GRE Waiver Fall 2023 Complete List and Email Sample

You might have heard from people applying for admissions to universities abroad that the GRE got waived. But what does this actually mean? Is the GRE waiver something exciting or is it something that you really need to work hard for? Well, we have the answer for it! 

GRE got waived for the first time when COVID pandemic made it impossible for candidates to take GRE tests. But even before this, some schools like UIUC Engineering School did not consider GRE scores for their admission. But in those days, such universities were rare. Now if you see, many universities are embracing GRE free admissions. However, it is confusing which ones are waiving it and which ones are not. In this blog, you’ll find the kind of GRE waivers we are seeing and a list of universities that fall into each category. 

There are 3 kind of GRE requirements that you will see:

  1. GRE Mandatory – This means that there is no exception, you need to submit your GRE score. For eg UC Irvine, SUNY Buffalo
  2. GRE not Considered – This means that they won’t even look at your GRE even if you submit it. For eg MIT and Harvard are taking this stance
  3. GRE Optional – This could be for all departments (such as Northeastern University) or for only some departments or programs

Before we look into the full list, here’s a PRO TIP:

Don’t look at GRE waiver list from last year because the GRE waiver criteria changes every year, For eg. Georgia Teach had waived GRE for all courses last year but it requires it for MS CS course for 2023 admissions.

Now, let’s look at the list of universities which have waived GRE or kept it optional. This list is not comprehensive but covers many popular schools.

FULL LIST

Email to request GRE Waivers

Here, we are sharing a structure for sample GRE waiver request email:

1st para – Greetings and formal request of waiver

2nd and 3rd paras – Cite reasons or justification for waiver

4th para – Conclude and thank them for consideration

(see the full sample below)

That’s it. Keep it polite, formal and convincing. They will not give a waiver simply because you didn’t have time. So, frame your request with some thought and keep your fingers crossed.

As long as you show that you tried your best to fulfill all criteria and have other aspects of your profile which showcase the things that GRE is supposed to test, you can make a good case.

EMAIL SAMPLE

So, that was a detailed list and a sample from our end. If your intention is to step ahead and reach some of the high ranking colleges then do take advantage of this extensive information.

Top 10 Most Affordable and High Ranked MBA Programs Abroad 

MBA is not only a degree that offers you a job at an international company but also it provides you with many opportunities to explore different aspects of your personality. Every student has their own aspirations and goals in life and MBA is one such degree that helps you achieve those goals. If you are already a student and are planning to study MBA, then you might be thinking about going abroad for higher studies. In that case, it is very important that you choose a good MBA program abroad as well as course structure in order to get quality education with international exposure. 

In today’s world, there are so many options available for students who want to pursue their education abroad but with so much confusion surrounding this topic most students fail to choose the right program because they do not have enough information about what they should do or how they can get into top MBA programs abroad with a fee that fits within their budget. 

At Scholar Strategy, we get a lot of queries from students about pursuing MBA in their career but there are two most common issues that they all face:

  1. You have decided to study abroad but haven’t found the right place to do it from 
  2. You have the right place but don’t have the budget for it

While there are a lot of universities abroad to pursue your MBA from, here is a list of those Top 10 highly ranked and affordable universities as per the Financial Times Ranking 2022 that will give you a complete package of high quality education, good placement opportunities and an international exposure all within your budget.

Top 10 Highly Ranked and Affordable Programs for MBA Abroad

COLLEGEFT RANKCOUNTRYLENGTHTUITION FEES (per year)
Peking University: Guanghua School of Management42China2 yrsINR 22,20,000
ESCP Business School52France/UK, Germany/Spain/Italy10 monINR 38,40,000
Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management60China21 monINR 23,38,000
Sungkyunkwan University GSB65South Korea18 monINR 30,57,000
Mannheim Business School72Germany12-15 monINR 32,60,000
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management74Germany1 yearINR 33,09,000
University of Georgia: Terry80US2 yrsINR 27,78,000
ESMT Berlin88Germany15 monINR 39,63,000
Politecnico di Milano School of Management91Italy1 yearINR 27,78,000
Durham University Business School95UK12-15 monINR 33,84,000

The search doesn’t get over here. Once you have finalized your dream university and program, it is highly important to choose an MBA specialization that will add value in your journey. The right specialization can help you gain practical experience while also developing specific skills that will help advance your career path. Be sure to have a clear understanding of the specialization you need for your career here:

Top 5 Most Popular MBA Specializations To Pursue

Hopefully, these tips will help you come to a decision. The idea here is that you can invest your time and money into getting a good MBA education, but what really matters at the end of the day is whether or not it will help you advance your career. And to that end, having a low-cost education with a high ROI should be your main goal.