How old GRE scores are acceptable?

[pranay01]

Hi

I am planning to apply for MS programs in CS in Fall 2010. I had given my GRE in December 2007, which implies it would be around 3 yrs old at the time of applying.

My GRE scores are decent Verbal: 650 Quant: 800. Could the old GRE scores be a cause of concern?

Regards

Pranay

[fuzzylogician]

Check with all the schools that they accept your scores; several schools I applied to required that the scores be no more than 2 years old. If the scores are accepted, then my guess is there shouldn't be any trouble with their being a bit older. If you're still concerned - the best way to get answers that are true for the schools you're applying to is to contact the departments directly and ask if it matters how old the scores are. If a department doesn't trust 3yr old scores, it can simply choose not to accept them--so I wouldn't worry overmuch in case they are accepted. But asking the department is the best policy.