danielyamahoto Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) Hello, I took the GRE yesterday and I got a 710 in verbal, and 560 in quantitative. I am applying to comparative literature programs, so I'm hoping that the quantitative section won't matter as much. However, I just wanted to get some feedback on whether my scores are competitive for good graduate programs in comparative literature or if I should retake it next week. I don't know my writing scores yet. I am looking at schools like NC Chapel Hill, USC, UCLA, and Columbia (maybe that's too much a reach for me, though). My major GPA is 3.85, and my overall GPA is 3.745. Also, I'm 18. Thank you so much. Sincerely, veryworried. Edited October 25, 2009 by kittykatherina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryLandis Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I'm 3 years older than you and, despite those extra years of learning, wasn't able to manage as high a score as you did. Your math score isn't amazing, but it's not too bad either, and your verbal score is certainly competitive. Your GPA is also high. I don't know what Columbia looks for but I don't think the competition at UNC-CH is horribly cutthroat - great school though, I'd rather go there than Columbia any day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfed2020 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Your scores are fine; don't even worry about that. Focus on those writing samples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisnieski Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 You're 18 and applying to grad school???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielyamahoto Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) Yes, I just finished my BA in English. I only mentioned it because I was wondering if maybe it could offset my somewhat mediocre scores in the eyes of admissions. Nowadays, a lot of kids go to college early, especially in California, so I feel it doesn't even give me that much edge. Edited October 25, 2009 by kittykatherina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melusine Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 wow... so does that mean kids in california graduate high school at 14??? i'm 22 and i thought i was relatively young.. ( but props to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisnieski Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Well, your GREs seem good enough for your grad school interests (your verbal score is 90th+ percentile, which is good), but I think you can boost your application some more by weaving your relative youth into your SOP. I have never in my life heard of anyone that wasn't a genius getting a BA at age 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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