stefahrencat Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I just got my GRE scores back and can't decide if I should take it again or not... 161 V / 170 Q / 3.5 W (87%, 98%, 38%, respectively). I dont know what was going on with my writing. usually it is way be better than that.... I wanna apply to top 10 programs so I'm thinking to retake it... but since I don't have too much time to prepare for another test I'm worried that even I can get a better writing grade, my verbal and math would be worse. My GPA and research are both Okay... how much does the writing weight? Thankssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vene Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I would be seriously shocked if your AW score kept you out or even mattered at all. Besides, engineers do a different style of writing than the AW portion calls for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachypie Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I would not retake. You did very well in your other scores and I've heard that the AW portion is only going to really make a difference if its on the extreme (very high or very low). I'd also like to say that you can show them you are actually a good writer by submitting a great SOP...which should clarify if there was any doubt about your ability to write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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