Applying to Mechanical Engineering Master/PhD program. Low AW. I need suggestions

[mnd004]

Hi all,

I am an international student doing my undergraduate degree in the US. I am shooting for PhD program of top 20 schools (I don't have a Master degree yet).  I did my GRE twice: first one in August (164Q, 152V, 3.5AW) and second one earlier this month (170Q, 155V, 3.0AW). I was shocked by my new AW score. I thought I did it much better than the first time...

So my question is should I request a rescore or retake the GRE? Or my current score is fine (just send the schools both of the scores maybe?). 

I have a 3.57GPA from the top 30 liberal arts schools (with a strong engineering program). No publication but I will present one of my research projects at the APS conference in Boston this November. What is my chance for top 20? (Since a lot of schools have a 3.5 AW cutoff).

I really appreciate all of your opinions!

 

[TheBumChikiBum]

Just go ahead. No need to take GRE again. You are good to go!!

Focus on your application package.

[mnd004]

Thanks for the suggestion. Honestly, I am still shocked with my writing score ... I just submitted a rescore request 3 days ago.