Same situation here. I got a 690 on my verbal, thought I had done excellent on the AW and received a 4.5. To echo comments by others, its a relief to find out so many are in the same boat.
I've submitted all of the required materials to six Near/Middle Eastern Studies M.A. programs. Is there anything I should/could do in the meantime? I hadn't planned to contact any faculty or schedule campus visits, but I feel like I should do something. I'm normally a very proactive person... waiting quietly goes against my nature (but perhaps that is the best course in this circumstance).
Any tips?