or something like that.
For those who don't know, I am studying the GRE, which is a test that is required to be admitted into many colleges at the graduate level. A few years ago, I earned my Masters in Education. Now, I'm going for my Doctorate in Education Leadership, most likely with a focus on Urban Schools.
My husband noted about a week ago that he felt I needed something to focus on. This is because he is well aware that I have no plans on running again for president of my local when my term is up.
Knowing that I have two years left, he suggested that I set a new goal for myself. He further suggested looking into doctorate programs. He knows that I like to be mentally challenged & busy. When either one is missing, I tend to be cranky & depressed.
Like I said, I think it's the way I'm wired.
I've found two programs that are close to where I live.
My husband said not to worry about the tuition.
That's further along down the road, so I won't worry.
What's got me worried is the GRE.
I'll let you know how it goes.
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The GRE math portion scares me to death--but I could handle the verbal and writing. I'm too old to worry about a more advanced degree; I could never pay it off! Good luck to you. :)
The math on the GRE doesn't go much above Geometry. If you take it on a computer the issue I had was not being able to go back.
Enjoy!! I am on the same route.
Your husband says not to worry about tuition, and I"m telling you not to worry about the GREs. They're a checkbox on an application; your transcripts and interview are going to count for WAY more than a stupid standardized test.
WHY do we continue to do this to ourselves? The GRE has NO INDICATIVE VALUE WHATSOEVER, and neither to the NECAPS, the MCASS, the SATs or any of the other acronym tests we force ourselves (and our kids) through. The ONLY benefit to these tests is to the companies that design and administer them (and collect hefty fees from us for the privilege of giving us anxiety induced heartburn).
Trust me on this; DON'T stress about it. Go in well rested and fed and do the best you can with the full knowledge that it doesn't matter a whole hill of beans in the big picture.
Good luck! I would follow your footsteps, but at this point (two kids in college for at least six years and me "underemployed") I have to worry about the tuition.
I think you and I are wired just the same--I look forward to hearing about your journey.
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