livinginuppsala Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 So I want to apply to grad school. My score in the biochem microbiology was 490, which was 37th percentile. The question is do I submit it to schools that reccomend, but dont require Subject test scores, which is most of them. I am doing a masters degree anyways. I have good general scores. Can it hurt me to submit? Hurt more to leave it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livinginuppsala Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 So I want to apply to grad school. My score in the biochem microbiology was 490, which was 37th percentile. The question is do I submit it to schools that reccomend, but dont require Subject test scores, which is most of them. I am doing a masters degree anyways. I have good general scores. Can it hurt me to submit? Hurt more to leave it out? to clarify, i am doing a masters now, but will apply to phd programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eucalyptus Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I would not send recommended scores that are below ~70th percentile. The subject tests are often used to prove that you have sufficient background in the subject, but the fact that you're doing a Masters degree in the subject attests to that very well already. I think sending your score will only hurt your application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Agreed. I wouldn't send it in either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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