One obvious point was made to me earlier today. Using the GRE as a measure of what i have learned is enormously ambitious. I am not really re-learning what i forgot. True, i did take all of the subjects in one manner or another in college. But at least 1/3 to 1/2 of what they are testing, is in reference to junior and senior level courses. I have taken calculus, but i haven't taken number theory at all before. I may have taken physics, but our coverage of nuclear physics and statistical mechanics was at best perfunctory and more accurately a piffle's worth.
Should i scrap the project?
I tried to think of another means of measurement. Perhaps AP tests, or some other form that doesn't deal with giving money to the ETS.
But, I can't really think of another good measure.... so, i think what i may need to do is extend my timeline. The general concept would be to use a full year of studying before taking the two subject exams. I am stubborn though, so i am going to see where i am by February before abandoning my current timeline.
Wish me luck!
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