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Not sure if I should take the GRE again (V162 Q150 AW5)
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18 Nov 2018, 05:38
18 Nov 2018, 05:38
Hello!
I just got my official scores for my second GRE (I did very poorly on my first - verbal was around 150 and quant was below that). I want to go to University of South Florida for their MS program in applied behavior analysis. I’ve spoken to the woman in charge of the program (or admissions to it; they directed me to her when I called asking for last year’s averages), who basically told me as long as I’ve got above 300 combined I should be fine. I told her a little about my background and she said I seem to have a strong application.
My only concern is the fact I did pretty well in verbal and mediocre in quant - don’t people usually score higher on quant than verbal? My score of 150 isn’t great (and I AM trying to get into a masters of science program) but my combined score seems fine. The woman I spoke to also made a point of saying what they look at most is experience in ABA, which I have a good deal of. I’ve no doubt I can write a good personal statement, and my letters of recommendation will be excellent, but this is the only program I really want to attend and would like to be pretty sure of my acceptance.
Now, I can take the GRE again, not a huge deal, but do I really need to? I can likely increase my quant score, but I don’t know which verbal score was the anomaly - first or second. I didn’t study verbal at all and spent more time on math since it’s been about 5 years since I’ve taken a semi-legitimate math class. My GPA is 3.43 (major GPA is closer to 3.2-3.3 and I believe they look at major and specifically upper-level courses). I’ve asked a lot of teachers, and my advisor, but have gotten conflicting advice. The woman at USF seemed to think as long as I’m over 300 combined I would be fine, and I’ve got 312 but am worried regardless.
Any pointers? Thank you so much in advance!
EDIT: I’m a psych senior in the thick of literature reviews, presentations, and exams; if I didn’t have so much school stuff to focus on right now I’d just spend my time studying and retake the GRE. I’d rather not take it again so I can put my energy into my classes (and apply to universities sooner, especially to give my teachers time to write recommendation letters)
I just got my official scores for my second GRE (I did very poorly on my first - verbal was around 150 and quant was below that). I want to go to University of South Florida for their MS program in applied behavior analysis. I’ve spoken to the woman in charge of the program (or admissions to it; they directed me to her when I called asking for last year’s averages), who basically told me as long as I’ve got above 300 combined I should be fine. I told her a little about my background and she said I seem to have a strong application.
My only concern is the fact I did pretty well in verbal and mediocre in quant - don’t people usually score higher on quant than verbal? My score of 150 isn’t great (and I AM trying to get into a masters of science program) but my combined score seems fine. The woman I spoke to also made a point of saying what they look at most is experience in ABA, which I have a good deal of. I’ve no doubt I can write a good personal statement, and my letters of recommendation will be excellent, but this is the only program I really want to attend and would like to be pretty sure of my acceptance.
Now, I can take the GRE again, not a huge deal, but do I really need to? I can likely increase my quant score, but I don’t know which verbal score was the anomaly - first or second. I didn’t study verbal at all and spent more time on math since it’s been about 5 years since I’ve taken a semi-legitimate math class. My GPA is 3.43 (major GPA is closer to 3.2-3.3 and I believe they look at major and specifically upper-level courses). I’ve asked a lot of teachers, and my advisor, but have gotten conflicting advice. The woman at USF seemed to think as long as I’m over 300 combined I would be fine, and I’ve got 312 but am worried regardless.
Any pointers? Thank you so much in advance!
EDIT: I’m a psych senior in the thick of literature reviews, presentations, and exams; if I didn’t have so much school stuff to focus on right now I’d just spend my time studying and retake the GRE. I’d rather not take it again so I can put my energy into my classes (and apply to universities sooner, especially to give my teachers time to write recommendation letters)
Re: Not sure if I should take the GRE again (V162 Q150 AW5)
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19 Nov 2018, 14:37
19 Nov 2018, 14:37
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It is usually a good idea to try and look up scores for admits in the previous years but sometimes they aren't easily available online.
The best approach that you can take is writing directly to the admissions office via email and enquiring if they have a GRE cut off. The admissions office usually responds to such queries, if they don't call them. This will save you time and valuable application money before you commit to the application process.
Personally, I think the scores are a bit on the lower side if you have time, i.e. the application deadline is not too close you might consider rewriting the GRE. However, you would need two months of practice before you can see any substantial change.
Hope this helped!
The best approach that you can take is writing directly to the admissions office via email and enquiring if they have a GRE cut off. The admissions office usually responds to such queries, if they don't call them. This will save you time and valuable application money before you commit to the application process.
Personally, I think the scores are a bit on the lower side if you have time, i.e. the application deadline is not too close you might consider rewriting the GRE. However, you would need two months of practice before you can see any substantial change.
Hope this helped!
gmatclubot
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19 Nov 2018, 14:37
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