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The Graduate Record Examination<\/a> (GRE) is a standardized test required primarily for admission to graduate-level programs (master\u2019s and doctoral degrees) at universities worldwide, especially in the United States, Canada, and increasingly in Europe and Asia. It is not required for undergraduate <\/a><\/strong>admissions or most professional degrees like medicine (MCAT), law (LSAT), or business (GMAT \u2013 though some MBA programs now accept GRE scores).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Typically Takes the GRE?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Prospective Graduate Students<\/strong>\n
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    • Applicants to master\u2019s programs<\/strong> in arts, sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • PhD candidates<\/strong> in non-professional fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Example: A student applying to an M.S. in Computer Science or a Ph.D. in Psychology usually needs GRE scores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • MBA Applicants (Selectively)<\/strong>\n
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      • Many top business schools (e.g., Harvard, Stanford, Wharton) now accept GRE scores in place of the GMAT<\/strong>. Over 1,300 MBA programs worldwide accept the GRE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • International Students<\/strong>\n
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        • Non-native English speakers applying to English-taught graduate programs often take the GRE to demonstrate academic readiness, alongside TOEFL\/IELTS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Fellowship & Scholarship Applicants<\/strong>\n
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          • Some funding bodies (e.g., Fulbright, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship) require or recommend GRE scores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Who Does NOT Need the GRE?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            • Undergraduate applicants<\/strong> (use SAT\/ACT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Medical, law, or dental school<\/strong> applicants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Executive MBA or online\/part-time programs<\/strong> (many waive standardized tests).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Programs with GRE waivers<\/strong> increasingly common post-COVID, especially for applicants with strong GPAs or work experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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