Comments | applyingtograd: Paleoanthropology MA abroad

suspechosa in applyingtograd

Paleoanthropology MA abroad

Jul 06, 2009 10:18

I keep failing the GRE!! 540 v, 500 Q are my scores for the second time around. Ugh.

Can I go to the UK or Canada, get an MA (I like a few programs abroad) and come back to the US for a PhD program and skip the GRE altogether? Or will the PhD programs make me take it even with an MA? :(

Help please!!

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iluvrob20 July 6 2009, 17:31:32 UTC

i'm not sure i would call that failing? a 1200 is considered about average...a 1040 i dont think is abysmal..

what are you looking to get into?

suspechosa July 6 2009, 22:56:20 UTC

I want to apply to PhD programs in paleoanthropology this fall. I think I have a strong overall record, except this stupid test. I'm so afraid it's going to keep me out of graduate school.

anonymous July 6 2009, 17:32:57 UTC

In looking at philosophy PhD requirements, I haven't seen any mention of an MA meaning you can skip the GRE. Maybe it happens unofficially, or in some other programs.

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suspechosa July 6 2009, 22:57:23 UTC

Were you accepted to MA or PhD programs?? Either way, that is pretty encouraging :)

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suspechosa July 6 2009, 23:02:01 UTC

Very cool! Yay for you!!

gangur July 6 2009, 18:20:35 UTC

I did an MA in the UK and my US PhD program still wanted my GRE scores. My UK MA did help though.

sparklingsoull July 6 2009, 18:36:27 UTC

I just did my first practice GRE about a half hour ago. I got a worse score... a MUCH worse score.

My goal score is to get above a 1000. No lie. So that is not failing.

It is one of five factors. I think you'll be fine.

suspechosa July 6 2009, 22:58:12 UTC

Well that was my goal too, but now I'm starting to think my score is going to ruin everything. Best of luck to you!