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Preparing for the Physics GRE - Strategies for Success

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Overview

Learn essential strategies to excel on the physics subject GRE exam in this informative webinar. Discover the basics of the test, explore recommended reference materials, and master key techniques such as deriving formulas instead of memorizing them. Gain insights into dimensional analysis, limiting cases, number estimation, and answer types. Develop skills to tackle Fermi problems and enhance your problem-solving abilities. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tactics needed to boost your performance and increase your chances of success when applying to physics graduate programs.

Syllabus

Intro
Physics GRE: the basics
Reference materials
Tips and Tricks: Derive, don't memorize!
Tips and Tricks: Dimensional Analysis
Tips & Tricks: Limiting Cases
Tips & Tricks: Numbers and Estimation
Tips & Tricks - Answer Types
Tips & Tricks - Fermi problems

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