GRE question

[Ilenehforsyth]

I just got my writing scores back and it's a lot lower than I thought it was going to be. I have a 160 verb, 161 quant and a 4.0 in writing. Should I retake the GRE if I want to be competitive at top schools like Vanderbilt? 

Edited May 15, 2015 by Ilenehforsyth

[DeWi]

Schools are fine with a 4.0. I wouldn't worry with those scores!

[ahirsh7]

Totally depends what your GPA is. 4.0 on writing isn't a bad score.

[Shamrock_Frog]

Your 4.0 is higher than a lot of the other stats posted here.

[dc2bslp]

I can't say if the 4 will hurt your chances at Vanderbilt, but I got in with a 5. I you do end up retaking, I found that writing as much as humanly possible worked well. Length is a big determinant of score, as dumb as that is. As long as it makes sense.

Edited May 15, 2015 by dc2bslp

[hopefulslp2b]

Your percentiles are super good! I think that's a great score. 4 & higher is what they look for

[ImHis]

You're a shoe-in with those scores congratulations!

[moni28]

My advisor said anything above 3.5 is good for writing, so you should be fine!

[dial1010usa]

As long as your overall application is good, you are good to go. You V & Q scores are great. Do not retake.

[Jolie717]

According to ASHA's EdFind, Vanderbilt lists accepting those with written GRE scores between 4.0-5.5. If Vanderbilt is your top pick, I would say it's worth taking again only if you feel confident you could improve your score and the prepping/studying wouldn't take away from your current studies.

[hopefulspeechie16]

I just got my writing scores back and it's a lot lower than I thought it was going to be. I have a 160 verb, 161 quant and a 4.0 in writing. Should I retake the GRE if I want to be competitive at top schools like Vanderbilt? 

 

Those are great scores. mAY i ask how you prepped for the GRE? and for long? I'll be taking the text next month.