[nabs-l] GRE Accessible Materials and Study Tips!

[Vanna Song]

Hello,

I took the GRE last December as well. How could we best help you?

On 2/26/17, Miso Kwak via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Kiana I took the GRE in December 2016.
> It seems like you already contacted the ETS and obtained accessible
> prep materials they offer.
> If you are looking for other supplemental materials Bookshare has some
> resources. The quantative sections were not too helpful but verbal
> sections and writing materials were useful and helpful.
>
> I took the GRE with 100% extended time, Braille test materials along
> with tactile supplement, talking scientific calculator provided by the
> ETS, and computer and screen reader for my writing portion.
> If you have any specific questions, please feel free to email me.
>
> Best of luck,
> Miso
>
> On 2/26/17, Kiana Harlan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hey guys,
>> I've started looking into taking the GRE for grad school. All the grad
>> schools I am planning to apply to require scores. They are also super
>> competitive, since my goal is to get into the accelerated programs. I
>> have the excellent GPA and grades. My only source of nervousness is
>> the GRE.
>> I'm really nervous about this. I bombed the ACT in high school, not
>> because I didn't know the material, but because there were
>> accessibility issues. I don't want this to happen again with the GRE.
>> I've looked into all the accessible test prep materials, along with
>> the tactile supplements for certain sections. I was just wondering if
>> there was anyone on here who had taken the GRE. It would be nice to
>> have someone to talk to who has been through the experience of using
>> tactile supplements, electronic documents, and other accomedations
>> with them.
>>
>> If there is anyone who would be willing to be my guide of sorts during
>> this process, I would grately appreciate the help! My professional
>> internship is next school year, so I'm aiming to take the GRE as early
>> in the fall semester as possible, so anyone who could give me study
>> tips, etc feel free to reach out!
>> You can also respond directly to my email address if you would like.
>>
>> Best,
>> Kiana
>>
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> Mi So Kwak
> University of California, Los Angeles | 2017
> Psychology B.A. | Education Studies Minor | Disability Studies Minor
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