Hi, I am relatively new to this forum and I have a few questions and was hoping if someone can provide some advice in the following.
I have just completed my GRE test at home and the unofficial score I had was:
Verbal - 156
Quant - 165.
It is by far the best score I had and below are the preparations I have done for 1 month leading up to my GRE exam
- Sign up for
Magoosh prep course for 1 month intensive
- Did 3 practice test where my score was 309 (V 153, Q 156), 311 (V 154, Q157), 319 (V 158, Q 161)
- ETS Online PowerPrep test 1 (V 156, Q 164)
- ETS Online PowerPrep test 2 (V 154 Q163)
- ETS Online PowerPrep test 3 (V 156, Q 162)
I would like to know whether based on the current score - V156, Q165 how are my chances in applying for the following schools:
1) Havard Graduate School of Education
2) Stanford Graduate School of Education
Also, how long would it take for my score to be reflected in my ETS account after completion of the test? I took a photo of the unofficial score result.Here are my 2 cents worth for GRE-Test at Home experience
1) The overall process was smooth sailing with no hiccups along the way
2) The proctor was very professional and friendly, and I did the normal procedure as requested - showing the proctor my work desk and surrounding work area
3) The test started promptly and ended promptly as well.
Because I am taking my test in Singapore, due to the available time schedule, I could only take the exam at 1150pm Singapore time. My advice would be to take your practice tests the same time as you are going to take the exams. I managed to do that for the last 3 powerprep tests and it really helps alot to be in the exact exam conditions. Especially if you are at a different time zone.
What I did not expect during the test was the additional sections (in total there were 6 sections, AWA, 3 Verbal Reasoning, 2 Quantitative). In the powerprep tests, usually there's only 5 sections and I was caught off guard. I know one of the verbal sections will not be scored but at the last section, it was taxing and I was not able to concentrate as intently as I wanted.
The test ended at 430am and I was immensely exhausted! Upon reviewing the unofficial score, I think I have done the best given that this is my best score so far.
For those who are going to take the GRE test at home, remember to do your practice test around the same time of your exam, it really helps!
Hope you guys can provide some advice on the abovementioned queries.