Geography PhDs programs and the GRE

[Dylan_Ireland]

Hey,

I am an Irish postrgrad and will be applying to PhD programs in Geography in December.

I took the Revised GRE for the first time today, I had one day to prepare due to my thesis submission being this week also.

After reading the sample AW answers, I think that section went well for me.

My range scores at the end were:

V: 570-670

Q: 650-750

From my reading of forums this seems possibly like a passable level to get into programs if they come out on the higher end.

I will be looking for funding as well, I would sincerely appreciate if someone could offer some advice.

It seems like there is a great deal of variation in how high people score on the GRE and get accepted to programs and I understand that the application is a complete package but I guess the GRE is the only part I feel a little unfamiliar with.

Would I be right in assuming that at least 1200+ is an essential for good programs?

Should I take this again or sit on it for the moment?

Generally would 750+ in both sections be a requirement for university fellowships?

Is there anyone around in Geography programs who would be willing to answer a few questions?

Sincere thanks,

Dylan

[orst11]

1200 on the old scoring scale typically is the minimum for a lot of programs, of course there are exceptions. As far as fellowships are considered, scores typically do have to be a good amount above minimums or averages of incoming students, but this isn't the only way to secure funding. Think about that when applying.

Unfortunately, with the revised GRE you can only take the test 5 times per calendar year, so you really would have to wait and this could possibly push you back on applying to some programs.

I would advise you to check out the geography subforum for questions on programs, its under social sciences: http://forum.thegradcafe.com/forum/37-geography/ I also would advise to look at the IHOG subforum,

[Dylan_Ireland]

Thank you very much, really appreciated!