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Chemissst

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Hello everyone!

I am planing to graduate this semester with a BSc in chemistry. I am planning to apply to various PhD programmes in North America as well as a couple in Australia. I have signed up for the GRE Chemistry subject test and I have tried obtaining past exams but I didn't find any, does anyone know how can I obtain past exams other than the one provided by ETS?

Also, I am kind of worried since my research experience isn't as impressive as that of many PhD candidates here, so I am kind of worried that my credentials will not be enough, so I would really appreciate it if you guys took a look at my credentials below and share with my your thoughts whether I'd get accepted or what:

 

*I come from a country where English is not the official language.

* GPA: 3.82 (highest honours) Major GPA: 3.97

* TOEFL iBT: 113

*1 research internship, no published papers, 4-months long.

* I have been working on my senior thesis for roughly an academic year now.

* I spent a Summer semester at the University of Cambridge.

* I have been a senator at the student senate at my university.

* I have been an active member in the Chemistry Association.

 

Edit: I am looking for GRE Chemistry Subject test past exams.

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Sorry I don't think you can get actual past exams.

 

If you're looking for sample exams, I recommend reading the "Practice GRE Scores vs. Real GRE Scores" thread, where people simultaneously give their opinions on the most accurate practice tests offered by various companies.

 

I have a TON of materials I am trying to sell right now. Feel free to PM me if interested (for instance I have a full Kaplan GRE course of books and practice tests, and several others books as well).

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Your credentials don't look bad at all. Do you have good LORs?

Don't stress too much over the subject GRE, it's a pretty easy exam. I studied for a couple of days for it using a princeton book, but I realized while actually writing the paper that what helped way more than my couple of days of studying was random pieces of information from undergrad courses that I didn't even know I had stored away in my head. I still screwed it up, but that's because in my country we have to take the paper based test for the subject GRE and I miscalculated the time it would take to fill up the answer sheet :/ :/

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ETS provides at least 1 copy of an old chem GRE on their website (from like 10 yrs ago). Honestly reviewing your undergrad textbooks & notes is the best way to prep for subject GREs.

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Your credentials don't look bad at all. Do you have good LORs?

Don't stress too much over the subject GRE, it's a pretty easy exam. I studied for a couple of days for it using a princeton book, but I realized while actually writing the paper that what helped way more than my couple of days of studying was random pieces of information from undergrad courses that I didn't even know I had stored away in my head. I still screwed it up, but that's because in my country we have to take the paper based test for the subject GRE and I miscalculated the time it would take to fill up the answer sheet :/ :/

How can I judge the quality of the LORs?

Thanks for the replies everyone. I couldn't reply in time since I was not notified by Email.

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