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nh116
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 Posted - 12/06/2004 : 16:12:37
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Hello,
I'm trying to assess my chances for admission to Columbia's English masters program. I graduated two years ago from Barnard with a 3.39 GPA (3.33 major GPA), was a double major with a 3.53 in my history major, and also held several prestigious magazine internships. I took the GREs without studying for them in late October and received a 660 Verbal (91%), 500 Math (26%) and 5.5 writing (86%).
The application is not due until April, although I believe it is rolling (and, of course, would rather get it in sooner than later). Should I retake the GREs? My math score will definitely not increase (I am a mathmatical dunce), though I do believe I could probably up my verbal, were I to study some more. Do I even have a chance with my GPA? Can a higher GRE score increase it, or is my score sufficient?
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Chuckenator
Underclassman
USA
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Posted - 12/18/2006 : 19:10:21
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I can only assume you will be ranked on your relevant academic stats. Excluding recent grade inflation, a 3.4GPA should equate to the top 3-5% of your class. It is more likely to help setting up an appt. with a professor and stroking his/her enormous ego instead of retaking a standardized test.
In all likely hood this grad program will be a negative return on gross investment financially. Simply have a back up school, and I am sure you will be accepted somewhere with excellent grades.
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Chances of admission to Columbia?
