Is my PGRE score worth sending out?

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The discussion centers around the adequacy of a PGRE score of 910 out of 990 for graduate school applications, particularly in relation to the participant's GPA of 3.75. Participants explore whether this score is competitive enough for admission to various programs and whether retaking the exam would be beneficial.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses dissatisfaction with their PGRE score of 910, questioning its competitiveness for graduate school applications given their GPA.
  • Another participant suggests that a score of 910 is around the middle range for accepted students, implying that a slight improvement may not significantly enhance opportunities.
  • A third participant cites ETS data indicating that a score of 910 falls between the 81st and 85th percentiles, suggesting that the sufficiency of the score is contingent on the specific programs applied to.
  • It is noted that the overall strength of the application may also influence the importance of the PGRE score.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on whether the score is sufficient, as opinions vary based on individual program requirements and the overall application context.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge that the competitiveness of the PGRE score may depend on various factors, including specific program standards and the applicant's complete profile.

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Just got my PGRE scores back, got a 910/990. I'm not really happy with my score since I thought that test went really well. Even while taking the practice tests every single question seemed doable. I'm wondering if its good enough for competitive schools. My GPA is 3.75, so I thought of taking the PGRE to kind of make up for it. Is 910 good enough to make up for my GPA? Or would you recommend that I take it again.
 
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That's about the middle of the pile for those who get accepted into grad school somewhere (and that does not mean the 50.0000th percentile). You could retake it, but what is your plan? Getting a 920 will open very few doors that a 910 didn't. A 980 or 990 would, but how do you plan to get a score that high? That would require you moving up ~1000 places in the rankings.
 
According to ETS a 910 is somewhere between the 81st and 85th percentiles. Whether that's a sufficient score will depend on the individual programs you plan on applying to.
 
gwnorth said:
Whether that's a sufficient score will depend on the individual programs you plan on applying to.
And, perhaps even more importantly, what the rest of the application looks like.
 

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