Giving GRE the second time

[joshpan]

The first time I gave the GRE, I got an awful 149V/160Q, which came as quite a surprise to me since my average score on Manhattan tests were 158V/165Q and on Princeton tests it were 160V/169Q. Other factors also contributed to the bad score, like it was pouring down rain heavily on my way to the test centre, nervousness, plus I didn't eat shit (My body was literally making noises while writing the AWA). But what I think most affected my bad quant score was the experimental section of Quant. The second Quant section was too easy, the first and third ones not so much, had me working to the core. Verbal: Idk what or how did I get so panicked? So I took the date after 2 days of contemplating. Now I'm getting consistent V155+/Q165+. So what should I expect? And I'm most curious about people who gave the GRE multiple times and whether they got experimental section of verbal or quant alternatively? (First time Q, then V, then so on).

 

Bobby

[HealthPolicyPhD]

Hi Bobby,

I'm sorry to hear you didn't get the score you wanted -- there is literally nothing worse! What are you currently using to study/ when is the last time you can take the GRE before applications are due?

I have found that my practice is exactly what my score ends up being. I took the GRE twice and both times it reflected my recent practice scores. Both times I had quant experimental sections.

[JohnKim]

Hi there,

The scores you got in your practice tests does not really end up the real GRE Score. You might want to take more practice tests as much as possible from different companies. You see, practice tests are only there to help us remember our past school lessons and retain it for the upcoming GRE Exam.

Currently, I am juggling practice tests between Magoosh, Kaplan, Preped and Princeton.