Don't meet minumum GRE essay score

[mygymnst]

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Hi! I have been looking at some of the schools' minimum GRE scores. I scored above the minimum for the Verbal and Quant sections. However, I only scored a 3.5 on the writing and a 4 is needed at some schools. I am wondering if it is worth still applying to these schools. Will they still look at my application? Thanks for any advice😀

 

[Kismet426]

Hi! I have been looking at some of the schools' minimum GRE scores. I scored above the minimum for the Verbal and Quant sections. However, I only scored a 3.5 on the writing and a 4 is needed at some schools. I am wondering if it is worth still applying to these schools. Will they still look at my application? Thanks for any advice😀

It depends on if the school words it as "Preferred" Score or "Required Score"
But really, I would just email whichever schools you are interested in that say they want/need a 4 and ask them about what you should do (apply, not apply, retake the GRE). Sometimes I've found they are less stringent than their websites make them sound.

 

[EmmaLee]

Honestly, I would retake it.... most schools list a minimum GPA or GRE score, but the average score of accepted applicants is typically well above the minimum.

Better safe than sorry! =/