Is my GRE score too low?

[carlvine]

I scored a V159/Q158/W4.0

 

Is this too low to be admitted into the Top20-Top50 schools? I wish to apply to the lesser ranked University of California's within the next month and am starting to doubt my chances. 

 

Thanks guys, just very nervous at the moment

[Seeking]

Perhaps not too low for Top 50.

[katethekitcat]

Your GRE score isn't make or break. So much more depends on your GPA, your personal statement, your recommendations, etc. If you're concerned about cutoffs, e-mail the programs you're interested in and find out if your scores will exclude you; re-take it again if you really want to, but keep in mind, this is a VERY small part of your application. GRE scores by themselves don't tell anyone anything.

[AdilB990]

Nope. I have the same Q and AW score while my Verbal is lower (157).

I got into Virginia Tech - which is a high ranked civil engineering program (in the top 10 according to US News website).

Best of luck!

[Maleficent999]

Graduate school admissions seem more and more like the lottery every day. I'd say go for it and re-take the GRE if you don't get in this year.

[carlvine]

Wow, I truly appreciate your help everyone. I'm applying to UC's(Irvine, Santa Barbara, and Riverside) which span from 28th to 56th in rank. Here goes nothin!

[compiler_guy]

Just to clarify, are you applying for Masters or PhD?

GRE requirements for PhD are usually a bit higer

[carlvine]

Applying for Master's. My ultimate goal is a PhD, but definitely lack the research experience of a competitive candidate.