159/159, is it worth retaking in 4 weeks to compensate for a low GPA?

[Derberd]

I'm an American applying to masters programs at business schools in France. My GPA is quite low, 2.91, don't have any special work experience, research, etc. I really wanted a high GRE score to make me stand out - also considering most applicants probably aren't anglophones, so the way I see it, a mediocre score reflects particularly badly on me.

I've only been studying 6 weeks and I think I could at the latest retake the test in 4 weeks to make the last deadline for an American school I'm applying to as a safety (French schools have later deadlines). Is it worth pushing through another few grueling weeks? Would a higher score really help me?

[pol_mil_junkie]

One more try is worth it but beyond that the probability of improving your score significantly is extremely low. For your second attempt you need to focus on your weakest sections the most.

[kb88]

How many times have you taken it? If you've only taken it once before, I think you should definitely take it again. If you've already taken it a few times, then you should work on another part of your application.