It feels like yesterday, but I just realized I took the GRE's during the summer of '98.
The GRE's are very similar to the SAT's in that they are no harder than SAT's. All of the math is stuff you learned in high school -- its nothing particularly hard, but if you haven't used it in while (and why would you?) its a good idea to review it well.
I took the GRE's on the computer, and I'm not sure if they even offer them on paper any more. The advantage with paper is that you can go back within each section to answer previous questions. On the computer you only have one shot to answer a question -- you can't mark it and return to it later.
I would defintely download the sample tests from on-line. The format is a little funky and the scroll arrows for reading passages aren't exactly intuitive. Knowing the layout of the screen will definitely save you time.
If you already have gift certificates for a bookstore, it can't hurt to buy a test book.
Also, don't worry too much about your score. I suspect you're going to be applying to programs that are more social-service types than physics or aeronautics. You just need to score decently enough to show them you are proficient. :)
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The GRE's are very similar to the SAT's in that they are no harder than SAT's. All of the math is stuff you learned in high school -- its nothing particularly hard, but if you haven't used it in while (and why would you?) its a good idea to review it well.
I took the GRE's on the computer, and I'm not sure if they even offer them on paper any more. The advantage with paper is that you can go back within each section to answer previous questions. On the computer you only have one shot to answer a question -- you can't mark it and return to it later.
I would defintely download the sample tests from on-line. The format is a little funky and the scroll arrows for reading passages aren't exactly intuitive. Knowing the layout of the screen will definitely save you time.
If you already have gift certificates for a bookstore, it can't hurt to buy a test book.
Also, don't worry too much about your score. I suspect you're going to be applying to programs that are more social-service types than physics or aeronautics. You just need to score decently enough to show them you are proficient. :)