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Monday, November 21, 2011

Late GRE Scores

What happens if my GRE scores come in after the deadline?

I've been asked a couple times what happens if GRE scores are not received until after the deadline. The answer to this will depend on a few details, such as how late they are received, but generally I would say that this is all determined by the program. How each program views late submission of items will differ but you want to keep in mind that the earlier they have a complete view of your application the better. If we are talking a matter of days, I would not be concerned with this but if you are concerned please contact your program coordinator. 

Thursday, November 17, 2011

GRE Scores on the Berkeley-specific application

I have been receiving many emails in regards to the fact that their official scores are not showing up as received. Just this year the graduate division implemented the new online application system you are currently using, and while it's a great system, there are still a lot of unknowns. As is turns out, your scores will never show officially received by Berkeley if you sent them to the 4227 GRE code...BUT DON'T WORRY! This is the correct code, and as long as your scores show received on the SOPHAS application, then you are just fine. The problem stems from the fact that we had to create a new GRE code to be sent to SOPHAS which the Berkeley online application system does not recognize. We apologize for any confusion but rest assured, if you sent your scores to 4227 and SOPHAS shows they are received, then you are fine.