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CaseyGirl
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Anyone take the GRE?
Which should I take - the computer or paper based one?
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Posted 8/25/05 9:58 AM  |
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Sassyz75
Turning a new page
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Dina
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
i didn't take the GRE
but I took the GMAT
I like the computer version b/c you get results RIGHT away
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| Posted 8/25/05 10:02 AM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
i liked the paper one...
i heard that you can't go back after answering questions on the computer one
eta....plus on the verbal...i like to underline and make notes
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| Posted 8/25/05 10:02 AM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
I HATED the computer one. I would have preferred taking the paper one. I need to be able to stare at it on the paper. I did horrible on the GRE, and I KNOW it had to do with doing it on the computer.
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| Posted 8/25/05 10:03 AM |
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suvenR
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
I took the computerized one. You canNOT go back after answering a question.
However, you do get your score instantly, so that was a big plus for me.
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| Posted 8/25/05 10:03 AM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
You can';t take it paper based anymore..not for years now
ETA: And the computer testing has very specific scoring rules, so make sure you study that. It's not about the # of questions you get right, but WHICH yu get right, Getting a Q right or wrong determines what the next Q will be.
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Redhead
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by marymoon
You can';t take it paper based anymore..not for years now
ETA: And the computer testing has very specific scoring rules, so make sure you study that. It's not about the # of questions you get right, but WHICH yu get right, Getting a Q right or wrong determines what the next Q will be.
mary i am pretty sure they still give the paper version!
eta....i went to the site and they DO give the paper version..
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dpli
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by marymoon
You can';t take it paper based anymore..not for years now
ETA: And the computer testing has very specific scoring rules, so make sure you study that. It's not about the # of questions you get right, but WHICH yu get right, Getting a Q right or wrong determines what the next Q will be.
This is correct. I took it in Fall of 2002 and wanted to take the paper one, since I had taken it MANY years ago and did well. I only used a book to prepare and really wish I had used software, since I think I would have done better My scores dropped about 100 pts. in the math and analytical sections from the first time I took it, and this was after many more math courses - I am convinced it was b/c I was unprepared for the format of the computerized test.
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azoodie
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by suvenR
I took the computerized one. You canNOT go back after answering a question.
However, you do get your score instantly, so that was a big plus for me.
It is great taking the computer one cause of the score...
I always work off my computer with writing so the comp was the best for me!
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| Posted 8/25/05 10:18 AM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
thanks! i don't know which one i should do...i think i will do the paper one. only because i like to skip around and go back to some questions.
thanks all! 
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| Posted 8/25/05 10:21 AM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
one more question - how much time do you think i should give myself to study?
should i schedule it for sept or october? i am taking the general GRE.
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| Posted 8/25/05 10:25 AM |
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Redhead
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by MrsTC
one more question - how much time do you think i should give myself to study?
should i schedule it for sept or october? i am taking the general GRE.
depends on how good of a test taker you are...
and which subject test you are taking!
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| Posted 8/25/05 10:26 AM |
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Sassyz75
Turning a new page
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by MrsTC
one more question - how much time do you think i should give myself to study?
should i schedule it for sept or october? i am taking the general GRE.
When I took the Gmat I studied from November to March.
I had a private Math tutor that came to my house every week.
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| Posted 8/25/05 10:28 AM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by Sassyz75
Posted by MrsTC
one more question - how much time do you think i should give myself to study?
should i schedule it for sept or october? i am taking the general GRE.
When I took the Gmat I studied from November to March.
I had a private Math tutor that came to my house every week.
eeeek i need to take it sooner than that. I am applying for the spring semester and the deadline is Nov1 . I am going to take it in Oct.
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| Posted 8/25/05 10:29 AM |
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Sassyz75
Turning a new page
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Dina
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by MrsTC
Posted by Sassyz75
Posted by MrsTC
one more question - how much time do you think i should give myself to study?
should i schedule it for sept or october? i am taking the general GRE.
When I took the Gmat I studied from November to March.
I had a private Math tutor that came to my house every week.
eeeek i need to take it sooner than that. I am applying for the spring semester and the deadline is Nov1 . I am going to take it in Oct.
If i were you I'd take a timed practice exam..
then I'd see where you were weak.
And then maybe get a tutor or take a class specifically for those weaknesses.
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dpli
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by MrsTC
one more question - how much time do you think i should give myself to study?
should i schedule it for sept or october? i am taking the general GRE.
Again - you CAN'T take the paper one anymore. They don't offer it, unless you live in certain foreign countries.....
Check it out:
GRE link
Message edited 8/25/2005 10:39:12 AM.
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by dpli
Posted by MrsTC
one more question - how much time do you think i should give myself to study?
should i schedule it for sept or october? i am taking the general GRE.
Again - you CAN'T take the paper one anymore. They don't offer it, unless you live in certain foreign countries.....
then why did i just register for it?
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| Posted 8/25/05 10:38 AM |
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dpli
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by MrsTC
Posted by dpli
Posted by MrsTC
one more question - how much time do you think i should give myself to study?
should i schedule it for sept or october? i am taking the general GRE.
Again - you CAN'T take the paper one anymore. They don't offer it, unless you live in certain foreign countries.....
then why did i just register for it?
Where were you able to take it? I wasn't able to when I registered. I would have preferred it....
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by dpli
Posted by MrsTC
Posted by dpli
Posted by MrsTC
one more question - how much time do you think i should give myself to study?
should i schedule it for sept or october? i am taking the general GRE.
Again - you CAN'T take the paper one anymore. They don't offer it, unless you live in certain foreign countries.....
then why did i just register for it?
Where were you able to take it? I wasn't able to when I registered. I would have preferred it....
I'm in NJ.....maybe they are behind here LOL 
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JenniferEver
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Are you asure you signed up for the right exam and not a subject test? According to the bulletin there are no US paper based general testing centers. I worked for Kaplan, and as far as I knew from them you can NOT take it paper based.. I would just double check your registration.
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Jax430
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
I didn't think you could take it paper based any more either! I took my Psych GRE on paper, but my general had to be on the computer. I hated this format and would have much rather done it on paper, but I didn't have the option at that time.
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Jax430
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
i just looked at the GRE website and there is a long list of places where you can still take it paper based, including a bunch in NY and NJ.
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| Posted 8/25/05 11:46 AM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by Jax430
I didn't think you could take it paper based any more either! I took my Psych GRE on paper, but my general had to be on the computer. I hated this format and would have much rather done it on paper, but I didn't have the option at that time.
I know! i wish I could take it on paper!!!!
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| Posted 8/25/05 11:47 AM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by Jax430
i just looked at the GRE website and there is a long list of places where you can still take it paper based, including a bunch in NY and NJ.
Were those general testing sites? it looked like the squares were subject and the round ones general, and I didn;t see any round ones. I'm going to look into it. I'd MUCH rather take the paper based exam!
ETA: Where did you find that?
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Jax430
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Re: Anyone take the GRE?
Posted by marymoon
Posted by Jax430
i just looked at the GRE website and there is a long list of places where you can still take it paper based, including a bunch in NY and NJ.
Were those general testing sites? it looked like the squares were subject and the round ones general, and I didn;t see any round ones. I'm going to look into it. I'd MUCH rather take the paper based exam!
Oh, you're right! I didn't read the key carefully. I thought I was just looking at a guide for the general test centers
I was thinking that I would have known I could take the GRE on paper back in 2000, and I'm certain I couldn't.
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