Register for GRE Physics Subject Test | Tips & Deadlines for Fall 2021

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The discussion revolves around the GRE Physics Subject Test, specifically regarding preparation, scheduling, and the necessity of the GRE General Test for university applications. Participants share their experiences and seek advice on timing and requirements related to the tests.

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  • One participant is unsure about the optimal timing for taking the GRE Physics Subject Test given a December application deadline, considering the available test dates in September through November.
  • Another participant questions the necessity of the GRE General Test for all US university applicants, suggesting that requirements may vary by institution.
  • A response indicates that while many physics graduate programs require the General GRE, there may be exceptions, prompting further verification of specific university requirements.

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Participants express uncertainty regarding the timing of the GRE Physics Subject Test and the requirements for the GRE General Test, indicating that multiple views and clarifications remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific deadlines and requirements that may depend on individual universities, highlighting the need for personal research into each program's criteria.

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Hi everyone,

I'm planning to take GRE physics subject test probably around Fall this year. This is going to be my first experience taking GRE. I have some questions regarding this. If the application deadline in my desired university is somewhere in December, when should I take the GRE subject test (there are 4 test dates closest to December, all within September through November)?
Second, what is GRE general test typically for? Does every US university applicant, regardless of their department aim, have to take the general test?
 
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blue_leaf77 said:
Hi everyone,

I'm planning to take GRE physics subject test in April. This is going to be my first experience taking GRE. I have some questions regarding this. If the application deadline in my desired university is somewhere in December, when should I take the GRE subject test (there are 4 test dates closest to December, all within September through November)?
Second, what is GRE general test typically for? Does every US university applicant, regardless of their department aim, have to take the general test?

Have you covered the bases w.r.t. the GRE itself?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graduate_Record_Examinations

http://www.ets.org/gre
 
blue_leaf77 said:
Does every US university applicant, regardless of their department aim, have to take the general test?

Check the requirements for the specific universities that you are applying to. I think most physics graduate programs in the US do require the general GRE exam in addition to the physics GRE exam, but I think I've read here that some don't.
 
Thanks, that's very informing.
 

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