Low AWA 4.0

[priyank12]

Hi,

I have a gmat score of 740. But my AWA is 4.0. I thought i did very well in AWA, but to my surprise I only scored 4.0.
How will this affect my applications. I have devoted lot of time in writing my essays and they are in very good shape. Now will low AWA create a doubt in adcom committe about my essays.
Overall I want to know how will AWA score 4.0 affect my applications, should I consider writing gmat again ?


Thanks !!

[Cindy Tokumitsu]

Hello,

With a strong verbal score on the GMAT and very well done essays, I don't think you should worry about the AWA. Adcoms tend not to focus on that much unless there is other evidence in your application of lack of verbal proficiency, in which case a low AWA would underscore the concern. If you also have recommendations that cite strong communication skills and good grades in verbal or writing related coursework, all the better.

Sincerely,
Cindy Tokumitsu
Senior Editor, Accepted.com
www.accepted.com