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I agree with LJK. Try re-connect with your former Anthro professor(s). Tell them what you accomplished since you graduated and how much this reference means for you. Surely, at least one of them will be helpful. Having said that, I think you are in a good position. Even if obtaining a reference from your undergraduate institution doesn't work out (try though), a reference from the professor who knows you through your work also sounds like a very good option.

Oh right! It states all the schools as well. So, perhaps, I could print out the online statement and well... do something to hide the schools. If it takes such a long time to reach Canada, I am not sure when the letter crosses the UK border. As we all know, ETS letters (like admissions letters) are still sent by ships... which occasionally drown or deviate and go to Brazil. Or Ireland, God forbid.

I took GRE almost a month ago. My scores were available online in exactly 15 days. However, I still haven't received a letter from ETS in post. Am I expected to receive one? What was your experience with the letter: how soon did it arrive? Does the letter simply state the scores and nothing else? Some universities advice on sending a copy of that letter with the supporting documents (in case something goes wrong and they can't find my official GRE report), and I obviously would not send the printout from my GRE online account because, as you know, (1) it does not look official enough; (2) it shows all the schools I am applying to.

Dear Matilda, I really don't think there is a definitive answer to your question. The schools probably told you that the GRE/TOEFL scores are only a part of the overall application and plays a big role but far from the major part in the admissions process. I'd say that your SOP, research/work experience, recommendation letters are way more important than your scores (assuming your scores are at good/acceptable level). Regarding the scores, I'd say that [very very generally speaking but it really can't be generalised] >600 V, >750 Q are considered great scores for international students [and probably this is the least what you should aim for since you listed some of the best schools in the nation]; and 500-600 V and 650-750 Q are good scores. This is, naturally, is my personal subjective understanding of the matter. All the best with your applications!

Not sure about whether schools combines best scores (different schools may have different procedures regarding this) but your new Verbal score is fantastic! Well done!

You can't generalise really. An international student from which country? Having how many years of experience of living/studying in an English-speaking country? Applying to which programme at which university? Your Quantitative score is obviously great. You don't really need anyone to confirm this to you. It is the top score.

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It probably depends on how (un)official this teaching award and/or the awarding body (Students' Union? University?) are. I'd say go with the full name.

If you love him, go for it and don't be afraid! Honestly, I don't think your fellow students will care much about your personal life. And to any intelligent person it should be clear that you don't owe your excellent grades or admissions to a graduate school to him because if it was true there would have been some kind of a scandal (rumours spread quickly). All the best to you both!

Your profile looks great (and you know it). So the very best in the admissions process! If spending money on applications is not a big problem (oh wait... Peace Corps ... waiver ... awesome), I'd apply to as many school as I could.

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Well... I know what you are saying. You won't be using much Math indeed as a doctoral student in History. It is not the question though. The question is whether the majority of applicants might have 700+ for Q and whether your score might, if not disadvantage you, fail to give you extra points in the admissions process. However, really, at this stage there is not much you can do. You can't retake since it is the same calendar month. Write an 'amazingly brilliant' SOP and hope for good references!!! All the best!

No one really knows. It is a great secret zealously guarded by Admissions Officers across the country.

I am afraid I cannot provide an answer to your question. I only want to say that you raised a very valid point and I suggest you do some research on the matter. The quantitative part (incl. its level of difficulty and our perception of its difficulty) may really undergo changes. During my GRE test in October, the identified part at the end of the test was the Quantitative part. It had questions the kinds of which were not present in GRE before, and generally that part was much harder than the actual quantitative part. I do not know though whether that identified part has anything to do with what the quantitative section may look in the future.

It depends on which schools you are applying to. Retaking the GRE is a good option though.

I was horrified when I've read your experience. Do not worry. She does sound like an awful, absolutely awful person. It sounds like you are organised and you know what you are doing. You also have a great attitude about your relationship!! All the best with your applications and do not get distracted/upset because of crazy people.

I agree with the rest. I think it shouldn't be much more than 1000 words if they say so.

Probably more details are required. Publications, referees, research experience? Your GRE score is very good - definitely good enough for the schools you are applying to (and indeed any schools). Your undergraduate grade point average - it really depends on which school you went to, what you studied there, what grades you got in the last two years - I don't think anyone comment on that.

Will, I think you should try contact professors at the schools you are applying to. If some of them really like your profile, are nice to you and encourage you to apply, then do it! Your GRE is on the lower side but if everything else in your application is excellent and (probably, most importantly) you are a good fit with the department, your chances may be high. P.S. Your linguistic skills are impressive and I am sure will be appreciated by the faculty.

Right, thanks. This is exactly what I thought. Perfect.

Hi everyone! A friend of mine is applying to the USA with a British degree. She told me she got all the British grades translated into the US grade point of average by the World Education Services (WES). After quite some time spent on the websites of the US schools, I don't actually remember ever seeing this name. It is definitely not a requirement for admissions ... but is having your grades converted by WES advisable? What is the reputation of that company? Do you know anything about WES?

Hi! I was accepted into a one-year M.Phil. in International Relations in Cambridge last year. I had to send a research proposal rather than an SOP. So no mention of my academic background or any sort of experience or any other poetic things. I did mention my linguistic skills but only because they were relevant to that particular research project. What they want is a research outline: the topic, the question, the objective, supplementary questions (if any), historiography, methodology etc. At the end of the proposal, I put some vague and general phrase about my career goals and how I will benefit from this degree in Cambridge. I hope that helps.

I'd go for the second one. Positions of the referees matter. And since he is going to give yo a glowing reference, then definitely use this opportunity.

I could help. Send it to me as a private message.

This question was covered before many times. I personally have never heard of anyone who got a completely wrong score on the screen. Moreover, usually the score you receive in 2-3 weeks is completely the same. M score finally appeared online yesterday, and it is exactly the same as what I've seen on the screen after the test. I also scored much higher on verbal than expected and so did many people from what I've read on Forum. So this happens. Congratulations on your score! And don't worry!