Is there any general rule of thumb concerning acceptable scores when applying to M.A. programs? I've always been really bad at taking tests under time constraints. I ended up with a meager V 155 Q 152 AW 4.5
One of my letter writers expressed a lot of confidence in my writing sample and even urged me to apply to Ph.D. programs despite my GRE scores. Unfortunately, I was mostly out of money and time when she told me. Also, I still have the sneaking suspicion that my scores will be a burden. Any former M.A. students (especially from top-ranked M.A. programs) care to share some personal experience with the average scoring in their cohort?
