So, I was also wondering if I should retake the GRE. I do realize that other aspects of the application, such as the writing sample, will take precedence. That notwithstanding, I also worry that departments may grossly understate the importance of the examination. To be precise, I got a 164V and 154Q and still do not know about the analytical writing part. My undergrad gpa is 3.75 (3.9 in Philosophy) and I am expecting a First-Class MA degree from King's College London, which is not in Philosophy but in Critical Methodologies, the "continental" counterpart. So should I retake the GRE or, given the more positive 'first-cut' objective factors, is my current score sufficient? I'm anxious because of the competitiveness of those degrees as you all well know. It's worth noting though that I am not applying to any 'top-5' departments. I'm applying to Penn State, Vanderbilt, University of Oregon, Duquesne and UC, Berkeley (the last one for 'Rhetoric' and not Philosophy). So what do you think?