NavyMom Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 Hey ya'll.... sorry I am late getting on tonight. Okay so what is this tinytime/tinytalk? I haven't heard of this? I am down for studying this weekend. I want to get started too. I discovered some good apps for android uses that help with vocabulary, if you are interested. Let me know!!!! My email is tlcowgill@hotmail.com I have access to it all day.
Monochrome Spring Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 It's like skype, but multiple people at once, for larger meetings. And it's free. Don't forget to vote on the poll on the first page, so we can find a time that's best for everyone.
NavyMom Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 Did we specify the time zones for those times listed on the poll?
sarab Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 Did we specify the time zones for those times listed on the poll? Well, the poll is on Pacific Time, so those not in that area need to add the hours in their head, not on the poll. It seems like you don't have to worry about that though because you're in California.
NavyMom Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 Well, the poll is on Pacific Time, so those not in that area need to add the hours in their head, not on the poll. It seems like you don't have to worry about that though because you're in California. Oh okay. I just wanted to make sure!!!
NavyMom Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 Okay, I posted my available times.... I cannot do it Saturday, but I can on Sunday. Saturday I volunteer half the day, and the rest of the day I am spending with my stepdaughter and family.
Monochrome Spring Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 It looks like Sunday 12-4 is the best time then? That gives time to arrange future meetings and study a bit.
NavyMom Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 Sounds good to me. Plus I have to set up that program too. In the meantime... not sure what cell service you have, but check out the app called "painless GRE". It's a great tool in helping with vocab words. It will give you little "tests" of 10 words, tells you the meaning and how to use it in a sentence. Then it tests you by either multiple choice questions and fill in the blanks (testing your ability to spell it), and it's all timed.
NavyMom Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) I downloaded tinychat to my phone. Edited July 19, 2013 by tlcowgill
Carrick Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) That time works for me. Edited July 19, 2013 by Carrick
sarab Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 Sounds good to me. Plus I have to set up that program too. In the meantime... not sure what cell service you have, but check out the app called "painless GRE". It's a great tool in helping with vocab words. It will give you little "tests" of 10 words, tells you the meaning and how to use it in a sentence. Then it tests you by either multiple choice questions and fill in the blanks (testing your ability to spell it), and it's all timed. I've been using that app! Very useful.
Monochrome Spring Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 I've been using manhattan essential and advanced vocabulary flash cards. I'm mostly focusing on quantitative though.
NavyMom Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 I am focusing on one thing after another. Right now, building up vocab. I am soooo out of practice on all of it, that I just need to be thorough on all subjects.
Carrick Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 I am focusing on one thing after another. Right now, building up vocab. I am soooo out of practice on all of it, that I just need to be thorough on all subjects. Same. Although I think I might want to start practicing/studying for the math part but I really want to study for both.
Etien Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 Hi guys! I would really like to join you! I'm gonna have my general test in the end of September as well! I'm just trying to figure out the exact time of the following meeting! Double Shot, I'm studying for GRE biochem, molbio , I've already registered for Oct, 19. Are you gonna take the same test or GRE Biology??
NavyMom Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 Hi guys! I would really like to join you! I'm gonna have my general test in the end of September as well! I'm just trying to figure out the exact time of the following meeting! Double Shot, I'm studying for GRE biochem, molbio , I've already registered for Oct, 19. Are you gonna take the same test or GRE Biology?? Welcome!! It looks like we're going to try and meet on tinychat, between 12-4 on Sunday (Pacific time). I haven't registered for my test yet, but I think in the next few weeks, depending on how I feel that my studies are coming along, I might just go ahead and do it.
Etien Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 12 Pacific time works great for me! I just need to get myself familiar with tinychat) Jeah, it's really depending on how one feels. As for me I'm preparing for almost 2 month day by day, and I can't actually say that I'm kind of advanced test taker...no-no, espessialy with vocabulary(
NavyMom Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 I have ben working on vocabulary now. Picking ten words at a time, writing them out, and defining them. This helps me retain it a little more.
NavyMom Posted July 19, 2013 Author Posted July 19, 2013 I am looking at a possible test date of Sept 21st. Do you think that is a reasonable amount of time to study for this test?
Etien Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 I've a similar strategy. So I write 20 new gre words (in alphabetic order) in my vocabulary, and then make flashcards and just repeat-repeat-repeat. Enormously boring thing(
Etien Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 tlcowgirl, it depends on how many wrong answers you have on practice tests!?
Etien Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 Have you tried some recently?(I mean a block with 20 Verbal or Quant questions)
sarab Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 12 Pacific time works great for me! I just need to get myself familiar with tinychat) Jeah, it's really depending on how one feels. As for me I'm preparing for almost 2 month day by day, and I can't actually say that I'm kind of advanced test taker...no-no, espessialy with vocabulary( Tinychat is really easy to use. We'll be using my tinychat room tinychat.com/mypetitmal. It works like skype, you can "start broadcasting" to talk or turn on your cam.
Etien Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 Tinychat is really easy to use. We'll be using my tinychat room tinychat.com/mypetitmal. It works like skype, you can "start broadcasting" to talk or turn on your cam. OK, thanx. Do I need to register there?
AdilB990 Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 I've a similar strategy. So I write 20 new gre words (in alphabetic order) in my vocabulary, and then make flashcards and just repeat-repeat-repeat. Enormously boring thing( Hey Etien, even tho i'm not an instructor or any kind of expert on GRE vocab, but I have to say you're going about it the wrong way. I started my prep this way but it didn't produce any worthwhile results. Plus it was so mind-numbingly boring that I lost motivation after a couple of weeks. Here's a strategy that u might want to try: Get hold of any good vocab book or ebook and start learning new words, in context, instead of going through them alphabetically. That'll be much more fun (or at least it won't bore u to death). The revised GRE tests you more with the contextual knowledge of words rather than the quantity of words in your arsenal. A huge difference from the old GRE. Just my 2 cents. Etien 1
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