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I think I'm a little confused. So the grader gives a grade for each essay on a half point increment? For example, they may give 3.5 on issue essay and 4 on argument essay? And the final AW score would be a 3.75, rounding up to a 4? Sorry for so many detailed questions!

Does that mean that if I get a 4 on issue essay and a 5 on argument essay, my final AW score will be a 5? (Avg 4.5 rounds up to 5)

So I'm taking the GRE in a few weeks but I've been doing a lot of practice tests and the ranges are V147-152, Q152-158. I went to a top 15 undergrad but my overall GPA is 3.05. My major GPA is around 3.5. I have 3 years of experience and great letter of rec. I am wondering if I should even bother to apply to Harvard Ed.M. program in Human Development and Psychology with my low scores...

I'd love to get your thoughts on my argument essay. I'm aiming for at least a 4 and would appreciate any feedback (harsh ones, preferably!). Thank you! Prompt A pet food company recalled 4 million pounds of pet food in response to complaints that pets that had consumed the food experienced vomiting, lethargy, and other signs of illness. After the recall, the pet food company tested samples from the recalled food and determined that all chemicals found in the food were chemicals that are approved for use in pet food. Thus, the recalled food was not responsible for these symptoms, and the company should not devote further resources to the investigation. Essay A pet food company claims it is not their responsibility that the pets show signs of illness from eating their product. In addition, they claim that it is not necessary for them to devote further resources to investigate the cause of illness in pets. They make this argument because the company tested samples from the food and no illegal or life-threatening chemicals were found. However, before they decide to stop further investigation, they should ask several questions to determine what the real cause of the illness is. First, the pet food company must ask whether the chemicals are really the only potential cause of illness. They claim that after the recall, they tested samples and all chemicals found were approved for use in pet food. However, did they consider that it could be something else that is causing the illness among pets, such as, a deadly bacteria like Salmonella? Salmonella is the leading cause of vomiting and lethargy in pets and it could be that the food is contaminated with this bacteria. While the pet food company tested for chemicals, they did not mention about testing for bacteria. It could be that the food is responsible for the illness, therefore, the company should devote further resources to investigate this possibility. Similarly, the pet food company should ask whether the quality of ingredients could be the cause of the illness. The argument does not provide information about the food and what the food is made of. It could be that the pet food is comprised of mainly grains and animal by-products, as opposed to high quality ingredients such as chicken meat. Animal by-products could consist of chicken bones, and we know that chicken bones can puncture animal's sensitive GI tract, and therefore, this could lead to vomiting. Before claiming that they are not responsible for the illness, the pet food company should consider whether their ingredients could be the cause of the illness. In order to determine the actual cause, it is necessary that they devote the time and resources for further investigation. The pet food should devote further resources to the investigation before claiming that their recalled food was not the cause of illness among pets. They should do this because the cause of the illness may not be from the chemicals, but rather from a potential bacteria contamination. Moreover, it could be that the low quality ingredients, such as animal by-products, is the cause of the illness. In order to determine the real cause, the pet food company should test the samples of the recalled food again.

Here are my scores from both tests: PowerPrep: 146V, 156Q Manhattan: 155V, 152Q I've heard that Quant section on Manhattan is more difficult than the real rest. What about verbal?? I've done about 6 practice tests total and never got anything more than 150. Needless to say, getting 155 was pretty exciting for me! I'd like to get people's thoughts on the difficulty level of Manhattan verbal score. Thank you!!

I did practice tests through Kaplan and ETS and my scores were all over the place! Which one should I trust...??

Hi all, I apologize if this topic had already been discussed, but I was wondering if anybody could give me some insights on the comparison between GRE Manahattan 5lb book vs. Kaplan. I've heard good things about both, and can't decide on which one to get! Thanks a bunch!

Does anyone know the main difference in these programs: Ed.M. in Human Development and Psychology vs. Ed.M. in Prevention Science and Practices programs? The courses seem very similar and I am trying to decide which program to apply to. Thanks so much!

I also got into the MA Psych in Ed program. I've heard mixed things about this program and TC in general. eleot, do you like this program so far?

wjdavis, how did you find out the financial aid info will be released starting Friday?

holy smokin cow, I just got in too!! Good luck everyone!!

Congratulations wjdavis!!! That is such an awesome news. I'm going a lil crazy over here!

Congratulations to everyone that got in!! Where do you guys find out the decision? Nextstep TC or the Apply Now application page??

Anybody heard back from MA Psych in Ed program?

Congratulations everyone who got accepted! I'm still waiting to hear back for MA Psych in Ed program. Just curious - did you have to log into next step page to see the decision? Or is it another website?

Congratulations, Vmill01! That's great news! How did you find out about the decision? I wonder where the decision notification tab is on the online app...

Congratulations! Best of luck!

Happy (belated?) birthday! I see your location is Bmore - did you go to school there?

If so, when did you hear back and what program? Thanks!

I got accepted to MS Applied Dev Psych on Friday. What program did you apply to? Good luck!

Hi all, I just got accepted to Pitt ADP (masters program). Anyone know anything about this program?

Does anybody know whether U Pitt SOE application have status update posted anywhere on the online application? I just looked at mine and all I see if that my application has been successfully submitted. Thoughts from previous applicants?

Does anybody know anything about the Masters program in Applied Developmental Psychology at U of Pitt? Any info you have provide will be much appreciated! Thank you

Hello, Is anybody applying to the Masters program in Applied Dev Psych at U of Pitt? They have a rolling admission and I completed my application the first week of January. I'm curious as to when I'll hear back from them! Thanks for any insight :-)

Hello, Is anybody applying to the Masters program in Applied Dev Psych at U of Pitt? They have a rolling admission and I completed my application the first week of January. I'm curious as to when I'll hear back from them! Thanks for any insight :-)