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

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The discussion centers on the GRE Physics Subject Test and its scheduling in relation to university application deadlines. Test-takers should aim to complete the GRE Physics Subject Test between September and November if their application deadline is in December. Additionally, while most US physics graduate programs require the GRE General Test alongside the Physics Subject Test, some programs may not have this requirement. It is crucial for applicants to verify the specific requirements of their chosen universities.

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  • Understanding of GRE Physics Subject Test format and content
  • Knowledge of GRE General Test requirements
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Prospective graduate students in physics, academic advisors, and anyone preparing for the GRE Physics Subject Test or navigating the graduate school application process.

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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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