GRE importance for Post-Bacc Acceptance

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[Crake]

For Columbia you can submit SAT scores in lieu of GRE scores. You'll get into Columbia with a decent GPA (getting in is easy, it's staying in that's hard).
Good luck.

 

[ShyD33]

I'm applying for Basic Science Post-Bacc Programs (non-degree, certificate granting programs) for the Fall of 2005.

I've read that most schools just want to see your most recent standardized test scores, which for me are the SAT from 5 years ago....and I got a dismal 1150.

My motivation as an undergraduate has been much higher, and I'm set to graduate from Emerson College in May Magna Cum Laude, so I'm hoping that the admission officers will see my positive progress.

I have considered taking the GRE's this month (i'm actually scheduled to take them later in April but can reschedule if I decide it's not worth it).

My question is whether I should take the GRE's at all, considering they're not necessarily required as part of an application to Basic Science Post-Bacc Programs -- My reasoning for signing up and taking them this month would be to simply have a better standardized test score on the application (I'm sure I would do better, given that I am more motivated now).

Would really appreciate any thoughts on this. Thanks, Brian

IMO, if they're not required, then don't take them. If not, then get on the horn and start calling the admissions office's to the programs of interest. Ask what is traditionally expected of their applicants. Tell them your story, your grades, and see what they suggest. Considering you're Magna Cum Laude, I don't grades will be an issue for them.

So, call them and see what they want. If they suggest it, but don't require it, weight your opinions of how well you think you'll get in, versus, how well you'll do on a GRE after studying for a month.(you can take it once every calendar month (i.e. November 25 then December 1st)

 

[Case]

For Columbia you can submit SAT scores in lieu of GRE scores. You'll get into Columbia with a decent GPA (getting in is easy, it's staying in that's hard).
Good luck.

Hello!

What's considered a decent GPA for Columbia, in your opinion?