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What is the average percentile or score that vet schools require for the Revised GRE test? I got a 16 percentile in both math and verbal, is that good? I tried to ask the schools but they coudn't tell me, i don't know why.

 

[bbeventer]

What is the average percentile or score that vet schools require for the Revised GRE test? I got a 16 percentile in both math and verbal, is that good? I tried to ask the schools but they coudn't tell me, i don't know why.

I could be totally wrong here, so someone correct me if I am, but I think with percentile you always want the highest, at least above 50%.

 

[TigerWillow]

Are you saying top 16 percent? Or that only 16 percent did worse than you?

That's what a percentile is. 16th percentile is not good. 84th percentile is.

 

[McGovernator]

I haven't taken the Revised GRE but I know for the old one the higher the percent the better because it basically means that you beat that percent of the people that took it that day. I think the Revised GRE works the same way but I could be wrong

 

[CorporateFatCat]

What is the average percentile or score that vet schools require for the Revised GRE test? I got a 16 percentile in both math and verbal, is that good? I tried to ask the schools but they coudn't tell me, i don't know why.

A 16 percentile means that you tested higher than 16% of the other test takers. That means 84% of the test takers scored higher. No, those scores aren't great. Many vet schools would probably encourage you to shoot for 75% or higher. Best of luck.

 

[EdinBelle]

I had 97th percentile.. On the writing portion. I was super pumped about this until I realized that schools don't really care about the writing portion. 😡 and I only got like 70th percentile on the other two.. This would happen to me!!

 

[RagtimeWillie]

Choose a target score you want to get, then you can search visa google for tables that list the old gre scores, the new ones, and the percentiles.

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[irrelephant23]

Remember that most schools have an average of about 65-75 percentile for accepted applicants. But it always helps to have a high GRE if you are lacking in another area.

 

[Bracco Pointer]

For the new GRE, my scores are 163 V (93%) and 157 Q (71%). With a cGPA of 3.6, and sGPA of 3.5, do I need to consider retaking the GRE to be more academically competitive? I'm applying to Florida (IS).

 

[wildcatj]

For the new GRE, my scores are 163 V (93%) and 157 Q (71%). With a cGPA of 3.6, and sGPA of 3.5, do I need to consider retaking the GRE to be more academically competitive? I'm applying to Florida (IS).

I would say probably not. The quant is a smidge low, but that should be ok? Try posting on the "what are my chances" stickie, you may get more responses than on here.

 

[Bracco Pointer]

Thanks! Will do. 🙂

 

[boilermaker713]

This has been the section of my application I've been most worried about. I studied for a week for the GRE (such an awful way to spend Spring Break, I don't advise it haha) and didn't do very well at all. I feel terrible about this, especially when I read that a lot of people didn't even study and got way better scores than me. I got a 148 V (36%), 150 Q (43%), and 3.5 A (30%). I do not plan on retaking since a couple of the schools I plan on applying to average your scores instead of taking the most recent test. Essentially, I would have to get a perfect to improve my average score. I have a cGPA of 3.71 which I'm hoping will help balance it out a bit, but I'm obviously still nervous these scores will hurt my chances at getting accepted. Any opinions on this situation would be greatly appreciated! 🙂

 

[LetItSnow]

This has been the section of my application I've been most worried about. I studied for a week for the GRE (such an awful way to spend Spring Break, I don't advise it haha) and didn't do very well at all. I feel terrible about this, especially when I read that a lot of people didn't even study and got way better scores than me. I got a 148 V (36%), 150 Q (43%), and 3.5 A (30%). I do not plan on retaking since a couple of the schools I plan on applying to average your scores instead of taking the most recent test. Essentially, I would have to get a perfect to improve my average score. I have a cGPA of 3.71 which I'm hoping will help balance it out a bit, but I'm obviously still nervous these scores will hurt my chances at getting accepted. Any opinions on this situation would be greatly appreciated! 🙂

I think you need to get in-depth knowledge on how the schools to which you're applying weight the GRE.

We can argue until we're blue in the face (and we do, routinely) about whether the GRE has good predictive value of vet-school success, but the fact is that at least some schools believe in it. If you're applying to that sort of place, you may want to consider retaking even if you get only marginal improvement. If you're not ... then heck, why stress over it?

 

[catlady816]

This has been the section of my application I've been most worried about. I studied for a week for the GRE (such an awful way to spend Spring Break, I don't advise it haha) and didn't do very well at all. I feel terrible about this, especially when I read that a lot of people didn't even study and got way better scores than me. I got a 148 V (36%), 150 Q (43%), and 3.5 A (30%). I do not plan on retaking since a couple of the schools I plan on applying to average your scores instead of taking the most recent test. Essentially, I would have to get a perfect to improve my average score. I have a cGPA of 3.71 which I'm hoping will help balance it out a bit, but I'm obviously still nervous these scores will hurt my chances at getting accepted. Any opinions on this situation would be greatly appreciated! 🙂

I would consider retaking as well. Even if they do average it out ANY improvement would help bump your scores up, even if it is just a smidge. Plus it might help show the schools how determined you are. If you study more than a week the second time around I'm sure your score will improve.

