Should I do another BA?

[yes_just_lovely]

I'm the person who posted a question on here yesterday about my low GRE scores (in the 300 range for both V&Q). I've been spending a lot of time thinking about why I did so poorly after spending so many months preparing. I took into consideration everything you all mentioned (test anxiety, English not a first language, poor preparation, learning

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Re: firsthand experience

[kleis]

With her GRE scores, I think she would have trouble even getting into low-ranked, unfunded MA programs (depending on the field, I suppose). Scoring in the 300s on both sections will be a red-flag to anyone, while a 1000 cumulative score at least shows the ability to answer some questions correctly.

Also, I think your friend's success story is unbelievably rare. You're right that LORs do a lot of work, but would most likely not do the kind of work that such low GRE scores necessitate. I wonder what field your friend is in; the requirements for different fields might not be comparable.

Re: firsthand experience

[yes_just_lovely]

Thanks coyabean!

Re: firsthand experience

[ivich]

I know another similar story, where the person had a low 900s GRE score and managed to get into a PsyD program. It wasn't top ranking, but it wasn't shabby either. (I'm going to avoid further descriptions to protect this person's identity.)

It was also do to this person's LOR. However, even more than that, one of this person's writers was a relative to the program director of this program and personally pushed this candidate. I think these situations aren't very rare, but ... if you don't have anyone notable backing you, it'll be hard.

Re: firsthand experience

[iamnewhere]

Sounds like something that might be a rarity.