Should I Retake the GRE Before the Changes in August for Physics Grad School?

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The discussion centers around the decision to retake the GRE after receiving a verbal score of 440 and a quantitative score of 730. The original poster expresses concern about their performance and the impending changes to the GRE format in August. It is noted that for graduate programs in math, physics, or chemistry, general GRE scores are less critical, provided the rest of the application is strong. However, the subject GRE is emphasized as important, particularly for physics, where a good score can significantly impact admissions. The original poster plans to take the Physics GRE later this year or next year, seeking further guidance on their situation.
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Verbal: 440
Quantitative: 730

I registered for the exam a month ago and intended to study for it (books, vocabulary flash cards, etc), but didn't spend as much time as I intended and did horribly on verbal (quant. isn't so hot, either).

Should I retake it again before they change it this August?
 
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What is your subject field? If you are planning to go to a grad school in math, physics, or possibly chemistry, your general GRE scores don't matter that much as long as the rest of your application looks good; general GRE is more of a formality in these subjects.

Different story for the subject GRE though; that's the exam that you actually want to do well.

See post #8 on here (if you are planning to go to a grad school in physics): https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=284463&highlight=Physics+Grad+School
 
I plan on going to grad school for physics. Thanks for your input and the link. It was very informative.
I hope to take the Physics GRE later this year or next year.
 

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