What's a good GRE Score???

AL bug · Aug 3, 2002

I made a 1490. Only took it once and thought it was horrible. I did 3 practice tests on the Kaplan CD and 1740 was the highest I did on that CD. The minimum for most programs is 1500. Some people in our class made as high as 1900. It varies so much depending on how you do on those types of tests. I test really well in classes, but never do very well on standardized tests. I hate them.

smogmatt · Aug 3, 2002

Thanks Bug that helps, It's hard to know the standard, I wanted to have an idea before I called up the programs

Thanks for all the help!

Matt

masstudent · Dec 10, 2006

I realize the posts on this thread are old so it took me a minute too understand how people could score a 1490 and a 1700. Originally I thought a 1400 was great but I think th scores noted must refer to the older version of the GRE that contaned 3 sections- analytical, verbal, and quantitative that were all based on a score that had a max of 800. I just took the newest GRE yesterday and since it was on the computer, I already know my scores. What I would like to know is if there is a place that you can go to to find out what schools consider a competitive GRE score, including the writing section? I have looked at the schools I am applying to and many don't say.

Also, does anyone know how long it takes schools to receive official GRE scores for computerized exams? One of the schools I am looking at once the scores by 1/1 and I don't know whether ETS will have sent them. I am hoping they will accept my scores that I have written on my application as unofficial scores but hoepfully this will allow them to make some type of decision on my application. I didn't want to wait this long to take the GRE (I finally was able to on Friday) but I had some problems scheduing it with Prometrics.

andrew921 · Dec 10, 2006

The University of Detroit Mercy has average GRE scores for their prior admitted classes on their website to help answer your question. Of course, those scores are specific to that program and may not reflect the average scores of the program you are applying to. It may be worth looking at. Good luck. My experience with ETS was pretty good... it took 2 weeks for the schools to get my scores.

Nurse Anesthesia Program (CRNA) - University of Detroit Mercy

piper_for_hire · Dec 11, 2006

Generally speaking, the schools I talked to said "anything over 1000 is good" Don't think they really cared because each school that accepted me told me that I would need to take the GRE before I started. Of course, I took it before I applied thinking it was important. I had studied my butt off and did well. They didn't even check! Funny. Glad I have a good score though - if only for the sense of accomplishment.

-S

winnieleigh · Oct 18, 2010

Seems like most are over 1000

Dan_fash · Oct 21, 2010

GRE score is actually and indicator of how successful you will be in a masters level program. It relates to your ability to learn, comprehend, and recycle. So, a CRNA program (or other masters program) evaluates their program and determines that a student needs to be able to function on a GRE 1000 level, or 1100 etc. Have a score higher than their requirement, then you qualify. In theory a person with a 1050 has as much chance of success as someone with a 1400 in a program with a requirement of 1000.

allnurses Guide · Oct 21, 2010

GRE score is actually and indicator of how successful you will be in a masters level program. It relates to your ability to learn, comprehend, and recycle. So, a CRNA program (or other masters program) evaluates their program and determines that a student needs to be able to function on a GRE 1000 level, or 1100 etc. Have a score higher than their requirement, then you qualify. In theory a person with a 1050 has as much chance of success as someone with a 1400 in a program with a requirement of 1000.

It has been shown over and over that the GRE is not good indicator how you will do in Graduate Nursing programs including nurse anesthesia school.

Also, this thread was started in 2002 so it is doubtful there are any of the original posters still around.

2bRNot2b · Nov 21, 2010

It has been shown over and over that the GRE is not good indicator how you will do in Graduate Nursing programs including nurse anesthesia school.
Also, this thread was started in 2002 so it is doubtful there are any of the original posters still around.

Maybe they aren't, but the question is still relevant for those of us who have to do the GRE in order to apply for a MSN program.

allnurses Guide · Nov 21, 2010

Maybe they aren't, but the question is still relevant for those of us who have to do the GRE in order to apply for a MSN program.

Anything over 1000 is decent, but to be competitive you probably need over 1100-1200 on the civilian side.

As I stated before though this thread was started in 2002 and the GRE format has changed so a score in 2002 is not equal to a score now. Most schools require a GRE to get in and yes I had to take the GRE, but the fact doesn't change that it is only a number that has no basis on how you are going to do in nurse anesthesia school.

2bRNot2b · Nov 21, 2010

Do you have to know Calculus to be able to do well in the GRE?