I haven't applied GR8 exam yet as I just passed Gr7 in May. I think I will apply Gr 8 in 2008 or 2009. My teacher said normally student will take gr 8 two years later after gr7 because Gr7 to Gr8 is really a big step. This is true. The scales are much more complicated. The example pieces are much much more longer. At least 5 pages per pieces.