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Conflicting Verbal and AWA Scores -- What next?

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Conflicting Verbal and AWA Scores -- What next? [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2010, 03:37
A big 'hi' to friends again. :)

Preface to the post:
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Official Score:

Well, today I got my official score report.
Total: 710 (92%)
Q: 47 (77%)
V: 41 (92%)
AWA: 4.5 (37%)

I am confused now. :oops

Confusion:

Lot of questions running through my mind.

0. What will the impression be on the adcom for such a conflicting score verbal and AWA score? :?:
1. I have heard and read in forums that anything above 4.5 is considered sufficient. True? :roll:
2. May be this data of 4.5 considered decent is old. Because a 4.5 to me now is just 37%ile. Isnt 37%ile too low? :beat
3. Should I retake the test? ufff... I dont have the strength. :wtf: But if there is a need, I shall face it!
4. If I retake this will be my 3rd attempt!! Should i really consider retaking? :wall

5. :btw Is 4.5(37%) enough? Should I just forget all these and concentrate on my Application Essays now?

What do you think? Shoot your opinions, please. :panel

Cheers! :)
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Re: Conflicting Verbal and AWA Scores -- What next? [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2010, 05:05
concentrate on your app
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Re: Conflicting Verbal and AWA Scores -- What next? [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2010, 06:07
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1. I have heard and read in forums that anything above 4.5 is considered sufficient. True?


Not True!

710 is a impressive score mate. You shouldn't worry about AWA and concentrate on your apps! AWA hardly matters.
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Re: Conflicting Verbal and AWA Scores -- What next? [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2010, 07:45
srjaidev wrote:
concentrate on your app


100% agree.

A low score on AWA can be for a variety of reasons. As I understand, there is something called an e-rater. I don't know how much can it make sense of the sentences, but I am sure it can check for spelling errors. Therefore, after a certain number of errors, it will start penalizing you. Secondly, just in case it appears from your essays that you didn't finish the section, E.g. - last sentence is incomplete / paragraph is incomplete or it is obvious that you have stopped abruptly due to time limitation, you will be penalized for that.

I got my AWA score this morning (took GMAT on 11/01/10) and got a 5.5 (77%). I guess the percentile drops pretty fast on AWA.

Good luck with your application.
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