<p>Hello all. I’m just wondering how much value the subject GRE will have for me. I want to go to a top molecular biology program. My general GRE scores are Q:165 (92%) V:165(95%) and aw:5.0 (92%). GPA is 3.65. Numbers-wise, should i take the biochem GRE or is it not worth the effort? How well would I need to do on it to improve my application by taking it?</p>
<p>I want to work for the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. I am a junior majoring in English. My research interests are in immigrant issues and the relationships between the U.S. and other countries/cultures. I would like to explore my areas of interest through literature. </p>
<p>Additional information:
I have maintained a 3.9 GPA and have interned in an immigration law firm for two summers. I currently lead English conversation classes to assist adult immigrants with their comprehension of the English language.</p>
<p>Hello. I recently took the GRE and scored 165V, 162Q. I have a 3.52 GPA from a top undergrad.</p>
<p>I am applying for masters programs in computer science at Brown, Columbia, USC, NYU, and Cornell. </p>
<p>Should I retake the GRE to get a higher quantitative score or am I about in line for these schools?</p>
<p>I’ll begin my undergraduate studies this summer. I’m returning to school to take a few necessary upper level undergrad math classes as to make my case for candidacy as a masters/phd student stronger. Currently I have a BS in economics. I took the GRE on the 25th and received “unofficial” marks of 164 in both V & Q. </p>
<p>Would it be recommended I retake the exam at a later time in attempts to meet or exceed the 165 threshold in quant? Or will a more respectable performance on the GRE Mathematics Subject Test outweigh the 164? Am I being too anal with the whole thing?</p>
<p>I’m primarily looking at the top 15 schools in the U.S.</p>
<p>Also does anyone know of any data regarding math grad schools desiring to “diversify” their student population? I know that sounds weird, considering the student-body make-up of the math and sciences already, but I’ve been trying to find out if there is any legitimate discussion going on about the African-American (excluding international students) population in mathematics programs. </p>
<p>I happened to take a number of math courses above and beyond the amount/skill-level needed for a BS in economics. As I passed more and more math courses, the number of either African or African-American students dropped grossly. Eventually, somewhere after Calc 3, I was the last of the bunch. </p>
<p>Granted my keen interest, goals and skills with various math subjects should be the driving forces behind my acceptance into a program, is anyone cognizant of a “push”/“willingness” to see more diversity in the mathematic graduate population, with respect to highly-skilled, knowledgeable African-Americans? </p>
<p>My inquiry stems from an effort to discern whether my applying to top programs is or is not practical. </p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>My son’s summer plans have been derailed because of an injury. He’ll be spending his summer healing and in PT. He thought it might be an ideal time to study for the GRE with the thought of taking it in late summer or early fall. He is finishing his third year of a five year degree program so he wants to apply to graduate programs in fall of 2014 for admission in fall 2015. The question is, are there any issues with taking the test a year earlier than normal?</p>
<p>Hey everyone,</p>
<p>So I know questions like this are a little silly as GRE scores aren’t the only criteria for selecting an applicant, but what would u say are my chances at getting into a top Economics/Public Policy program?</p>
<p>GPA: 3.70 Saint Louis University
Majors: Economics, Marketing
Minor: Service Leadership
158 Q
155 V
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
3 Internships in college
2 solid letters of recommendation (one from Department Chair)</p>
<p>I’m looking at schools like Georgetown, John Hopkins, U of Maryland, Columbia</p>
<p>I think I could do much better on the GRE quantitative section. Would you recommend trying again?</p>
<p>I earned an MS in Geography in 2007. At the time my thesis committee recommended I continue through my PhD, but I left to seek employment. When I applied in 2005, I was a strongly competitive applicant. I accepted an external MS fellowship at a top 5 program, and I was offered an institution level competitive PhD fellowship at another top 5 program.</p>
<p>Now though, I am considering returning for a PhD. I received my fellowship offers in 2005 partly due to my GRE scores (800Q/710V/6.0AQ). If I understand correctly, under the new scale my scores are not nearly as competitive because of the reduced value of an 800Q on the old scale.</p>
<p>Given the time since my last test and scale change, should I retake the GRE? I am not concerned about the time lag; when I took the GRE the first time it had been over 10 years since I last took a college math or English class.</p>
<p>I already have informal admissions offers for the programs I am interested in. I am much more concerned about being competitive for institutional fellowships. The programs I am interested in are all out Big Ten schools.</p>
