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(1) Given my stats below, would it be a good idea for me to last minute retake the GRE? 

 
(2) In case relevant to (1), I'm applying to top 20 programs and have a very technical writing sample.
 
GRE Score:
Verbal:164
Math: 163
Writing: 5.0
 
Other Stats:
Undergrad: HYP
GPA: 3.56
Philosophy Major GPA: 3.74
Masters GPA: 3.93/4.00 (the master's degree is in mathematics)
Posted

What is "HYP"? I wouldn't bother retaking it, those are pretty great scores. Also, it's probably too late to retake anyway - right?

Posted

Apps are due on January 1st and you can take the GRE at computer test centers up till that date, so I don't think it's too late.  Looking at gradcafe stats, it seems like most candidates accepted into top 20 programs have near perfect verbal scores.  I'm fairly confident I can get my verbal score higher.  Are you sure it's not worth it, especially given my low undergrad GPA?

 

HYP stands for "Harvard Yale Princeton".

Posted

So would somebody with a GRE score of 164 not be (plausibly) precluded even from top 10 schools?  

 

(And Philhopeful, I sent you a PM.)

Posted

So would somebody with a GRE score of 164 not be (plausibly) precluded even from top 10 schools?  

 

(And Philhopeful, I sent you a PM.)

Not on the basis of GRE score anyways, though obviously a poor writing sample or recommendations would preclude you.

Posted

The GRE score is probably one of the least important parts of the application. As is, your score is pretty solid. I wouldn't bother retaking it, especially if it means risking that your score will be sent late.

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