GRE Retake?

[fred987]

I took the GRE today and I got a 550-V and 570-Q, obviously an 1120 isn't the best of scores, but considering that I had less than a week to study. I had all the materials ready and began studying vocab and some math earlier this year, but due to a very rigorous semester I was unable to continue, and only had a couple of days before the test to study. With that said I'm only applying to two or three programs. One program offers a scholarship if you have a 550 Verbal in addition to a GPA requirement which I meet, so my main concern going into this was getting a 550 V which I did. The average GRE for this program is 575-V and 589-Q, but my GPA is higher than the average GPA and I have excellent LoRs, extracurriculars, and really relevant coursework and experience.

One of the other two programs, Columbia, doesn't require the GRE, but I was wondering if I should report my scores anyways? They say just submitting scores won't help your chances, but will it hurt if the rest of my application is strong?

So should I retake? Or just bite the bullet and dedicate the rest of my time before deadlines to perfecting the other aspects of my application?

[LateAntique]

I took the GRE today and I got a 550-V and 570-Q, obviously an 1120 isn't the best of scores, but considering that I had less than a week to study. I had all the materials ready and began studying vocab and some math earlier this year, but due to a very rigorous semester I was unable to continue, and only had a couple of days before the test to study. With that said I'm only applying to two or three programs. One program offers a scholarship if you have a 550 Verbal in addition to a GPA requirement which I meet, so my main concern going into this was getting a 550 V which I did. The average GRE for this program is 575-V and 589-Q, but my GPA is higher than the average GPA and I have excellent LoRs, extracurriculars, and really relevant coursework and experience.

One of the other two programs, Columbia, doesn't require the GRE, but I was wondering if I should report my scores anyways? They say just submitting scores won't help your chances, but will it hurt if the rest of my application is strong?

So should I retake? Or just bite the bullet and dedicate the rest of my time before deadlines to perfecting the other aspects of my application?

It sounds like you're in there clear. If one program gives away scholarships for getting what you got on the GRE, why would you need to retake it? I don't think a 550 will be a big deal compared to 575 - if 575 is the average, then people are scoring 550's and getting in.