[NABS-L] GRE study materials

Mon Mar 12 16:14:30 UTC 2018

 Again, I second what Sami said,  The quantitative reasoning  portion of the test has quite a lot of graphics, as well as tables or other graph that would be very beneficial to have in braille or print. As just one example, some of the questions I had during my class were in reference to not one but two graphs at the same time, in reference to probability and statistics. I would definitely suggest looking at the class I emailed you about yesterday. I think the $750 or 24 hours of lecturing is well worth it. 

On a separate but related note, Trey requesting as much extra time as possible. I won’t be allowed twice the time on each section as a student without a disability on Wednesday

On a separate but related note, try requesting as much extra time as possible. I will  be allowed twice the time on each section as a student without a disability on Wednesday. 

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> On Mar 12, 2018, at 06:40, Sami Osborne via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Alex,
> 
> Honestly, I think if you're going to do the math portion independently, using print or Braille would be the best option.  Unless I'm much mistaken, the's really no reliable way to do math with just using JAWS.  This is because math requires a lot of visual aspects to it that make it challenging for a computer.  Even if you don't use print or Braille on a regular basis, I  think that it would really be the best thing for doing math independently.
> 
> If that's not a viable option, perhaps you could request to have someone scribe for you during the math portion of the GRE.  They'd read you the questions and choices (if the questions are multiple choice), you'd tell them your answer, and then they'd write it down on the answer sheet.  I'm currently using one for my required biology class because my Disability Services Office wasn't able to fully produce the materials in an accessible format for me.  Though I generally prefer to work on my own as well, working with my scribe has worked very well for tests/homework in that particular class.
> 
> Also, I'm not sure if  the are any GRE prep classes out there like there are SAT/ACT prep, but I think that's really something  you should consider.  If you're part of your state's Voc Rehab agency, you could ask your counselor to inquire about those classes.  I think you could benefit from them, because they really help you to get a clear idea very what to expect on the test.  (By the way, this doesn't just apply to only people who are blind; I took an SAT prep class before both times I took the test, and my younger brother, who is currently a sighted junior in high school, is also taking it for the ACT).
> 
> I hope this helps, and if you're on spring break, I hope you have a great week.
> 
> Sami
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> To: "Zachary N.  Griego-Dreicer via NABS-L" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Sun, 11 Mar 2018 16:16:07 -0400
> Subject: Re: [NABS-L] GRE study materials
> 
> Good luck! I hope it goes well.
> 
> On Mar 11, 2018 3:50 PM, "Zachary N.  Griego-Dreicer via NABS-L" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I’m getting ready to take the GRE on Wednesday, and Ive been studying using the online course provided by Educational testing consultants.  They have live sessions with instructors and recorded sessions demonstrating each topic.
> 
> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future.  Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.  You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
> Sent from my iPhone 7 Using VoiceOver
> 
> On Mar 11, 2018, at 13:13, Alexander Castillo via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello all, I’ve been out of school for a while, working, however I’m
> getting that itch for stressful days and nights which will come with
> going back to school.  I’ve taken the GRE before and need higher
> scores.  Is there a study guide that’s preferred? I will not be using
> print or Braille.
> 
> I’ve come across some guides which seem to have potential, and then
> run into the math portion not being fully accessible.
> 
> Suggestions are welcome!
> Thanks,
> 
> Alex
> 
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