Admissions committees look at your GRE Psych score to
determine if you have the basic knowledge to start and succeed in
psychology school. An outstanding score won't necessarily get you
into the school of your choice but a low score will probably keep
you out. If you scored poorly on the GRE Psych, consider taking
it again. Admissions committees usually focus on your most recent
score.
How should you approach
it?
Like the GRE, the GRE Psychology subject test is standardized;
therefore, it has standard ways of approaching it—question
type strategies, time-management techniques, etc. Understanding
the format of the exam and the ways you can use it to your
advantage can significantly increase your score. Because of the
intensity of the GRE Psych and the competitiveness of today's
psychology school admissions environment, we highly encourage you
to prep formally for the exam (obvious reasons aside). The
structure that preparation provides can help you build the
skills, techniques, and confidence to score your best.
What Role Does GPA Play?
When admissions officers evaluate your GPA, they consider the
academic reputation of your college and the difficulty of your
curriculum. Most committees attach more weight to your junior and
senior year grades.
