Gre Score And Chance Of Admission In Grad School

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the GRE scores necessary for admission to top graduate programs, particularly in physics, with a focus on institutions like MIT. A competitive general GRE score is suggested to be at least 2100 out of 2400, alongside a subject GRE score of at least 800 out of 990. While a strong academic record (CPI > 9) and good recommendation letters are crucial, the discussion emphasizes that GRE scores are still a significant factor. It is noted that MIT requires GRE scores for its Physics program, contrary to some claims that it does not.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of GRE scoring metrics (General and Subject GRE)
  • Familiarity with graduate admissions processes in the United States
  • Knowledge of the importance of recommendation letters and academic performance
  • Awareness of resources like admission prediction tools (e.g., MissionGRE)
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the latest GRE requirements for specific programs at MIT and other top universities
  • Explore admission prediction tools like MissionGRE for personalized insights
  • Investigate the significance of research publications and project experience in graduate admissions
  • Learn about the impact of recommendation letters on graduate school applications
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Prospective graduate students, particularly those in physics, academic advisors, and anyone seeking to understand the role of GRE scores in competitive admissions processes.

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i'll be writing my GRE next year, and i don't have any publication till date. I'm a student of iit bombay(Masters' course), cpi is >9 in 10. i don't have any clue what kind of GRE score (general as well as subjct GRE)ensures admission to top 20 universities if i mantian this cpi. for top 10 universities? please help.
 
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No GRE scores (both general and subject) will really ensure admittance, though with your grades and good recommendations they will help. What field are you looking at?
 
i'm in physics. what i mean is - i'll have cpi which is good, and i'll get good recommendation letters too. i have some project experience, though didn't publish anything yet. what i want to know is apart from these things what minimum GRE score should i have (i know that there is no official cut-off) so that i can atleast compete, say, if i apply to MIT?
 
To be competitive at the highest levels I would think that you'd like to have a general score of at least 2100/2400 and a subject score of at least 800/990.

But these are based on my experience from about 5 yrs ago, and things may have changed. Also, your recommendations (references) and research/project experience are more important.
 
Bambhola,
You have a great profile. I am sorry to be a little blunt but making it to Top five takes some extra effort. Do you have any international Olympiad or peer reviewed journal publication? You can find a good admission chance estimator at www.missiongre.com.
It has an admission prediction tool that can be used to check your chances at MIT.
Best of luck
 
By the way, in case you don't know MIT does not ask for GRE score.
 
einsteinofulm said:
By the way, in case you don't know MIT does not ask for GRE score.

First, this post was 5 years old. The OP might well have a PhD by now.

Second, your information is incorrect. MIT Physics requires the GRE. See http://web.mit.edu/admissions/graduate/pdfs/MIT_department_info.pdf Indeed, you will see that all but a small number of departments, like Media Studies, require it.
 
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