JaggedBlossom

I took it just as recently as 12/20 and there was DEF the experimental section. I had two verbal sections...which upset me, b/c I could have used a second math section more. I was told the same at testing as before...that I would not know what would be graded and what was just for ETS test creation. However, the guy before me did NOT receive an exp section and was given a chance to do a research survey instead if he chose to do so....?? I do NOT think it's fair that everyone does not get the section. It's extremely stressful to feel that you did twice as good on one section as the other and not know which will be graded. Pooey on standardized testing that isn't equal for all...

I just wanted to say congrats. I wish I would have found this forum a few months earlier! :) Good luck w/your program apps!

I am in bed with a respiratory infection and can not rest b/c I am trying to decide whether or not to retake the GRE. Please help if you can! I did not study @ all before the test...took it cold AND after zero sleep for 36 hrs. (was sick then too) HOWEVER, I don't know that I could do better (esp on verbal) the second time around. My apps are ALL due from now until Feb 1st. If I retake, it needs to be next week. Most of my schools post NO GRE score recommendations/requirements for admissions. My doctoral program states "scores of 500 on verbal, quantitative, and psychology subject test are preferred." Preferred?? What does preferred mean for me?? I am only 20 pts above their PREFERRED number...should that be a retake cue? My situation is not at all clear cut. The subject test was CERTAINLY misscored. I know for a fact I only left 3 blank, but when I got it back...it said I omitted 16...so I am trying to decide whether or not to have that one handscored. Any advice is welcomed. I am too embarrassed to ask my professors b/c I don't want them to know I am kinda freaked out. I just have no clue where I stand for my programs w/my scores and I can NOT afford to apply anywhere I will be rejected. My GPA is not great...3.3 cum but my letters of rec are awesome. Thanks in advance for your help! Toni