 

[wildcatj]

This has been the section of my application I've been most worried about. I studied for a week for the GRE (such an awful way to spend Spring Break, I don't advise it haha) and didn't do very well at all. I feel terrible about this, especially when I read that a lot of people didn't even study and got way better scores than me. I got a 148 V (36%), 150 Q (43%), and 3.5 A (30%). I do not plan on retaking since a couple of the schools I plan on applying to average your scores instead of taking the most recent test. Essentially, I would have to get a perfect to improve my average score. I have a cGPA of 3.71 which I'm hoping will help balance it out a bit, but I'm obviously still nervous these scores will hurt my chances at getting accepted. Any opinions on this situation would be greatly appreciated! 🙂

Just thought I'd point out that a fair number of people study for a few months before hand. I know I took 3 months (of admittedly not intense studying) to really get through all the strategies for the different types of questions, refreshing on math concepts, memorizing vocab. You may have better luck if you study small amounts over an extended period.

Even if a school averages the test scores, they may look at your current poor scores and then wonder why you didn't retake it. Your score may not go up a huge amount if they are going to average, but it will reflect poorly on you that you didn't bother to try again.

 

[MaiT]

I'm confused about the concordance table the ETS site provides, comparing old GREs to new GREs. (BTW I already posted about this in the what are my stats page, but I just realized this page exists and I think this page is more appropriate...sorry lol).
I got a 158 Verbal, which is equivalent to a 580/77% and a 161 Quant, which is equivalent to a 770/83%...is that good? (Also, I'm just so iffy with a math bc a 770/800 you would think is great but that an 83% wouldn't be THAT high...).

 

[Fly Racing]

I'm confused about the concordance table the ETS site provides, comparing old GREs to new GREs. (BTW I already posted about this in the what are my stats page, but I just realized this page exists and I think this page is more appropriate...sorry lol).
I got a 158 Verbal, which is equivalent to a 580/77% and a 161 Quant, which is equivalent to a 770/83%...is that good? (Also, I'm just so iffy with a math bc a 770/800 you would think is great but that an 83% wouldn't be THAT high...).

Those scores are really good (So many high scorers ask this I always wonder if high scoring people really need someone else to tell them their score are good, or if they just want to be told they are, lol.) To address you last point. Consider this: If 10% of test takers score a perfect score on the Q section, then a perfect score put the test taker in the 90th percentile. It can not be more accurate between those top test takers because they are all equal in the score, so they all fall somewhere above the 90th. Then everyone that only missed one of the most difficult rated questions will have the next available score. That is 5% of people, so now those test takers are in the 85th percetile with no separation between 85th and 89th percentile (the test doesnt know).

 

[JoAnna423]

This has been the section of my application I've been most worried about. I studied for a week for the GRE (such an awful way to spend Spring Break, I don't advise it haha) and didn't do very well at all. I feel terrible about this, especially when I read that a lot of people didn't even study and got way better scores than me. I got a 148 V (36%), 150 Q (43%), and 3.5 A (30%). I do not plan on retaking since a couple of the schools I plan on applying to average your scores instead of taking the most recent test. Essentially, I would have to get a perfect to improve my average score. I have a cGPA of 3.71 which I'm hoping will help balance it out a bit, but I'm obviously still nervous these scores will hurt my chances at getting accepted. Any opinions on this situation would be greatly appreciated! 🙂

I have a 3.73...scored in the 40% on the GRE the first time I took it, applied to 2 schools and did not get in last cycle. I did a file review at VMRCVM and they told me that my GRE was my weakest point and is why I did not get an interview (a better explanation about points and yadda yadda yadda they gave me) but basically my low GRE kept me from an interview despite having a good GPA. I know people get in with lower GREs but I am an example of how a low GRE can keep you out. I also have a ton of experience and that did not make up for it either. I retook the GRE and got 74% on quan and 84% on verbal and I feel GREAT. The new test is MUCH MORE test taker friendly...being able to go back to previous questions and use a calculator is what I contribute to me doing so much better because I honestly did the same amount of studying. I would try again if you can!

