This probably seems like a silly question, but, in the grand scheme of things, does anyone know how much GRE scores actually matter? I am applying for PhD programs in TESOL, applied linguistics, and English. Most of my top schools have their required or recommended scores (all are different - some list scores for each section, other for the overall exam).
My worry is this: I've been studying and I don't take the exam until August 1. However, I am terrible at math. Absolutely horrible And I haven't taken a math class in 4 years (I clepped out of the one class I needed in college).
If I have a 3.9 GPA and am graduating summa cum laude, was a full-tuition academic scholarship student in undergrad, have relevant internship and work experience, wrote an undergraduate honor's thesis, and all of my other application materials are solid, will a low quantitative score kill my chances?