New GRE

[lilies05]

So they are changing the GRE in a few months right?

http://www.grecenter.com/summary_of_changes.html

has there been a thread on this yet? i've taken the GRE (1350, 720Q, 630V) but am debating taking it again. looks like the new test will be pretty scary though... does anyone have any thoughts on the new format?

for all those who need to take the GRE between now and next year's cycle (I assume this won't apply to those applying now) look into these changes because it will change the way you study!

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[lilies05]

upon further research, that website is a hoax?

they aren't updating it at all, just new questions.

so is this website a trick? that's so dirrty

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

I did a quick WhoIs and came up with the following:

Domain Name.......... GRECENTER.COM
Creation Date........ 2006-10-30 14:39:11
Registration Date.... 2006-10-30 14:39:11
Expiry Date.......... 2008-10-30 13:39:11
Organisation Name.... Zhao Zhihui
Organisation Address. Room S407,Chuangxin Edifice, Xi'an Hi-Tech District
Organisation Address.
Organisation Address. Xian
Organisation Address. 710075
Organisation Address. SN
Organisation Address. CN

Admin Name........... Jerry Zhao
Admin Address........ Room S407,Chuangxin Edifice, Xi'an Hi-Tech District
Admin Address........
Admin Address........ Xian
Admin Address........ 710075
Admin Address........ SN
Admin Address........ CN
Admin Email.......... [email protected]
Admin Phone.......... +86.2988315277-139
Admin Fax............ +86.2988315277

Tech Name............ Jerry Zhao
Tech Address......... Room S407,Chuangxin Edifice, Xi'an Hi-Tech District
Tech Address.........
Tech Address......... Xian
Tech Address......... 710075
Tech Address......... SN
Tech Address......... CN
Tech Email........... [email protected]
Tech Phone........... +86.2988315277-139
Tech Fax............. +86.2988315277

Bill Name............ Jerry Zhao
Bill Address......... Room S407,Chuangxin Edifice, Xi'an Hi-Tech District
Bill Address.........
Bill Address......... Xian
Bill Address......... 710075
Bill Address......... SN
Bill Address......... CN
Bill Email........... [email protected]
Bill Phone........... +86.2988315277-139
Bill Fax............. +86.2988315277
Name Server.......... ns2.netfirms.com
Name Server.......... ns1.netfirms.com

The previous information has been obtained either directly from the registrant or a registrar of the domain name other than Network Solutions. Network Solutions, therefore, does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Show underlying registry data for this record
Current Registrar: BEIJING INNOVATIVE LINKAGE TECHNOLOGY LTD. DBA DNS.COM.CN
IP Address:38.113.185.161 (ARIN & RIPE IP search)
IP Location:US(UNITED STATES)
Record Type:Domain Name
Server Type:Apache 2
Lock Status:ok
Web Site Status: Active
DMOZ no listings
Y! Directory: see listings
Secure: No
E-commerce: No
Traffic Ranking: Not available
Data as of:14-Jun-2005

Uhm....not sure about this. I'd say it is sketchy at best.

-t

 

[deleted176373]

So they are changing the GRE in a few months right?

http://www.grecenter.com/summary_of_changes.html

has there been a thread on this yet? i've taken the GRE (1350, 720Q, 630V) but am debating taking it again. looks like the new test will be pretty scary though... does anyone have any thoughts on the new format?

for all those who need to take the GRE between now and next year's cycle (I assume this won't apply to those applying now) look into these changes because it will change the way you study!

Your score is fine unless you are applying to a super-competitive program. Once you make it onto the short pile your GRE score means little if anything. The GRE is just a hurdle, once past, it comes down to everything else like LORs, Research and Clinical Experience, and your Essay become important.

Think of GRE/GPA as being gatekeepers.

Mark

 

[lilies05]

thanks t4c and markp!

mark~ i have a 3.4 GPA so i'm a little worried that i need to bring up my GRE to make up for it. i went to columbia undergrad, but i still worry that it's not enough. i am applying to some top tier programs, one of which is my favorite - so i'm trying to do what i can to prevent myself from being cut out during the initial GPA/GRE look-through!

 

[deleted176373]

thanks t4c and markp!

mark~ i have a 3.4 GPA so i'm a little worried that i need to bring up my GRE to make up for it. i went to columbia undergrad, but i still worry that it's not enough. i am applying to some top tier programs, one of which is my favorite - so i'm trying to do what i can to prevent myself from being cut out during the initial GPA/GRE look-through!

Where are you applying?

I made it past the GRE/GPA hurdle at UT Austin, UC Boulder, and many other really good programs and into the short stack with only a 1300 GRE and a 4.0 GPA from UT San Antonio (not exactly a tier one school.) On the other hand my scores were not competitive at University of Michigan, Yale, or Duke.

Mark