Do I have a chance? Help appreciated!

[rks2010]

Hi everyone,

 

I just took my gre and im quite concerned. I received 150 on the verbal, 148 on the quantitative and 4.5 on the writing. I do have a 3.93ish gpa (hard for me to know for sure, I transferring schools so I have two GPAs, 3.87 and 4.0). 4.0 in SLP classes. Currently volunteering at a hospital in the SLP department, going to be volunteering at a camp for kids who stutter this summer, also have volunteered with kids in daycares and elementary school. Work at a physical therapy clinic. Also i was a special needs counselor for a summer at a camp, plus some other random activities. Basically I am wondering how much do you all think my low GRE scores will affect my chances of getting into a grad school. I am planning on retaking it, but I honestly do not know how much it will help.I am simply not a standardized test taker. Thanks in advance!! This will just help my sanity...

 

 

[tacomatalks]

I think your GRE scores are reasonable. Most schools want about 300, so you are close! Plus you have a solid GPA and your experience is good - chin up!

[SLPH2b]

I think your GPA and experiences can offset your borderline GRE. Just write a killer personal statement and get really good LORs!

[slpdream]

I had similar GRE scores to yours, with the exception of the AW score (mine was lower). My GPA was slightly lower and I also didn't have as many related extra curriculars as you seem to. And although I had a rough time, I did get in somewhere. I think you'd have a pretty decent shot...especially with a great SOP and LORs. But I guess it also depends on where you plan on applying.

[Dibbels81]

You're golden.  It's not as competitive as people have made it out to be.  Heck, I got into one and I'm still not quite sure what a speech pathologist type person does.