So I got into grad school today

[RossLT]

But there is one caveat. I have to take something called the PPST which from the research I have done is some kind of skills test for prospective teachers.

Does anyone have any knowledge of these tests? I went to Barnes and Noble and bought a study guide and I was able to figure out that this is not the kind of test one could go into with no preparation, much like all standardized tests. I figure I will take it and see how I do and if I don't do well I will take it again and push back my enrollment until September.

 

[luckyducky]

Congrats on getting in, Ross! I remember looking into the PPST and it seemed like just an upgraded version of the SAT, but I'm not 100 percent. When can/do you take it?

 

[Inky_Wretch]

1. Congrats. I was looking at LSAT prep books last night at BAM.

2. I always thought the PPST was to determine a baseline of the testee's understanding. Like if you bombed on the math portion, they'd know to steer you away from teaching AP algebra. I didn't know it could affect your spot in grad school.

 

[luckyducky]

2. I always thought the PPST was to determine a baseline of the testee's understanding. Like if you bombed on the math portion, they'd know to steer you away from teaching AP algebra. I didn't know it could affect your spot in grad school.

IIRC, you're right, but there's a minimum you do have to get so they know they aren't adding (more) idiots to the teaching pool. (Not implying you're an idiot, ross)

 

[PeteyPirate]

Is Sally Struthers the chancellor of this school?

 

[RossLT]

1. Congrats. I was looking at LSAT prep books last night at BAM.

2. I always thought the PPST was to determine a baseline of the testee's understanding. Like if you bombed on the math portion, they'd know to steer you away from teaching AP algebra. I didn't know it could affect your spot in grad school.

Not sure it affects my spot at all, they just told me that in order to get in I have to take it. I would never teach math, how can I teach a subject I am not very good at.

Ducky-I have to schedule a date to take it, I am going to take a few weeks and study and maybe take the test the first week of December. School starts Jan. 20ish and I have no idea how long it takes to get the results back from the exam.

 

[RossLT]

Is Sally Struthers the chancellor of this school?

It is UNLV so that is possible. ;)

 

[pallister]

Grad school? Get a job!

 

[RossLT]

I did, I used to be a sportswriter until I got laid off :)

 

[Jones]

It's a statistical fact that women who have attended grad school are the most likely to perform fellatio.

If that isn't enough reason to pass that test, nothing is.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

It's a statistical fact that women who have attended grad school are the most likely to perform fellatio.

Now where's that info in the Genius issue of Esquire?

(Nice Vince Vaughn story, btw.)

 

[RossLT]

It's a statistical fact that women who have attended grad school are the most likely to perform fellatio.

If that isn't enough reason to pass that test, nothing is.

In that case, I am leaving tomorrow

 

[Petrie]

2. I always thought the PPST was to determine a baseline of the testee's understanding. Like if you bombed on the math portion, they'd know to steer you away from teaching AP algebra. I didn't know it could affect your spot in grad school.

IIRC, you're right, but there's a minimum you do have to get so they know they aren't adding (more) idiots to the teaching pool. (Not implying you're an idiot, ross)

It's OK, Ducky. That's safe to imply in this case :D

 

[RossLT]

You are the only one that can get away with that.

and maybe IJAG.

 

[Petrie]

But I'm a very persuasive individual...there will soon be more who imply it ;)

 

[RossLT]

That's cool. I am OK with it. As long as my kids when I start teaching don't think I am an idiot it's all good.

 

[Petrie]

That's cool. I am OK with it. As long as my kids when I start teaching don't think I am an idiot it's all good.

Fixed :D

 

[RossLT]

That's cool. I am OK with it. As long as my kids when I start teaching don't think I am an idiot it's all good.

Fixed :D

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[Petrie]

That's cool. I am OK with it. As long as my kids when I start teaching don't think I am an idiot it's all good.

Fixed :D

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Sorry...it was there.

 

[RossLT]

Eh...better you than someone who I don't like