Michelle in MO Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks to all of you who prayed for my GRE test yesterday! It went very well, and my scores (especially the verbal) exceeded what I'd been hoping for. I think I'll be competitive enough to get into the schools of my choice. It definitely wasn't me---the prayers really helped! I was so tired when I got up yesterday morning that I thought, "This is the most inauspicious way I could think of to go into this thing." The test was a little more brutal than I thought it would be. First, the two writing sessions (I knew about those). Then, the proctor told us that we would either be taking an extra quantitative test or an extra verbal test, for "research purposes" for ETS (Educational Testing Services) to "improve the overall GRE test." We would not be told which was the "sample" or "research" test, so we had to treat them all alike. So, I had the quantitative test first (45 min.) then the verbal (30) then another quantitative test (45 min.) God must have a sense of humor, right? He's trying to help me help my kids with math, right? One of the worst parts was no water allowed in the test room, and only one break. I was exhausted last night, but glad it's over. Anyway, no more GRE prep.! Thanks again, all of you. It wasn't me. Non nobis Domine, sed nomine tuo da gloriam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Sounds like it was a killer. I hope I never have to do it. It makes self-educating sound much easier GRIN. Do you know the Byrd tune to Non nobis? It is glorious. My sister and I sing this in parts. It is my favourite piece of music. Last year I went to sing it and suddenly realized I'd done enough Latin to understand what the words meant, which was fun. Way to go! -Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 of the Battle of Agincourt in Henry V (Kenneth Branagh)? If so, I absolutely love that song! It makes me want to join a Gregorian choir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I don't know. My son has the movie, though, so I'll watch it and tell you. Maybe this weekend. It probably has been set to music lots of times throughout the ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 It went very well, and my scores (especially the verbal) exceeded what I'd been hoping for. I think I'll be competitive enough to get into the schools of my choice. I'm happy to hear of your good results! Sounds like a very long day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 of the Battle of Agincourt in Henry V (Kenneth Branagh)? If so, I absolutely love that song! It makes me want to join a Gregorian choir! Congrats Michelle! Henry V arrives from Netflix today! I'll think of you when I hear the song....:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Congrats Michelle! Henry V arrives from Netflix today! I'll think of you when I hear the song....:) the soldier-knight who starts the song after the battle---he is the composer of the song! Enjoy the movie! It's wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathleen Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Congratulations, Michelle! What a relief, huh? It's neat that you get the feedback right away, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 immediately, but the essay scores come back in 2-3 weeks. Those---I did OK, but nothing absolutely stellar. Still, it's a relief to have it over and done with. Now, I can just spend time reading and doing other things instead of looking at the GRE prep. book. I was getting tired of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 the soldier-knight who starts the song after the battle---he is the composer of the song! Enjoy the movie! It's wonderful! OMG'sh! It was awesome! He really wrote that? I would love to find a copy of that somewhere. I can't quite remember the tune (and it really bugs me) now that the movie is over. My son wanted to watch the movie rather than American Idol -- we have come a long way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Here is the link from Youtube -- for all to enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewbuPY3uGQ4 My dd 3 just said "hey mommy, that's my nighttime music!" (they often fall asleep to Latina Angelica) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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