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[MaieJaie]

Thanks! Yeah, I'm thinking I will take it, but I haven't really started any preparations (not even sure about the deadline for signing up yet). I have a ton of questions about the test and how it effects transcripts, grades, and degree requirements. All in all, $140 for up to 30 credits seems like a wise investment.
I've been browsing the Vade Mecum site and just got the Idiots Guide to American Lit from the library.

I'm taking the GRE Lit next month; I'll let you know how it goes. Registration due dates vary by testing center and special circumstances, but all registration due dates for the April 2009 subject tests fall in February 2009. Subject Test Dates

The Vade Mecum is probably the best GRE Lit prep out there (in my less-than-humble opinion, anyhow). With more information than any of the test prep books out there, it covers pretty much everything. Oh, and the site would also be helpful--though perhaps overkill--for anyone studying for the literature CLEP's, as well. That being said, some of the information are verbatim quotes, uncited, from the Wikipedia articles on English Literature, English poetry, and related topics. Oh, and I caught one (minor, very minor) error: Richard Lovelace is generally considered a Cavalier poet, not a Metaphysical poet.Vade Mecum: A GRE for Literature in English Study Guide

This is another helpful site: Literary Resources: Criticism, Research, and GRE Study Aids

I recommend the Princeton Review prep book. It has received good reviews--especially in contrast to REA's prep book--and it's generally the least expensive prep book available. Plus, the REA book reportedly has multiple instances of incorrect answers for its practice exams, so be careful trusting it. I only got the Princeton Review book, and I'm feeling very comfortable with just using it.

If I can be of any help, whatsoever, to those prepping for this test, please just let me know.