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I have already e-submitted, but I was wondering if I could add an addendum to the applications that I already applied for? I took the GRE and scored badly (minus my AW score) and I wanted to make sure that I won't be judged too harshly for this, because for once this was out of my control. I took the test shortly after having a head injury and I'm still in a lot of pain. I was supposed to see the neurologist, but I have not gotten around to it. But I am on medication for my head and I'll admit, during the GRE after the writing portion I started to have sharp pains in my head. I then started having issues reading the questions (I couldn't read for a week after the day of my head trauma) and started to skim because I couldn't take looking at the screen anymore. It was honestly my fault for taking the test when I know that I'm still ill and I knew I couldn't withstand taking a four hour test, I can barely read a book for more than 20 minutes, but I needed to take the test to meet deadlines. Deferring the test wouldn't have made a difference either since I'm sure these issues are going to stick around for a couple of more months (for instance, I have soft spots all over the back of my head and I still can't drive for long distances).
Any suggestions? And for reference, I did pass the test, but I scored pretty low. I know I could have scored higher if I was well, but I don't want them to think that I'm just giving them excuses.
Any suggestions? And for reference, I did pass the test, but I scored pretty low. I know I could have scored higher if I was well, but I don't want them to think that I'm just giving them excuses.