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The Grad School Journey with Kaplan The GRE, the graduate school admissions processes, and how Kaplan can help you get there.
Adriana LevandowskiStudent Brand Ambassador
So, Who Am I?
Kaplan Student Brand Ambassador
● Hometown: Seattle, WA
● International Studies Major, graduating May 2017
● Taken a Kaplan course? Check
● Taken an admissions test? Check
● A connection with the Kaplan network, resources,
and exclusive tools for prep for you
● A resource for your academic journey;
● ...and more!
Let’s see if you know which of those GRE rumors are true…
Fact or Fiction?
● The GRE won’t penalize you for guessing
● You can start to send your score to graduate schools 24 hours after the test
● There is a calculator on the GRE
● You must wait 3 weeks to get your score backFALSE!
TRUE!
TRUE!
FALSE!
Grad School Admissions Timeline
July
Take GRE
Complete Applications
Interview Process
Acceptance
Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Feb March AprilJuneMay Jan
Ideal time to prep between May and July before senior year
Ideal time to test between July and September of senior year.
When is the GRE offered? Daily at Prometric Testing Centers
Test format Computer-based, multi-staged
Retaking the GRE 21-day waiting period
Score Validity 5 years
When do you get your exam score?
Right away, analytical writing 10–15 days after
Application Deadlines Dec. 1–March 31 (depends on program)
Info/Registration https://www.ets.org
GRE Basics
Multi-Stage Testing
Section 1:20 Questions
Section 2a20 Questions
Section 2b20 Questions
Section 2c20 Questions
highest potential score range
middle potential score range
lowest potential score range
How does it work?
Course Options
Self-Paced
Online video course, available 24/7 with instructor support. Live instruction through an
online classroom.
One-on-one instruction from an expert tutor.
Live Online
Live, in-person instruction at a classroom location.
In Person Private Tutoring
Kaplan Student Experience
Your Personalized Study Plan
The Official Test Day Experience
When you know what to expect on Test Day, you can focus on what's important—the test.
● Learn how long it actually takes to get to the test center on Test Day
● Get used to testing in a room filled with other test takers
● Improve your mental stamina by testing for 4 straight hours
● Understand what you can and cannot bring into the testing room.
● Validate your Test Day routine
Introducing, Practice with Purpose!
The Kaplan Cares Campaign!Step 1: Get out your phone!Step 2: Take the 5 minute Pop Quiz!
Step 3: Feel good about helping someone else!
You practice & Kaplan donates up to 100 scholarships to Boys and Girls Club of
America!
http://ktp.events/SanFranciscoState
As a valued partner, you will get a 10% off when enrolling in your course.
Kaplan + Psi Chi Discount
To use your discount:
Step 1: Find a class at www.kaptest.com/schedules or call 1-800-KAPTEST
Step 2: Apply your discount using the code CLUB10
Not yet ready to start a course? Find an upcoming event near you:
USF - Admissions Workshop: April 12th
Thank You!
@KaplanTestPrep @KaplanGREPrep KaplanGREPrep Kaplan GRE Prep
Adriana LevandowskiStudent Brand Ambassador
