The self-imposed agony that is the GRE's...
Why would anyone subject herself to that agony? I mean seriously. That was one of the most painful experiences of my life. Then, when you think that it is done and that you have completed all four sections, they throw another UNGRADED one at you. Fortunately, it was another written section. The written parts were actually my favorite segments of the entire exam, but my brain was pretty much fried by the time I actually got to the ungraded portion. I actually got snarky at one point. It was awesome.
Even though I freaked out a good bit prior to the test, I actually did quite well; however, the verbal section was pretty beastly. On all of the practice tests, my verbal score surpassed my math score considerably (at one point there was a 200 point difference). I was very worried about the math section. As it turns out, I actually did better on the math section than on the verbal section (don't tell anyone. The powers that be will take away my literature/English teaching credentials).
Nonetheless, as I said, the verbal section was beastly. The word choices were bordering on surreal.
For example:
From the list, choose the antonym for the word in capital letters.
CAT
A) accordion
B) purple
C) 4
D) idiosyncrasy
This is a fictional example primarily because I had to sign a ton of paperwork prior to the test stating that I would not disclose specific questions from the exam ( I really don't want my legs to be broken; I can't afford the medical bills). I cannot tell you how many times I stared at the lists and just thought, "WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?"
My essay answers, by contrast, were frickin' awesome. Knowing how those things work, after the whole SAT grading experience, I fear that the graders will not truly appreciate my answers, but hell, I had fun. However, I did use my knowledge about the inner workings of the SAT essay to enhance my essays. I hope it worked.
So, in conclusion, it is doubtful that the introduction of trout into the Xanadu National Park influenced the declining amphibian population worldwide; therefore, it is highly likely that the declining amphibian populations at Xanadu are caused, at least in part, by pollution in the air and water.
Why would anyone subject herself to that agony? I mean seriously. That was one of the most painful experiences of my life. Then, when you think that it is done and that you have completed all four sections, they throw another UNGRADED one at you. Fortunately, it was another written section. The written parts were actually my favorite segments of the entire exam, but my brain was pretty much fried by the time I actually got to the ungraded portion. I actually got snarky at one point. It was awesome.
Even though I freaked out a good bit prior to the test, I actually did quite well; however, the verbal section was pretty beastly. On all of the practice tests, my verbal score surpassed my math score considerably (at one point there was a 200 point difference). I was very worried about the math section. As it turns out, I actually did better on the math section than on the verbal section (don't tell anyone. The powers that be will take away my literature/English teaching credentials).
Nonetheless, as I said, the verbal section was beastly. The word choices were bordering on surreal.
For example:
From the list, choose the antonym for the word in capital letters.
CAT
A) accordion
B) purple
C) 4
D) idiosyncrasy
This is a fictional example primarily because I had to sign a ton of paperwork prior to the test stating that I would not disclose specific questions from the exam ( I really don't want my legs to be broken; I can't afford the medical bills). I cannot tell you how many times I stared at the lists and just thought, "WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?"
My essay answers, by contrast, were frickin' awesome. Knowing how those things work, after the whole SAT grading experience, I fear that the graders will not truly appreciate my answers, but hell, I had fun. However, I did use my knowledge about the inner workings of the SAT essay to enhance my essays. I hope it worked.
So, in conclusion, it is doubtful that the introduction of trout into the Xanadu National Park influenced the declining amphibian population worldwide; therefore, it is highly likely that the declining amphibian populations at Xanadu are caused, at least in part, by pollution in the air and water.