Bad Quant Score

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Hi,

 

So, I am kind of psyching myself out a little bit. I'm applying to 4 MS programs (one of which is top ten, but GRE scores are only "recommended" at that one), and a PhD program (which is also a top ten). When I took the GRE, I could have sworn that my breakdown was VR - 160 (84th percentile), and QR - 157 (69th percentile). When my scores were posted on ETS over the weekend it turns out I received VR - 160 (still 84th percentile), QR - 152 (49th percentile), and AW - 5.0 (93rd percentile). This is also the first time I've taken a standardized test (didn't end up having to take the SAT's or ACT's before my Bachelor degree.

 

My cumulative B.S. GPA was 3.854 with a 3.89 in my major (Business Information Systems), and I have strong and glowing recommendations (one from the head of the Computer Science department). I feel like I have strong a Strong Personal Statement, and Purpose Statement, but I am still worried about my QR score.

 

At this point I probably don't have enough time to get the GRE re-taken and scores submitted before the 12/15 deadline of two of the universities I've applied to (both of the top 10's), but I'm wondering if I should retake them for the other schools to which I have applied. For the other three I meet the minimum requirements (if only barely), so I'm wondering if I should just let it ride and hope that the rest of my application materials speak to my abilities more clearly.

 

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

[Adamah]

You should definitely retake the GRE. That quant score is pretty dismal, and many schools do care about it. Be sure to take practice tests and study beforehand to get it up as much as possible.