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Wednesday November 21, 2007
Can't take the GRE before Feb. 1
Q: I want to ask whether it would be worthwhile to give the GRE subject
test on April 12th- the next date.
Because the scores of this test would only be reported by 23rd May.
Will it be too late by then and will the GRE subject test be helpful to
you to assess the application?
A: Since the GRE is only recommended, and we will process most (all?) applications in the first few weeks of February, taking the test in April would not help most students. The exception would be for students that do not have high marks (grades) in their courses. These student might need to demonstrated their knowledge by taking the GRE subject test.
Posted by scroggs ( Nov 21 2007, 10:06:19 AM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]
A: Since the GRE is only recommended, and we will process most (all?) applications in the first few weeks of February, taking the test in April would not help most students. The exception would be for students that do not have high marks (grades) in their courses. These student might need to demonstrated their knowledge by taking the GRE subject test.
Posted by scroggs ( Nov 21 2007, 10:06:19 AM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]
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You can submit a revised Personal Statement via email to Financial_Mathematics@ncsu.edu.Posted by scroggs ( Nov 21 2007, 10:15:55 AM EST ) Permalink Comments [0]