Should I take the GRE?

[PT2024-2027]

Hello, the schools that I am applying to is not requring GRE's should I take my GRE or maintain a high GPA? I have a lot on my plate right now and studying for the GRE's currently will definitely affect my college courses. I am applying during the Summer of 2023

Also, why does people get rejected from PT schools? I want to see if I have any characteristics that make me a bad applicant and possibly fix it!


Thank you Guys

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[kdubz7w7]

I'd maintain your GPA. Why waste time and money and stress on GREs if you are certain you don't need them?

Which relates to your second question - people generally get rejected because their grades just weren't high enough. Sure, they may have the minimal requirements, but if you have, say, a 3.2 GPA and the average applicant is a 3.7, you'll get rejected simply because there were other stronger applicants. There are other reasons too, of course, but this is a biggie barrier to even get to an interview.

 

[mochipoki]

No, keep your GPA as high as possible. You can decide to take it later on but if you have a high GPA and your desired schools don't require it then there's no point.

Second question, PT's favorite answer: it depends. Focus on getting things that'll make you a good applicant

 

[PT2024-2027]

I'd maintain your GPA. Why waste time and money and stress on GREs if you are certain you don't need them?

Which relates to your second question - people generally get rejected because their grades just weren't high enough. Sure, they may have the minimal requirements, but if you have, say, a 3.2 GPA and the average applicant is a 3.7, you'll get rejected simply because there were other stronger applicants. There are other reasons too, of course, but this is a biggie barrier to even get to an interview.

Thank you

 

[PT2024-2027]

No, keep your GPA as high as possible. You can decide to take it later on but if you have a high GPA and your desired schools don't require it then there's no point.

Second question, PT's favorite answer: it depends. Focus on getting things that'll make you a good applicant

Thank you

 

[ya1]

Hello, the schools that I am applying to is not requring GRE's should I take my GRE or maintain a high GPA? I have a lot on my plate right now and studying for the GRE's currently will definitely affect my college courses. I am applying during the Summer of 2023

Also, why does people get rejected from PT schools? I want to see if I have any characteristics that make me a bad applicant and possibly fix it!


Thank you Guys

Do not take GRE if schools do not require it. (No reason to.)
Why rejected: not meet minimum requirements; accept stronger applicants than you are.