karenmeal 0 #1 October 29, 2006 The GRE finally snuck up on me. I'm not so much nervous.. just dreading taking a four hour long exam tomorrow! Time to go make crepes. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 October 29, 2006 Good to know you're chill about it. True story: in college, I decided to take the GRE even though I had no idea what (if anything) I'd do for grad school. Just figured I might as well take it since I was in the academic groove at the time. The night before there was a huge party. I said "ah, I'll just go for a little while then come home." Uh, yeah. Not so much. I broke all the rules of standardized test taking. No sleep, hung over, no shower, running late, stressed out. I even forgot my #2 pencils! Got a pretty good score anyway, but thought "I should try again." Next time, I stayed at home the night before, stayed sober, went to bed early, got up and was all relaxed. Same score. Enjoy the crepes. And you might as well get drunk, too. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #3 October 29, 2006 For me, it was the GMAT. I never got nervous before exams, but for some reason the GMAT freaked me out. I was sober...maybe that was my mistake...but I could not sleep a wink the night before. Then I was falling asleep on my test paper. BTW, I always carried an extra #2 pencil for the hot chicks who forget theirs. I kept it right in my pocket protector. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #4 October 29, 2006 I kicked ass on the GMAT. And the LSAT. There was actually a time when I was debating between business school and law school, so I jokingly said "Well, we'll see how I do on the tests - that will help me decide." Same percentile score on both... yeah, that didn't help! And thankfully, I am long out of the world of standardized tests. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripsmacker181 0 #5 October 29, 2006 And I've got an enermous Penis. Pull my finger the othere ones got bells onit.MediCare : Allergic to Prison. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripsmacker181 0 #6 October 29, 2006 Ps I got an enermous schlonga. MediCare : Allergic to Prison. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #7 October 29, 2006 I'm only really dreading the writing part. Timed creativity and ingenuity aren't really my forte. I feel like I've done a good job studying for the other components of the test.. but it just doesn't seem like you can really study much for the writing. Now.. answer me this.. my test goes from 1-5 (prime sleepy time) and I have a morning class... should I skip the morning class (I won't really miss much that I can't make up easily) and relax all morning, possibly get in the groove with a little multiple choice practice around lunch time.. or go to school, kill time on campus and then go take the test? What I am looking for is a response from someone whom I respect telling me to skip class. Now go ahead Krisanne.. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #8 October 29, 2006 QuoteBTW, I always carried an extra #2 pencil for the hot chicks who forget theirs. I kept it right in my pocket protector. I'm always prepared with my pencils, but I don't have a pocket protector. I just stick them into my ponytail at all angles. That's right.. I'm that cool. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #9 October 29, 2006 Good luck! Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #10 October 29, 2006 Aww, but if I tell you to skip class will you still respect me in the morning? I am probably the worst person to give advice on this because I am some kind of freakish anomaly. I most likely skipped more classes in college than I attended, had a fairly abysmal GPA (at least it showed a strong upward trend ... but considering my first semester GPA there was nowhere to go but up) and I still managed to get into a really good grad school (without bribery!). So, take my advice to go right ahead and skip class like you would the guy who says "I was swooping a Velo loaded at 1.6 when I had 100 jumps and I didn't get hurt so I'm sure you'll be fine." "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #11 October 29, 2006 Quotego right ahead and skip class Thanks Krisanne! Always good to have a scapegoat. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #12 October 30, 2006 Karen, If Krisanne didn't tell you to skip class, I would have told you that she temporarily lost her mind. And I had an excellent GPA in school. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #13 October 30, 2006 Are you taking the GRE and a subject section?? I took both in one day and it was LONG.. Did not help I went out to a party the night before. Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #14 October 30, 2006 QuoteFor me, it was the GMAT. I never got nervous before exams, but for some reason the GMAT freaked me out. I was sober...maybe that was my mistake...but I could not sleep a wink the night before. Then I was falling asleep on my test paper. BTW, I always carried an extra #2 pencil for the hot chicks who forget theirs. I kept it right in my pocket protector. Chris Do you use them to hit the keyboard? God, you're old! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #15 October 30, 2006 Just the plain ol' GRE. Ok. I'm really getting nervous now.. just 2 hours away! "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #16 October 30, 2006 Try to relax & Good Luck. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #17 October 31, 2006 Well.. it's done. I'm not real happy with my scores, I got a 1250.. it could be worse. I really dislike the way that they give the test now. It's a real mind-fuck. The verbal section is what killed me! Damn those analogies! "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #18 October 31, 2006 Quote I'm not real happy with my scores, I got a 1250.. it could be worse. From a previous post "I'd like 1300, but I'd be happy with 1200" so you got the mid point of the two, WAH WAH WAHYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #19 October 31, 2006 If you're not happy, take it again. But that sounds like a pretty good score, my friend. Glad you survived!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #20 October 31, 2006 Good luck! I'm going to have to take this test soon too. I'm not looking forward to it! I hope it goes well for you! *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
