anya_hart Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I am hoping to get into a top PHD Psychology program for Fall 2014. For example the PHD in Developmental Psychology at Harvard GSAS. I have a very low overall GPA (2.9) due to medical circumstances, a high major GPA in Psychology (3.9), and I just got my GRE results: 167 Verbal, 163 Quant., 5.5 Analytical Writing. Do you think it would be a good idea for me to retake the GRE to try to bump up my Quant. score? It is in the 87th percentile while my other 2 scores are in the 97th. My research experience and letters of recommendation are probably mediocre to average, since I was in and out of my undergraduate school (due to the medical problem) and could not really build on lab time or relationships with faculty. What do you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportPsych30 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I think your scores are incredible.. I don't know that increasing your scores will help you anymore. Will your high test scores make up for the gpa? I guess only time will tell. I think schools factor in medical circumstances if they are legitimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awells27 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I would stick to those scores. You may not do as well next time, as each test is different. It appears that the GRE is the least of your worries on your application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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