If GRE is optional, should you submit your scores? | My Thumbrule

In our last video, we talked about a few universities in US that are either waiving GRE or keeping it optional for fall 2023 admissions. Now in such a case, the next confusion is if it is optional, should you be submitting your scores or not? To clarify your doubts, we are talking about the 3 thumbrules in this video that will help you make a decision!
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  • @MadisonSievers
    @MadisonSievers Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful in making a decision! Thank you :)

  • @jaiisrani2550
    @jaiisrani2550 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the case studies

  • @sanchitarora869
    @sanchitarora8693 ай бұрын

    Very Helpful Ma'am

  • @shohnakanchan7958
    @shohnakanchan7958 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video! Should a score of 318 (Q - 160, V - 158, AWA - 5) be sent for MS in CS to universities with optional GRE? Additional profile details - 2 years work ex with 1 research paper

  • @udhaychityala3168
    @udhaychityala3168 Жыл бұрын

    Hey, I got a GRE score of 300(q-161,v-139) is it worth sending scores to the university with an optional GRE for a data science course?

  • @AmitBiswastunebox
    @AmitBiswastunebox Жыл бұрын

    Can I get funding without GRE score as it is waved in so many universities now a days and how should I approach for funding ? My subject is CS and research interest is machine learning.

  • @pritampandit6281
    @pritampandit6281 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I have 5 years of ex in Data Analytics and looking forward for MSBA program. I got 8.13 in my engg. I haven't taken GRE yet. Shall I give GRE?

  • @sonali1238
    @sonali1238 Жыл бұрын

    Video is little vague. You should have covered other aspects about their overall profile, and their GPA and work experience because this is what plays a major role while applying

  • @ScholarStrategyTV

    @ScholarStrategyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    You are right. Here are their profiles: A (who sent his scores) - 8.2 GPA from BITS, 3 yrs work ex B (who did not send scores) - 9.2 GPA from VTU, 3 yrs work ex including 1 research paper

  • @ChloeJee
    @ChloeJee Жыл бұрын

    My TOEFL is 91 only, should I send my GRE:310(Q:161 V:149 AWA:3) if i am applying for top 10 MSOR(Master of Science in Operation Research)

  • @applepeel1662
    @applepeel16627 ай бұрын

    I have a GRE score of 320 (160 in Q and V) and I have a non engineering background and applying for MSBA programs. Is this worth submitting?

  • @BSR992
    @BSR992 Жыл бұрын

    Hi..my cgpa is 7.1...GRE.315...quant.161...V..154...shall i send score to GRE optional universities... please respond

  • @rishu9055
    @rishu9055 Жыл бұрын

    How much benefit does one get in applying early? I've seen you mention on LinkedIn that applying early, SoPs, LoRs play a greater role than GRE. Right now, I have a GRE score of 307 (163 Q, 144 V and scored almost 10 marks less than what I was in powerprep mock tests), 8 CGPA, 2 years work ex and should be done with my SoP and LoRs by this month end (Oct). There are 2 cases I'm stuck with right now: 1.) I apply by this month end for MEM programs (most MEM programs do have GRE as optional) with a low GRE score of 307, Q: 163 2.) Or retake it and apply by Nov end/ Dec 1st week with a better score of 315+ & Q: 165+. Which scenario would you suggest here? Will applying early by a month compensate for my low GRE score? Your advice would really help me here!

  • @NisthaTripathi

    @NisthaTripathi

    Жыл бұрын

    307 is low. If you think you can score 315+, it might be worth retaking (if many of your target schools are asking for gre). For the schools who do not need gre, you shouldn’t wait n apply early. For schools that are keeping it optional, it’s your call but 307 is not worth submitting.

  • @sahilsingh4330

    @sahilsingh4330

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NisthaTripathi Hey, I got my gre today and I was not expecting 50% of multi choice answers questions with so lengthy paper. I managed to get 304 with verbal 140 and quant 164. My CGPA is 8.58 with 1 year exp at PWC. Can you please guide what to do now . I want to apply for the mem programs. I have sent my scores to Purdue, duke , north Carolina State and San Jose State. What are my chances. My SOP and LORs are ready.

  • @keebee3387
    @keebee3387 Жыл бұрын

    I'm applying for MSBA courses and have 2 GRE scores 319(Q162/V157) and 311(Q166/V145) . I'm not sure which score would serve well to get into ambitious and moderately ambitious universities

  • @ScholarStrategyTV

    @ScholarStrategyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    You can send both

  • @infoharry1
    @infoharry1 Жыл бұрын

    How should we handle in the following case.... [GRE: Not Considered..... The Admission Committee will not have access to your self reported or Official GRE General Scores.]

  • @ScholarStrategyTV

    @ScholarStrategyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    No point in sending if it’s not considered (that’s different from optional)

  • @spiritgaming6499
    @spiritgaming6499 Жыл бұрын

    I am currently doing BE in Computer Engineering. I have GRE score of 299 with 159 Quants and 140 verbal. with overall cgpa of 9.5 and done 3 internships during my bachelors course. how much should i score in ielts? should i send my gre scores or apply without gre score?