<p>I am guessing by the many questions posted in CC’s graduate school blog with no replies that this is not the best site for graduate school information. Can anyone send me recommendations for helpful sites for grad students? D is upcoming college senior with numbers she is happy with for GPA and GREs. Prof wants her to apply for a Fulbright, but she does not want to spend a year abroad. She is a triple major in English, History and Classics-Latin. She wants to continue with English Lit and ultimately edit. …I know, I know…Does she want to eat? Not my life, but I am here to give some practical help if I can. Any help is appreciated.</p>
<p>Hello guys,
My GPA is 3.28 and my GRE Quantitive score is 166 (94%). I am an international student, so my verbal score sucks (143) and analytical writing too (3.0). I want to apply for graduate schools in US for mech. eng. ms. (Princeton, Michigan State, Uni of Maryland…). Do you think my quantitive score can cover up my low gpa? I also have two years field experience as a navy officer. If it can’t cover it up, what steps should I take for being accepted?</p>
<p>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>I am a University of Michigan undergraduate student wanting to enter a Phd program in Political Science, preferably in a top-20 program. I have a 3.85 GPA, but beyond my Honor’s Research Thesis that I am working on I do not have very much research experience. This is because I am a transfer student from a community college; (I couldn’t afford to go there all four years.) Also, because of my shortened time at the university, I feel that my letters of recommendation will be good, but not fantastic. One of the letters, that of my mentor for my research thesis, will likely be quite enthusiastic. The other two will be good, but nothing that great unless I can change that between now and December. </p>
<p>I recently took the GRE and I received a 166 on the verbal section and a 163 on the quantitative section, which I am very happy with. However, I received a 4.0 on the Analytical Writing section. I was surprised because in general I do well on essay tests and I had also practiced sample essays using books and software. I think I can do better, but given that I prepared a lot for the essays the first time around I can’t be sure. Also, I feel that I might do worse on the verbal or math section if I retake the exam. I prepped for these sections as well, and the scores that I got on the test were a personal record (although only by a couple of points than my record in the practice tests).</p>
<p>Do you think it would be risky for me to retake the GRE? Will a 4.0 on the Analytical Writing Section screen me out of some of the top Political Science programs?</p>
<p>P.S. I have talked to graduate students and academic advisers and have received conflicting advice.</p>
<p>Hi, I’m a rising senior that attends a top-50 national liberal arts college. I took the GRE about four weeks ago and scored 165 verbal and 158 quantitative. I have a 3.79 GPA. I’m trying to get into one of the best history PhD programs in the country. The only concern with my application is I scored extremely (sub 4) low on the analytical writing section. I’ve read that the AW score isn’t nearly as important as Verbal Reasoning and I’ve been told that I have an excellent statement of purpose, personal statement, and scholarly writing sample to compensate for my AW score but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t still bother me. My dream program is the one at Berkeley because the faculty there are essentially the closest things to rock stars that you can get in the field of history especially in my area of focus. Do I even have a chance to get in there or should I not even waste the application fee? If it matters I’ve also had a congressional internship and have been a three year (so far) varsity athlete.</p>
<p>I’m a senior Computer Science undergrad interested in Software Engineering for grad school. Because I switched majors Sophomore year, I plan on staying in school an extra semester. </p>
<p>When should I take the GRE’s? Should I take them this Fall or could I take them next Fall during my Super Senior semester? Is it frowned upon to take them in the fifth year?</p>
<p>I am weak in verbal section… which book should i refer to??/ is there any requirement for verbal workbooks?</p>
<p>158Q 154V 5.0AW first time taking GRE
3.45 overall GPA
3.9 major GPA
Bachelors in Chemistry with a minor in Physics
Research with three professors in:
Thermochemical/electric properties of silicon clathrates
Synthesis of new, non-toxic phthalates for plasticizers
Antibiotic and herbal properties of the neem plant
Strong LORs from all three professors and the Physical Earth Sciences dept. head
Employed from 2012 to present in a precious metals recovery lab recovering platinum, palladium, and rhodium
Strong LOR from current employer who has his PhD in analytical chemistry from a top 20 school
Currently employed as a supplemental instructor for both Physics and Chemistry</p>
<p>I’m retaking in a month when I finish working through Magoosh because I am disappointed with my Q score.
