Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the policies regarding sending Physics GRE scores to graduate schools, specifically whether applicants can choose to send only their most recent scores or if they are required to send all scores from multiple test attempts. The scope includes application procedures and the implications of score reporting for prospective graduate students.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant inquires whether they can send only their October Physics GRE score and not the September score when applying to grad schools.
- Another participant states that when sending scores to four schools for free, the applicant can choose which scores to send, but expresses uncertainty about the rules for additional schools.
- A participant suggests that it may be the case that applicants can only choose to send all scores or just the most recent one when applying to other schools.
- Some participants mention that Physics grad schools might typically require all test scores rather than just the most recent, although this is not universally agreed upon.
- A participant references a quick review of FAQs from several schools indicating that not all schools require sending all scores, suggesting variability in policies.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express uncertainty regarding the policies of different graduate schools, with some suggesting that all scores may be required while others indicate that it is possible to send only the most recent score. No consensus is reached on the exact requirements.
Contextual Notes
Participants reference external sources and personal experiences, but there is a lack of definitive information regarding the policies of all graduate schools, leading to potential misunderstandings about score reporting requirements.