[humanser] GRE Preparation Materials in Accessible Formats

[Lisa Irving]

Hello, 


I am very interested about what you said in terms of not all schools require
the GRE. I've never done well on standardized testing. I excel in the areas
of research, writing papers and taking open-book exams. Yes, open-book exams
are often much harder than multiple choice. 

Lisa 



-----Original Message-----
From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael
Abell via humanser
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 1:55 PM
To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
Cc: Michael Abell
Subject: Re: [humanser] GRE Preparation Materials in Accessible Formats

Hello,
	I think that it is important to think outside the box on education.
Not all schools require the GRE for admission. These programs are also
fundable by VR. Broaden your search and you may find a much more acceptable
path!

Regards,

Michael "Big Dog" Abell

Helping individuals to find their eyes in the dark.
(480) 369-0805




-----Original Message-----
From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ashley
Bramlett via humanser
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 1:51 PM
To: Human Services Division Mailing List
Cc: Ashley Bramlett
Subject: Re: [humanser] GRE Preparation Materials in Accessible Formats

Hi Christina,

If you have not taken it, good luck on the GRE. If you do pass, tell  us.
I wish you success as you try to get into grad school!
I wanted badly to work with my bachelor's degree in  mainly psychology; I
say mainly as it was an interdisciplinary degree in the liberal arts
department that I created. However, I'm still searching; I'm interested in
human services such as case management some job where you refer clients to
other places, or being an activity coordinator or something in
communications.
This email was of interest to me as I may pursue grad school someday soon
and will have to grapple with the standardized exams like the GRE.

I'm concerned about securing accomodations too. I know ETS has improved
accomodations a lot, and I even took praxis when my major was education. But
some exams ETS administers does not allow use of  a screen reader.

I'm also curious wich accomodations you chose to use if you cannot use their
version of a screen reader? Will you get it in braille, or have it read to
you aloud?

I certainly agree that ETS takes a while to approve accomodations; three
weeks sounds right. But really, given they are a large company for the
nation, I suspect they cannot work any faster. Its frustrating, I know, but
realistically, how can they be much faster. Yes, it sucks we have to apply
and plan way in advance of everyone else, but I also understand why we need
to do it.

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Ashley 


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