 

[KitCat]

I have a 3.73...scored in the 40% on the GRE the first time I took it, applied to 2 schools and did not get in last cycle. I did a file review at VMRCVM and they told me that my GRE was my weakest point and is why I did not get an interview (a better explanation about points and yadda yadda yadda they gave me) but basically my low GRE kept me from an interview despite having a good GPA. I know people get in with lower GREs but I am an example of how a low GRE can keep you out. I also have a ton of experience and that did not make up for it either. I retook the GRE and got 74% on quan and 84% on verbal and I feel GREAT. The new test is MUCH MORE test taker friendly...being able to go back to previous questions and use a calculator is what I contribute to me doing so much better because I honestly did the same amount of studying. I would try again if you can!

A 40% in all 3 sections? Do you mind sharing what you did to boost your scores so much!?

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[Rainheart]

This has been the section of my application I've been most worried about. I studied for a week for the GRE (such an awful way to spend Spring Break, I don't advise it haha) and didn't do very well at all. I feel terrible about this, especially when I read that a lot of people didn't even study and got way better scores than me. I got a 148 V (36%), 150 Q (43%), and 3.5 A (30%). I do not plan on retaking since a couple of the schools I plan on applying to average your scores instead of taking the most recent test. Essentially, I would have to get a perfect to improve my average score. I have a cGPA of 3.71 which I'm hoping will help balance it out a bit, but I'm obviously still nervous these scores will hurt my chances at getting accepted. Any opinions on this situation would be greatly appreciated! 🙂

This is basically how my scores were... 154Q, 149V and 4.0A
I studied for 3 months for this test after failing miserably the past 2 times taking it and I was still accepted this year, so don't give up. I had a 3.7 GPA as well. My GRE scores are never going to be fantastic, so these just had to do. It also depends on the kind of school you apply to and how they look at your application. Mizzou looks more at grades than GRE

 

[sblove17]

Has anyone else noticed that their percentiles changed?? My numerical scores are the same from last year, but it appears that the percentiles associated with each score were adjusted... Verbal and analytical went up slightly, while quantitative went down slightly (is that even legal to do AFTER you've given scores?! lol) 😕

 

[that redhead]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the percentile is in comparison to your fellow test takers. So with different test takers (presumably) each year, the exact same numerical score may not equate to the same percentile each year.

 

[gugoodoll]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the percentile is in comparison to your fellow test takers. So with different test takers (presumably) each year, the exact same numerical score may not equate to the same percentile each year.

According to ETS:

"The percentile ranks are based on the scores of all examinees who tested between August 1, 2011, and April 30, 2013."

Which I don't really understand. So I guess it's based one a cumulative collection of scores, instead of yearly scores?

 

[that redhead]

According to ETS:

"The percentile ranks are based on the scores of all examinees who tested between August 1, 2011, and April 30, 2013."

Which I don't really understand. So I guess it's based one a cumulative collection of scores, instead of yearly scores?

Right, but if she also tested last year, there would only be scores included up until, say, April 30, 2012. So the new influx of scores may alter the percentiles.

 

[boilermaker713]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the percentile is in comparison to your fellow test takers. So with different test takers (presumably) each year, the exact same numerical score may not equate to the same percentile each year.

Exactly. It's just a one year shift on which pool of test takers' scores they include to calculate percentiles. Last year I believe the site said "The percentile ranks are based on the scores of all examinees who tested between X date 2010, and X date 2012." So now this year, the 2010 test takers' scores are not included in calculating the percentiles and are replaced by the 2013 pool of scores, hence the change in sblove's percentiles 🙂

 

[sblove17]

Oh okay thanks everyone! It still just seems odd that the percentiles continue to change after scores have been released/well after the test was taken (I took it May 2012). Who knows! Thanks for the help

 

[ssg91]

I just took my gre and im not really sure if the grades i got are decent for vet schools. I got 93rd percentile for verbal and 87th for quantitative. how does that compare to the old gre?

 

[CloudlessNights]

I just took my gre and im not really sure if the grades i got are decent for vet schools. I got 93rd percentile for verbal and 87th for quantitative. how does that compare to the old gre?

Those scores are highly competitive for vet schools. Congrats!

 

[Bismarck]

I just took my gre and im not really sure if the grades i got are decent for vet schools. I got 93rd percentile for verbal and 87th for quantitative. how does that compare to the old gre?

I had pretty much identical scores (94th V and 87th Q if I recall correctly) and I got in everywhere I applied and snagged a few DVM/PhD interviews. As long as the rest of your application is put together you should do fine. Keep in mind schools such as Penn and Cornell give more weight to GRE than Missouri when you apply.

 

[Mrow123]

I'm a bit worried about my GRE scores, considering two of the schools I applied to. I got a 98% (168) V and 72% (158) Q. I applied, among others, to NCState and Cornell. I know Cornell weighs the GRE heavily--will my Q score keep me from consideration there?