Top MS Programs Without GRE 🏆| GRE Not Required Universities ✅

Summary

This video script addresses students concerned about low GRE scores, highlighting that top universities like UC Berkeley and Johns Hopkins are waiving GRE requirements for programs in CS, MIS, and BA. The speaker advises against delaying applications due to GRE concerns, emphasizing that many prestigious institutions will accept applications without GRE scores. The script also mentions that requirements can change, suggesting joining WhatsApp groups for updates. It cautions that while some universities treat GRE scores as optional, others may view them favorably, urging students to research each university's stance before making decisions.

Takeaways

• 📢 Some students received low GRE scores but there's good news for them.
• ⏰ If you're still contemplating the GRE and not acting soon, you might miss the Fall 2025 application window.
• 🎓 Top universities like UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, and UCLA do not require the GRE for certain programs.
• 📈 Even for quantitative programs like Masters in Business Analytics, top schools might not require a GRE score.
• 📋 The list of universities without a GRE requirement is dynamic and will change as more information becomes available.
• 📲 Stay updated by joining WhatsApp groups for specific programs and application seasons.
• 📝 Be cautious with university wording; some schools may consider GRE scores as an advantage even if they're not required.
• 🔍 Each university has unique statements regarding GRE scores, so it's important to evaluate them when making your shortlist.
• 🚀 Start your application process soon to take advantage of the options available without a GRE score.
• 📚 There's a WhatsApp GRE Community for students to exchange materials, notes, and preparation tips.

Q & A

What is the main message of the video transcript?

The main message is that many top universities and programs are accepting applications without a GRE score, providing good news for students who did not score well on the GRE and for those still considering taking the test.

Which universities are mentioned as not requiring a GRE score for their CS programs?

The universities mentioned include University of California at Berkeley, University of Michigan, UCLA, Purdue University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, UC San Diego, UC Davis, University of Wisconsin at Madison, and Johns Hopkins.

What is the advice for students who are still contemplating whether to take the GRE?

The advice is to start the application process without waiting for a GRE score, as many top programs do not require it, and delaying the application could result in missing the application deadline for fall 2025.

What are some of the top Engineering Management programs that do not require a GRE score?

The programs mentioned include those at Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth, Duke, USC, and Northeastern.

Which universities offer Masters in Information Systems programs without requiring a GRE score?

UC Berkeley, University of Texas at Austin, NYU, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Northeastern, University of Texas at Dallas, and Arizona State are mentioned.

How surprising is it that Masters in Business Analytics programs are not requiring a GRE score?

It is considered surprising because these programs are quantitatively heavy and typically expect strong analytical skills, which the GRE is designed to measure.

What is the importance of joining WhatsApp groups mentioned in the transcript?

Joining WhatsApp groups is important for getting active updates on university requirements and application strategies from both the grad school team and fellow applicants.

What does the transcript suggest about the GRE requirement being dynamic?

The transcript suggests that the GRE requirement can change throughout the application season, with some universities making it optional even if they initially required it.

How should applicants interpret the GRE requirement statements from universities?

Applicants should read and understand the specific wording of each university's GRE requirement statement, as they can vary significantly and impact the application process.

What is the suggestion for applicants who still want to prepare for the GRE?

The suggestion is to join the WhatsApp GRE Community where students share materials, notes, preparation tips, and form study groups.

What is the final advice given to students regarding the GRE in the transcript?

The final advice is to start the application process soon, as there are many options available even without a GRE score, and not to treat the GRE as an entrance exam that one must pass.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Top Universities Without GRE Requirement

The speaker addresses students who scored low on the GRE and reassures them that there are top universities where they can apply without a GRE score. The speaker lists several prestigious universities such as UC Berkeley, University of Michigan, UCLA, UIUC, UC San Diego, UC Davis, University of Wisconsin at Madison, and Johns Hopkins, which do not require a GRE score for admission. The speaker emphasizes that this information is crucial for students who are still contemplating whether to take the GRE and advises them to start their application process without delay. The list includes universities for various programs like CS, MIS, and BA, and the speaker suggests joining a WhatsApp group for updates on university requirements.

05:00

📈 GRE Optional: A Strategic Advantage

The second paragraph discusses the strategic advantage of knowing that certain universities have made the GRE score optional. The speaker clarifies that even though some universities like the University of Texas at Austin and Northwestern University do not require a GRE score, it can still be an advantage if provided. The speaker advises students to evaluate each university's statement carefully before making a decision. The speaker also encourages students to join a WhatsApp GRE Community for support and resources if they decide to prepare for the GRE.

