Bad GRE scores, how screwed am I? Anyone from admissions?

Graduate School
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<p>410V/670Q, computer science major. Had a panic attack (literally) during the multiple choice, though I was very confident during the AW.</p>

<p>Retake is out of the question; I won't be able to take it until finals week (perfect timing), followed by a research paper deadline. This is why I hate standardized tests... all my hard work goes out the window because of one exam. But I digress:</p>

<p>3.75/4.0 overall, 3.95/4.0 major
Three year undergraduate degree
NCAA DI athlete (large time commitment)
Have formal research experience from summer
One outstanding LOR (faculty/advisor), two very good LORs (faculty+coach)</p>

<p>Before today, I was shooting for UW/Cornell. That's a lost cause now though, I suppose. Is it unreasonable to apply to schools like VT/UVa might still accept me?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>EDIT: Ph.D. track</p>

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<p>Bump. Anyone?</p>

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<p>No one is answering because you asked for feedback from someone “from admissions.”</p>

<p>Those scores are indeed low; however, you have to go with them if you don’t have time to retake. </p>

<p>Are you screwed? It’s impossible to say. Read Graduate Admissions 101 to understand why this is so. Your minimal research experience may be more of a negative factor than your GRE scores. If you don’t mind the time and money to find out, apply this cycle. Have a Plan B ready (research, retake GREs, etc.) in case you need to apply again next year.</p>