What range of GRE scores are M.A. Archaeology Programs expecting?

[PuraVida]

Hello All =]

I am preparing to take the GREs and I was just wondering what the range of GRE scores M.A. Archaeology Programs are expecting?

I know that there is no definitive answer, but from the schools that you all have been researching -what is the feedback you have gotten regarding this?

I sincerely appreciate feedback! I hope everyone's grad school endeavors are going well!

[noodles.galaznik]

I don't know what schools you're applying to, but if you want to find out what the average scores is of accepted applicants, or what they're expecting of those who apply, get in touch with some professors at those schools and ask them. Some have them posted on their website. When I asked a lot of people- my research advisor, professors at undergrad, etc- they tended to stress that GRE scores didn't matter nearly as much as SOP, LOR, past experience, and your grades...so those are the application items you really want to focus on. As far as the GRE goes, I'd shoot for a 1200-- it's a pretty solid score. Just don't place all your time and efforts on the GRE, and the GRE only, and definitely don't sweat it a ton. All of your application matters, but it definitely seems that the GRE matters a good deal less.

[PuraVida]

Thanks so much for the reply! It really helped

What is your graduate status? Are you already in grad school?

[noodles.galaznik]

Thanks so much for the reply! It really helped

What is your graduate status? Are you already in grad school?

No problem! I'm a non-degree seeking student taking a few classes to strengthen my background while I work some--just trying that side of anthropology out for awhile! I might be applying for next fall, or a few years down the road, we'll see. I've learned a lot about the application process over the past year or two, so if you have any questions just ask me! I might be able to answer them.