Which percentile should outweigh the other?

[mb712]

I've taken the GRE twice. 

Take one: 157 V (74%), 149 Q (37%), 4 AW (56%).

Take two: 155 V (67%), 150 Q (40%), 4 AW (56%).

 

I realize the scores aren't drastically different, but I'm still having a hard time deciding which I should send to the rest of my schools (that didn't get both already with the 4 'free' sends). The quant is a poor score for both takes, and I'm not sure 3% difference even matters with two scores that are that low. I'm wondering if my 7% verbal is enough to warrant just sending the scores from take one and hoping the quant doesn't eliminate me from consideration. (FWIW: I'm not applying to fields that are heavy in math, I also have 3 graduate level research methods and analysis classes + the professor from those as a letter writer)

 

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

[ashiepoo72]

I'd go for the higher verbal if you aren't applying to math-intensive programs. Your quant scores really aren't that different, whereas your verbal jumped a good amount. May I ask what your field is? That would help in determining which score is most important.

[iphi]

Honestly, I would send both sets of scores! Most schools take the highest scores you have earned for each subtest.

[jujubea]

What ashiepoo said.

Also what iphi said, if your institution does that (none of mine do).

[mb712]

ashie, I'm applying to mostly social psychology programs.