Low Verbal (150) Should I Retake GRE?

[Onsemiro]

I am applying to Statistics PhD programs to start in Fall 2018 after getting a MS in Statistics from an unranked regional school. I got 150 (47%) for Verbal, 168 (95%) for Quantitative, and 3.5 (42%) for AWA from general GRE when I was applying 2 years ago. I am not sure if 150 on verbal would raise any red flag on my application. I am hoping 168 on quantitative would kind of 'cancel out' my low verbal and writing scores.

Any insights or advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[jswizzle48]

Hey Onsemiro,

 

If you didn't put in studying time, definitely re-take it. If you put in a lot and you don't see copious amounts of time in the future to study, don't re-take it. Your Q score is good: I think a lot programs have the cut off around 150 for Verbal.

[Onsemiro]

Thanks for the reply, jswizzle48. I must admit that I could have spent more time studying for the verbal section. Hopefully I will get a better verbal score after some serious studying.

[jswizzle48]

Best of luck! 

[JohnKim]

Hi Onsemiro,

I am not sure if this is late, but I just want to suggest this. I found this guide in Quora, so i think it's good to post it here as well.

 

[Onsemiro]

Thanks for the resources JohnKim.

I took the exam today and got 154 (65%) on verbal and 169 (96%) on quantitative in case any one is interested. I am satisfied with my scores.