Another one of those GRE questions...

[smithea]

I'm applying to MFA programs for creative writing. Took the GRE with a sinus infection and ended up with a 600 V, 520 Q and a 5.5 writing. The math is higher than I have been testing and the verbal is a lot lower...I know lots of MFA programs don't look at GRE scores and the ones that do only pay attention to verbal/writing (I'm pretty disappointed

Comments

[tisiphone]

The only thing creative writing MFAs care about is your writing sample, well and truly. If that's what you're going for, don't bother with a retake.

[smithea]

That's what I've been hearing - thanks for the confirmation!

[eilie]

I'm applying to MFAs as well, and the only GRE requirement that I've seen from any of them is a 600 verbal, which you have. (and that's only to appease the grad school; they could probably get it waived if they really liked a candidate.) So, I wouldn't worry about retaking it or anything - the writing sample is the most important thing, and you should concentrate on getting that perfect instead.

[ravaged_storm]

Almost all just want a 600 verbal, which you got, so I wouldn't worry about it, especially with your other qualifications. Just work on your personal statement and your portfolio.

[aviation_]

yup... nobody cares if your writing sample is good and nobody cares if your writing sample sucks (or even just isn't a good fit).