Help with College & Grad School Applications/low GRE

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Expert: Jay Cutts - 9/10/2009


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hi..i am Shikha from India.I am interested in MS Engineering Management from US university for spring2010.My GRE score is low(Q:570,V:400).I have forwarded my scores to santa clara uni, marshall uni, NJIT and Syracuse uni. Santa Clara Uni do not require GRE for my program(MEM).what are my chances of getting acceptance.What other universities do you suggest? Should i retake my GRE? Will be giving TOEFL soon.
THANK YOU
SHIKHA.J

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Hi, Shikha.

The GRE math score is low for an engineering program. They probably want more like 650 as a minimum.  The Verbal score would be ok at about 450.

If you want to get a better idea of what each school is looking for, you can contact them directly.  If you think it is possible to increase your GRE scores, it would probably be good to take it again.

I am not familiar with these engineering programs so unfortunately I can't advise you on what schools to go to.

You can see my site for more info on GRE.

Regards,

Jay Cutts
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Preparation for LSAT, GRE, MCAT, GMAT. Personal statements, letters of recommendation, graduate application process, practice tests. No Questions about Undergrad Admissions(unless you are planning to go to law, business, medical or grad school eventually). Note that I change private questions to public so they are available to others. If you have something that is truly private, let me know.

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