Applying to Graduate School!

[ohtwell]

I am going to apply to graduate school! Would you take the GRE or the Miller Analogy Test, if you had to take one? I can take either, but I'm not sure which I want to take.


: ) Amanda

 

[thirtythree]

I don't know, but good luck.

 

[shopbruin]

there's a choice? i always that it was GRE only.

check the school you want to apply to and see what they require.

 

[ohtwell]

Originally posted by: freesia39
there's a choice? i always that it was GRE only.

check the school you want to apply to and see what they require.

They allow both.


: ) Amanda

 

[RabidMongoose]

I've never heard of the Miller Analogy Test. I guess it's for certain types of graduate programs?

 

[Whisper]

Depends on what you like/are good at. As far as GRE vs. GMAT, I've heard that the GMAT has less math, but includes a section on logic. I personally took the GRE and didn't mind it too much, but just look into both and see which you think you'd do better on.

 

[DanJ]

GRE wasn't bad (verbal was dumb though...but probably not overly important); never have taken the GMAT though.

Math was easy on the GRE.

 

[silverpig]

GRE I guess. Gonna have to start worrying about that myself too.

What are you going for?

 

[Pokey007]

GRE, it's pretty much like a longer version of the SAT but not any harder.

 

[kalster]

GRE is normally the test of choice for grad school (not including MBA)

If your major of choice has a subject test, giving that might improve your chances

for eg, Subject GRE for CS, subject GRE for biology, subject GRE to math .. etc

 

[Whisper]

Oh, and I forgot to mention that the GRE does actually have two required essay sections at the beginning. One is 45 minutes and the other is 30. Not too bad, but they do wear you down a bit before you actually get to the test itself.

As far as the GRE vs. SAT...the math is the same/easier, but the verbal is a bit tougher. Regardless, just study the wordlists found in those GRE prep books and it'll go a LONG way in improving your score.

 

[white]

what's the miller analogy test? when i applied they required the GRE. what program are you applying for?

 

[radioouman]

Good luck! I applied to grad school in 2002, and they didn't require me to take either of those tests. I guess that they were looking for grad students in the engineering program, and they accepted me based on my transcripts.
Only 2 more classes to go now! It is going to feel good to be finished!

 

[ohtwell]

Originally posted by: silverpig
GRE I guess. Gonna have to start worrying about that myself too.

What are you going for?

Masters in Education


: ) Amanda

 

[ohtwell]

Originally posted by: white
what's the miller analogy test? when i applied they required the GRE. what program are you applying for?

MAT


: ) Amanda

 

[Ranger X]

Take the GRE. If you decide to try for another school and they don't accept the Miller Analogy Test, you'll be out of luck. GRE is accepted everywhere.

 

[EmperorOfIceCream]

...whichever one is less painfull?

 

[silverpig]

Originally posted by: ohtwell

Originally posted by: silverpig
GRE I guess. Gonna have to start worrying about that myself too.

What are you going for?

Masters in Education


: ) Amanda

Getting taught... how to... teach... My brain is stuck in a loop now.

 

[monk3y]

Go with the GRE... I know it's more widely accepted... It might not hurt to take the other one too.

 

[ohtwell]

I think I'm going to go with the GRE. I don't think I took some practive MAT tests, and I don't think I can pass it. I'm going to study for both though, and decide later for sure.

Thanks!


: ) Amanda

 

[TommyVercetti]

Check sig if you need help or have questions.

 

[ohtwell]

Originally posted by: TommyVercetti
Check sig if you need help or have questions.

Thank you Tommy V!!


: ) Amanda