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Thanks! I have actually seen that one and really liked it!

Does anyone have any tips on writing a Statement of Purpose for Philosophy PhD schools? Or have an example? I'm having trouble making mine not seem absolutely terrible haha.

Previously, I had found a list of schools that ground themselves in continental philosophy. Is there a similar list of grad schools that are analytically based? Or would I simply have to try to figure this out from each school's websites?

@HopOnMyCrates My scores are from an official test. I could afford the test (tho I'd naturally prefer not to spend $200 when i don't have to). My bigger concern is the time that would have to go into studying again to raise my score. I think my writing sample needs a good deal of work and am currently trying to write a new one with less ambitious focus. I did get into Stony Brook and BC's Masters programs (I couldn't afford it so I decided to apply again next year and to apply to funded masters programs too), but I'm not sure if that means anything. So, yea, basically I'm just trying to decide what to prioritize.

@hector549 Thanks for the help! I really appreciate it. Do you know what a good goal for the GRE would be if I wanted to feel more safe about it? Some stuff on the Leiter Reports forums scare me a little bit, but maybe that's just because they're almost 10 years old.

For PhD programs (continental for me, but I'm not sure that matters), what should my GRE score goals be (both minimum and ideal for verbal and math)? Also, what is more important the writing sample or the GRE scores? I am trying to decide how much time to dedicate to both. Currently my Verbal is a 161 and my math is a 162. Thanks for the help!