Articles published in 2016

Mind the Gap: How the Skills Gap Is Affecting Employment and Education

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Manhattan Prep GRE Blog - Min the Gap: How the Skills Gap Is Affecting Employment and Education by Manhattan Prep

Did you know that you can attend the first session of any of our online or in-person GRE courses absolutely free? We’re not kidding! Check out our upcoming courses here.


If you’ve spent any time poring over job listings recently, you may have noticed a trend: despite the fact that there are a ton of openings, it can seem impossible to secure an interview or even a response from most companies. The jobs are there, but somehow you’re still looking for one—so what’s the missing link? Read more

We’re going across the pond! Check out our inaugural London GRE class.

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Manhattan Prep GRE Blog - We're Going Across the Pond! Check out our inaugural London GRE class Don’t get us wrong; we love our brand name. Read more

Here’s How to Study with the Manhattan Prep—GRE® App

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Manhattan Prep GRE Blog - Here's How to Study with the Manhattan Prep GRE App by Chelsey CooleyDownload now for free!


The Manhattan Prep—GRE® app isn’t just for vocabulary — although it can certainly help you with that! Think of the app as a way to turn down time into study time. When you have time for a longer study session, use the Manhattan Prep Strategy Guides and the 5lb. Book of GRE Practice Problems. But, when you only have a few minutes, use the app to target a particular GRE® skill quickly. Read more

10 Tips for Writing Your STEM Grad School Essay

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Manhattan Prep GRE Blog - 10 Tips for Writing Your STEM Grad School Essay by Laurie Martin of Stratus PrepDid you know that you can attend the first session of any of our online or in-person GRE courses absolutely free? We’re not kidding! Check out our upcoming courses here.


Writing your grad school essay is a big step. This process usually breaks down into creating two documents: the personal statement and the statement of purpose. It can be daunting to know that, according to recent admissions committee evaluations, the personal statement is one of the most important components of your application. Read more

6 Steps to Wow a Grad School Admissions Committee

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Manhattan Prep GRE Blog - 6 Steps to Wow a Grad School Admissions Committee - QS World Grad School TourThere are times in life when what you get out is determined by what you put in – and this is one of them. If you want to impress the admissions committee at your dream grad school, you need to put some effort in. Make sure you’ve covered all bases with this six-step checklist: Read more

Recognizing the Right Recommenders: 5 Tips for Great Grad School Recommendations

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Manhattan Prep GRE Blog - Recognizing the Right Recommenders by Laurie Martin of Stratus PrepDid you know that you can attend the first session of any of our online or in-person GRE courses absolutely free? We’re not kidding! Check out our upcoming courses here.


Grad School applications have risen in record numbers in the past few years.  A higher education study conducted from 2004-2014 showed a rise in enrollment by over 150,000 students. Last year, over 2 million people applied to grad school in the US.  Read more

What You Don’t Know about Scheduling Your GRE: Necessary Information on Booking, Cancelling, Reporting, etc.

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Manhattan Prep GRE Blog - Scheduling Your GRE: Everything You Need to Know About Booking, Cancelling, Reporting, Etc. by Ceilidh EricksonDid you know that you can attend the first session of any of our online or in-person GRE courses absolutely free? We’re not kidding! Check out our upcoming courses here.


I get dozens of questions from students every week about when and how to schedule their tests. A lot of the basic information on scheduling your GRE can be found at the ETS website, but here’s all of the advice you won’t find there: Read more

GRE Math for People Who Hate Math: Which of the Following is a Factor of x?

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Manhattan Prep GRE Blog - GRE Math for People Who Hate Math:  Which of the Following is a Factor of x? by Chelsey CooleyDid you know that you can attend the first session of any of our online or in-person GRE courses absolutely free? We’re not kidding! Check out our upcoming courses here.


Did you know that you can solve ‘which of the following is a factor’ problems with hardly any math at all? It just takes a little basic arithmetic, logical reasoning, and creative thinking — skills that you already have.

Take a quick look at this problem: Read more

Five Ways to Fix a Lower GRE Score on Your Application

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Manhattan Prep GRE Blog - Five Ways to Balance a Lower GRE Score on Your Application by Laurie Martin of Stratus PrepDid you know that you can attend the first session of any of our online or in-person GRE courses absolutely free? We’re not kidding! Check out our upcoming courses here.


More than half a million people take the GRE each year. The admissions committees for hundreds of grad schools and thousands of grad programs accept the GRE. Read more

Looking for Grad School Admissions Advice? Check out Stratus Prep

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Manhattan Prep GRE Blog - Introducing Our Newest Partner: Stratus Prep Here at Manhattan Prep, we’re proud to announce our newest GRE partner: Stratus Prep. Stratus Prep is a premier admissions counseling firm that can help you achieve your dream of attending grad school. How does it work? Read more