Jump to content

Terrible gre scores


Recommended Posts

I have a 150 in verbal and 134 in quant. No matter what i do i cannot go u in quant. Iv tried hard. I have a hard time with math even worse when its a bunch of tricks -_-. I do have a 3.9 gpa good refrences and a perfect personal statment that i had several profesor read and i have alot of volunteer stuff i did during undergrad. What do u think guys? 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think that the focus for most places is on your verbal and writing scores. Your verbal score is at a good percentile, your GPA is high, and you have references and a great personal statement, so I wouldn't worry too much depending on where you're applying (especially if you have related volunteer work too). I would recommend double checking your school choices to make sure that they don't specify a certain percentile requirement. Some of the schools I'm applying to require that every score is at or above the 40th percentile, while some other ones only offer a class profile from a previous year. You could apply to some schools that do not require the GRE too just to be on the safe side. Also, one of my admissions counselors recommended writing a note (if the process offers it) to explain the score and say why you're still a great applicant.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 3 weeks later...

You could always try and apply to programs that don't require the gre scores as part of the admissions process. I know my program didn't require GRE scores when I apply. Or like @smileyslpsaid explain to programs that you are applying to why you are a great applicant regardless of the GRE score. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...
On 12/3/2018 at 9:28 AM, Kandykane said:

@AlwaysaFalcon what programs did you apply 2 if I may ask. Also which schools did not require the gre?

The schools I applied to are under my signature and one of the programs I received an acceptance from, Governors State University didn't require a gre when I applied. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use