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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.

5 Comments

  1. I request you to provide me the list of GRE waiving universities for the year 2023.

  2. List of gre waived off universities in usa for 2024

  3. This website is good to know abt wavier of gre

  4. Dear admissions committee members,
    I am writing this letter formally to get the list of gre waived off University,i understand the requirements of gre which i had appeared for resultantly i came up to go with the score and those which have gre waiver and gre optional
    The basis of my request is:
    1) Very Frist my gre score is 292 so i am looking to go with gre waiver University if it helps
    2) My academic grades reflect the knowledge and nature of studying
    3) being the working professional,i feel will give an add-on ,and if looking at the technical basis ,there is no point of doubt for the basis or prerequisite of.my study i had also been python certified from Microsoft as well as my project will reflect how technically sound i am
    I believe this could satisfy the university requirements and could prove requirements and and get eligible to be considered for gre waiver,as well as I am about to appear for ielts which which will clearly reflect the level of English proficiency
    I look forward to response

    Regards
    Anjali Shinde

  5. maam can u provide the list of clg which provide ms in mechatronic or mechatronics and robotics, but doesnt requires gre


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