Sending GRE Scores if they are waived...

Graduate School
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Hi All, I took the GRE online and my scores were above the averages for some programs I am applying to, so I feel it would benefit my application if the scores were considered. However, for some of the programs, they say this: Due to difficulties with test taking during the COVID-19 pandemic, the GRE score requirement is temporarily waived for applications submitted for fall 2021 admission.

My question is: Should I send the scores anyway to these schools? Will they even look at them? Or are they just saying that the scores are not required, but they will still be considered?

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if they are strong scores for that school, by all means report them. (when my D applied to grad school, nearly every app had a spot to self-report teh scores, and upload a copy of the score report.).

Even if they really are not being used for Admissions, a strong score might earn you a fellowship or other grant.

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Why not? Waived doesn’t mean “will not be considered” in most cases. In cases where it does mean that, it certainly won’t hurt you.

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Agree, if your GRE scores are above the average for a program I’d send them.