How much does GRE scores matter for MFT programs?

[audreyp513]

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Hello!
I'm going to be taking the GRE test on January 3rd and it'll be my first time.
I'm planning to apply to MFT programs next year, and while studying for GRE.. I felt really fed up? haha
I currently have 3.87 GPA in Human Development and Family Sciences major at my university, and I was wondering how much the GRE scores really matter in MFT programs.
I'm not a great standardized test taker.. never did well on my SAT in my high school days..
I haven't done any math for past 3 years and it's driving me up the walls looking at the formulas again!!

So should I still worry over the GRE scores or can I relax a little?

The schools I wanted to apply were:

U of Rochester
U of Connecticut
U of Maryland

(and others I haven't really looked in depth yet).

Any thoughts?

 

[AngelaT]

Hey Audrey, Do all these programs you mentioned require the GRE? Usually MFT programs don't require it (or at least the one's I'm applying to). Your GPA is really great so you shouldn't worry too much! I know a program that requires the GRE but they only want to look at your writing score and it has to be at least a 4.0.

Best of Luck! 🙂

 

[audreyp513]

Hey Audrey, Do all these programs you mentioned require the GRE? Usually MFT programs don't require it (or at least the one's I'm applying to). Your GPA is really great so you shouldn't worry too much! I know a program that requires the GRE but they only want to look at your writing score and it has to be at least a 4.0.

Best of Luck! 🙂

Thank you for the feedback!
Yes all three mentioned and other programs I know of all require GRE. I've actually never heard of a mft program that doesn't require gre! If you don't mind me asking, which schools were you applying to that does not require them??

 

[MBellows]

Thank you for the feedback!
Yes all three mentioned and other programs I know of all require GRE. I've actually never heard of a mft program that doesn't require gre! If you don't mind me asking, which schools were you applying to that does not require them??

MFT programs aren't really in my area, but I can say that I haven't heard of any master's programs (in humanities/psych/etc) that require much beyond the 150/150/4.0 mark. I wouldn't suggest getting too worked up about it the first go around. Keep Pythagorean theorem in mind and look up some triangle, circle, and angle rules. Maybe get on Khan Academy and work from the beginning (I know it sounds and will feel silly) to some of the areas that I mentioned above to refresh yourself.

With all that said, I don't think the MFT program will look too heavily on your quantitative score; so, it may pay off to work on vocab a little in the time you have.

As far as not being a good standardized test taker, you have a great GPA for a master's applicant. Just remember, if the way you normally study for tests brings poor results, change it. When taking the test remember that you can 'mark' answers and come back to them later. If you haven't taken it yet, there's a program called "PowerPrep" on the GRE website. It's an exact copy of one of the tests and you can get a feel for how the program works and whether or not you want or don't want to see the clock on the screen.


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