I have low GRE score can I still get admitted to Masters program – is the common question among students who got low GRE score (less than 1000). But GRE score of 1000 doesn’t mean its low, if student was expecting to score 1300 in GRE and ended up getting 1130 then its considered low GRE.
Along with above low GRE score questions, other common questions I come across
- Low GRE, high GPA admissions
- Low GPA and low GRE score admission to graduate school
- High GRE and low GPA admission to M.S.
Low GRE Score Universities
I have stated so many times in previous article about graduate school admission considers various factors during admissions. GRE scores are not the only factor that will get admission into grad school. But, to help university search low gre score universities gave an idea that would help students to know what kind of schools they can get admission with low gre scores.
But, its important for every student to ask what is low gre score? How did you know your gre scores are low? What are you comparing against to say the gre scores are below average?
Low GRE Test Scores Admission
To help students understand that GRE scores are not the only factor that will be considered for graduate school admission, I searched different schools about admission requirements to highlight the fact i’m trying to say here.
University of Delaware
If I have low GRE scores can I still be admitted?
Admissions decisions are based on the the applicant’s full spectrum of credentials. This includes standardized test scores, as well as previous academic performance, rigor of previous academic programs and institutions, recommendations, career and volunteer experience, and commitment to one’s chosen field. We have found that at the master’s level, undergraduate grades are the best predictor of graduate academic success.
You can check the statistics page to find out the average GRE score for recently admitted classes. Obviously, some students scored higher than the average and some scored lower than the average. Some applicants may be advised to retake the GREs to improve their score and their chances of admission.
University of Washington
What if my GRE scores are low?
All aspects of your application are considered. For instance, high GPA or superior letters of recommendation, excellent statement of purpose, etc., could possibly outweigh low GRE scores. Applicants might also consider retaking the GRE test. Read More
Penn State University – Average GRE Scores
What are the average GRE scores of the students admitted?
GRE scores are but one of a number of factors the faculty considers in determining admission to the Graduate Program in Philosophy at Penn State. Other factors such as undergraduate junior-senior GPA, experience in Philosophy, faculty recommendations, the writing sample, and the personal statement often carry more weight with the faculty.
However, in order to compete for many College and University level fellowships (as opposed to the standard departmental fellowship), a combined quantitative and verbal GRE score of 1250 or higher is the norm. Such scores, however, are not a requirement and there are prestigious University fellowships that do not give much weight to the GRE score at all.
Students with lower GRE scores but strong applications in other respects are strongly encouraged to apply to our program. Read more
East Carolina University – Low GRE Score
What GPA and GRE scores must I have to be admitted?
We normally tell students they should be in the B+ range to be competitive. The admission process incorporates 1) overall GPA; 2) prerequisite GPA; and 3) GRE score. Each of these areas is weighted equally. Thereby, the applicant could remain in the competitive range if they were low in one area i.e. overall GPA and up in the other two. Historically, applicants with GRE scores below 900 are not competitive. Read More
NJIT – Average GRE Scores
In general, we look for a GRE score over 1600 with scores of 1200 in the quantitative and analytical sections combined. A good exam score, of course, is not the only criterion for admissions.
Low GRE Scores
From the FQA about Low GRE Scores its very clear that universities look for GPA, GRE Scores, Strong letter of recommendation, statement of purpose. If you have low gre score, all I can say is get other documents to be of high value. You can include all your extra curricular activities. That will help to compensate for low gre score.
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hi,My name is Riazz i am a Food Technologist i have completed my MS from India with 66%, and have a experience of working for 2 years in Research field..i have been preparing for GRE from past couple of months but i am expecting a score of approx 900(v+Q), can anyone suggest the universities of food science which i should look for, where i can get a chance (with fellowship), i am currently in usa.
The program I am applying to does not look at the analytical score, is there anyway to just take the verbal and math?
my gre score is 710(v450-Q260)can i get admission in any of the us univerties for phd/diplama corses in management
Hi folks, I just received my GREs back. 540-V (72%), 760-Q (85%) and 4.0 essay (41%). Does anyone have any knowledge if they are adequate to get into BU's biostatistics MA/PhD program. Thanks.
Hi i got 1100 in gre (680 in quant n 420 in verbal), still waiting for toefl and AW marks and i am doing a project on 4th generation LTE technology can anyone tell me if i have chance of gettig an admit at suny buffalo and stony brooks.
thank you
My GPA is 9.03. My GRE score is 1410 (v-610,q-800). AWA yet to receive. I have 3 projects: 1 in Atlas Copco where I had designed a software module for a machine, 1 in IISc where I worked on the design of an end fire antenna, one in my college NIT Durgapur where I developed a cryptographic Algorithm for secret key cryptography and the paper on it is to be published on the 30th of October in an international journal called IJCSNS (I have received the acceptance notification). Up till this much , please tell me if I have a chance of getting an admission in a very good college, something like UC Berkeley?
hey…. my gre score is 990 quant 700… awa yet to recieve… toefl…expectin 95(to b taken..).. my acads… engineering 71%,tenth 87%,inter 87%
well i have given many presentations…. i have 8 to 9 certificates..
i had many certificates even in my school, fr my essays, elocutions..
suggest me universities…
Hi,
I have a GRE Score of 950 and GPA 3.67. I have research experience and have won various awards. I also have three strong rec letters
I am applying for a MA for Sociology or Advertising at the University of Texas.
