GRE

No, the GRE exam is not conducted exclusively for American universities. Many universities in the world ask students to submit their Graduate Record Examinations score. Some top universities release the GRE cut off score indicating the minimum scores required to apply for admission. 

This is true that GRE is one popular standarzied test but some institutions may not require GRE scores for admission, especially for certain programs or applicants with specific qualifications. However, it can help you in other ways such as getting scholarships and higher chances of getting admission in top universities in the world.

If you are an Indian student and proficient in English language then appear for GRE exam first and then IELTS or TOEFL exam. Now, if you find it difficult to communicate in English then try to prepare for TOEFL or IELTS exam first. This preparation will help you in verbal section of Graduate Record Examinations.

At the time of GRE registration, students create their profile and select the test type. At last students pay GRE registration fees to complete the process. On the other hand, students select test centre, preferred date and time in the slot booking process. Slot booking process comes after completing the registration process of Graduate Record Examinations.

GRE is optional for the 2024 cycle for Duke University MEM course. Other Duke University admission requirements for international students for MEM are:

• A bachelor’s degree
• Short answer essays
• Resume
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Video introduction
• English language proficiency test scores

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi asks for a GRE for some programs. But it depends on which programme the applicant is applying to. Check the admissions requirements for the specific programme to see if they need the GRE. Applicants are requested to check the official website to avoid the last minute hassles.

The difference between a home test and GRE test center is mentioned in the table below.

Here are the things you should carry with you at the exam centre of GRE.

• Your valid photo ID card, approved by the government. Keep the original ID card with you, a soft copy or photocopy of the ID card is not acceptable. (Recommend ID- Your Valid Passport)
• Own water bottle
• A mask (If required at that time).

Note that, no expensive item or electronic device will be allowed inside the centre. You can explore some more exam day tips for GRE.

Submission of GRE scores at Cleveland State University depends on the department where an application wants to take admission. In place of GRE score, sometimes the students can submit GMAT / MAT scores. But, the academic requirements will depend on the department where admission is sought. Other graduate requirements for CSU Ohio admission are:

• Complete application with application fee
• Academic transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency score: IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo
• Letters of recommendation are required for most of the graduate programs

No, international students does not require GRE for the University of Illinois Springfield admissions in graduate programs. Apart from the GRE score, the applicants are required to submit other documents like academic transcripts in order to take admission, English language proficiency score, etc. The University of Illinois Springfield admission requirements for international students are:

• Having a minimum overall UG GPA of 2.70 for full admission
• On top of this, the applicants must also have completed a course in Data Structures and Algorithms