Do I need to retake the GRE?

[criticalvalue]

I'm applying for Statistics/Biostatistics MS programs. Recently, I sat for the GRE and received a 170V, but only a 166Q. There wasn't any material on the test that I didn't know per say, but I had poor pacing and ended up running out of time.

My undergrad GPA is low (3.2; Math GPA - 3.5) due to health issues I was dealing with at the time, although I've been taking some graduate level coursework (Real Analysis, Advanced Linear Algebra, Mathematical Statistics) as a non-degree seeking student, and my GPA in these courses is a 3.9. Also currently working in a data analyst position, so I have some familiarity with R, Python, SQL etc.

Would it be a good idea to retake the GRE, aiming for a quant score >= 168 to boost my chances? I'm only applying to MS programs ranked in the 35-70 range, but with the increasingly steep competition at these schools, I want to make sure I can guarantee an acceptance to at least one.

Thanks in advance!

Edited April 1, 2019 by criticalvalue

[bayessays]

No, definitely not, that would be a waste of money. Your score is plenty good for anywhere. 

Edited April 1, 2019 by bayessays

[sicdrag]

You'll be fine. The GRE is, from what I understand, more of a filtering criteria than something that they actually care about. 166Q is certainly more than high enough to not be filtered out by anyone.

[Robatum1030]

Your scores are not at all a problem. And don't be afraid to apply to some of those MS programs above the 70th percentile. You never know unless you try!