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Good GRE Score for US Universities Admission

By HSB 

I was reading through the comments to respond and I did find one common question among those comments about GRE Score. Same question was asked in different flavor by different students

  • What is Good GRE Score?
  • What is the minimum GRE Score required for admission to U.S. University
  • I scored 950 in GRE, is that score good enough to get admission?
  • I want to PhD in biotechnology, what is good GRE Score for graduate school admission
  • What is minimum GRE Score required for admission in M.S. Computer Science

So what is Good GRE Score?

I’m really not sure how to answer the question “What is good GRE Score”. I’m sure, they are still in the process of learning about GRE Scores and how this whole U.S. Admission process works. I strongly suggest them to read the free e-book Student Guide to U.S. Universities.

I think what they want to know is average GRE Scores required for admission to universities or minimum GRE Score required for admission. But, there is nothing called good GRE score or bad GRE score.

There is only one GRE Exam Score, i.e what you have scored and its now up to you, to find if that score is sufficient enough to get admission.

Good GRE Score Examples

If you  apply to few universities, get admission, then I-20 and visa, then we could say that GRE test score is good or maybe not. But, there are other questions that you can see above, which is difficult to answer. There are so many colleges and Universities, responding with one answer like “Minimum GRE Score required for admission with PhD in Biotechnology with scholarship is 1000″ is not possible.

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62 Responses to “Good GRE Score for US Universities Admission”
  1. richa says:

    Hi everyone, my GRE score is 1050 (740Q and 310 V), i want to go us in fall 2010 can any one suggest me any university where i get the admission.

    Thanks in advance

  2. Jitendra says:

    Hi
    Please suggest me what type of university i can get for FALL 2010.
    I have got 1290 in GRE and i have done two research project.

    • Jitendra says:

      Hi
      I have got 1290 in GRE and i want to get enroll at US university for PHD program in metallurgy & material Science. Please suggest me what type of university i can get?

  3. shamik says:

    i have given my gre yesterday and i have a score of 1320. my cgpa is 8.0 out of 10. havent prepared transcripts. i am in metallurgy and material science engg in NIT raipur. I want to apply for fall 2010. plz suggest me colleges as i have no idea.

  4. deepika says:

    hi..i have got 970 in GRE, please suggest me universities in which i can get admission with this score..i want to pursue MS in computer science and have completed my BE in Information Technology

    • bharadwaj says:

      I recently got GRE 1200 and I am interested to do something new in
      Electrical Engg which is challenging and has good future. Can you please suggest the Universities that are average and give me admission for me with this score. Iam sure that I cannot be given any Scholarship anyways. My GPA IS 60%.

  5. shaon says:

    I am Shaon.I have recently completed my graduation in Civil Engineering. My CGPA is 2.82 out of 4.00. I want to work hard for admission is US or Canada for masters.For this reason I want to take advantage by GRE.Please suggest me what score in GRE or which university can help me for admission.

    Thanks

  6. manoj says:

    my gre score is1260(Q690 and v570)is my quant score less…?
    i wanna pply for ms in telecomm…i ve no idea about the requirements for t course
    and i feel my quant score is v low…shld i give an other shot n c wat i get…?
    or should i apply with tis score itself…?
    pls help

  7. Rabindra Subedi says:

    Dear sirs,
    I want to apply for the worlds top 10 engineering university for my graduate study, how much score i need to maintain to apply for scholarship. Wishing your response sir.

  8. Manish says:

    Hi,

    I just want to ask a simple question. How much weightage is given
    to one’s C.G.P.A. while applying for universities through GRE.

    Thanks!!!

    • easwaran says:

      hi Manish
      just get a good gre score along with toefl score
      it is absoutltly necessary in the case of Toefl
      get 1500 plus in gre and toefl 117
      with your percentage of score
      which you need not to write it , instead write how much % you got in all your semester, if you are college topper or university topper
      your LOR,SOP, research papers, and your service record
      all is taken , there is no question single score is considered in the process of admission into usa univerisities
      and your financial back ground too should be sufficent to meet the demands of the university
      strive sir
      strive to get best score,
      and apply
      good luck
      regards
      easwaran

  9. ANKIT says:

    HI ALL,
    i gav my gre and got 1360 (800q + 560v). i am applying in SUNY-buffalo, PENN STATE UNIV, V-tech, ASU, SJSU and Oregon state univ….do i have a good chance of gettin into one of these wid some funding. or shud i apply to some other lower rankd univ as well.
    also what kind of colege SJSU is? i hav heard it has got a gud placement record but overall it is just average. PLEASE COMMENT ON MY PROSPECTS AND QUERY.

    • easwaran says:

      @Atnkit
      just apply to those universities that you wish
      and see the result
      the selection process is known only the concerned department of the college that you apply
      check up the university/college that you mentioned for the admission requirement,
      if you meet them
      i am sure you will get admission
      wishing you good luck
      easwaran

  10. maulik says:

    I have done my B.TECH in Instrumentation & control.
    according my preparation ,
    I will got above 1250 in GRE.
    so can anybody send list of universities for INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING or Related to this field .

