What to do?

[Pandafail]

Hello,

  This is my first time posting so here goes...

I'm hoping to see if I can get some suggestions (or even criticism) as to what to do next.

I'm graduating college this upcoming fall and I took my GRE yesterday... The results were... not good. Verbal was 134 and Quantitative was 163.

I'm not sure what to do. My GPA isn't that strong either, I study biology and my GPA... (laugh if you want) is 2.8.

  I don't really know what to do, (or even if any university will accept me), since most programs require 3.0 GPA.

Would anyone be willing to give me any suggestions as to what to do? Or should I just not pursue graduate school?

 

Thanks in advance!

[jarrodthomas]

Hey there!

 

First of all, don't give up on grad school simply because your GRE scores weren't amazing. Which schools are you applying to? Every school has different GRE score requirements--and some don't even need the GRE's . With that being said, you have plenty of other opportunities to retake the GRE. Now you know what to expect! Take it as an opportunity to do better! Now, for your GPA, in your personal statement/ statement of purpose, bring it up and advocate for why you are ready for grad school. A killer GRE score will prove that you have what it takes. Demonstrate any extra curricular activities that you may have. Talk about related work experience, internships, etc. Be creative! My mother always told me to never give up on your dreams. If getting a masters degree in Biology is your dream, don't give up. Take this opportunity to work even harder in order to achieve your goals. I promise, it will all work out in the long run. Feel free to message me if you need anything!

[ltr317]

You haven't indicated whether it's a master's or PhD program you are interested.  Based on your GPA and GRE, there are some master's programs you have a good chance of getting accepted, though they won't be top-tiered.  If you are admitted at one of these programs, do well, gain some solid research experience and get glowing LORs, and then apply to a PhD program if you're still interested.