Is it necessary to write GRE exam to get a scholarship for MS in the USA?

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    Vikas Kaushik Engineer | Author | Scholar-Level 17

    8 years ago
    Hi Sandip,
    GRE is required by almost every university in US to consider your application for a MS program. Low tier universities do accept without GRE scores but think twice before investing in low ranked universities. For management programs you must take the GMAT.

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