Good AWA score, not great V score

[kidamnesiac]

I apologize if this topic has been covered, but Googled afforded no hits. I made a 5.5 on the AWA, but an 89% on the V of the GRE. Dare I apply to any Religion or Philosophy PhD programs (worth applying to)?

Add. info...I had an UGPA of 3.43 and a GGPA of 3.49 at Duke Divinity School (which actually is a rigorous academic environment...although, I don't know if PhD programs will care).

[wildviolet]

Dare I apply to any Religion or Philosophy PhD programs (worth applying to)?

Go for it!

My understanding is that V is more important than AW (my V was higher than my AW as I didn't try too hard on the AW). But, your scores are good! No reason not to try for your top choices. Good luck!