Hi all!
I took my GRE last week and scored 780Q/460V.... disappointig.... I am applying at 7, top 10 and 4, top 20 econ PhD programs in the US. So, I do not know if I sould retake or not the exam. Since it was a totally disappointing experience, I have now a huge aversion against this test. (i.e. I prepared 3 months for the test, learnt Barron's word list, and scored, on average, Q800/V550 on the practice test). Actually, I am afraid that at the second attempt, I would not be able to get a higher score or I would get even lower than 780... that would look even worse. Do you know guys if there is any cutoff value for GRE below which applications are not considered? I am affraid that my application will not even be considered because the 780 Q GRE. I have good GPAs, a lot of math classes, research and teaching experience, published papers, best thesis awards for BSc, MA and MSc thesises, good recommendation letters....Basically, GRE is the main weakness of my application.....Thanks in advance!