About Talha Omer, M.Eng., Cornell Grad

About Talha Omer, M.Eng., Cornell Grad

Welcome! I’m Talha Omer, founder of Brightlink Prep. I am an educator and a technologist with a degree in Engineering from Cornell University.

How to become a Data Scientist: Requirements and Advise

Feb 8, 2021 |

Being a data scientist is one of the most sought-after jobs in recent years, and why shouldn’t it be. Considering how much data scientists make right after graduation and the myriad of other benefits, it only makes sense that more and more people want to join the field. However, as with anything worth pursuing, data science is not an easy field to get into. It requires a substantial amount of hard work and commitment. Data science is such a diverse field that, unlike other areas, you would have to learn multiple skills. These include – programming, mathematics, statistics, machine learning, AI, and business.

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10 Best Productivity Books for College Students

Feb 8, 2021 | ,

Do you ever feel as if you are wasting away your life doing meaningless and mundane things to get through the day only to find yourself repeating those very things the next day? Well, the good news is that you are not alone and there are practical solutions out there to get you out of this unproductive haze.

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10 Best GRE Biology Subject Test Books

Feb 4, 2021 |

The GRE Biology subject test is one of six subjects tests offered by ETS. Unlike GRE general, the subject tests measure your knowledge of a particular field of study. Each subject test contains questions from selected areas. For example, GRE biology tests you in the following areas – Cellular and Molecular biology, Organismal Biology, and Ecology and Evolution. Each of these areas contributes approx. 30-34 percent to the total number of questions.

If you have a non-biology background and plan to enroll in a biology program, you might be asked to the GRE Biology subject test. In this article, I will list ten of the best Biology prep books you can use to prepare for your Biology subject test. Some of these books are traditional prep books from companies like Kaplan and Princeton review, while others are text books that offer a detailed study of a particular topic.

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10 Best GRE Chemistry Subject Test

Feb 4, 2021 |

Many people don’t know that there are six subject-specific GRE tests apart from the GRE general test. GRE subject tests are designed to measure your knowledge of a particular field. You can take the subject tests in the following six subjects- Biology, Chemistry, Literature in English, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology. Some graduate programs may ask for a subject test instead of the general one. However, this depends entirely on the school you are applying to.

Each subject test is designed to test your knowledge on selected topics. These topics are usually derived from the undergrad level syllabus of each subject. The four major content areas tested on GRE chemistry are Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry. These are further divided into several specific topics that you can read all about here.

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10 Novels with GRE Vocabulary – Read to build vocabulary

Feb 4, 2021 |

We have all heard that acing the GRE test requires learning hundreds of new words. This can often be a daunting task because not all of us are keen on memorizing a barrage of new vocabulary. However, as mundane as it sounds, a well-equipped vocabulary is crucial for the GRE test’s verbal section. The most common route that students choose is they learn specialized words. These words are carefully curated and are likely to show up on the test. You can purchase various great resources for this, such as Magoosh Vocabulary Builder or Manhattan’s flashcards.

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Are US universities waiving GRE due to Covid? 40+ Universities that are

Feb 4, 2021 |

The pandemic has caused significant hurdles to the education sector worldwide. Early last year, when the pandemic news broke out, educational institutions worldwide had no other choice but to halt their day-to-day operations. Since then, we have seen universities conducting online classes to deliver lectures to students. In addition to schools and colleges, standardized testing centers have also been shut down to curb the virus’s spread. Due to these shutdowns, students worldwide have had to face difficulties in applying to schools.

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Is economist GMAT worth it?

Feb 4, 2021 |

You are probably wondering where you have heard the name before. If that’s the case, then The Economist is the famous weekly international newspaper publisher that, back in 2016, stepped into the world of online test prep by releasing their online GRE and GMAT courses.

I have already reviewed their GRE course, and so today, I will be taking a look at what their GMAT course has to offer. At a glance, they appear to make bold claims, which are typical of any test prep company so let’s take a closer look and see what their GMAT course offers.

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Is Magoosh GMAT worth it?

Feb 4, 2021 | ,

GMAT is the most important standardized test for business school aspirants. If you are looking to join one of the top business schools in the US, you will have to put in the time and effort to score 700+ on your GMAT. Fortunately, there are so many great resources out there for test-takers today that an excellent score is not out of the realm of possibility. One such resource is Magoosh GMAT online prep.

Magoosh is one of the biggest names in the test prep industry. They are especially popular for their GRE and GMAT online courses. Today, I will be going over their GMAT Prep online course to see if it is worth it.

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