GRE & SLP GRAD SCHOOL NY/NJ

[SandS2009]

Hey guys, I've been posting on everyone's thread writing the same thing  ... sorry about that! I'm new to this and just getting the hang of it. I was wondering if anyone has heard from others or knows first hand if GRE scores are extremely important? I have a 3.7 overall GPA and a 3.75 in SLP, I also work as an Early Intervention pre-k teacher, and my letters of recommendation will be strong. However, I am afraid that my GRE scores will not be very strong, and I'm extremely nervous if that plays a major role in acceptance. I live in NY so I'd like to stay within the NY and NJ region. I was just wondering if someone has any insight on this? And any tips for the GRE and applying to grad schools. Thanks so much! 

[QS05]

The programs in the NY and NJ area are very competitive so you want to try to get a good GRE score so that it makes your application more competitive. I don't know how much each program weighs GRE scores but I've heard that some programs do have a cut off score of 300 (verbal and math combined). I applied to programs in the NY/NJ area and did not have an exceptional GRE score (my combined score was over 300 though) and that worked for me. Hope this helps and good luck!

[SandS2009]

The programs in the NY and NJ area are very competitive so you want to try to get a good GRE score so that it makes your application more competitive. I don't know how much each program weighs GRE scores but I've heard that some programs do have a cut off score of 300 (verbal and math combined). I applied to programs in the NY/NJ area and did not have an exceptional GRE score (my combined score was over 300 though) and that worked for me. Hope this helps and good luck!

 That definitely helps, thanks so much I appreciate it! As long as I know that others didn't do as well on their GRE's have gotten accepted to schools in NY lol. Thanks again!