Schools What do Biology grad schools think of multiple GREs?

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The discussion centers on the two GRE exams relevant to biology students: the biochemistry and cell biology exam and the regular biology exam. It highlights that many biology students do take both exams, but the choice largely depends on their specific field of study, as there is no general "biology grad school." The biochemistry and cell biology exam is perceived as more abstract and challenging compared to the biology exam, which resembles AP Biology in depth. Graduate programs typically have specific requirements, so it is crucial for students to review these before investing in exams that may not be necessary. Additionally, some students consider taking the GRE chemistry exam, but this also depends on their intended specialization.
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So there are two GRE exams that are very similar - biochemistry+cell biology and biology. Do a lot of biology students take those 2 exams? And what do grad schools think of that? (also, do a lot of them also consider taking the GRE chemistry exam too?) From the initial looks of it, it seems that the biochemistry+cell biology exam is more abstract and difficult than the regular GRE biology exam (which doesn't even look that much deeper than AP Biology).
 
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Which one you need depends on what field you're going to head into. Keep in mind there is no such thing as "biology grad school." At the graduate level, you'll enroll in a program focused on a specific subtopic of the life sciences or biomedical sciences. Each program will tell you their requirements. Check those out before you waste money paying for exams you don't need.
 
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