Schools Which universities I should apply to without a Physics GRE?

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The discussion centers on finding universities that do not require the Physics GRE for graduate applications. The original poster has a strong GPA of 3.87 but lacks time to prepare for the Physics GRE before applying for fall 2015. Suggestions include Mississippi State and the University of Missouri - Columbia, both of which do not require the Physics GRE. However, there's a consensus that taking the GRE is advisable to avoid potential rejection from many programs. Overall, applicants are encouraged to consider their options carefully and prepare adequately for the GRE.
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Hi fellas,
I am in senior year of my undergrad and will be graduating next May. If I want to apply for the fall-2015 session, which universities will best fit me with my academic record?

I have a cgpa of 3.87 out of 4.00 . I have not given general GRE yet but wish to give within December, but i need a university that takes student without physics GRE because I do not have enough time to prepare for it.

any suggestions?
 
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You should take the Physics GRE. A school may not *require* it, but that does not mean they won't *consider* it.
 
Mississippi State is the only school I know of which doesn't require it. You could look at engineering programs, they usually don't require it.
 
clumps tim said:
Hi fellas,
I am in senior year of my undergrad and will be graduating next May. If I want to apply for the fall-2015 session, which universities will best fit me with my academic record?

I have a cgpa of 3.87 out of 4.00 . I have not given general GRE yet but wish to give within December, but i need a university that takes student without physics GRE because I do not have enough time to prepare for it.

any suggestions?

Any school that does not require the PGRE is one that I would not wish to go to. You have plenty of time to prepare so stop making excuses and get to it.
 
The University of Missouri - Columbia does not require the PGRE. I know of at least one graduate student who got in without it.
 
clumps tim said:
Hi fellas,
I am in senior year of my undergrad and will be graduating next May. If I want to apply for the fall-2015 session, which universities will best fit me with my academic record?

I have a cgpa of 3.87 out of 4.00 . I have not given general GRE yet but wish to give within December, but i need a university that takes student without physics GRE because I do not have enough time to prepare for it.

any suggestions?

Take the GRE first even if you have to delay a year or study like crazy now or whatnot. Since without it I fear auto-reject from just about anywhere (unless you have perhaps published a paper of at least semi-significant note already).
 

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