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Low AW score for internationals?


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AW scores are by far the least important thing on the GRE. Many schools don't even mention them in their admissions data, and I take this to indicate that they mean little. The GRE measures an idiosyncratic kind of timed essay writing, whereas your writing sample is a far better indication of both general writing aptitude and philosophical prose. 

 

The only exception to this is if your writing sample shows any signs of being in a second language. If that were the case, then the AW score might confirm worries that you are not fluent. But even in this instance, I would recommend perfecting your writing sample, not wasting time on another GRE. 

 

Besides, your overall score is outstanding. Good for you!

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7 hours ago, kretschmar said:

AW scores are by far the least important thing on the GRE. Many schools don't even mention them in their admissions data, and I take this to indicate that they mean little. The GRE measures an idiosyncratic kind of timed essay writing, whereas your writing sample is a far better indication of both general writing aptitude and philosophical prose. 

 

The only exception to this is if your writing sample shows any signs of being in a second language. If that were the case, then the AW score might confirm worries that you are not fluent. But even in this instance, I would recommend perfecting your writing sample, not wasting time on another GRE. 

 

Besides, your overall score is outstanding. Good for you!

Thanks for your advice! 

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