Category Archives: GRE

Happy Bloggiversary!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Lesley Looper

One year ago this week, I started this blog as a way to document my path to library school! It makes me smile to thing about the support I’ve gotten family, friends, and readers, over the past year, as I’ve … Continue reading →

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More Application Progress

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Lesley Looper

I’ve made some big strides in the culmination of my application packet this week. I got my last recommendation in hand, and my GRE scores came in the mail from ETS, which lets me know that they’ll be hitting the … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Believe I’m Thinking This!

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Lesley Looper

I got my GRE scores in the mail yesterday, and while I knew my Verbal and Quantitative scores right after the test, I didn’t know the percentiles, or my Analytical Writing score. I was disappointed in my writing score, since … Continue reading →

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What Goes Around, Comes Around

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Lesley Looper

Yesterday afternoon, once I’d finished the GRE, I decided to return some books to the North Regional Library, since it wasn’t far from the testing center I used for the GRE. Since I’d been inside the testing center for several … Continue reading →

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The GRE is Over!

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Lesley Looper

I took the GRE this morning, and what a relief it is to have that hurdle behind me! Whew! I ended doing as well as I hear I needed to do, with just a little bit of wiggle room. Not … Continue reading →

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In 24 Hours

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Lesley Looper

In 24 hours, I’ll be taking the GRE! Finally! I’m fluctuating between relief and nervousness that it’s almost here! My weekend practice tests have not been as good as I expected, which has added to my nervousness. Ugh! But at … Continue reading →

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Getting Involved

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Lesley Looper

I decided to check out the American Library Association‘s website tonight while on a study break from GRE prep, and noticed a blurb about volunteering for an ALA committee. That has definitely piqued my interest, but I’m putting it on … Continue reading →

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Another GRE Study Tip

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Lesley Looper

Earlier today, I messaged a former colleague on Facebook to get her advice on library school and getting a degree from North Carolina Central. She got her degree while she worked at Duke, so I figured she’d be a good … Continue reading →

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Countdown to the Big Test

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Lesley Looper

Well, I’ve got one more week before the GRE. Wow. I must admit that my motivation to study is sagging a little, so I’m looking forward to jumping over this hurdle! I’ve found it easy to study vocabulary, but harder … Continue reading →

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Application Progress

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Lesley Looper

Yesterday, I received one of my grad school recommendations in a sealed envelope! Yay! I must admit, it feels a bit mysterious to have this envelope with stuff about me inside, and that I can’t read it! :> Just one … Continue reading →

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