Any programs that require you taking the GRE??

[Sh1ZA]

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Can anyone think of any MSTP programs that require the GRE? Most websites clearly say you only need the MCAT while others are not so clear.
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[dmblue]

University of Michigan

 

[orrghead16]

University of Michigan

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required except for College of Engineering applicants or students seeking consideration for a Ph.D. in the humanities or social sciences. The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is required of all applicants.

I about lost my shorts when I saw that. I'll sure as hell not be applying to anyplace that needs the GRE. And I have yet to come across any that require them when intending to do a life sciences PhD.

However, quite a few fellowships require the GRE (from what I am aware). So I think I will probably take it sometime after the cycle to get it out of the way & ready for grad school-maybe waste a week or two next spring getting it done.

 

[Neuronix]

There are very few fellowships for which MD/PhDs are eligible, and those usually (most, not all) take MCAT in lieu of GRE. It is pretty much a waste of time for MD/PhD programs except social science or rare engineering programs. It is not at all preparation for grad school and I don't recommend it for the vast majority of students.

 

[Bcblazer]

It wouldn't be anything to worry about anyway. It's ridiculously easy compared to something like the MCAT, and I think most people in this forum could do quite well on it with a little review.

 

[dmblue]

The verbal section is bs..it's all vocabulary

The writing section is bs...i scored 50th percentile on this, while on the MCAT I got a very high score

The math section should be elementary if you have gotten to the level of college calculus


If you want to study for it, memorize vocabulary and try to prepare for the essay section. If you are even remotely decent at math you shouldn't have to worry about it.

 

[itsallthesame]

I can see no reason to care. It's about 2-3 hours and has the same content as the sat: 8th grade math and 10th grade reading skills. writing is cake and more related to science than the silly section on the mcat.
The only downside is the cost. If you can't do well without studying, you probably shouldn't be in an md/phd program...

 

[JHopRevisit]

I think Univ. of Michigan required it for the Biomedical Engineering program when I was applying a while back. Not sure if that's still true. I ended up not applying.

BME programs are the only "biomedical" ones I'd think would potentially require a GRE.

 

[dmblue]

I think Univ. of Michigan required it for the Biomedical Engineering program when I was applying a while back. Not sure if that's still true. I ended up not applying.

BME programs are the only "biomedical" ones I'd think would potentially require a GRE.

see above posts where this is discussed...

UMich doubts an engineers ability to do 8th grade math