I’m applying for a PhD track in materials science to schools along the lines of:
GA tech, ASU, MIT, UCLA, USC, U Wash, Urbana Champaign. </p>
<p>I know my quant is average at best with those universities. If you could take the time to give me any feedback on my chances of being accepted it would be appreciated. Thanks!</p>
<p>Wildwood330 - I recommend Thegradcafe.com. Forums are very active, but I think the most useful section is the results tab. You can sort by degree, school etc and really get an idea of what kind of students the schools are accepting and rejecting.</p>
<p>Goood luck!</p>
<p>I’m applying to programs in IEOR, but my GRE scores are 162 Q, 160 V, and 3.5 AW. It wouldn’t kill me if I didn’t get into the top schools, but do I have a chance at all of getting into anywhere that isn’t a no-name place with no prospects? Should I retake the test and get something a little higher?</p>
<p>I took the GRE about the same time that you did. Your percentile for Q is looks good. V very good. AW seems something of a lottery. I also got 3.5, but did not feel the topics were particularly hard, so I was very surprised to see the score. I think more knowledgeable respondents have previously said that other factors such as your work and statement of purpose factor as highly. If you retake and the scores just tick up two points it is not worthwhile, so you would have to take sufficient time to prepare.</p>
<p>Hello everyone,</p>
<p>I’m currently a master’s student applying to do a second MSc in forensic science at BU or GWU. I’m a recipient of the Fullbright scholarship and my grades are decent, the only thing I’m concerned about is my GRE. I got the following scores:
Verbal Reasoning: 157 (73% below)
Quantitative Reasoning: 156 (65% below)
Analytical Writing: 4.5 (78% below)</p>
<p>When I submitted these results to our Fullbright representative at the embassy, he told me that the scores aren’t bad, but there’s always room for improvement, and so advised me to write a second GRE. However while this is true, I am completely bogged down at work and am struggling to squeeze out the time and energy necessary to go through another GRE.</p>
<p>I would like to ask if my scores would be competitive enough among biological science candidates for those universities? I was using this article by Magoosh as a reference ([GRE</a> Scores for Top Universities | Magoosh GRE Blog](<a href=“http://magoosh.com/gre/2013/gre-scores-for-top-universities/]GRE”>GRE Scores for Top Universities - Magoosh GRE Blog)) and I don’t seem to be far off. But I’d still like to get some further advice from anyone on whether or not I should rewrite. Thanks!!</p>
<p>Hey everyone!</p>
<p>I just took the GRE this past weekend and I BOMBED it. I studied very hard and felt totally prepared. I also felt like I knew what I was doing during the test and thought I would get at least an average score.</p>
<p>I haven’t received my “official” scores yet, but my unofficial scores at the testing site were V: 141, Q: 160. It is my understanding that these unofficial scores are what you’re stuck with.</p>
<p>I have no clue what kind of score I will get for the writing portion. I assume I did well, but I also assumed I did well on the verbal reasoning portion and I did terribly. </p>
<p>I honestly do not understand what went wrong. I have always had a decent vocabulary and have done exceptionally well when it comes to writing, reading comprehension, and argument analysis. Because I felt so confident and don’t know where I went wrong, I don’t know if it would even be worth it to re-take the stupid thing. I also put myself through a lot of stress preparing (I do not test well, I get very anxious), so I don’t know if I can deal with doing that all over again - especially because I am currently taking a lot of classes and doing research and an internship. Right now I feel like I would be better off focusing on my classes, adding a couple points to my GPA, and getting more involved in my research.</p>
<p>Would it be worth it to take it again? Do I have any chance of getting into grad school with this despicably low score? (Applying to anthropology programs in case it matters)</p>
<p>Hi guys,
Feel free to leave a comment with your opinion, if you want.
I go to a small sized private university in Germany. I’m graduating in 2014 with a 3 year degree of BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Undergrad GPA: ~3.2 (not proud at all)
Research Experience: 1 year (part of a joint project between 3 universities, pretty big deal 
)
Publications: Around 2 by the time I graduate. Halfway through the first one.
LOR: Will get solid ones from my professors and research supervisor.
GRE: 166 / 156 / 5.5
Applying to selected Ivies, Stanford and Rice, for a PhD in engineering with a focus on Nanotechnology (my research area is the same obviously).
What are your thoughts? Should I bother applying or… is it just too long a shot?</p>