I been out of college for about 6 years and I dont know how Im going to do on that GRE but I can guess Horrible. I want to go to Grad school. How do i make it work?
2007-09-25 09:07:35 · 7 answers · asked by kilgore87 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Take a practice class for the GRE. It's really important to have a good score. They will look at your GPA but since you have been out of school for a while it may be less important since they will figure that you have matured and are now more serious about your studies. Great reference letters and essays will also help. You may not get into the best school but in the long run the initials behind your name will be what counts and even lesser ranked schools still have great instructors and programs. Think more positive about yourself and you will have more confidence when you take the exam.
2007-09-25 09:19:32 · answer #1 · answered by Diane M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the school you are planning to attend. I took the GRE 2 years ago, & i must say, it was difficult. My school only required an 800 to get into grad school & I passed on the first try. You can order GRE study materials online to help you study (that's what i did). The math was pretty difficult. Mostly functions. The writing part wasn't graded at my school, but dealt with current issues. So as long as you stay current in the news & write correctly, you'll be fine. The other part (can't remember what they called it) was basic english & grammar. The main thing is not to stress out!!!! Good Luck!
2007-09-25 16:19:43 · answer #2 · answered by Carmen S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grad school is incredibly difficult to get into and only increases in difficulty if your in a strict degree program. Schools want all around academically inclined students, which means good GPA, good GRE, and great reference letters. I'd make sure you have the references and do some major studying for the GRE. Take the test seriously and study hard and you should do fine. If you don't bother to study and do poorly you clearly don't have the dedication for grad school and shouldn't be going.
2007-09-25 16:13:50 · answer #3 · answered by lepr0kan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all graduate programs require you take the GRE. For instance, the graduate problem I am in required me to take the same test teachers take to get certified to become teachers, called the Basic Skills Test. That was easier to me than the GRE and just think, teachers take this to teach our children:) I'm pursuing my master's in social work. I had been out from undergrad for 9 years, so it can be done. I'm at a prestigious school in Chicago!
Do some research into schools and various academic programs. Best wishes!
2007-09-25 16:46:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would first go to a community college and gets good grades in all classes necessary to graduate (like math, english, science, etc.) then after two years I would transfer to a bigger/grad school. Raise your gpa and get good grades. Do community service and other things to look good on applications. Join several 'awareness' clubs and take up a sport. Present yourself as well-rounded and you will get into a good school, it just might take you longer from the point you are at. Stick with it!
2007-09-25 16:13:02 · answer #5 · answered by Marijn 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You can, but it won't be a very good school. You just have to compare with the admission minimums for the schools you are looking to go to.
2007-09-25 16:11:04 · answer #6 · answered by Rick D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it over....please!
2007-09-25 16:10:42 · answer #7 · answered by Black Beauty 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