Just took my GRE

[Joe Yu]

hey so I just took my GRE today. I got 770 on quant and 590 on verbal. Is this competitive for top MSFE programs? I am an econ major and my undergrad GPA is 3.61 from one of the top 15 schools in the US. I have already taken all the math prereq classes for MSFE program. I am only aiming at top schools because I heard that bulge bracket firms only hire from these schools. Realistically, I rather have 800 on quant but will 770 prevent me from getting in? It's only 30 points different. Thanks!

 

[financeguy]

Unfortunately an 800 is much different from a 770 because the thought is that it could have been so much more - and most top applicants will get an 800. Just retake it and get yourself an 800 so you don't have to worry about it when you apply.

 

[sak]

Unless you have really really strong credential otherwise, 770 is a going to drag rest of your application down.