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Actually I just rechecked with my university and our system of gradation is different. Technically I should be a high 3 because I topped my batch. But I'll have a little explaining to do when I apply. about Subject GRE.. What if I dont get a good score? Also because I've already sent in 4 school names I want the scores to go to right. Wont that be a negative? Is there a way I can prevent my scores from going if I dont do well?

Hi all, So my GRE score is 314. 155V ,159Q, 4 W. I've been getting mixed reviews about my score. I'm applying for the Biomedical Sciences PhD for fall 2016 intake. and I'm in an international Student. I will be giving subject GRE in Oct. (can't predict my result though). My grades are pretty decent as I've topped my university in both my Masters and Bachelors. (though I'll need to give some explanation for our grading system). I'll get two good LORs (apart from others) from two Americans, one who's a big name in the field. How would you rate my chances and score? Do you think I should be giving it again?

Thanks a lot for your help and advice .. I did not realize that my grades would give me a problem because I always assumed that my high scores would favour me. I am a little concerned now. I will look up some subject GRE practice tests. Though I don't find many online. I'd probably have to go to a store. Anyway, Thanks again!

Hi All, Planning to take the Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology Subject GRE. I dont find many references and advice elsewhere on the web for this. Any advice any of you have to offer? Also, Whats a good score on the subject GRE?

Hey, Thanks for replying. I will be getting more recos so that wont be a problem. My only concern with subject GRE was that in case I get low scores, It'll act a negative to my CV than actually help! But like you said, a good option would be to not report the scores. Talking about which, I assume you wouldn't have given the Biochemistry, Cell and molecular biology one right? (Considering you're a biophysics person ). In case you do have any idea; any references you recommend? About grade scores, I did top my university ( it was pretty difficult to get good scores there!) but when I convert it to a 4 grade system, I think it averages to around 3 and I dont think that's a good score. I'm afraid that would affect my application. what do you say? My choice of places was due to some personal reasons. But I am applying to both high and low tier schools in both areas.

Hi All, I am really confused how to rate my profile in order to apply appropriately. Kindly help me. I am briefly jotting it down. International Student MSc Microbiology/biochemistry- 7.5/10 GPA (university gold medalist) GRE- 155V, 159Q Publication- authorship in a recent JBC paper Recos- two good recos. Both Americans (thought that might matter since I'm an international student). One is my big boss from Stanford and other my boss I'm currently working with. Research experience after masters- 1 1/2 yrs. Subject GRE- Still contemplating whether to give it or not! ( Any advice here?) Interested: Microbiology, Cell biology and biochemistry.Looking for schools in MA and TX essentially. Thanks for your help!