Should I Retake the GRE?

[cgslp]

So I just got back my official GRE scores, and I'm a little unsure of whether or not I'm content with them. I received a 147 on Q, 157 on V, and a 5.0 on AW.

I was wondering, do you think these warrant a retake? I'm a bit of a perfectionist so I'm unsure of whether or not I want to retake solely for the purpose of raising my quantitative score. In addition to these, I have a 3.91 SLP major GPA, and a 3.94 overall GPA, lots of volunteer service in a school settings, volunteer service in a stroke clinic working with grad students, involvement in extracurriculars and e-board positions on various clubs, including NSSLHA, and shadows with an early intervention SLP and an inpatient rehab SLP. 

My top school is Southern CT State University. But I'm also interested in Uconn, Iowa State, SCSU.

Really I'm just looking for some reassurance. I'm a bit stressed with the application process for grad school! Would really appreciate some extra input on my scores. Thank you

[samman1994]

Hello, 

I just took my GRE as well, so can't say I'm a professional on the matter, but I have been doing some research into it the past couple of days. Your Verbal and AW scores are good, but the Q is a bit low (however that is generally peaking). That being said, it really depends on where you want to apply, and what scores they are looking for, and the program you're going into. The general concensus is, if your GRE is above the requirements your schools want, and your GPA is really good (which it appears to be), you have good letters and a good Personal statement, and good background experience, then you don't need a great GRE, just one that passes the bar the school sets. You should be able to find out what your school wants by looking online. 

I.e. As someone going into a Biochemistry program, they really don't care about my Verbal or AW scores, but they do care about my Quant score since its a math heavy field. For someone going into say English, they really won't care much for your Quant score, but will care about your Verbal and AW scores.