Average GRE Quant, everything else is good. Retake?

[Thirteen]

Hello,

I am looking at a few schools that have an average GRE Q score of 158 while I scored a literal average (50%) of 153. Would that likely be a rejection? I'm currently a Peace Corps volunteer who has had two internships with the State Department, one with the EU, and a strong research interest. My verbal score (159) and GPA (3.7) are a little higher than their averages. I really dread shifting focus from my PC work to restudy for the GRE, do you think a retake is necessary? I am applying for a Masters of Public Policy. Thanks, I appreciate it!

Edited September 17, 2018 by Thirteen

[ResilientDreams]

36 minutes ago, Thirteen said:

Hello,

I am looking at a few schools that have an average GRE Q score of 158 while I scored a literal average (50%) of 153. Would that likely be a rejection? I'm currently a Peace Corps volunteer who has had two internships with the State Department, one with the EU, and a strong research interest. My verbal score (159) and GPA (3.7) are a little higher than their averages. I really dread shifting focus from my PC work to restudy for the GRE, do you think a retake is necessary? I am applying for a Masters of Public Policy. Thanks, I appreciate it!

I personally think that score is fine and that your other qualifications more than make up for it. Your time is better spent with your Peace Corps work.