Q 166, V 159, Applying to Chemistry Ph.D.

[james2014]

Hi guys. I took my GRE today and got unofficial scores of 166 (93rd percentile) on Quantitative and 159 (81st percentile) on Verbal. I plan to apply to Ph.D. programs in Chemistry this upcoming cycle, and want to know if my scores are considered good/competitive for such a program. I am in an honors program at a state university, have a 3.71 GPA, good leadership and a lot of research experience (albeit in mainly molecular biology research) including Amgen scholars. I also plan to take the Chemistry subject GRE. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[DropTheBase]

For a chemistry PhD those scores are plenty competitive. Make sure you have some good letters of recommendation.

 

Good luck!

 

DTB

[james2014]

Thanks, DTB. I am hoping to attend one of the more higher-ranked institutions. I hope this isn't too low for that...

[Chai_latte]

You're fine.  Best of luck.