Low Analytical Writing Score for MS Stats Programs

[bhand]

I just received my GRE scores, and I got 161 V / 165 Q / 3.0 AW. Considering I hardly studied for the GRE at all, I am certain I could do much better (especially on the writing portion).

 

While I am currently scheduled to retake the GRE in two weeks, one of the schools I am applying to (MS Statistics at UC Davis) has a January 15th priority deadline. 

 

Should I apply with my current scores and meet the priority deadline, or should I wait to apply with the scores from the retake later this month?

[Stat Assistant Professor]

I wouldn't bother retaking it. Just go ahead and apply.

[Voronoi]

I can't speak specifically about UC Davis, but my guess is that most statistics care very little (if at all) about the analytical writing score; the quantitative one is what really matters.