GRE Info for BATS Website
The CD given to all students during the GRE class includes a wordlist of commonly used
GRE words.
Sample from wordlist
abacus
frame with balls for calculating
abjure
promise or swear to give up
abraded
rubbed off, worn away by friction
abrasion
rubbing, scraping, wearing off
abrogate
repeal or annul by authority
abundant
plentiful
If you take the class you will be given GRE study strategies.
Verbal
Antonyms
1. These are generally confined to nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
2. Look for the word that is most nearly opposite to the given word.
3. Try to define words precisely.
4. Make up a sentence using the given word to help establish its
meaning.
5. Look for possible second meanings before choosing an answer.
6. Use your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes to help define words you
don’t know.
You will be given weekly homework assignments that will help prepare for the GRE
QUANTITATIVE HOMEWORK #1
1. Circumference of a circle = ______________
2. Area of a Circle = ________________
3. Length of an ARC = ______________________
4. Area of a sector = _______________________
5. Slope = __________________________
6. Area of parallelogram = ______________________
7. Area of square = __________________
8. Area of a rectangle = ______________________
9. Volume of a rectangular solid = ________________________________
10. Volume of a cylinder = _________________________
11. Perimeter of a rectangle = _______________________
12. Area of a Triangle = ___________________________
13. ______________ triangles have two equal sides and two equal angles.
You will get information on how to create your resume and vita, as well as numerous
samples of both.
PART I: HOW DO RESUMES AND VITAS DIFFER?
A resume is an individually designed summary (usually one or two pages) of personal,
educational, and experience qualifications intended to demonstrate fitness for a particular
position or type of position. A resume focuses attention on an individual's strongest
qualifications and develops them to fit the specific or general purpose for which the
material is provided.
A vita is a comprehensive biographical statement (generally three or more pages)
emphasizing professional qualifications and activities. Often, vitas are requested
specifically when applying to graduate or professional programs, employment with
international firms, or when promoting oneself within professional and academic fields.
In addition to its use in seeking academic positions, a vita may also be required for
departmental tenure reviews, speaking engagements, publishing review boards,
committee service, professional association leadership positions, sabbaticals, and
fellowships. Unless requested by name, it is usually unwise to send a vita in a first
contact. If a resume is requested, send a one or two page, tightly drawn document with
the notation that a vita (and/or references) will be sent later upon request. It is far better to
start out with a one or two page resume than it is to stifle the reader's interest by
prematurely sending an overly long vita. A vita is longer than the average resume
because it provides a greater range of information
You will be given a timeline that will guide you in applying to grad school
Summer before & year of expected graduation:
o Study, study, study for the GRE! Take regular practice exams.
September:
o Apply in August or the first weeks of September to take the GRE(s) in October (at the latest if
possible).
o Compile list of potential schools and programs you may wish to apply to. The Graduate Study in
Psychology and gradschools.com are some good resources.
 This timeline goes all the way through April of your senior year