Is my VERBAL score too low?

[paulxobear]

Hi Guys,

I have Verbal 161 + Quant 167 + AW 5

Is my Verbal too low if I want to apply for the top programs in the humanities?

Thank you for your advices!

[Usmivka]

I'd check out the many similar threads on this. Also, if you want useful feedback, please provide the percentages, the raw numbers mean different things from test to test, and many of us took the old GRE with a different scoring system. What is a "top" program for you? If you already have an idea, the school website likely lists the average GRE scores of recent applicants. Otherwise, let us know where you are looking so we can provide specific feedback. Finally, GRE scores are a minor part of the admissions process for many programs, especially in the humanities. If you want to know whether you can get in, you will need to provide details about academics, research, etc.

Edited June 21, 2012 by Usmivka

[paulxobear]

Thank you Usmivka. My percentage is Verbal 89% / Quant 97% / Writing 87%.

I want to apply for the East Asian studies program at Princeton and Columbia.

Another of my weakness is that my undergraduate major is physics and I do not have too many course works in humanities.

Thanks again!