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Choosing GRE Scores


Argon

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I took the GRE twice. I am applying to top 20 ChemE PhD programs (my other stats are fairly strong: 3.97 GPA, Goldwater and other awards, 1st author pub, 2.5 years research (2 REUs), strong LORs -- one from big name in the field, polished SOP, etc.). I'm just not very good at taking standardized exams. Just how it is. I'm worried about the quant score.

 

V: 163 (92%)

Q: 163 (86%)

AW: 6.0 (99%)

 

or

 

V: 158 (78%)

Q: 165 (92%)

AW: 4.5 (80%)

 

I feel like the first score is stronger, but I'm hoping the 163 doesn't count me out from top schools. Really my only weakness is my GRE score, unfortunately.

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Thanks for the replies. I thought the first score was better, but it's nice to just validate my opinion there. Some schools have options to send two scores, but those are the vast minority, so I feel more comfortable sending one. 

 

And that was the logic I felt too, bsharpe269. Much appreciated!

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