I am currently in the process of applying to graduate school. I recently took the GRE and did not do well. I scored 147 on verbal, 147 on quant, and I am still waiting for my analytical writing score. I am interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Biology, and have an undergraduate GPA of 3.3. I plan on applying to St. John's, Hofstra, NYU, and LIU Brooklyn (which does not require the GRE for admission). Each school has stated that they do not have a minimum GRE score, and I cannot find any credible information regarding the average GRE scores of accepted students. I just need advice on whether I should apply with my current GRE scores, or if I should retake the exam. If I retake the exam, I would need to do so within a month or so because application deadlines are approaching.
Should I Retake the GRE?
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Virtually every school will say they don't have a minimum requirement but as you begin to do your homework you begin to realize that is not true. Simply because if you have a pool of applicants and most off them score in the 160's and you have a few scoring in below 150 and all things being equal who are you going to choose?
Your GRE scores are below average (below 50th percentile). I don't think a month will make a significant difference to your score but I don't now what your study habits were in preparation for the first time around. If you score the same that would even be worse.
Your GRE scores are below average (below 50th percentile). I don't think a month will make a significant difference to your score but I don't now what your study habits were in preparation for the first time around. If you score the same that would even be worse.
