Schools General GRE for top schools? Any Weight?

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The general consensus is that while a strong GRE score may not significantly enhance admission chances, a poor score can negatively impact applications. The effectiveness of one week of study for the GRE is uncertain, as it depends on the individual's current knowledge and learning speed. Without knowing the specific starting point and goals of the test-taker, it's difficult to assess whether one week is sufficient for adequate preparation.
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I will have 1 week to study for general GRE. I hear it has very little impact on admission. Is this true? Is that enough?
 
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A great general GRE will not help you. A poor general GRE will hurt you. "Is that enough" is an ill-considered question. We have no idea where you are relative to where you need to be, nor how quickly you learn. You're asking us to compare two things - neither of which we know.
 

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