Do I have a chance with a low GRE score?
thanks
hello,
I hav a GRE or 1050(Quant-690,verbal-360) & TOEFL-95.I am applying for Ph.D at UTSouthwestern,Texas.Can Anyone suggest me of my admission chances and should I once again think of giving my GRE.
thanku.
hi sir,
i have scored 440v and 710Q is it possible to get admit in university of texas, in computer science or electrical and electronics stream.
thanks and regards,
Prateek
i got 970(qua-710,ver-260),68%in Btech,95% in 10+2, 85% in 10th. can i get admission for computer science in lamar university ?
hi,
my gre score is 1170(390 verbal and 780 quant).i am doing my final year btech in electrical and electronics.my average till 5th sem is 73.9%
please suggest some good universities according to my profile.i want to go for the session aug 2010.
thank u
hi! i have score 937 in gre. Quant is 650, verbal 280 and writing 3.5 in each…. can i get into san diego state university?
I got 850(Q) 945(v) in GRE can u suggest me some universities??
how possible to get 850 out of 800. in quant and 945 out of 800 in verbal….
My gre score is 1130, got an MS admit in Mech with full aid at Pennstate. So, apply confidently if you are convinced that your application is competent enough.
congrats, can u tell me wat ur profile is like?
can you tell me your profile..so that i can comparre mine with yours.
HAI . MY NAME IS SYED FAISAL AHMED. SIR I HAVE A VERY LOW SCORE IN GRE. CAN I GET A AN I20 IN UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. IF I CAN IN WHICH SUBJECT
Hello:
My profile:
Applying for Spring 2010 (MS/PhD in telecommunications or computer science)
GRE 1st time – Verbal 620 / Quant 660 / Anal 4.5 (I fell sick during quant and couldnt complete the exam)
GRE 2nd time (appeared in 15 days) – Verbal 600 / Quant 770 / Anal – yet to receive
7.5 yrs experience in Telecom with clients like Nortel/Cisco
BE in electrical 79.8% (2nd in class) from NIT. No backlogs.
Few professional accomplishments, certificates but no paper published in international journal.
Reco letters — need to take from managers as it has been so long away from college that most of my profs have retired.
I would like to know where my profile stands. What level of universities I should be targeting… do you have any idea? Also, can you tell me what is the general deadline for Spring? I have just started browsing and found few universities deadline as June 1!!
Any pointers would be highly appreciated. Thanks for your time.
Regards,
Ayn
sir,
My GPA is very less. Around 5.96.
Am confident of getting around 1200 in my GRE.Will I be able to get any good colleges. Can u suggest me any?
i am just now entered my third year mech engg.. in chennai…. can u guide me how to prepare for gre whether i have to go for any classes or just i can prepare using materials please guide me aby of you heros who have rocked in gre……………
hi, i m from india and my gre score is 1020 (verbal 310 and quantative 710) i know very poor in verbal but plz tell me is there any chance for me in usa universities i want to do my MS in biostatistics ……….plz help me
You can apply for biostatistics, 310 in Verbal is low, but you can get admit.
Sir my gre score is 1090(760-quant, 330-verbal).I have done B.Tech mechanical at Pune university,India.I have got aggregate of all engineering semester exams as 69%(distinction).I want to persue MS at Boston college of engineering.please suggest scope for me getting admmision in that institute
Respected sir,
I am a 6th sem student of B.Tech(Computer Science and Enginnering) from an ordinary college in West Bengal(India)..My 10th 86%and my 12th is 76%, my B.Tech aggregate is 7.8/10(approx. 71% as per rule of our university)..I want to do my MS in any USA good university..
i want to know:-
1> When is the best time to give GRE as i will get my B.tech completed by July 2010 as i dont want to break my studies
2>Does it matter as i am from not a very good college
Dear Sir,
I am just preparing GRE class.I am not studying TOFEL also.Upon when,i must finish my GRE and TOFEL test to apply for January 2010.
Please le me suggest.Thank you,
Try to finish both GRE and TOEFL by end of June.
I am recent graduate with a masters in civil engineering from University of Florida. I am looking to apply for a phd program in Civil engineering at PURDUE,PENNSTATE or GEORGIA TECH. My Graduate GPA is excellent way, 3.85. My undergraduate GPA is 3.33. I am a Licensed engineerin training but my GRE scores are low(1110). I wish to get an assistanship for a phd at the above mentioned schools.What are my chances with GRE score like mine?
my english is weak so how can i start my prepration for GRE
Priya, almost everyone who start preparing for GRE are weak in GRE Verbal. There are many GRE Exam related articles at http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/category/gre/ make sure you spend good amount of time reading all those. You never know which ones will help you to improve your skills. Good Luck.