155V 159Q 4.0awa retake for bioscience phd??

[Dt822]

Hi everyone, 

I've just discovered this wonderful place! 

Im applying to biomedical phd programs. 

Not sure if it's worth retaking the gre as I need to start the rigorous application process.

here are my stats:

Graduated ucla at least top 15%

Undegrad research in HHMI lab with PI who is a world leader in his field. Led to mid tier author in a paper under review at Cell within a year. 

Currently working in research at UCSF. Second author paper in small lab within a year in a less known journal currently in review process. Will be working for two years by application time. 

I I feel my research I very wrong, but do not want to get automatically tossed on the first pass due to low scores on the gre. 

Any advice or words of encouragement are greatly appreciated! 

[adiJ]

Did you feel that you have reached your potential? How well did you feel on the day, and if you just needed some mental adjustment to try again it should be fine, but those scores are not competitive in the top schools, and every bit counts. 

I also am in UCLA, but a rising senior, so good luck!

[GREMasterEMPOWERRichC]

HI Dt822,

Do you know which specific PhD Programs you'll be applying to? While it might be difficult to get GRE 'statistics' for a specific Program, you might be able to contact the Program Head (or other Committee members) directly and ask for advice about your GRE score. Doing so would also give you the added benefit of establishing a 'relationship' with someone at the Program, which might help when it comes to differentiating yourself from the other applicants.

As far as this current score is concerned:

1) How long did you study for the GRE?

2) What resources did you use?

GRE Masters aren't born, they're made,

Rich