pandabear.katie Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Hey guys, I just need a little help on deciding what I should do? Should I retake the GRE? I'm applying to A.T. Still, Northern Arizona University, and I was going to try for Midwestern University (AZ) Glendale as well (but they require 50 percentile on each sections). The problem here is I'm pretty good at math, but I'm terrible when it comes to standardize English/Verbal test. My cumulative GPA is 3.65 Science GPA is ~3.75 GRE 145V 159Q (total 304) and I haven't gotten the AW yet because I just took the GRE today, and those are my unofficial scores. My verbal is just terrible. 1000+ HCE Please let me know. What do you guys think? Should I just retake it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lola Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Hey guys, I just need a little help on deciding what I should do? Should I retake the GRE? I'm applying to A.T. Still, Northern Arizona University, and I was going to try for Midwestern University (AZ) Glendale as well (but they require 50 percentile on each sections). The problem here is I'm pretty good at math, but I'm terrible when it comes to standardize English/Verbal test. My cumulative GPA is 3.65 Science GPA is ~3.75 GRE 145V 159Q (total 304) and I haven't gotten the AW yet because I just took the GRE today, and those are my unofficial scores. My verbal is just terrible. 1000+ HCE Please let me know. What do you guys think? Should I just retake it? This is a tough one. Your verbal is not too far off but I do know many schools state they use 150 as a cut off (not sure if that's true) In my opinion I would retake it if you are applying next cycle. That gives you plenty of time to study more and see how much/if any improvement is possible. If you are applying now, just submit those scores and apply. You're better off applying earlier than later regardless of your scores, plus everything else on your app sounds good. I think you'll be fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabound2016 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I would definitely agree to retake the GRE. I know some schools that care about the combined score (usually >300), which you have. Some schools do not even require the GRE. If you are thinking about applying this cycle, I would apply to the schools that look at the GRE in those perspectives. It'll take some research, but it's definitely doable. Also, choose schools that are not top-heavy with HCE as you only meet the minimum for many schools, but if you have stellar stats in the other fields (volunteer, reference letters, personal statement, etc) you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted June 27, 2016 Administrator Share Posted June 27, 2016 How many foreign languages do you speak? Consider taking one! I improved my GRE verbal from 700 to 760 (old scoring system), ~15 years and two languages later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandabear.katie Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 How many foreign languages do you speak? Consider taking one! I improved my GRE verbal from 700 to 760 (old scoring system), ~15 years and two languages later. Hi, I speak two languages. English is my second language. I also speak Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandabear.katie Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 This is a tough one. Your verbal is not too far off but I do know many schools state they use 150 as a cut off (not sure if that's true) In my opinion I would retake it if you are applying next cycle. That gives you plenty of time to study more and see how much/if any improvement is possible. If you are applying now, just submit those scores and apply. You're better off applying earlier than later regardless of your scores, plus everything else on your app sounds good. I think you'll be fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks Lola! I will apply to six schools this cycle, only one of them requires GRE. So we shall see. However, if I do not get accepted, I will definitely retake the GRE, I feel that with one more year of preparation for verbal part I will definitely do better. Thanks for your advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlumsden Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Hi, I speak two languages. English is my second language. I also speak Thai. I wouldn't worry too much about the verbal scores. Some programs won't really care, especially with your respectable quantitative score and the fact that English is not your native language. Still, consider a Latin based language such as Spanish, Italian or French. These languages use words that resemble elevated or technical words in English. For example, the word 'triage' comes from 'triager' in French, which means to sort. "Pecadillo" in English, comes from a Spanish word that means "little sin", and is exactly the kind of word you would find on the GRE. A non-Latin language, such as your native Thai, is less likely to improve your English vocabulary because there aren't as many loanwords. A year of one of these languages is likely to improve your score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsfan92 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Hi pandabear, I applied to the same schools and had a similar GRE score as you, I retook it though just to make sure both ended up above 150, but before I retook it I submitted my scores to AT Still and NAU and got interviews to both and accepted to NAU. I applied a little later to Midwestern after I retook it with a higher score (just because I thought Midwestern put more emphasis on the GRE) and ended up not even getting an invite to interview. I would agree with Lola, retake it- but apply early to NAU and AT Still with your current scores, especially with a strong GPA I've been told by admissions that they put little emphasis on it but applying early is a huge help!! GOOD LUCK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie2018 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Unless A.T. Still changed their policy this cycle they don't require the GRE and won't use it for a decision if you do submit it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRushin Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 The PA I primarily shadowed was an AT Still grad... and thats the main reason he applied. He hated standardized tests / GRE. Now then he applied 5-6 years ago, and he is 2-3 years removed from the program, so it definitely could have changed. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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