personal statement: knowing the difference
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August 12, 2016 How to use logic to beat the vocab section of the GRE
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December 29, 2017 Five elements of a killer graduate school essay
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April 16, 2025 How to Tackle Writer's Block in Grad School
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April 9, 2025 Learning to love grad school
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March 28, 2025 Passing CPA exams in record time with microlearning
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March 21, 2025 Thinking about moving cross country for graduate school? Why you should do it!
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March 12, 2025 Finding your research question: a guide for grad students
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February 26, 2025 3 tips for writing a graduate school statement of purpose
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February 19, 2025 How to write a scientific paper without anxiety or procrastination 
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January 24, 2025 Choosing the right story for your graduate applications: lead with authenticity
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July 14, 2023 What they won’t tell you about choosing the right graduate institution
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May 15, 2024 Am I ready to go to grad school?
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July 10, 2023 So, you've decided to pursue a PhD...
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February 13, 2023 You can always change your mind: getting a PhD in a field you didn't major in
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March 29, 2024 Choosing the right graduate program
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April 29, 2024 To GRE or not to GRE… or LSAT or GMAT?
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Resources

  • Books

    The Official Guide to the GRE Revised General Test
    ETS' own GRE test study guide. Addresses the format and sections for the revised GRE.
    Manhattan Prep Strategy Guides
    Published by Manhattan Prep, a New York-based GRE company, this set of 8 GRE strategy guides is a comprehensive resource. Cambridge Coaching GRE tutors often use these guides and practice exams with students.

  • Websites

    ETS Overview

    ETS provides an official overview of the GRE. It’s always helpful to get the official information first to establish a foundation. Start here.

    GRE Scoring
    Familiarize yourself with how the test is scored.