GRE/ GPA Is it good enough for a Social Psychology Program

[abrayto1]

Hello All,

I took the GRE last fall and got a 153Q, 162V and a 4.5 on the writing. I really want to get my Ph.D. in psych but I'm worried that my quant score is low. I don't want to get into a top ten school or anything but is that score too low to be considered for smaller programs? My undergrad GPA was a 3.9 with a 4.0 in my major. Will this make up for it?

Thanks!

[Quant_Liz_Lemon]

It might, but it might not. Every prof is different. Some will only look at your app if you have really nice GRE scores. Others won't even look at your GRE. It really depends.

[crazygirl2012]

Your scores are almost identical to my own: 162 V, 152 Q, 6.0 AW (plus 760 psychology subject test). I'm in a social psychology PhD program and had interviews at 3 others. My GPA was 3.72. Your GPA and GRE sound just fine to me! I struggle with math, but other parts of my application made up for my middling quant score. Nothing is guaranteed, but assuming you have research experience, a decent personal statement, and strong letters of recommendation, your GRE should not hurt you.