GRE

[kleonard45]

Does the GRE really matter that much when applying to graduate schools for Library Science?

[Phyl]

A fair amount of schools didn't even require it, although the higher ranked ones I applied to did. I didn't do fabulously (especially compared to a lot of other folks on here) on the GRE and had no problem getting accepted. I did however have a good GPA, undergrad (archival history) research experience, library work experience, good references and a personal statement that was really good (according a few librarians and my reference letter writers).

[kleonard45]

Thanks! I didn't do too well on the GRE but I have a great GPA and a lot of library work. That makes me feel a little better.

A fair amount of schools didn't even require it, although the higher ranked ones I applied to did. I didn't do fabulously (especially compared to a lot of other folks on here) on the GRE and had no problem getting accepted. I did however have a good GPA, undergrad (archival history) research experience, library work experience, good references and a personal statement that was really good (according a few librarians and my reference letter writers).