Is GRE required for MS in USA
Is GRE required for MS in USA?
Yes, GRE score is required to pursue Masters/MS in USA. This is a standardized test that assesses a candidate's ability to study MS in USA. Graduate record exam is the most common exams to pursue master studies in any university. GRE is compulsory for admission in USA. However, IELTS or TOEFL is considered as a mandatory for other countries such as Canada, Australia and European countries. GRE assess one’s eligibility based on critical thinking, Verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and writing skills. It is to be mentioned that a very few universities in USA do not require a GRE. To improve your admission prospects to enroll in required course, higher educational consultants generally suggest you to sit in GRE test.
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GRE score card shows a candidates score as mentioned below,
GRE score range |
Ratings |
---|---|
165-170 | Excellent |
155-164 | Very Good |
150-154 | Good |
140-149 | Needs improvement |
130-139 | poor |
If you are planning to admit in top Masters Programs in USA, It is important to know that the better you score the better chances you have to admit in a renowned university. The GRE score depends on the school and depending on the field of study that you select.
GRE verbal and quantitative parts are calculated on a scale of 130-170 and one can score anywhere between the above mentioned ranges which means that possible score numbers are limited to just 41. From that you can understand that even a small jump in your score increases your percentile ranking.
Engineering courses in USA are generally requiring a good quantitative score than in verbal score. Whereas, fields like psychology and arts need good verbal score. This shows that applicants aiming for engineering courses should concentrate on quantitative scores and need good verbal scores too.
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The following are the average GRE scores for different disciplines,
MASTER DEGREE
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VERBAL AVERAGE
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QUANTITATIVE AVERAGE
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Arts and Humanities | 157 | 150 |
Life Sciences | 151 | 151 |
Physical Sciences | 151 | 158 |
Social Sciences | 153 | 151 |
Business | 150 | 153 |
Apart from this, a candidate should check the previous year GRE score requirement for the university and course they are looking for. It would help them to know the required score for their desire to admit in the required score.
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