PBD Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 So I finally got to take my GREs (the test center canceled on me in August!) My score is V/Q/AW 165/170/4.0 The 4 puts me at a 54% I am thrilled with the first two but not so much with the 4- but if I retake it, statistically speaking it's very likely that 170 will drop. I don't want to risk that, and I don't want to send in a bunch of scores if this will do. The only programs I like that have an AW cutoff say they need a "minimum score of 4", or "above the 50th %ile" so I qualify there, barely. I would like to go into nuclear engineering. I have other things to worry about since I am kind of late getting my act together- but I am scheduled for a retake this month. What should I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzylogician Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 You're above the cutoffs and your other scores are good. Stop worrying about the GRE and move on. GPA and GRE scores can keep you out if they are too low (=below the cutoffs), but they are not going to be what gets you in. For that you need to concentrate on the SOP, the writing sample (if that's necessary for your application), and getting good LORs. For any fellowships or other competitive funding, again I don't think the AW score will matter much. Cesare and sacklunch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBD Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 Thank you, that's the answer I was hoping to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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