Which universities I should apply to without a Physics GRE?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by an undergraduate student seeking to apply to universities for graduate programs in physics without having taken the Physics GRE. Participants share their insights on potential universities and the implications of not submitting the Physics GRE scores.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a strong desire to find universities that do not require the Physics GRE due to time constraints in preparing for it.
  • Another participant suggests that while some schools may not require the Physics GRE, they might still consider it in the admissions process.
  • Mississippi State University is mentioned as a school that does not require the Physics GRE.
  • Engineering programs are suggested as alternatives, as they typically do not require the Physics GRE.
  • A participant mentions the University of Missouri - Columbia as another option that does not require the Physics GRE, citing a specific example of a student who was admitted without it.
  • One participant advises taking the GRE regardless of the situation, expressing concern that not having it could lead to automatic rejection from many programs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the necessity of the Physics GRE, with some advocating for its importance while others support applying to schools that do not require it. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best course of action for the student.

Contextual Notes

Some participants emphasize the importance of the Physics GRE in the admissions process, while others suggest that certain programs may not prioritize it. There is uncertainty about how different universities weigh the absence of the Physics GRE in their evaluations.

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Hi fellas,
I am in senior year of my undergrad and will be graduating next May. If I want to apply for the fall-2015 session, which universities will best fit me with my academic record?

I have a cgpa of 3.87 out of 4.00 . I have not given general GRE yet but wish to give within December, but i need a university that takes student without physics GRE because I do not have enough time to prepare for it.

any suggestions?
 
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You should take the Physics GRE. A school may not *require* it, but that does not mean they won't *consider* it.
 
Mississippi State is the only school I know of which doesn't require it. You could look at engineering programs, they usually don't require it.
 
clumps tim said:
Hi fellas,
I am in senior year of my undergrad and will be graduating next May. If I want to apply for the fall-2015 session, which universities will best fit me with my academic record?

I have a cgpa of 3.87 out of 4.00 . I have not given general GRE yet but wish to give within December, but i need a university that takes student without physics GRE because I do not have enough time to prepare for it.

any suggestions?

Any school that does not require the PGRE is one that I would not wish to go to. You have plenty of time to prepare so stop making excuses and get to it.
 
The University of Missouri - Columbia does not require the PGRE. I know of at least one graduate student who got in without it.
 
clumps tim said:
Hi fellas,
I am in senior year of my undergrad and will be graduating next May. If I want to apply for the fall-2015 session, which universities will best fit me with my academic record?

I have a cgpa of 3.87 out of 4.00 . I have not given general GRE yet but wish to give within December, but i need a university that takes student without physics GRE because I do not have enough time to prepare for it.

any suggestions?

Take the GRE first even if you have to delay a year or study like crazy now or whatnot. Since without it I fear auto-reject from just about anywhere (unless you have perhaps published a paper of at least semi-significant note already).
 

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