GRE-AWA section score options

[samstrong123]

Hi All,

I took GRE exam few days ago & I got my result.

I am satisfied with my Verbal & Quant section score (both ~150-155), but my AWA score is way low than my expectation. I know there can be some variation from reviewer to reviewer. Still, I did not expect so low score. I got 3/6, when I was expecting 4/6.

AWA is section is one I prepared max during my prep. I read tips from Barron book, practiced ~50 essays under time constraint, on Powerperp format, got them checked by English instructor and leearned from mistakes, despit this I got this much score.

In actual exam- my Issue essay was saticfactory, my argument essay was also okay. On thing with argument essay was, I was little over time- still I could write 4 para- Intro, 1st point, 2nd point, Conclusion. Only I could not get time to edit/ do spell check for last 1.5 para. Thats only flaw I could see.

Does this deserve 3?

I need to know is there any "Recheking" or "Revaluation" option available for GRE exam? So that my essays could be evaluated again? If so let me know.

I could see option of retaking GRE, but it does not fit into my schedule. Also, I am not sure if I retake will it improve my score or not if so by how much?

If any one in similar shoes let me know your thoughts.

Let me know.

Sam.

 

 

[PeakPerformance]

Sam,

Just because you managed to write 4 paragraphs doesn't mean your essay is worthy of more than a 3. On the argument essay what matters is the content of your paragraphs: whether you identified the fallacies in the argument and were focusing on the most relevant points.

 

In order to advise whether you should retake the exam, you need to let us know what type of program you are applying to (Masters or PhD) and what field. Also, are you an international student? If so, have you studied in the US before? I ask because a score under 4 can raise doubts about an international student's command of English.