Options for US PhD Programs in Physics without GRE Requirements?

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Several U.S. PhD programs in physics may waive GRE requirements for admission, as evidenced by personal experiences shared in the discussion. One participant noted that they were admitted provisionally to a program without taking the GRE, later becoming a PhD candidate after a year of coursework. This suggests that some institutions may offer flexibility in their admissions criteria, especially for candidates with relevant research experience. Another contributor advised that while some schools may waive the GRE, taking at least the general GRE could be beneficial and is often less demanding in terms of preparation. It was also mentioned that candidates should consider their current institution, as they may have policies that could accommodate students looking to continue their studies without GRE scores.
hom
Can anyone tell me the names of US PhD Schools for admission in Physics without GRE score?

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After graduation, I worked a couple years before going back to grad school. I hadn't taken the GRE's, when I decided, on short notice, to go back to school. They took me in provisionally - I took classes, but I was not in a degree program. After a year, they just relabelled me as a PhD candidate. I never did take the GREs. I don't think it was a special property of the scool I attended (Catholic University), rather, I think many scools will make exceptions. I didn't even have particularly good undergrad grades, though I had done some good research after getting my BS.

Njorl
 
Thanks Njorl

Thanks Njorl for your quick response.I am a grad student in physics and planning to do PhD next fall.I am looking for some PhD schools in coming years.I don't have time to prepare GRE exam.Thats why I am looking such schools who will waive GRE requirements.
Thanks,
Hom
 


You should have time at least to take the general GRE. That doesn't need a lot of prepartion, and having that is at least a lot better than having neither.
 
Since I went to the same school for college and grad school, they took me without even the General GRE. If you like your current school, you might want to look into that.
 
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