  • @ScholarStrategyTV

    @ScholarStrategyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    You should not send your GRE score, won't help you

  • @irenekomal5803
    @irenekomal5803 Жыл бұрын

    I have a quant of 166 and verbal of 168. 334 is a good score but 166Q is kind of average for Indians. I’m applying to very selective and math heavy t10 courses. Should I send it?

  • @ScholarStrategyTV

    @ScholarStrategyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    You should send it everywhere if it’s optional

  • @princewhowaspromised6517

    @princewhowaspromised6517

    Жыл бұрын

    Even after having such an exceptional score of 334 , I wonder how can people doubt themselves 😶

  • @vickymishra637
    @vickymishra637 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, my score is 321 (Q- 170/170 and V- 151/170). I am aiming for top 20 colleges for Ms in computer science. is this quant score gonna give me an edge over others? Is it possible to get into top 20 Universities with this GRE scores?

  • @ScholarStrategyTV

    @ScholarStrategyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    yes its a good score, worth reporting

  • @vickymishra637

    @vickymishra637

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ScholarStrategyTV Thanks 🙌

  • @karan1968
    @karan1968 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I have a gre score of 316 V 152 Q 164 Is it worth sending the scores?

  • @ScholarStrategyTV

    @ScholarStrategyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    It is up to you. You can if you want

  • @akshitbhalla874
    @akshitbhalla874 Жыл бұрын

    I have taken the GRE twice: 165 Q + 151 V = 316 and 4.5 AWA 164 Q + 153 V = 317 and 5 AWA TOEFL: 109 (with 25+ in each section) CGPA: 8.57 Exp: 2yrs 1 research paper in IEEE 1. Do you think I should send any of these GRE scores? If so, which one? 2. Some uni have it optional so can I specify it in the online application but not send it through ETS? Thanks a lot in advance!

  • @ScholarStrategyTV

    @ScholarStrategyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    You can send either of those, preferably first one

  • @akshitbhalla874

    @akshitbhalla874

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ScholarStrategyTV Thanks! When some uni have the GRE optional, is it advisable to mention the scores in the online application but not send it through ETS? Thank you!

  • @faryalsocials6317

    @faryalsocials6317

    Жыл бұрын

    What was you major?

  • @akshitbhalla874

    @akshitbhalla874

    Жыл бұрын

    @@faryalsocials6317 I have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management, which involved lots of statistics, Operations Research, Analytics, and more. I'm currently working as a Data Scientist at HP Inc and planning to apply for MS Data Science programs in Fall '23.

  • @Dude-os3tl
    @Dude-os3tl Жыл бұрын

    My score is 147 V and 166Q should I send to optional universities total score 313 awa 3.5

  • @ScholarStrategyTV

    @ScholarStrategyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Can skip

  • @mayushadoddapaneni9528
    @mayushadoddapaneni9528 Жыл бұрын

    If we got admit in GRE waived university, can we talk about our GRE scores along with IELTS score? Is this required.

  • @ScholarStrategyTV

    @ScholarStrategyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Where are you going to talk about it?

  • @mayushadoddapaneni9528

    @mayushadoddapaneni9528

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ScholarStrategyTV sorry my bad forgot to type. In visa interviews.

  • @ScholarStrategyTV

    @ScholarStrategyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mayushadoddapaneni9528 Yes you can

  • @mrudulareddy22
    @mrudulareddy22 Жыл бұрын

    308 GRE score, with quant 161 and verbal 147, should I send ? Thank you

  • @NisthaTripathi

    @NisthaTripathi

    Жыл бұрын

    It probably won’t help you to send it.

  • @mrudulareddy22

    @mrudulareddy22

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @AyushKumar-ju9jj
    @AyushKumar-ju9jj Жыл бұрын

    My GRE is 310 (163 in Q, 147 in V) I lie in middle 😂 what to do now? 😂

  • @ScholarStrategyTV

    @ScholarStrategyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha yes. You can skip sending it if you want to save some money

  • @HarshvardhanKanthode
    @HarshvardhanKanthode Жыл бұрын

    What about a 325+ but a Quant less than 165? I have a 326, with q 164 and v 162

  • @NisthaTripathi

    @NisthaTripathi

    Жыл бұрын

    Send it.

  • @AmitBiswastunebox
    @AmitBiswastunebox Жыл бұрын

    Can I get funding without GRE score as it is waved in so many universities now a days and how should I approach for funding ? My subject is CS and research interest is machine learning.

  • @ScholarStrategyTV

    @ScholarStrategyTV

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, a university can not preclude you from aid if it is keeping GRE waived itself. How to approach for funding is a whole different topic. Check out our funding masterclass on courses.scholarstrategy.com where I have covered it in extensive detail

  • @AmitBiswastunebox

    @AmitBiswastunebox

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ScholarStrategyTV Thanks