So… I am back from taking the practice GRE. What a complicated test experience! I arrived pretty early to the testing site but was unprepared to what they had in store. Not all practice tests will be computer-based. I guess the first lesson in this is to always bring a pencil. I didn’t have any [...]
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Little Victory
I’m chugging along on the math review section for Barron’s–and I’m pretty excited! Current Practice Results Section L, Circles: 17/20 Section M, Solid Geometry: 14/15 Since a lot of my scores on the math review sections have been much worse than this, I think it’s safe to say that I’m getting better. For one thing, [...]
Math mistakes I make (frequently)
On previous posts, I’ve alluded to “dumb” math mistakes. Today’s practicing reminded me of them, again. I’m pretty sure the following one is my favorite so far: Context: Barron’s review section on polynomials, Question #5: c^2 + d^2 = 4 & (c-d)^2 = 2. After successfully factoring out and manipulating my equations, I had: -2cd [...]
“I hear ya, amen to that.”
Hello! Sorry for the lack of updates recently. As you can tell by my calendar, I have been immersed in the world of mathematics. Yuck–from the likes of the last post, I may have been a little too frank in my distaste for math. My sincerest apologies! There must have been something in the air [...]
Workin’ It
In order to get my handle on the word list back, I’ve been diligently reviewing those words that I got wrong on practice exercises. Occlude: (v) to stop, close up. So, after a pretty relaxing day yesterday, I’ve decided to get down to business and do what I promised in the plan. (What plan? you [...]
