Shambhavi Srivastava

Thanks a lot.....*sigh* guess its time to look at other countries and options then. This has been really helpful. thanks a lot everyone

Hey guys, Thanks for the reply and suggestions. It actually makes sense to contact the graduate school for average gre scores of the students admitted in the past few years. I am hoping that maybe my GRE scores won't be given too much weightage, for my research is mostly theoretical (looking at politics of identity, state and migration policies from a gendered perspective). But considering my scores are really bad, i don't know how much of it can they even overlook. As of now I'm applying to UCSB, UNC- chapel hill, UW- Seattle and UT-A. but I'm not really that hopeful. I am aware that my chances are pretty bleak. The problem is I can't even take a retest for GRE as the deadlines are all here. there is no time. Can you guys suggest some places i can apply to which are known not to place too much emphasis on GRE, (i'm quite unfamiliar with the US system and universities) Thanks a ton again, for your suggestions.

Hi, I am applying for Ph.D in sociology. I had spoken to a few professors who seemed interested to work with me, got great LoR's and have a decent CGPA of 7.3, work experience. however then came the GRE and put a bump to all my plans. I scored a 299/340 on the new scale which is around 1050 on the old scale. I am afraid that i might no longer be able to get admission. Does anyone know how much weightage is given to GRE scores in the department of sociology at UC - santa barbara, UNC and UW- seattle???? UCSB socio states that they have no minimum requirement for GRE. what are my chances of making it??? can anyone please help me out. Thanks.