Anyone taken the GRE test?

LilPeanut, MSN, RN, NP · Oct 25, 2004

I took it about a month or two ago. I just used the software that you can download for free on the GRE website. I studied for about a month before I took it, and not hard core studying.

I got a 600 verbal 610 quant and a 5 on my analytical writing. I was pretty happy with those schores.

maliat · Oct 25, 2004

Did take the GRE a couple of years ago before they added the writing. Did well after buying one of thse review books with the cds. I think it was princeton review.

eph432girl · Oct 28, 2004

Hi,

I have NOT taken the GRE, but it is in my future. It is required for CRNA school. You might have some luck asking this question in the CRNA forum as there are many SRNAs (students in CRNA school) who would have recently taken the exam.

Christine

eph432girl · Oct 28, 2004

Hi,

I have NOT taken the GRE, but it is in my future. It is required for CRNA school. You might have some luck asking this question in the CRNA forum as there are many SRNAs (students in CRNA school) who would have recently taken the exam.

Christine

XIGRIS · Oct 29, 2004

I suggest get you a GRE review book by any author. Practice taking the tests in the book. The GRE test is mastery test. Once you are familiar with the type of test, you will be fine. I reviewed for one month and I have not been in school for 14 years. I took it and did very well. I am currently in CRNA school.

fotografe · Nov 2, 2004

I used Princeton Review which has a web site you can access, as well as the info you get from the GRE website. I studied for a few hours per week over 2 months. I have been out of school over 15 years and had not had math for over 20. I got a 670 verbal, 730 quantitative, 5 writing. The material on the test is not extremely hard, it is knowing HOW to take the test that is key. I am no brain, but something clicked in there when I figured out how the test wanted me to answer. I think any of the review books will give you a good basis on the test format. Do as many practice tests as you can. My scores on the diagnostic test (before I began studying) were in the 400's for both v & q. So get yourself a book and good luck!

bruinlaura · Nov 4, 2004

I just took the GRE and I used the ETS book. I think it has about 8 real GRE's to take for practice. Also, the ETS website has free downloadable practice tests so that you can practice on your computer since the test is administered by computer. I just used those supplies and ended up with 610 verbal, 730 quant and 4.0 writing (i'm pretty bummed about the writing though, 32 percentile ouch!) They also have a few $10 services that analyze and address your weaknesses.

I think the best thing is to just get familiar and comfortable with taking the test and make sure you beef up your vocabulary because the vocab used in the verbal section is killer. The math is similar in difficulty to the SAT imo.

KatrinaPM · Nov 8, 2004

I took the GRE without any studying and did much better than the "desired range" provided by the graduate school. It just depends on how confident you are in your test taking skills. It couldn't hurt to take a look at the format of the questions, though. It never hurts to do that. :)

HOPE2BNP · Nov 16, 2004

I just took it a few weeks ago. 630 verbal (yay), 570 math (boo). Still waiting on the essays. Anyway my advice is definately to study. If I had studied more I think I might have upped my math score. Kaplan and Princeton Review have some pretty good guide books for only abou $15. Good luck!

I took the GRE without any studying and did much better than the "desired range" provided by the graduate school. It just depends on how confident you are in your test taking skills. It couldn't hurt to take a look at the format of the questions, though. It never hurts to do that. :)

HillaryC, RN, CRNA · Nov 22, 2004

I took it in May. I didn't take a class; just used Barron's book/CD and a vocab book. Got a 660 Verbal, 800 quantitative, 4.5 writing.

fulwood · Nov 23, 2004

Can you give me the url for the ETS website please? Is it ETS.com. I will be taking GRE next year. I wanted to go into nursing but think I will be going for speech therapy instead.

I just took the GRE and I used the ETS book. I think it has about 8 real GRE's to take for practice. Also, the ETS website has free downloadable practice tests so that you can practice on your computer since the test is administered by computer. I just used those supplies and ended up with 610 verbal, 730 quant and 4.0 writing (i'm pretty bummed about the writing though, 32 percentile ouch!) They also have a few $10 services that analyze and address your weaknesses.
I think the best thing is to just get familiar and comfortable with taking the test and make sure you beef up your vocabulary because the vocab used in the verbal section is killer. The math is similar in difficulty to the SAT imo.