Verbal=370
Quantitative=410
What the F? Could someone explain why I'm not as dumb as a chimp as this test would have you believe. I have 3.93/4.00 GPA!
2007-11-30 12:45:18 · 6 answers · asked by AO099 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
*snort* That is quite possibly the greatest subject line I've ever seen. I'm currently studying for the GRE myself and experiencing the same problem, to the point I'm terrified to take it. I took a diagnostic test in the front of the practice book and the first time I did even worse than you did. I think it was something like 300 verbal and 240 quantitative. So I drowned my sorrows in alcohol like any respectable adult would, studied, and tried it a few weeks later. That time I made a 500 verbal and 270 quantitative. Obviously my math score is hopeless, but learning the strategies for how the verbal section works, at least, helped me tremendously.
I have to say I'm in the same boat as you are. My overall GPA is 3.8, so it's not like I'm the neanderthal this test keeps telling me I am. I'm just hoping like hell that my writing samples and letters of rec will be good enough to make admissions look generously on my GRE scores.
2007-11-30 12:55:14 · answer #1 · answered by Mandy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Calm down kiddo! The GRE's are all about strategy. The first time my boyfriend took the test (it was a practice GRE), he did TERRIBLY. He had a very high GPA too, and he just did terribly. Then, he took a few practice tests online, and he bought a Princeton Review book on strategy for the test, and he took the exam. That time was a charm! He did fantastically! His scores were much, much higher than the average, more ivy league level. So, no! You are not dumb. You just need to become familiar with the test and learn the strategies needed to succeed. I guarantee you that you can do much better!
2007-11-30 12:50:05 · answer #2 · answered by Katie R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you choke? Maybe you were too nervous? How much did you study, and with what materials? (I recommend the Princeton Review study guides, btw.) Study, study study and try again.
Then again, I hate to say it, but your high GPA may come from a college with rampant grade inflation. It's approximately the same as my GPA, but your score on verbal and quantitative *together* total less than my verbal score *alone*. Something is amiss.
2007-11-30 13:21:41 · answer #3 · answered by Mich 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check if you somehow took the test wrong (although it's on computer now, right)? If it is correct, I would take a program on test-strategies and learn why you are not testing well. It doesn't have that much to do with intelligence, but rather with the ability to take a test--you are probably much better at non-linear work.
Take a breather and then plot your next move.
2007-11-30 13:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anna P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are smart but not a good test taker...
you were off on that day for whatever reason...
don't take it too much to heart I had a friend who scored 8 comp on her ACTs and she now has a masters and is very successful.
Your GPA obviously shows otherwise!!!
2007-11-30 12:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you get a GRE practice book? If not, get one, study, then take it again.
2007-11-30 12:51:53 · answer #6 · answered by SMS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