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Should I be listing other test scores other than the GRE (PCAT, etc) on my CV?


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I'm applying to public policy schools like HKS, WWS, and etc., and for some of my applications I listed my PCAT score (Pharmacy College equivalent of MCAT, GRE, etc.), for which I scored in the 99th percentile. I scored a 329 on the GRE. Should I remove this? And for schools I've already applied to, should I be submitting replacement CVs with the score eliminated? I thought that leaving it in there might reinforce my status as a unique applicant, but now, I'm pretty sure that the test score will simply make the schools second-guess my commitment to public policy.

I'm applying during my second year of college (undergrad 2014-2016), with a STEM degree, so I'm feeling like I certainly don't need any more reason for schools to doubt my commitment given my already tenuous status.

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1 hour ago, AAAAAAAA said:

I'm applying to public policy schools like HKS, WWS, and etc., and for some of my applications I listed my PCAT score (Pharmacy College equivalent of MCAT, GRE, etc.), for which I scored in the 99th percentile. I scored a 329 on the GRE. Should I remove this? And for schools I've already applied to, should I be submitting replacement CVs with the score eliminated? I thought that leaving it in there might reinforce my status as a unique applicant, but now, I'm pretty sure that the test score will simply make the schools second-guess my commitment to public policy.

I'm applying during my second year of college (undergrad 2014-2016), with a STEM degree, so I'm feeling like I certainly don't need any more reason for schools to doubt my commitment given my already tenuous status.

There may be people more knowledgeable in this area than me, but I would leave it off.  I don't think the STEM degree is hurting you, but your youth and lack of full-time, post-graduation work experience probably is in the way you mentioned.

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On 12/31/2015 at 0:15 PM, Pichichi said:

Just my opinion here, but I think it would be redundant to include your GRE score on your CV/resume. You've sent them your GRE score separately and they're not using your CV/resume as the primary source for your test scores. 

 

I agree with this as well. Generally test scores are not something that are to be included on the CV.

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