Jamboree India

  For years, the GRE was almost a default step for students planning a Master’s degree abroad. Prepare for the test, get a strong score, send it to universities and move on to the next part of the application. That decision is no longer quite so simple. Today, many universities and graduate programmes have made the GRE optional, while others still require it or recommend submitting a score. This leaves students with a very practical question: If a university says the GRE is optional, should I still take it? The short answer is: sometimes, yes — but not automatically. The value of the GRE now depends on your target university, programme, academic profile, test performance and overall application strategy. For Indian students planning an MS, MBA, PhD or another graduate programme abroad, the smartest approach is no longer simply “ take the GRE because everyone does.” Instead, you need to understand where the score can actually strengthen your application. What Has Changed About the ...