How study for ortho GRE

[DATkiller]

Dear Friends:

Is anyone currently studying for the ortho GRE? How are you guys studying for it? what sources you are using? How long are you studying for it?

I just finished my second year, entering my third year in September and wanted to use this 3 weeks in the summer to study a bit. Am I too late in the game?

Thanks in Advance 🙂

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[Twang77]

The gre doesn't matter for ortho. I studied the day before and did fine. Seriously schools don't even look at it.

Dear Friends:

Is anyone currently studying for the ortho GRE? How are you guys studying for it? what sources you are using? How long are you studying for it?

I just finished my second year, entering my third year in September and wanted to use this 3 weeks in the summer to study a bit. Am I too late in the game?

Thanks in Advance 🙂

 

[ncdentist711]

The gre doesn't matter for ortho. I studied the day before and did fine. Seriously schools don't even look at it.

That is a fairly general statement to make. I know that some schools take it more seriously than others, but stating that "schools don't even look at it" is absolutely not true. Additionally, certain schools that placed less of an emphasis on it in the past may be changing their approach, as many applicants will not have a numerical national boards score from this year forward.

 

[Twang77]

It's a verbal and math test.......And most schools require it simply b/c the university makes them. I get your point, I just don't see why people are flipping out about it.

That is a fairly general statement to make. I know that some schools take it more seriously than others, but stating that "schools don't even look at it" is absolutely not true. Additionally, certain schools that placed less of an emphasis on it in the past may be changing their approach, as many applicants will not have a numerical national boards score from this year forward.

 

[gryffindor]

It's a verbal and math test.......And most schools require it simply b/c the university makes them. I get your point, I just don't see why people are flipping out about it.

Because some of us can't just study the day before and nonchalantly wing it.

Just get some review books and start working your way through them to get familiar with the test.

 

[playa2652]

I would get Magoosh and Manhattan GRE. I am currently studying for it and those two materials are good in addition to the Official GRE ETS guide.

 

[DATkiller]

thanks guys

 

[SmilesForLife]

With NBDE Pass/Fail, GRE scores are more important than before. Although mediocre/average scores may not prevent you from gaining admission to an residency program, top scores will help you to stand out from the pack. For GRE preparation, I bought a used Kaplan CLASSROOM study guide and Barron's 800 GRE Words. The classroom study guide is much more comprehensive than the version sold no Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Check Craigslist or Ebay for used copies.

Before I even started studying, I took a baseline diagnostic test to evaluate what my strengths and weaknesses were so that I could more efficiently direct my studies. I recommend using practice materials released by the GRE as well as mock GRE exams made by other companies. Taking practice tests under timed conditions is one of the most important study tools!

I believe it is especially impressive if you stand out in the verbal and writing sections, as many people do very solidly on the mathematics section with little studying. I ended up getting 96% on the verbal section, which IMHO did bolster my application as not many people are able to excel in that section.