Thus, one embodiment is a method of preparing a composition, comprising: melt kneading about 20 to about 36 weight percent of a poly(arylene ether), about 10 to about 35 weight percent of a polystyrene, and about 30 to about 50 weight percent glass fibers to form a composition; wherein all weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition; and wherein the composition exhibits a tens