Originally Posted by Val
That is, except on math, where a perfect score of 800 is at the 94th percentile and therefore isn't even two SDs above the mean.
However, the 94th percentile on the GRE isn't the same as the 94th percentile in the general population or even as compared to undergrad students b/c it is a select group that takes the GRE. That group is, presumably, well above average in terms of achievement at least in that they are planning to obtain at least a Masters degree. Being in the top 6% or higher amongst that group is likely indicative of pretty high achievement.

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