I just called and checked my score results. I got a 600 (77th percentile) and I am wondering if I should bother sending it into my schools. All of them don't require it, but some do recommend it.
The rest of my application looks like this:
A GRE verbal (640 = 91st percentile), quantitative (780=90th percentile), analytical writing (5 = 77th percentile)
I am applying to Ph.D. programs in immunology/ infectious diseases in a spectrum ranging from the U.Cs to safeties. I obviously want to go to the U.Cs. I had research experience throughout undergrad study and my GPA's around 3.8. I am currently a senior. Would sending in my subject score negatively affect my chances of being accepted into the U.Cs?

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You might find better advise on US forums, but as a person who has had experience of US applications and acceptances, I think you may be much better placed with higher scores. While your quant scores on the general test look good, I think they take it for granted in science programmes that you will have a quant high, and therefore that 780 may not become your 'edge'. They will look at the other two with interest, which is where you have a lower score. I have not had experience with subject tests, but assuming they are there for a reason, it is obvious that someone with a higher score is higher on that count.

That said, if you have great essays, engaged and detailed references and great transcripts, this may emerge to be a non issue.

good luck!

Thank you- I realized too late that this seemed a predominantly British forum. Off I go hunting for a US forum!