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I just spent the last couple of hours taking a GRE practice test. The results were neither exceptional nor horrible. They were decidedly meh.
I ended up with a verbal score of 620 and a quantitative score of 700, which shows yet again that I’m ~still~, after four years as an English major, better at basic math than I am at basic language. *g*
The annoying part is, I can easily raise my math score by studying. Unless I memorize significant portions of the dictionary, my verbal score isn’t going anywhere. And Dictionary.com’s Word of the Day email doesn’t do me much good when I don’t open it.
So. At least I have an idea now. The average score for people seeking MA’s in English, according to the GRE software, is around a 540 Verbal and a 520 Quantitative. So I’m above the average on verbal, but not by much. I should buy a bigger vocabulary on eBay or something.
Responses to “Practice Test #1: Meh.”
November 17th, 2003 at 4:17 pm
There was no way for the computer to automatically score my analytical results. I’d have to pay money to have someone look at my essay, and I doubt it would be worth it. I only used roughly 2/3 of the time alotted for each portion.
Anyways, that’s the part I’m least concerned about. :)
November 17th, 2003 at 8:21 pm
If you happen on to a bigger vocab on E-bay can you post about it? I’d like one…
November 17th, 2003 at 11:57 pm
Let’s face it Rob. Vocabulary has never really been your strong point. ;p
You can rent mine for the low, low price of only $19.95 per day.
(Some restrictions may apply)
November 18th, 2003 at 5:29 am
Essay? Essay? So you’re taking a different one than I took. Mine had no essays, no gray areas… just multiple choice, right or wrong. :)
November 18th, 2003 at 6:44 am
Oh, yeah. They’ve redone the GRE since you took it, Dani. The analytical section is comprised of two essays. The first, you present your perspective on a given topic. The second, you analyze someone else’s argument. You get 45 minutes for the first and 30 minutes for the second.
Boy, I bet ~that~ makes you feel old… :)
November 21st, 2003 at 1:43 pm
Rob,
Although your scores were neither consummate nor transcendent, they were certainly concedable for admission to the MA Program in English.
Remain sedulous and Assiduous as you excogitate your locution!
Oh yeah, if that doesn’t work, there’s always dictionary.com.
November 17th, 2003 at 3:31 pm
What about analytical?