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@ Macchiato and everyone else obsessed with this place And here I was thinking that I'm the only obsessed lurker haha. I got invites from my two safeties, but I'm waiting on the bigger names... and invites for them have already started going around :/

Hey there, I applied to Weill Cornell too. They just updated my online application today about my GRE scores and transcript. I submitted my application on 11/29, and sent them my transcript and GRE scores 1-2 days after. Weill did not update my application until this morning to reflect the fact that they recieved my GRE scores. So on 12/17 (today), Weill said that they received my documents on 12/10. So they probably are still processing applications, and as long as everything is in the admissions office they will eventually update your online app. I would still call them though: (1)-212-746-6565 And ask them about your GRE scores, and if they go there yet.

Dude, same experience. I studied for about 2 weeks on and off with Kaplan's book, and when I took looked over the ETS book I bought (only a week before the test) I found that the ETS questions were significantly more difficult. Kaplan's book is more test-taking strategies where the ETS book actually gives you a comprehensive review of all the material on the test... everyone out there new to the test should pick up the ETS's book. I took the test twice. First time I basically had a freak out and got a 159V, 152Q and 3.5W (30th percentile on the writing; that hurt big time) but I retook it after minimal studying (short on time) and got a 156V 156Q and 4.5W. I didn't approve drastically, but it was important for me to get my Q and W grade up (planning for a PhD in biomedical science). And even though my Q ain't through the roof, it is honestly the best I can do, and I'm happy with a 720 (when scaled). Basically the moral of the story is, if you think you did quite poorly on the test the first time, you can ONLY move up in score when you take the test a second time. Walk in there thinking that, and the test becomes a lot less scary, and is actually fun when you solve the problems and know that you're right. Much luck to you

I don't think you'll have any trouble getting into at least some of the schools you apply to. I would maybe, MAYBE consider re-taking the GRE. Some schools say that they will accept scores from 5 years ago, but others will only take scores up to 3 years ago. Research what your schools 'GRE policy and how recent your scores need to be.

These score are above solid, they are stellar. You do not have to worry about the GRE anymore, this is honestly as best as anyone can hope to do. Congrats! Spend this time now working on your personal statement, and other time-consuming parts of your application.

Good question. My reccommendation is to go to the school's website and look up the email address of the PhD/MS admissions office. There is usually someone on standby waiting to answer these types of questions.

I just made a whole topic concerning this... that yeah, my GRE passes the min. requirement but is below the average GRE scores for the school, and this is really nice to hear haha. Thanks a lot!

Hello all, I took the GRE on 10/9 and man, these scores are just not great. Verbal: 159 (80th percentile) Quant: 152 (52th percentile) AW: 3.5 (30th percentile) On the old scale, it's about a 1260-1270. I am applying to chem/biomedical sciences PhD programs and I know for a fact my quant score is sub-par. However, my overall score passes the "bare minimum" requirement that most schools seem to have. The highest minium score I've seen is 1200, so I really just passed over that hurdle. But, my score falls about 30-50 points below the average scores of the admitted students at the schools I'm applying to. Should I be worried? The rest of my app should be lookin' good. I have 2 awesome/1decent LORs, GPA of 3.80 and major GPA of 3.87, 1.5+ years of research experience in 2 two labs, 1 presentation at an ACS meeting and 1 abstract accepted by Pittconn, and currently in the works on a paper. I also have worked at my school's physical plant department compiling the school's chemical inventory and MSDSs (selling point: I'm a pro at OSHA standards), and I am a CRLA-certified chemistry tutor. Do my pros outweigh the cons of a "meh" GRE? I technically have time to take it again but I want to focus my time and energy into studying for the chem GRE on Nov. 12, and my other classes in school. Or should I take the GRE again? FYI here's some of the schools I'm applying to: Albert Einstein College of Biomedical Sciences NYU Sackler Weill Cornell Grad School of Medical Sciences Columbia Sloan-Kettering Thanks!