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Considering I had a massive amount of spare time in the months leading up to the test I probably should have prepared more, but easier said than done right?

One thing I noticed for me was that there was really no point in studying extensively for the verbal part, even if I had tripled the amount of preparing I did for the verbal section I doubt my score would have been a whole lot better. (I got 86% percentile if it matters) How much can you really improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension in a few months? I bought a book that had 800 "commonly seen" GRE vocabulary words and I don't think I explicitly learned the meaning of very many words at all.

I only got 69% in the quantitative part and I definitely should have prepared more for this section. I was rehashing some basic math principles at the very last second and I do remember seeing a problem or 2 that made me go "wtf is this??" and a few others that took me entirely to long to figure out.

I scored a 4.5 on the writing, a score I may or may not have been able to improve with preparation. My biggest issue with this part was having only 30 minutes to write each response. I feel I am a strong writer when given enough time (which for me may be longer than average, but that's just how I write I guess). Sitting down and practicing these responses in a timed manner was so unbelievably frustrating for me, it took me at least 15 tries to actually finish a timed response successfully. I would get a prompt, brainstorm, start writing and 10 minutes later only have 4 sentences typed and give up. Since I was not very prepared in a timed setting, I ran out of time during both of my responses so the end of my conclusions looked something like:

"The author of this article provides evidence based on flawed assumptions and [*omfg 10 seconds left!*] whisch , its implications are they improvement needed more "

So that probably didn't help... haha.

Anyways, I wish I did more practice tests in a structured manner, but I also feel like people over estimate how much they can improve their GRE scores through studying, especially in areas they are already strong in.

Considering I had a massive amount of spare time in the months leading up to the test I probably should have prepared more, but easier said than done right?

One thing I noticed for me was that there was really no point in studying extensively for the verbal part, even if I had tripled the amount of preparing I did for the verbal section I doubt my score would have been a whole lot better. (I got 86% percentile if it matters) How much can you really improve your vocabulary and reading comprehension in a few months? I bought a book that had 800 "commonly seen" GRE vocabulary words and I don't think I explicitly learned the meaning of very many words at all.

I only got 69% in the quantitative part and I definitely should have prepared more for this section. I was rehashing some basic math principles at the very last second and I do remember seeing a problem or 2 that made me go "wtf is this??" and a few others that took me entirely to long to figure out.

I scored a 4.5 on the writing, a score I may or may not have been able to improve with preparation. My biggest issue with this part was having only 30 minutes to write each response. I feel I am a strong writer when given enough time (which for me may be longer than average, but that's just how I write I guess). Sitting down and practicing these responses in a timed manner was so unbelievably frustrating for me, it took me at least 15 tries to actually finish a timed response successfully. I would get a prompt, brainstorm, start writing and 10 minutes later only have 4 sentences typed and give up. Since I was not very prepared in a timed setting, I ran out of time during both of my responses so the end of my conclusions looked something like:

"The author of this article provides evidence based on flawed assumptions and [*omfg 10 seconds left!*] whisch , its implications are they improvement needed more "

So that probably didn't help... haha.

Anyways, I wish I did more practice tests in a structured manner, but I also feel like people over estimate how much they can improve their GRE scores through studying, especially in areas they are already strong in.

I apologize for taking so long to reply, I appreciate the advice, all of you. I understand that times are tough, blah blah, but I would rather go homeless than return to working as the lowest peon at a major retail company again. I would be treated with more respect as a hobo than a sales associate at T***** (fill in the blanks). I have worked a variety of jobs that result in similar levels of respect and treatment as well, so I know that other retail and food service positions are no different. I appreciate the pep talk but it simply will not happen, I have swallowed more pride than is healthy for any human being already, but anyways...

I'm unfortunately still looking for a job, but am beginning to explore temp agencies, as I feel they can give me a temporary, but not exhausting (physically and emotionally) environment as an administrative assistant or data entry clerk. Hopefully I find something; I'll keep trying until I do.

Also, I am not really sure how to go about offering a tutoring service, my specialty would be psychology and neuroscience, but not many high school kids really need to know about those subjects. Any advice?

I apologize for taking so long to reply, I appreciate the advice, all of you. I understand that times are tough, blah blah, but I would rather go homeless than return to working as the lowest peon at a major retail company again. I would be treated with more respect as a hobo than a sales associate at T***** (fill in the blanks). I have worked a variety of jobs that result in similar levels of respect and treatment as well, so I know that other retail and food service positions are no different. I appreciate the pep talk but it simply will not happen, I have swallowed more pride than is healthy for any human being already, but anyways...

I'm unfortunately still looking for a job, but am beginning to explore temp agencies, as I feel they can give me a temporary, but not exhausting (physically and emotionally) environment as an administrative assistant or data entry clerk. Hopefully I find something; I'll keep trying until I do.

Also, I am not really sure how to go about offering a tutoring service, my specialty would be psychology and neuroscience, but not many high school kids really need to know about those subjects. Any advice?

