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Summary: What can I do to counteract a low QR score other than retaking in 3 months? (Trying to avoid changing my summer plans..)
I took the test last friday, AA 20/TS 21...QR 14!!!!!I received 20 in all the other sections except Gchem (25), arguably the most equation heavy of the 3 sciences?
I'm very worried about my low QR, I've been researching these forums and pre-dents... and the ADEA guide. I was hoping to get additional advice.
Is it possible to explain a low QR score to schools?
I had been scoring 18+ on practice tests and wasn't too worried about this section. I let my mind wander and lost track of time (had to blindly guess on 5+ questions) I honestly did not feel this section was overly difficult. The 14 was definitely a shocker.
Posts regarding strict cutoffs are inconsistent, and pre-dents has examples of exceptions. (i.e. "sailfish024")..
I've called a few schools and each has said that QR is generally the least "critical" section, but still suggested a retake if I was hoping to be invited for first round interviews.
It seems that when in doubt, admissions advisers would probably suggest the safest route (retake). But if a 14 QR was the only red flag in a complete application... Would they really not consider me competitive until I retook?
I'm prepared to retake if necessary. However, I can't retake until mid-July. I'd REALLY like to avoid changing my summer plans (which was my initial reason for taking the DAT in April).
-Would it be possible to take the GRE during the next couple of months in order to prove that I can perform well on standardized math tests? Can I send my SAT scores?
-Should I take more upper div. math classes next year? Maybe take college trig?
Other info:
I received A's in Calc 251 and 252.
GPA: ~3.75 (No C's)
Meaningful ECs/shadowing
Planning to submit my complete app. right around May 15.
I hope that the last 3 years of hard work won't be highly affected by me being a space cadet for 45 minutes...
Thanks for any advice! This forum has been an incredible resource!
I took the test last friday, AA 20/TS 21...QR 14!!!!!I received 20 in all the other sections except Gchem (25), arguably the most equation heavy of the 3 sciences?
I'm very worried about my low QR, I've been researching these forums and pre-dents... and the ADEA guide. I was hoping to get additional advice.
Is it possible to explain a low QR score to schools?
I had been scoring 18+ on practice tests and wasn't too worried about this section. I let my mind wander and lost track of time (had to blindly guess on 5+ questions) I honestly did not feel this section was overly difficult. The 14 was definitely a shocker.
Posts regarding strict cutoffs are inconsistent, and pre-dents has examples of exceptions. (i.e. "sailfish024")..
I've called a few schools and each has said that QR is generally the least "critical" section, but still suggested a retake if I was hoping to be invited for first round interviews.
It seems that when in doubt, admissions advisers would probably suggest the safest route (retake). But if a 14 QR was the only red flag in a complete application... Would they really not consider me competitive until I retook?
I'm prepared to retake if necessary. However, I can't retake until mid-July. I'd REALLY like to avoid changing my summer plans (which was my initial reason for taking the DAT in April).
-Would it be possible to take the GRE during the next couple of months in order to prove that I can perform well on standardized math tests? Can I send my SAT scores?
-Should I take more upper div. math classes next year? Maybe take college trig?
Other info:
I received A's in Calc 251 and 252.
GPA: ~3.75 (No C's)
Meaningful ECs/shadowing
Planning to submit my complete app. right around May 15.
I hope that the last 3 years of hard work won't be highly affected by me being a space cadet for 45 minutes...
Thanks for any advice! This forum has been an incredible resource!