    PLZ send

  11. maulik says:

    I have done my B.TECH in Instrumentation & control.
    according my preparation ,I will got above 1250 in GRE.
    so can anybody send list of universities for INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING or Related to this field .
    .
    PLZ send

  12. Anjana says:

    I got 1530 on my gre.. 800(q)+730(v).. with that score, can i expect getting into gatech or ucb.?

    • easwaran says:

      hi anjana
      great score buddy, keep it up
      you should get a good university, see more informative guidance in the Premium club membership,i am sure it is worth it
      http://www.myhappyschoolsblog.com/
      cheers
      easwaran
      India

    • easwaran says:

      hi
      what are aiming for in which depart you are going to pursue.
      since your gre score is very good, you should apply to top ranking universities.you have every chance to get one.
      we wish you all the best.
      cheers
      easwaran

      • Anjana says:

        i m in 4th yr, electronics.. so i want to apply in that side itself.. i have abt 80% aggregate, and my 10th, 12th marks are abt 90, 93 resp..but i dont have much of project work, and only abt one good lor.. would that make too much of a difference.?

      • Anjana says:

        i m in 4th yr, electronics.. so i want to apply in that side itself.. i have abt 80% aggregate, and my 10th, 12th marks are abt 90, 93 resp..but i dont have much of project work, and only abt one good lor.. would that make too much of a difference…??

  13. swati says:

    i have taken gre twice .first tyme i got 690+370 .ths tyme i got 650+530 ..i have cgpa of 8.87 ,i want to pursue MS in VLSI .can sumone guide me on ths which univ i shud app with ths score? do i need to take gre again? can sumone suggest me sum good univ which accept sectional scores ?

  14. Reet says:

    Hi,

    I am planning to take GRE in october last week. Will i be able to get admit for fall 2010. Also please suggest some good universities for MS in computer science

  15. Reet says:

    Hi,

    I am planning to take GRE in october last week. Will i be able to get admit for fall 2010. Also please suggest some good universities for MS in comp science

  16. Rohit says:

    hi,
    I got a 1270 on my GRE 730-quants and 540-verbal. I’v got 68% in my B.tech(biotechnology). Do i have any cahnces of getting into UCLA or Duke University for my masters in biotech??

  17. tanya says:

    sir,

    i have 1460as GRE (800+ 660) withn a CGPA of 8.7. what are my chances of getting admission in MS or Phd in biotech.

    thanks

  18. vishal tirpude says:

    I am a student of veterinary science 5 yr UG course.i m in 4 th year now n willing to take GRE n TOEFL iBT in OCT’10.will it be a good time to take these exams for me?.plz tell me minimum score i must secure to get admission with scholarship.
    my percentile of first 3yr of degree id 79. is that sufficient for admission procedure if i maintain it for rest of degree? i had 81 at 10 n 70 at +2 level.

  19. ranjithkrishna says:

    hii..i got 1000 in GRE(690 in Quants;310 in Verbal) and 6.5 in IELTS and trying to pursue further education in Electrical Engineering.Can u mail me list of universities which accept my score…plz mail me as soon as possible

  20. aayush says:

    dear sir ,

    i got gre score of 1060
    Quant:740
    verbal:320

    i want to pursue Masters in computer science for fall 2010,,

    can u suggest me names of university in which i can get sure shot admission with such a low score…

    i will be thankful to u,

  21. Harsh says:

    hi…frenz this is Harsh frm BAroda(GUJ)..My GRE is on 27th aug. at Ahmedabad centre….can u guys plz help me out in getting more GRE tips…i had Powerprep last night i got 1090(720QUA.+370 V)….plz help me out in this to raise up to 1200 ihave 27 days to go….

  22. Harshada says:

    My GRE score is 1150(Q-730 and ver-420) and TOEFL score is 96. I have done B.Tech biotechnology with a percent of 83%.I want to apply for fall 2010 to University of Florida for doctoral programme in Molecular and Cell Biology. I have a good project and presented it in an international symposium. Will I get admission or do I need to take gre and toefl again. Pls guide me.

  23. shilpa says:

    hi, i’ll be taking GRE exam in mid-october. Is it the appropriate time for the admission in the fall semester 2010?

  24. Elmira says:

    Hi all,

    I have got 970 score in GRE( Q:690, V:280 ) and my TOEFL score is 540 (PBT). I want to apply M.S in computer science. Is it possible to get admission from a good US university or it is better I take the tests again? Please suggest me what you think.

    • db says:

      You got to apply to know. This is a forum, not the university you are applying to. Admissions and funding depend on many factors.

  25. varun chawla says:

    hi friends
    i got a GRE score of 1050,in which quant-680 and verbal-370.i want to pursue MS in mechanical engg.is it possible that i can have a good scholarship???shall i write GRE again??i m trying for fall 2010??please help as i am in two minds??

  26. Divya says:

    I have got 980 score in GRE. I want to do M.S in computers. Can i get seat in good university or shall i take GRE again? Please give me reply.

