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From: jsv@hpsad.HP.COM (Jeff Vetter)
Newsgroups: comp.edu
Subject: What are good GRE scores, good grades,...
Message-ID: <2640005@hpsad.HP.COM>
Date: 19 Jul 90 15:19:59 GMT
Organization: HP Signal Analysis Division - Rohnert Park, CA
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Just exactly what are good grades, good GRE scores, etc?  I would like
specific numbers for these quantities.

I am in the process of applying to graduate school.  After speaking (esp.
over the net) to numerous people, I am slightly confused on what is good,
great, excellent, etc.

My problem:  I do not want to send an application, and an application
fee, to a school I have no chance of being admitted to.  With the proper 
guidence, I can save myself time and money, not to mention the people I 
ask to write my reccommendations.

I have received information from several schools.  Only UC Berkeley was 
kind enough to list the average GPA and average GRE score of those applying 
and those admitted.  I found this information helpful because I now know
what ranges they are looking for in incoming applicants.  This approach
contrasted with the other phases such as "outstanding students", "highly
qualified", "good GRE scores", "excellent grades", etc which do not really
help anyone but the people collecting the application fee.


>>>> Some questions:

Where did you get your undergraduate degree?  degree?  GPA?


How did you do on the GRE General?
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How did you do on the GRE Subject?  Which subject?


Did you have any publications?  journal?


Did you have any research or work experience in the field for which you were 
applying?


Where did you get accepted for graduate school?  Phd or MS?


Can I use this information anonymously, if I post the results on the net?