<p>So I just did my GRE yesterday, V:157(73th percentile) and Q:162 (84th percentile). I am applying for immunology programs. Do you guys think that these scores are adequate to apply to even the most competitive programs ?</p>
<p>I looked on Magoosh and it listed the average score for programs at top ranked schools. Surprisingly, the quantitative score is around my range. Is it credible ? My score is in such grey are that I don’t know whether it is worth retaking</p>
<p>Any suggestion?</p>
<p>My son got around this score on his first go round. How was your writing score? He’s retaking because of his writing score, but we do hope he goes up a little bit on the quant/verb. </p>
<p>Did you do any prep? I know the test is expensive, and the classes are probably expensive, too.</p>
<p>I would download the free software and maybe look at some used bookstores for study guides to cut your costs on test prep.</p>
<p>Also, maybe retaking the test during the school year when your brain is in “study mode” will hopefully help raise your score.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I just took it on Saturday but expecting at least a 4.0 </p>
<p>I just studied on my own and my practice tests were in the ball park (I have done better on both parts).</p>
<p>So you think my scores are inadequate?</p>
<p>I think your scores are fine for immunology.</p>
<p>Assuming that I have a good amount of research experience, strong LoRs, and a good SOP,with this GRE score, can I aim for some of the most competitive programs?</p>
<p>Other suggestions ?</p>
<p>Is 4.0 a too low AW score?</p>
<p>I don’t remember what the actual quote was, but some of the best advice I heard about retaking the GRE went something like this:</p>
<p>Do you feel like your results are a good representation of your ability? If the answer is no, then would you be able to retake your GRE before you apply? If the answer is yes, then why wouldn’t you?</p>
<p>I think it was originally something that an interviewer/someone on an admissions committee said about retaking the GRE. I tried looking for the original quote, but I couldn’t find it.</p>
<p>The way I see it is if you think you can raise your score and retaking the test wouldn’t be a burden, then retake it. I think your scores sound find, but if you’re applying to really competitive programs, any little thing could be the reason they pick someone else over you. If you doubt you could raise your score significantly or you aren’t able to retake it for any reason, then just forget about it and make sure that the other parts of your application are really strong. Those scores won’t get you automatically cut, which is the main concern with the GRE.</p>
<p>thanks for your advice! That’s exactly what I am trying to figure out. I really don’t know whether it matters that much to increase my score by a 2 or 3 points? I know I could do better in math as I have scored as high as 166 and have scored 160-162 in verbal. however, I do not want to waster $185 to get those extra points if it does not do anything significant to my application. Right?</p>