[humanser] GRE Preparation Materials in Accessible Formats

Wed Oct 7 21:44:48 UTC 2015

There are a lot of preparation materials on BookShare.
Also, you can download practice tests from the GRE website (I posted the link in a previous email but I can repost it if needed).
Also, if you read braille, would need audio or other formats you can call or email ETS to ask for formats available so you can prepare for the exam.
From what I know, practice exams are the best preparation for this sort of exam.
Christina

> On Oct 7, 2015, at 4:45 PM, Ericka via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Any study skills you can give me would be awesome. I haven't applied for anything yet, but why not prepare before then right? Half of the success is in the preparation.
> 
> Ericka Short
> "Friends are like flowers in the garden of life"
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 7, 2015, at 12:12 AM, Ashley Bramlett via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Ericka,
>> Thanks for admitting that and I'm glad I have company. Like you I want to learn in college now what I did not before and improve my skills.
>> When I took classes for my writing certificate at the community college, the librarians were very helpful in helping me learn more about research; stuff I wish I had learned in my college years.
>> 
>> Librarians told me to look at the contents of books for determining relevance and within the chapters to come up with key words for my topic and then skim for them.
>> 
>> If you want more info, maybe lisa will write to both of us and I'm happy to send you links to articles on how to research off list.
>> 
>> Ashley
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Ericka via humanser
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 8:10 PM
>> To: Human Services Division Mailing List
>> Cc: Ericka
>> Subject: Re: [humanser] GRE Preparation Materials in Accessible Formats
>> 
>> I've always struggled with that to Ashley. I want to learn what I should've done the first time. I've never enjoyed research because of that.
>> 
>> Ericka Short
>> "Friends are like flowers in the garden of life"
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Oct 6, 2015, at 7:01 PM, Ashley Bramlett via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Lisa,
>>> 
>>> Do you have a degree? I cannot remember if you were practicing social work or anything at this point or are you trying to get education to pursue a career in human services?
>>> 
>>> This caught my attention when you said you excell at research and papers. I am not bad at research. I use the abstracts as my guide to determine whether to read an article. Where I struggle with scholarly articles is understanding them amidst the jargon and picking out what I need among a long 20 plus page article.
>>> As I have low vision, I use human readers for books and despite using a table of contents, I find it challenging to find what info I need in a book unless the contents has really clearly titled chapters making it obvious.
>>> I think you could help me by telling me pointers for research.
>>> So, I would like to chat off list if that's okay regarding tips for research and papers.
>>> I need to write a paper soon for my history elective.
>>> 
>>> Now to your comment.
>>> Yes, I have heard what Michael said. Its true not all schools require the GRE.
>>> Check the admissions requirements, and you might also get around it by demonstrating skills some other way such as a portfolio.
>>> You are not alone in having trouble with standardized exams. If your goal is grad school, I'm sure you can find a way without the GRE. Its easier though to take it and get in the standard way, but if you know you cannot do well on it, its worth looking at other options.
>>> 
>>> Good luck!
>>> 
>>> Ashley
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message----- From: Lisa Irving via humanser
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 5:04 PM
>>> To: 'Human Services Division Mailing List'
>>> Cc: Lisa Irving
>>> Subject: Re: [humanser] GRE Preparation Materials in Accessible Formats
>>> 
>>> 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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