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  1. Everyone, thank you for the advice. Sarandipidy, the range you offered is what I had in mind. Wtncffts, I understand your logic, but as pointed out, the GRE is a bit different from a paper. It's not that intend to aim low or scrape by, but I need to approach this realistically. Essentially, I am looking for a number that would tell me whether to stay at that score or take the test again. I'm planning to take the GRE in May, leaving myself time to take it again in August. Hopefully, I will score well! I also hope I can pull out another 5.5 (or 6!) on the AWA. Too much to worry about, I'd definitely say we're all on edge. As for approaches, I definitely don't have the money for a prep class. I also am a full-time grad student with two jobs and.. you get the picture. I've laid out a 19-week plan and divided up the Barron's reading lists/prefixes/stems/etc. It's ridiculous, but I have to organize this somehow. I'm also planning to take a diagnostic test this weekend. Does anyone else have advice for studying? Right now the plan is just to go through the book, take a practice test halfway through, then use the remaining time to polish and perfect.
  2. I will be applying to Ph.D. programs this fall and am looking for GRE advice. For easy reading.. Degree: M.T.S. at Vanderbilt Divinity, current GPA 3.825 (one semester) Grad applications: Applied and accepted-- M.A. Religious Studies at UVA, M.T.S. at Vanderbilt with full tuition, M.T.S. at Wesley Theological with full tuition, M.T.S. at Duke Divinity Past GRE: 08/08/09 v540, q640, a5.5 Undergraduate GPA: BA in Religion, 3.95 major, 3.895? overall (can't quite remember, graduated summa cum laude) Potential Ph.D. programs: Georgetown, Yale, Duke, Emory, etc. I realize the above is more information than necessary, but I hope it forms a clearer picture about my academic strength. Though my first GRE scores were low, I was accepted to each graduate program and offered full tuition scholarships at two institutions. Ph.D. applications, however, are an entirely different beast. I am not sure if my strength in other areas can negate another low score. I have begun studying for GRE again, with plans to take it 1-2 times before August. Here is where I need advice-- what score(s) should I aim for this time around? Additionally, is there specific advice you would offer to someone who is trying to make a huge jump in her next score? I am currently using Barron's 18th edition. Thanks!!
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