need to take the GRE computer science subject test?

Graduate School
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<p>Hi</p>

<p>I am wondering, do students applying for CS grad schools really need to take the GRE computer science subject test?</p>

<p>I have visited a few CS top grad schools and they all say the GRE computer science subject test is optional. So then, I want to know how much weight they stress on the GRE computer science score in the admission process.</p>

<p>Please help</p>

<p>thanks</p>

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<p>Look up the schools, all schools vary. </p>

<p>CSUF doesn’t require much</p>

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<p>If you don’t mind taking it, you can take it, and only submit it if you score really well, like 80-90+%. My personal opinion is that if they don’t require it, it’s not worth the hassle of studying for it, especially if your application is otherwise excellent; but I could be wrong.</p>

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<p>Don’t. Results may hurt more than they can help.
You have already demonstrated that you know enough CS as indicated by your coursework, grades, and recommendations. </p>

<p>DS’s MS program for CS didn’t require the test and he was a ME undergrad. He knew a smattering of programs but nothing really deep or exotic. He did learn certain aspects of C (self-taught) for his master’s project.</p>