Is GRE Required for International Students from English-Speaking Countries?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on whether the GRE is required for international students from English-speaking countries, specifically focusing on a student from Singapore seeking graduate education in the United States. The conversation touches on university admission requirements and language proficiency tests.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the necessity of the GRE for a student from Singapore, noting that English is the official language there.
  • Another participant suggests checking individual university requirements, indicating that the GRE is typically required.
  • A different participant mentions that the TOEFL may also be required for international students, regardless of their English-speaking background.
  • One participant expresses surprise at the possibility of needing the GRE, given that Singapore's national language is English.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; there are differing views on the necessity of the GRE and TOEFL for students from English-speaking countries.

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Hey,

I am a physics year 3 undergraduate seeking to pursue a graduate education in the United States. I am from the Republic of Singapore, a commonwealth nation, with English as our official language. May I know if GRE is necessary for me to get into USA universities for graduate education?
 
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You should check each university's requirements, but usually the answer is yes.
 
You may also be required to take the TOEFL, which is an English test often required of international students.
 
Signapore's national language is English, so I'd be surprised if that is the case.
 

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