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Am I a good candidate for grad school?

I have a 560 in verbal, and around 400 in math on the GRE. I have a BA from an accredited university in Literature. I have a 3.4 with A-B's in every English class except one.

I would like to get my masters and be a professor.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Of course you are!

    A Bachelors degree in Literature is an excellent foundation for pursuing a Masters and Doctoral program.

    Your GPA is great and don't fret about your GRE score in Math ... besides, your 560 in verbal is naturally aligned with your strength -and interest- in Literature.

    Be confident and don't allow anyone from any program to give you a song and dance about your GRE score (total). Be self-assured and reply ... "the GRE is a one-day test that is rather meaningless. I've certainly proved myself and my competencies by completing four years of academics with a GPA of 3.4."

    Also, even though the most traditional colleges and universities want their instructors to have a PhD, please know that you can teach at the college level with a Masters degree. However, don't simply take my word for it, go online and look at class schedules at colleges and universities and review the courses where the instructor has a Masters degree. You will be pleasantly surprised.

    Go for it -and good luck!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    To be a professor usually requires a doctorate. A masters degree is a good start. A lot depends on which major or concentration you want to select. If you are interested in business degree, look at the Official MBA Guide for help. It is a free public service.

  • 1 decade ago

    good luck

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