Going Crazy, Retake GRE or not? Advice Needed.

[zj45499]

Just got my first GRE results.

V164 Q170 

AW 3  15%  

 

I understand there were similar posts. But I just want to make hear your advice first hand.

Some basic info: my GPA is 83/100. I'm studying engineering as a undergrad in China. I'm applying for a MS in engineering or computer science in US top 50 universities.(preferably top 30).

Given my situation, should I retake the GRE to increase AW for a little?

 

 

As for re-score, I think I definitely need to request for a AW re-score.

I mean the chance that they would actually lower my aw score is just so small... Right?

Edited September 8, 2014 by zj45499

[phyzincubus]

If you are applying for just an MS, you are probably totally fine with those numbers. I did my MS at Penn engineering with the equivalent of V158 (580) and Q166 (800) and AW 4.5. for engineering as long as your essay writing is good enough they will look past the 3 on writing.

 

Can anyone with a Ph.D. weigh in here on my numbers too? I am about to reapply to school, i haven't taken the GRE's in 4 years, and I still have a year of eligibility on the scores listed above. A professor that I am collaborating with in my job wants me to apply to his lab at MIT. should I retake the exam? is this good enough for a CS PhD at MIT?

[bsharpe269]

I would retake... Mainly because I have heard of fellowships requiring a minimum of 4.0AW to be considered. Maybe others here can confirm or disagree with that. Outside of that one concern, I don't think admission will be affected at all since your verbal is very high and would eliminate any concerns. Otherwise, your scores are amazing!

[zj45499]

I would retake... Mainly because I have heard of fellowships requiring a minimum of 4.0AW to be considered. Maybe others here can confirm or disagree with that. Outside of that one concern, I don't think admission will be affected at all since your verbal is very high and would eliminate any concerns. Otherwise, your scores are amazing!

Fellowship isn't my main concern since my GPA isn't good enough to begin with(compared to other students in China who are also applying).

Thanks for your output  

 

I'm aiming for an admission, possibly with partial scholarships like tuition waiver, etc..

Can anyone provide any information as to the requirements of those?

What are the chances that I'll be denied to receive any possible scholarships because of my aw score?