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Which one are you taking?

It's been said that this recommendation is directed to those who had an undergraduate studies that don't include science.

I'm very confused regarding the GRE subject test. I don't know If I really need to take it. I'd be happy to study and gain more knowledge in genetics and molecular biology but my time is not helping. On the other hand, being an international applicant is worrying me. I'm planning to apply for Molecular Medicine programs, I'll be aiming schools that come in ranking 10-30. Most of the programs are either not mentioning the subject test as a requirement for admission or they recommend it. I'm still preparing for the GRE revised test. Please take a look at my credentials and give me a feedback. MD GPA 3.5 US citizen 20 months research at two different labs both at top schools Two recommendation letters from these two lab, one is very strong, the other one is good GRE and TOEFL not done yet. No publications

Good plan !

Actually this is my plan, to take it in October. But I'm working full time and I still need to do GRE revised, TOEFL. I'm sorry but I'm still waiting for an answer for my previous question ; Do I have the choice of not showing the the score to the school If it's not a good one. I'm familiar with ETS and the process of application.

What do you think of schaum's outlines reviews. There are three books for Bioch/Genetics/M.Biology. I just found textbooks daunting considering the limited time I have.

No, most of the programs I'm aiming are not requiring it ( some recommended it though) but because I'm an international student with a background of medical studies ( graduated from medical school overseas), I thought I'd take the test to strengthen my application. I chose this test and not the biology one simply because I have't studied Evolution and Ecology before.

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Thank you for responding. Do I have the choice of taking the test and not showing the result to schools in case I wasn't satisfied with the result? I'm using Albert's essential molecular biology, BRS biochemistry, still haven't decided yet on genetics.

Would you please help me finding a good review book for the GRE Biochemistry/molecular biology/ Genetics test? Amazon has listed only 2 or 3 books which are outdated and have very bad reviews. Also when I tried to look for some posted experience, I only found one that's talking about studying Albert's and other textbooks. I don't know why there is so little information about this test. Thank you