  27. bhargav says:

    i m studying in first year engeneering i might to early but please suggest me wen should i appear for gre

  28. Anuj Acharya says:

    hi, i go 920 score in gre(Q:640 V: 280 A:2.5) studying in 4 year and likely to take admission in M.S Computer Engineering in fall season of 2009. my aggregate score in Computer Science engineering is 64%. CAN U HELP ME TO GET THE UNIVERSITY DETAILS?

    –thanks HSB

  29. Eebbaa says:

    Hi everybody,

    I got GRE score of 1050 (verbal 450, percentile 47; Quantitative 600, Percentile 48). I applied to a US university for PhD. The program i applied to says Minimum GRE score should be 1000 – minimum score of 450 on each section. Though i thought the raw score is not disappointing, the percentile score looks very bad. My other application dossiers are nice (the contact person at the program already informed me about it).

    Do you think I will be admitted for a PhD for with these percentile?

    I eagerly look forward to hearing from anyone.
    Regards

  30. Jagadeesh chandra says:

    i have gre=1100 with quant=800 and verbal=300
    TOEFL score is 93
    can u give me guidance for applying for universities in US
    Give me names of universities good for my profile

    • HSB says:

      Jagadeesh – Refer to University Selection steps ( Happy Point Method) you can find all the details you require

  31. Akshata says:

    i am in first year EXTC engineering and want to do MS in top 10 universities in the US…i may be TOO FAST AT SAYING THIS but i would like to know apt gre score and how to prepare and when to start preparing for the exam…

    • HSB says:

      @Akshata – Read all the article I have written about GRE. that will give you all the required information to score more in GRE.

  32. ravitheja.k says:

    i got 1230 in gre,790 in quant ,440 in verbal.
    im a b.tech 2008 passed out with 67% in electronics and comm.
    im applying for fall 2009.can u suggest some good universities for EE with aid/assistanceship for my profile.VERY URGENT.
    thanks in advance.

    regards,
    ravitheja.k

  33. vinay says:

    i got 93 in toefl 910 in GRE i like to do masters in molecular biology i hve gud academic record suggest me wer can i get the admission in usa universities

  34. lata nawal says:

    i will give gre after which what i have to do for M.Sc. in maths at NYU

  35. A S Galib says:

    One more thing. To, be very specific scores change on application basis year to year .For top 50 universities it should be in the 90 percentile range. Remember that your GRE score is valid for 5 years. If you have scored more than 700 quant then lower your expectations to tier 3 universites in this or next ACDYR(academic year)

    I myself got Quant 740, 80 percentile and Verbal 700, 97 percentile, Essay-4.5/6
    No chance in Biotechnology in the first 50.

    • vaasavi says:

      hey i got a score of 920…quants 610 n verbal 310…do u think it will easy for me to get into a decent univ wid this score…or itz better to give a secong attempt…plz reply

  36. A S Galib says:

    The most important criteria while applying to us universities is the subject you are applying and GRE score.
    For the top 50 universities you should have a score above 780, give and take 10 points, in quantitative for any chance of being considered.
    why this is so?
    The topmost sought after fields are
    1.Computers
    2. Electronics & Electrical
    3.Either Bioengineering and Biotechnology or ? Mechanical Eng.
    4.Mind you, US universites do not have a separate Electrical and Electronics. Everything comes under Electrical Eng.
    Now Every department will have about ten seats
    So Say Caltech has 30 seats for the top three fields (Masters)
    So the top 50 universites will admit 1500 candidates. Among this say 40 % max will be Alien candidates
    So say roughly 700 candidates ALL OVER THE WORLD WILL COMPETE. CHINA INDIA BRAZIL KOREA EUROPE ETC
    but the situation changes if you want to go for a LESS sought after field .
    But for the top 50 universites will have the same demand for their other engineering fields TOO.

  37. Brijbhushan says:

    Hi! i have got 870 in GRE and i had completed my B.tech in Biotcnology with 72% can i get addmission in US university for Phd. in Genetics,or i would gave GRE again in november.!! i know this score is not sufficiant,but is there any chance of addmision???

  38. ritika tiwari says:

    i have got 1510 in gre,verbal percentile 99%, quant-88% and analytical- 54%

    is my analytical too low for admission to a PhD program in neurosciences in ivy league or other very good us universities??

    • reva says:

      congrats for ur result!! cud ya plz guide me on how u scored a 1510 !! ;)

    • buvi says:

      hi ritika congrats for ur gre score of 1510 can u plz guide me and say how to start
      and how mush time do i need to spend
      it ll be very much helpful
      i booked for gre on aug 28th

  39. Debartha says:

    My GRE score is 1300, Q730 V 570, Is the quant score 730 too low?
    I want apply for MS in Materials Engineering or Materials Science.
    I done my B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering from NIT Dgp, India, with GPA 7.8 out of 10.
    Please give me an idea about the kind of universities I should apply to.
    Also my chances of geeting financial aid.
    Thanks.

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