Masters Degree - Which School?

[Jekka]

Re: the GRE - I am not really mathematically inclined, but I did just fine on the test after having my sister (math major) tutor me in trig/geometry/algebra for a weekend. The GRE isn't made to measure your mathematical knowledge so much as your logic and knowledge potential. If you have math down to college algebra you should be okay - the reason you really need to do practice tests is to get the hang of the word problems. My math major sister was even tripped up by some of the wording on the problems - just practice until you get the hang of it.

Also: try not to take the test during flu season. I did, and the amount of gross, phlegmy coughing was absolutely disgusting and totally distracting (those "noise canceling headphones" don't cancel out ).

My recommendations ended up making a much more of a difference with my applications than my GRE scores. If you are really concerned about your GRE scores, though, it may be worth it to take a class.

[tlongII]

Soul_Patch already has a job so placement rates are basically irrelevant.

[Drachen]

Don't expect to walk into a GRE exam and get a good score without work put in. I know you recently graduated but if I remember correctly this was after a fairly lengthy layoff from school so make sure you study your ass off.

Also, if the GRE is anything like the GMAT (and I am told they are very similar), the test itself will have pretty much nothing to do with the coursework that you put in for your bachelors. Most of the stuff on the test reflected coursework I did in 7th 8th and 9th grade.

Also, I don't know which study guide you are using, but for my GMAT, I got the one published by the princeton review. It worked out pretty well for me (except the video which looked like an episode of saved by the bell - lots of unintentional comedy). The basic thing I like about the book was the way it was written. The authors basically call the GMAT/GRE test makers arrogant bags and then write the book from that angle. They even say something to the effect of "will this test score you on how well you will do in grad school? No. Will it test you on how well you know your language and math? No. The GMAT will test you on how good you are at taking the GMAT." LOL

It made the book easier to get through.

Also, while practice tests are important, do not, DO NOT take more than 1 in the 3 or so days before taking the actual test.

I took mine on a Wednesday, and I took off of work Monday and Tuesday. I took a full practice test on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. This left me completely burned out by the end of my actual test Wednesday and I just started cruising right through it without paying close attention. I still got a very good score, but it could have been so much better.

[ferg]

I currently manage an LMS (learning mgmt system) basically a system that delivers online course ware to individuals in the Air Force.

I would like to be able to design and build the course ware, rather than just manage the site it resides, which is where the masters comes in. Instructional Designers make really good money, and are becoming more and more in demand, especially with all the budget cuts to traditional teachers.

would that be ADLS? i hate that system with a passion.... good thing its not longer in my life!

[Soul_Patch]

would that be ADLS? i hate that system with a passion.... good thing its not longer in my life!

Haha yep, although i work on MedLearn, the medical derivative of that. You are probably very familiar with it.

I have to say, AETC has done good with getting ADLS moving in the right direction, it is vastly better than it was 4 years ago.

You and i probably know each other.

I have chosen Walden University. It is about 30% cheaper, no application fee, no GRE and costs associated with that, and everyone i spoke to that is in the field said it most likely wouldnt matter as long as you could do the work.