GRE: Will the old format remain the same?

Back and forth is the trend that the GRE pattern showed this year.

From old to new, to old again. But is it back to exactly the old pattern again?

• New GRE scrapped, old format retained

TCY trainers say 'no'. The changes continue in the Analytical Writing section.

Also, the fee is expected to be higher.

What else? Find out in this transcript of a chat conducted on April 4.

Atul Prashar says, Hi. This is Atul and I am ready to take your questions.

Aman Bansal says, Hi. This is Aman and I am ready to take your questions.

K B Sharma says, Hi. This is Sharma and I am ready to take your questions.

shweta asked, sir dont u think its a big curose creating by all this...mite be students were not mentally prepared for the new pattern and now sudden change back to old pattern
Atul Prashar answers, I understand. But they did it after a lot of research and feedbacks from the new centres.

flora asked, hello sir,i want to know that wether they will continue the old pattern now for the whole year or they will change the pattern again
Atul Prashar answer s, The pattern will not change this year.

Shashank asked, Will the fees remain the same?? or likely to increase?
Atul Prashar answers, Fee is expected to be higher now.

amey asked, Sir,while applying to the university we hv to provide funding proof for our 1st yr of study. As we have not got admission yet theres no question of getting a bank loan at this moment. How to fund your studies at this point of time? Or specifically, how students manage to prove that they hv sufficient funds to cover their tuition and living costs for first year? Whats a sponsor? Can anyone sponsor me for my abroad studies? Is it sufficient if sponsor's has sufficient funds to support my studies?
Aman Bansal answers, Yes, you're right. Students manage funds for a small duration to prove this. There is no way out. Also, some universities ask for the financial statements post admission.

Pankil asked, Will good scores on GRE mean good marks in Graduate school??? How can I get good marks in grad school?
Atul Prashar answers, GRE is just a prerequisite to enter a grad school. Your score in the grad school completely depends upon your academic performance.

Pankil asked, Will good scores on GRE mean good marks in Graduate school??? How can I get good marks in grad school?
K B Sharma answers, Your chances of admission are likely to enhance with a higher GRE score.

RajNihar asked, Sir What r the requirements to appear for GRE
Aman Bansal answers, You need a valid passport and pay the required fee. This test is primarily for graduate admission so an undergraduate degree in progress or completed is a must

shweta asked, sir have they mentioned any change with old pattern now or its exactly the same
Atul Prashar answers, The changes will continue in the Analytical Writing section. Every thing else remains same.

anuj asked, wht is the basic difference in syllabus
Atul Prashar answers, No differece at all, Anuj.

shweta asked, so that means AWA has been changed?
Atul Prashar answers, A little. The tasks now are expected to be stated accurately and descriptively.

phys asked,  Can you suggest how yo best improve our vocabulary for GRE ??
K B Sharma answers, English Language has borrowed heavily from Latin and Greek languages. One way to pick up good vocab in English is to pick up the Latin and Greek roots and link up different words using the same roots.

devendra asked,& nbsp;when can i appear for GRE at earliest
Atul Prashar answers, You should visit the GRE web site in a few days to know that

Parag asked, Hello Good afternoon !! I am Parag , currently working in an Engineering College in MEchanical Department, I am pursuing my Masters in Engineering and will be finishhing by Dec 2007 I am planning for Jan/Feb 2008 admit to Ph.D in US/Can Univ. (RA or TA anyways) I will be giving my GRE in new format Sept 2007 and Toefl in june 2007. Is it possible for me to get a Ph.D. Slot during jan/feb 2008
Aman Bansal answers, The revised GRE has been cancelled so you should try to take GRE ASAP.

anujwalia asked, is there any effect on indian students
K B Sharma answers, No there is no much effect in particular to Indian students.

Atul Prashar says, This is all we have time for today. It was nice chatting with you. Goodbye

K B Sharma says, This is all we have time for today. It was nice chatting with you. Goodbye

Aman Bansal says, This is all we have time for today. It was nice chatting with you. Goodbye