Keywords

💡GRE

The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools, particularly in the United States. In the context of the video, the GRE is a significant topic as the speaker discusses how certain universities are waiving the GRE requirement for admission, which is a crucial piece of news for students with low GRE scores or those considering not taking the test.

💡Application Deadlines

Application deadlines refer to the dates by which applicants must submit their applications to be considered for admission. The video emphasizes the importance of not delaying the application process, as missing deadlines could result in being unable to apply for certain programs, particularly for the fall 2025 intake.

💡University Rankings

University rankings are a way to evaluate and compare the quality and reputation of educational institutions. The video mentions several top-ranked universities that are accepting applications without a GRE score, which is reassuring for students who may not have competitive test scores but are still aiming for prestigious schools.

💡Programs

In the context of the video, 'programs' refers to specific areas of study or fields of academic focus, such as Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS), Master of Business Analytics (MBA), and Master of Information Systems (MIS). The speaker provides information on which programs at various universities do not require a GRE score for admission.

💡Admission Requirements

Admission requirements are the criteria that applicants must meet to be considered for enrollment in a university program. The video discusses how certain universities have made the GRE score optional or not required, altering the traditional admission requirements and providing more flexibility for applicants.

💡Optional GRE

When a GRE score is described as 'optional,' it means that while submitting a score is not mandatory, it may still be considered as part of the application. The video explains that some universities will not disadvantage applicants who do not submit GRE scores, while others may still give preference to those who do.

💡Application Strategy

An application strategy refers to the approach an applicant takes when applying to universities, including which schools to apply to and how to present their qualifications. The video advises students to plan their application strategy carefully, considering the GRE requirement and the potential advantages or disadvantages of submitting test scores.

💡Fall 2025 Intake

The 'fall 2025 intake' refers to the group of students who will begin their studies in the fall semester of the year 2025. The video stresses the urgency of applying on time for this intake, as missing the deadline could mean missing out on opportunities to apply to certain programs.

💡Business Analytics

Business analytics is a field that focuses on the analysis of data and statistics relating to business operations and performance. The video mentions that even for this quantitatively heavy field, several top programs do not require a GRE score, which is surprising and good news for applicants.

💡Quantitative

Quantitative refers to the aspect of a field or study that involves numbers, calculations, and statistical analysis. The video points out that even programs like Business Analytics, which are typically very quantitative, are waiving the GRE requirement, indicating a shift in admission policies.

💡Wharton

Wharton is a prestigious business school at the University of Pennsylvania, known for its rigorous academic programs. The video script mentions 'NYU which is Wharton by the way,' likely referring to the reputation of NYU's business programs being on par with Wharton, emphasizing the quality of programs that are waiving the GRE requirement.

Highlights

Students with low GRE scores can still apply to top universities.

Some top universities do not require a GRE score for admission.

University of California at Berkeley does not require GRE scores.

University of Michigan and UCLA do not require GRE scores.

UC San Diego and UC Davis are among the universities without GRE requirements.

Johns Hopkins and Northeastern University do not need GRE scores.

GRE scores are not required for many top MEM programs.

Johns Hopkins, Dartmouth, Duke, USC, and Northeastern have GRE-optional MEM programs.

UC Berkeley, University of Texas at Austin, and NYU do not require GRE for MIS programs.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Arizona State offer GRE-optional MIS programs.

Even quantitative programs like Masters in Business Analytics are waiving GRE requirements.

University of Texas at Austin, Northwestern University, and UC San Diego allow GRE-optional Business Analytics applications.

The list of universities without GRE requirements is dynamic and changing.

Joining WhatsApp groups can keep applicants updated on university requirements.

Each university has unique statements regarding GRE scores, so it's important to read their requirements carefully.

Applicants will not be disadvantaged if they do not submit GRE scores, according to the University of Texas at Austin.

Northwestern University will accept and evaluate GRE scores if provided, but they are not required.

There are enough options for applicants to apply to top programs without a GRE score.

There is a WhatsApp GRE Community for students to exchange materials and preparation tips.

