Review for final exam, submit final essay
To prepare for the test:
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Generally:
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Review strategies repeatedly
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Practice consistently for several weeks
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No major life changes if you can avoid them
(romance, substance use, moving, etc.)
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One week before your test:
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Take at least one simulated test
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If going to a test center: make a practice drive
the same day and time you would go to take the test
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If testing remotely: practice your set-up for
the exam the same day and time you would prepare for the real test
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If your test is early in the morning: start
going to bed earlier and waking up earlier this whole week!
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The night before the test:
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STOP STUDYING
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Lay out your clothes, ID, etc. (see p. 43 of
your book)
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Eat well (a healthy meal that will not upset
your stomach)
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NO INTOXICANTS – even a single alcoholic
beverage can disrupt your sleep
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Get plenty of rest
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The morning of the test:
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NO STUDYING – maybe review strategies one last
time, that’s it!
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Wake early
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Eat well (brain food like whole grains, eggs,
yogurt, but nothing upsetting)
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Drink well (caffeine only if it is a normal part
of your diet)
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Leave (or set up) early enough to be 30 minutes
ahead of your scheduled test time
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During the test:
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Use breaks wisely:
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Go to the bathroom, get a drink of water
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Get a fresh marker and noteboard/scratch paper
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When you start a section, jot down important
formulas/outlines/etc. that you want to remember during that section of the
test
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Take a 20-second vacation if you get stuck on a
problem – stare at the ceiling and think of anything OTHER than the test!
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NEVER cancel your score!
Part 1 = 50% of CFE grade from
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25 Princeton Questions
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1 essay = 25%
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Verbal components = 50%
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8 sentence correction
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7 reading comprehension
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6 critical reasoning questions
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4 (total of 9 parts) integrated reasoning
questions = 25%
Part 2 = 50% of CFE grade from
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25 GMAC Questions
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8 sentence correction
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8 reading comprehension
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9 critical reasoning questions
GRE final exam:
Part 1 = 50% of CFE grade from
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17 Princeton Questions
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1 issue essay = 25%
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Verbal components = 50%
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5 text completion
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4 sentence equivalence
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7 reading comprehension
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8 vocabulary questions = 25%
Part 2 = 50% of CFE grade from
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25 ETS Questions
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12 reading comprehension
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8 text completion
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5 sentence equivalence
First of all, see the review for the midterm exam for
strategies on the Verbal Reasoning section here.
Then look at the strategies for Integrated Reasoning and
Analytical Writing Assessment below:
Strategy review (see also strategy
review from Midterm)
Integrated Reasoning
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Sort one column at a time and only when
necessary
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Read everything and take notes (paraphrase)
after you get the gist
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Learn the directions for each type (p. 340 #2
& 3, e.g.)
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Look for patterns in the answer choices
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Calculate as little as possible, estimate when
you can
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Double-check your answers
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Look for evidence
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Find key words
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Likely does NOT mean certain
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Look at the axes, measures, names, scales
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Read legend, column headings, all tabs
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Find connections
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If information does not support inference,
answer “no” or “false”
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Do the easiest parts first
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Use backsolving/PITA
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GIGO, so be careful setting up your calculations
Analytical Writing Assessment
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Follow instructions carefully and thoroughly
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Consider complexities
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Be organized (and use transitions)
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Use relevant examples
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Use a template
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Identify the premises and the conclusion
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State the author’s assumptions
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List three flaws minimum
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Have solutions for each flaw
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A minimum of four paragraphs – five is better!
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Have a strong finish
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Vary sentence length & complexity
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