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I hate this question. This school is a great school, probably my 4th choice if I get in everywhere I am applying to. Should I just be completely honest , or strategize. Like, put it as my number two and a similar but slightly more competitive/renowned as my number 1.

Forgot I took "applied probability and statistics" and got a B

No, there will not be a ton of math involved in my research, however it is a stem feild. Here is my math coursehistory(in college) It's an obvious week spot for me. I have a's in all my classes but a couple math or physics course. Pre cal algebra-B Pre cal trig- B Cal 1- C Cal 2-A Cal. Based physics 1-B Cal based physics 2-C

I will be applying to geology graduate programs at these schools: Northern Arizona University (MS) University of Montana (PhD) Tulane (PhD) Colorado State (MS) UTEP (PhD) Rice (PhD) Here are my stats: gpa: 3.65 letters will be great several notable departmental awards

How bad will my quant score hurt me? I'm trying to get into a geology phd program. My GPA and letters of rec are great.

How much of an improvement is reasonable to expect after @120 hours of focused, studying over a 15 day period? I have taken three practice tests begore studying any and my average is 159 verbal. 157 quant. I'm pretty average when it comes to how fast I learn math.

I'm interested in geology masters programs that are roughly within the rankings of 10-20. My gre practice test scores (averages of 3 practice tests) are 157 Verbal, 157 Quant. I know these test scores are not terrible, they are also not outstanding. I'm thinking of taking the fall semester next year to study for the GRE, work on writing a great SOP, and maybe take a class or two? I'm so busy with classes and work this semester I don't have much time to put into studying for the GRE. I guess my question is, are there any obvious downsides?

From everything I have heard, I would have thought that extra time (1.5x) would be hugely benificial. This study says otherwise. It's results indicate that on the old test, being allowed to have 1.5x as much time only added an average of 7 points. Did you feel like you had enough time or did you feel rushed while taking it? I'm trying to get a feel for how big an issue the time constraint is. I have tons of documentation of my diagnosis of add and several learning disabilities and trying to decide if I should apply for a time extension. http://www.ets.org/Media/Research/pdf/RR-03-13-Bridgeman.pdf

Thanks for the reassurances.

First of all, thanks for opening the thread. I appreciate it. I am getting ready to apply to graduate schools and have no idea what schools I have a shot at. I will need to start contacting professors soon and would LOVE to have a general idea about what kind of schools to start looking at. Thanks you so much for your time! I am planning on applying for a MS in economic Geology and some for structural geology and tectonics. Undergrad Institution: Big State School Major(s): BS in Geology Minor(s): Geography GPA in Major: 4.00 Overall GPA: 3.61-3.65------I still have to take three classes before apps go out. gpa will be within this range Position in Class: very close to the top GRE Scores------ I will take the GRE in august. I have listed the scores I have been getting on practice tests. I assume my actual scores will be a little higher. But, please give me advice under the assumption that these are my scores. Q: @74% V: @95% W: @85 % Letters of Recommendations: Will very good from an associate dean (also a P.G.), a professor emeritus, and another Associate Professor Research Experience: NONE! ugh... Hopefully I will have one semester under my belt when I apply. Awards/Honors/Recognitions: Departmental award for " most outstanding geology major within one year of graduation" WIll probably get the equivalent award for graduating senior but not in time to put it on my app. Pertinent Activities or Jobs: TA for intro level geology courses for 2.5 years. Any Miscellaneous Accomplishments that Might Help: - Interviews are one of my strengths Special Bonus Points: Connection to UNC-WIllimington and Baylor. Any Other Info That Shows Up On Your App and Might Matter: -My first attempt at college was not successful. Got mostly c's some d's and some b's. Didn't know what I wanted to do and wasnt focused. - Dropped out to work construction for about 6 years. Most of these classes do not figure into my gpa because they are transfer credits. however, I have one F that is calculated in my gpa from about 5 years ago. Since starting back full time 3 years ago my GPA is 3.8 - Since returning, I have pretty much started over. Only 4 of the classes that I took my first time around are actually counting towards my degree. Math is NOT one of my strengths. since returning to school, I have had A's in everything except. : B in precal algebra 3 credits B in Precal Trig 3 credits C in Cal 1 4 credits B in Cal 2 4 credits B in gen chem lab 1 credit Thanks again!