Transcripts

over the last three or 4 days I've been

getting messages from several students

saying that they've bombed the gr I only

got a 295 or a 301 or in general a low

sco for them this video is going to give

them some good news and then there are

certain others who are still thinking

about whether they should give the G and

planning their strategy if you continue

this thinking for one more month and not

act then you can forget about applying

for fall 25 completely because you will

be late now on this video I've got some

very very good news because I know of

some top universities across mm CS Mis

ba and certain other programs where you

can apply without a g score so stay

tuned all right I'm going to be a little

lazy now and not byard things because at

the end of the day it's about giving you

useful information please forgive me as

I'm going to look at my laptop screen

and read out University name straight

away my editor can do some magic and

then add the stat so that it's an

engaging video in any case computer

science let me read out some names for

you guys the University of California at

Berkeley not not going to require the G

by the way even submitting a score no

use University of Michigan anab UCLA

Peru University of illino Urbana

champagne UC San Diego UC Davis the

University of Wisconsin at Madison John

Hopkins nor Eastern now you will have to

agree that these are some heavyweight

names some really good universities

where you can apply even without a GRE

score so if you're hesitating on

starting with the application materials

before you make the decision on the GRE

big mistake now we are moving on to the

Engineering Management program programs

Johns Hopkins Dartmouth cell Duke USC

even Northeastern all of these programs

and I'm very very sure a lot are going

to join them in making this decision you

can apply without a GRE score to pretty

much all the top mem programs that exist

now moving on very quickly to the

Masters in Information Systems UC

Berkeley the University of Texas at

Austin NYU which is Kuran by the way um

University of Illinois Arana champagne

Northeastern University of Texas at

Dallas and Arizona State again these are

some very popular programs which would

feature on a lot of lists if you have a

decent profile and again a lot of the

other universities are going to follow

through where you don't need a GRE to

apply now the last bit is a very

surprising set of universities because

we talking about Masters in Business

analytics these are very quantitative

heavy degrees and even if they are not

requiring a GRE score as a heart

requirement it is truly surprising now

some of the names are the University of

Texas at Austin Northwestern University

UC San Diego university of Twin Cities

North Carolina State and

Ras pretty much all of them are top 10

analytics programs where you can apply

without a gr score once again now this

list is of course dynamic as we move

into the season September October more

and more universities are going to make

their requirements clear in fact we've

seen a few universities which required

GRE initially during the season last

year make it optional come the middle of

the season so this list is dynamic and

it's going to keep changing now how are

you going to keep track of this it's

very very simple join our WhatsApp

groups for free we have individual

groups for Mis CS M General fall 2025

General spring 2025 and a bunch of

others so join our WhatsApp communities

and you will be getting active updates

every single day both from the grad wine

team and your fellow applicants who have

brilliant profiles so now everything is

very hunky dory right I painted such a

beautiful picture you want to drop that

5 lb book into the dusin at this point

in time well not as simple as that

because the wordings for each of these

universities are tricky and you have to

go through each and every University

while making that decision now let me

give you an example of this the

University of Texas at Austin for the

business analytics program States and

I'm on their website right now beginning

the 2324 admission cycle we are pleased

to announce that GMAT and GRE test

scores are optional right that's what

they say in addition the instruction is

as follows applicants will not be

disadvantaged in the admissions process

if they do not submit test scores this

is very very clear whether you submit a

score or don't submit a score it's not

going to make a difference in terms of

the likelihood of you getting it so here

you can be absolutely fine without

having a score in hand but it varies for

certain other universities let me give

you another example I'm talking about

Northwestern universities requirements

again here's the instruction it says

candidates do not require the G or GMAT

to be eligible for admission very nice

but what follows they are entirely

optional very good however we will

accept and evaluate G or gmad scores if

provided this means you will be consider

considered without a g score but having

a g or GMAT is an advantage now every

university has unique statements like

this and while you're making your short

list it's important to evaluate these

things objectively and then make a

decision that's why we keep saying do

your short list before you give the

exams don't treat the GRE and the GMAT

as entrance exams for which you need to

qualify that world has changed it was

never the case even less so now I hope

this video gave you some clarity in

terms of where you stand in terms of the

GRE please start your application

processes soon because there'll be

enough options even without a gr score

that you can apply to without a

disadvantage for sure if you still

decide that you want to prepare for the

GRE then we have a WhatsApp GRE

Community where students are exchanging

materials exchanging notes talking about

preparation tips and also forming study

groups so You' want to join that for

sure