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Alex · 02-08-2010, 10:43 AM

I found it about par with other tests in difficulty. But I have zero test anxiety (not bragging but emphasizing my lack of anxiety, I don't recommend this but when I took it I signed up, forgot about until the day before, stayed out partying, got up at 4am to drive 100 miles to the test site then spent all doing the test and did fine). The subject matter is more advanced than the SAT but the difficulty of the test within competency on those subjects is about the same I'd say.

Get a book, take a few sample tests and see where you are in subject knowledge. For most people I'd guess the return to geometry is probably the hard part to pick up cold. Study hard those areas you're weak in and do enough samples to be comfortable with the format and structures of the questions but I wouldn't spend too much time doing samples over and over and over. I've never really seen that kind of focus help someone with their test anxiety.

Andrew · 02-08-2010, 11:36 AM

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So I decided to go back to school and get a Masters in Information Sciences and change my career to cyber security. Since I don't have a hacking felony I'll have to get the degree.

I must spread some Mojo around before giving it to you again.

Sounds like a great decision! You know you can count on me for help or advice or whatever any time.

Moonliner · 02-08-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

So I decided to go back to school and get a Masters in Information Sciences and change my career to cyber security. Since I don't have a hacking felony I'll have to get the degree.

I'm looking into programs closer to school but that's my back up.

Now, how difficult is the GRE.

Sounds like a good plan.

I would start off on Craigslist. Do a search for the area/jobs you are thinking about. That will give you an idea of what skills people hiring are looking for and you can go from there.

Use the free VM player to setup your own home LAN for experiments, download a copy of Wireshark read up on LAN troubleshooting

Get an account on 4chan.org with a really cool nick.

Look for websites of individuals offering security services to see what they are doing and how they are presenting themselves. You might then mimic some of that and try to market "Security Reviews" to smaller companies. Start with volunteering your services to a few non-profits, good causes, or companies friends work at to get some experience and a few references.

alphabassettgrrl · 02-08-2010, 12:16 PM

BTD- good for you! You can pass the GRE.

Gemini Cricket · 02-08-2010, 01:01 PM

Mwahahaha!
I haven't changed my password for a lot of sites, accounts, computers etc. in awhile so I did so the last couple of days. The one I chose is brilliant! So simple and yet so hard. Brilliant brilliant brilliant I tell you! Genius, I say!

Alex · 02-08-2010, 01:01 PM

You're not the first to use 654321.

Gemini Cricket · 02-08-2010, 01:03 PM

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You're not the first to use 654321.

That's not it. And it's not Jenny's phone number either.

BarTopDancer · 02-08-2010, 01:05 PM

Thanks everyone. Going to start the application process for acceptance in the fall semester. The biggest challenge is getting the support of my parents. My mom is having a hard time understanding that yes, I am still going to be working full time (when I get a job) and that it's completely different than my current degree and job.

Gemini Cricket · 02-08-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl

BTD- good for you! You can pass the GRE.

Yes, you can totally do it, BTD.

Gemini Cricket · 02-08-2010, 01:29 PM

I saw this mug at Ross and had to buy it ($3). I needed one for the office anyway:
SFW

Spoiler:

I mean, how perfect is that? Usually it's "Ride 'em, Cowboy" isn't it? lol

02-08-2010, 10:43 AM	#5891
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I found it about par with other tests in difficulty. But I have zero test anxiety (not bragging but emphasizing my lack of anxiety, I don't recommend this but when I took it I signed up, forgot about until the day before, stayed out partying, got up at 4am to drive 100 miles to the test site then spent all doing the test and did fine). The subject matter is more advanced than the SAT but the difficulty of the test within competency on those subjects is about the same I'd say. Get a book, take a few sample tests and see where you are in subject knowledge. For most people I'd guess the return to geometry is probably the hard part to pick up cold. Study hard those areas you're weak in and do enough samples to be comfortable with the format and structures of the questions but I wouldn't spend too much time doing samples over and over and over. I've never really seen that kind of focus help someone with their test anxiety.
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	BTD- good for you! You can pass the GRE. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Mwahahaha! I haven't changed my password for a lot of sites, accounts, computers etc. in awhile so I did so the last couple of days. The one I chose is brilliant! So simple and yet so hard. Brilliant brilliant brilliant I tell you! Genius, I say!
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02-08-2010, 01:01 PM	#5896
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	You're not the first to use 654321.
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02-08-2010, 01:05 PM	#5898
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Thanks everyone. Going to start the application process for acceptance in the fall semester. The biggest challenge is getting the support of my parents. My mom is having a hard time understanding that yes, I am still going to be working full time (when I get a job) and that it's completely different than my current degree and job. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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02-08-2010, 01:29 PM	#5900
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I saw this mug at Ross and had to buy it ($3). I needed one for the office anyway: SFW Spoiler: I mean, how perfect is that? Usually it's "Ride 'em, Cowboy" isn't it? lol
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