While I am not accepted to any schools for Fall 2012 yet (since its December still) I have been applying to a lot of schools and assuming one of the numerous programs I applied to accepts me, I will be going to graduate school (for psychology if it matters) next fall.

My issue right now is that I am currently unemployed and my savings are running out quicker than I realize. I am desperate for some advice on what to do, my internet searches haven't helped much at all.

I want to get a job, but am aware that it may not be in my best interest to get a "career-type" job since I would be leaving the job this next summer (in like 6 months or so). I also am adamant that I do not go into a minimum wage type job.

I know it may sound conceited, but I am not going to do a demeaning, bottom rung, low pay job, having graduated college (with honors, good grades, a research internship etc...). I have already played that game. I worked as a manual labor stock-boy at Target for about 7 months, where my coworkers were mostly in high school or had no education, and my bosses were younger than me and never attended college. The job was basically hard physical labor, in between getting yelled at by customers.

I really would like to get a research assistant type job, but is this a feasible goal since I would basically only be able to work there for a few months? I don't even care about the pay, I just want a source of income that doesn't involve being on my feet for 8 hours straight and being treated like I'm a moron. If any of you have been in a similar situation or have some advice for me, it would be immensely appreciated!

I apologize for taking so long to reply, I appreciate the advice, all of you. I understand that times are tough, blah blah, but I would rather go homeless than return to working as the lowest peon at a major retail company again. I would be treated with more respect as a hobo than a sales associate at T***** (fill in the blanks). I have worked a variety of jobs that result in similar levels of respect and treatment as well, so I know that other retail and food service positions are no different. I appreciate the pep talk but it simply will not happen, I have swallowed more pride than is healthy for any human being already, but anyways...

I'm unfortunately still looking for a job, but am beginning to explore temp agencies, as I feel they can give me a temporary, but not exhausting (physically and emotionally) environment as an administrative assistant or data entry clerk. Hopefully I find something; I'll keep trying until I do.

Also, I am not really sure how to go about offering a tutoring service, my specialty would be psychology and neuroscience, but not many high school kids really need to know about those subjects. Any advice?

While I am not accepted to any schools for Fall 2012 yet (since its December still) I have been applying to a lot of schools and assuming one of the numerous programs I applied to accepts me, I will be going to graduate school (for psychology if it matters) next fall.

My issue right now is that I am currently unemployed and my savings are running out quicker than I realize. I am desperate for some advice on what to do, my internet searches haven't helped much at all.

I want to get a job, but am aware that it may not be in my best interest to get a "career-type" job since I would be leaving the job this next summer (in like 6 months or so). I also am adamant that I do not go into a minimum wage type job.

I know it may sound conceited, but I am not going to do a demeaning, bottom rung, low pay job, having graduated college (with honors, good grades, a research internship etc...). I have already played that game. I worked as a manual labor stock-boy at Target for about 7 months, where my coworkers were mostly in high school or had no education, and my bosses were younger than me and never attended college. The job was basically hard physical labor, in between getting yelled at by customers.

I really would like to get a research assistant type job, but is this a feasible goal since I would basically only be able to work there for a few months? I don't even care about the pay, I just want a source of income that doesn't involve being on my feet for 8 hours straight and being treated like I'm a moron. If any of you have been in a similar situation or have some advice for me, it would be immensely appreciated!

I apologize for taking so long to reply, I appreciate the advice, all of you. I understand that times are tough, blah blah, but I would rather go homeless than return to working as the lowest peon at a major retail company again. I would be treated with more respect as a hobo than a sales associate at T***** (fill in the blanks). I have worked a variety of jobs that result in similar levels of respect and treatment as well, so I know that other retail and food service positions are no different. I appreciate the pep talk but it simply will not happen, I have swallowed more pride than is healthy for any human being already, but anyways...

I'm unfortunately still looking for a job, but am beginning to explore temp agencies, as I feel they can give me a temporary, but not exhausting (physically and emotionally) environment as an administrative assistant or data entry clerk. Hopefully I find something; I'll keep trying until I do.

Also, I am not really sure how to go about offering a tutoring service, my specialty would be psychology and neuroscience, but not many high school kids really need to know about those subjects. Any advice?

I apologize for taking so long to reply, I appreciate the advice, all of you. I understand that times are tough, blah blah, but I would rather go homeless than return to working as the lowest peon at a major retail company again. I would be treated with more respect as a hobo than a sales associate at T***** (fill in the blanks). I have worked a variety of jobs that result in similar levels of respect and treatment as well, so I know that other retail and food service positions are no different. I appreciate the pep talk but it simply will not happen, I have swallowed more pride than is healthy for any human being already, but anyways...

I'm unfortunately still looking for a job, but am beginning to explore temp agencies, as I feel they can give me a temporary, but not exhausting (physically and emotionally) environment as an administrative assistant or data entry clerk. Hopefully I find something; I'll keep trying until I do.

Also, I am not really sure how to go about offering a tutoring service, my specialty would be psychology and neuroscience, but not many high school kids really need to know about those subjects. Any advice?