Entering U.S. Univ as foriegn student

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GRE and TOEFL scores are generally required for admission to US universities for Ph.D. programs, including in fields like nanotechnology. While some professors may have the discretion to select students without these tests, this is not the standard procedure. It is essential for applicants to ensure that all academic transcripts are in English and may need to be evaluated to meet US standards. A recommended resource for transcript evaluation is the International Academic Credential Evaluation service, specifically WES (World Education Services).
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Can anyone in the forum please direct me to know whether GRE or TOEFl is the only criteria to enter into the US universities for doing a Ph.D.
I am doing my masters in physics in the degree 'Master of Science(Physics)' in India.
I want to do research on nanotechnology in any of the reputed universities.

Can US professors select students on their own without required GRE and TOEFL. Is there a procedure of this sort?

Thanking YOu in advance.
 
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As far as I'm aware, the GRE and TOEFL are necessary; even if you are say, transferring from the Tata Institute (or something similar).
 
Make sure all your transcripts are in English and check whether you need to have the transcripts evaluated to US standards.. there is a company on the internet that has a good reputation for doing this, but I lost the address.

Found it already.. it is International Academic Credential Evaluation http://www.wes.org/
 
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Thank you Monique, the website was very helpful.
 
I'm glad I could help :approve:
 

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