{"id":25419,"date":"2019-08-21T14:18:06","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T19:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=25419"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:41:21","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:41:21","slug":"5-tips-for-retaking-the-gre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qa.kaptest.com\/study2\/gre\/5-tips-for-retaking-the-gre\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Retaking the GRE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re not completely satisfied with your GRE score\u2014verbal or quantitative\u2014you might consider taking the GRE again after some additional practice.<br \/>\nWhile <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/gre\/free\/gre-practice\">GRE practice<\/a> is usually recommended, people often wonder if retaking the GRE after receiving a less-than-stellar score is really the best idea. While every applicant is unique and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/the-grad-school-application-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">every grad school program has its own particular guidelines and preferences<\/a>, there are a number of general factors to consider before deciding to test again and shoot for a higher GRE score.<br \/>\n<strong>[ RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/top-8-tips-to-ace-the-gre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 8 Tips to Ace the GRE<\/a>\u00a0<strong>]<\/strong><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_iconlist  avia-builder-el-first  '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Top 5 Tips for Retaking the GRE to Raise Your Score<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_sidebar '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue812' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >You can take the GRE multiple times. It will not harm your chances of admission.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ETS<\/a> (Educational Testing Service\u2014the makers of the GRE) introduced a new feature for test-takers applying to grad school called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/gre\/subject\/about\/scoreselect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ScoreSelect<\/a>. The introduction of this option allows you to decide which test scores you\u2019d like to send to schools. In other words, if you take the test three times, you can choose which of those three test scores you\u2019d like to send to the individual program or programs of your choice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue882' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Only retake the GRE if you are confident that you will score higher.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>For most students, the process of taking the GRE\u2014including GRE practice, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/how-do-i-register-for-the-gre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">enrollment<\/a>, and completion\u2014costs money ($205), takes energy (all those hours studying), and can spell s-t-r-e-s-s (at least on Test Day). Why put yourself through the wringer if you\u2019re not entirely sure that you\u2019re going to beat your last GRE score? While many students simply hope that taking the GRE a second or third time will lead to a score increase, don\u2019t leave your performance to chance. Instead, prepare for the test thoroughly and take a number of practice tests to gauge your ability. You should expect your GRE score to roughly match your practice test scores.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/whats-a-good-gre-score\/\" title=\"Compare your current score to the standards of your program of choice.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello\"><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8d7' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/a><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/whats-a-good-gre-score\/\" title=\"Compare your current score to the standards of your program of choice.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Compare your current score to the standards of your program of choice.<\/a><\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Is your current score good enough to get you into the program of your choice? If so, you might want to forego retaking the test. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re looking to get into a program that requires a minimum GRE score of 150 in both the verbal and quantitative sections. If your current scores are in the mid-150s, consider what benefit there would be in retaking the test. Many programs with minimum GRE scores will ultimately look to other factors, like research interests and work experience, to determine admission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8c9' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Consider scholarships.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>If the programs you are interested in offer scholarships to students with high GRE scores, then it may be worthwhile to retake the test. Otherwise, a score that is even a little bit above a school\u2019s requirement is probably sufficient. Use the time you would have spent preparing for the test to do other things, like working on research projects or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/how-to-write-a-graduate-school-personal-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">crafting a really fantastic personal statement.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue84e' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >When you retake the GRE, give both sections focus every time.<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>While the new ScoreSelect option offered by ETS is a great way to send only your best test scores to schools, be aware that you cannot send only the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/whats-on-the-gre-gre-verbal-section\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GRE verbal<\/a> score or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/whats-on-the-gre-gre-quantitative-section\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GRE quantitative<\/a> score for a particular test. For example, let\u2019s say you take the test for the first time and discover that, while your quantitative score is outstanding, your verbal score is lackluster. If you decide to take it again, it would be extremely unwise to disregard the quantitative section altogether and focus only on the verbal, thereby risking an opposite outcome. Schools will see the entire GRE score for a single test date, so it\u2019s not a good idea to sacrifice one section to the other.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<strong>[ NEXT:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/gre\/how-is-the-gre-scored\/\">How is the GRE Scored?<\/a>\u00a0<strong>]<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"animation row group-text aos-init aos-animate\" data-aos-duration=\"1500\" data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n<div class=\"columns small-12 large-10 large-offset-1\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"columns small-12 text-entry  \">\nThese are just a few general factors to keep in mind as you decide whether or not to retake the GRE. However, remember that every applicant, school, and program is unique. 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While GRE practice is usually recommended, people often wonder if retaking the GRE after receiving a less-than-stellar score is really the best idea. 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