May 17th, 2005, 4:54 pm
Applying late is always to your disadvantage. Don't worry about the verbal part; they don't care too much about it. I'd say for those schools that you mentioned, their spots have already taken by most students. Unless you are absolutely outstanding, you will not be admitted. But again it never hurts to try and see what happens. Maybe you are truly outstanding I'd say unless you HAVE to start your program this year due to some reasons, applying next year is your best bet. Good luck!