The Graduate Record Examinations [GRE] and Graduate Management Admission Test [GMAT] are standardized entrance exams that are taken by students to apply for admission to a host of graduate and business programs from universities around the world. However, many universities are now waiving off the GRE and GMAT for the 2022 term. This blog explores the reasons behind this move and what it means for students.
The reason behind Universities Waiving Off GRE and GMAT for the 2022 Term
The GRE and GMAT are the most popular standardized tests that are required by most universities for admissions. The GRE and the GMAT are not only used for admission purposes but also for scholarship purposes. At the present time, many universities are waiving off the GRE and GMAT for the 2022 term due to the uncertainties caused by COVID. These tests are required by almost all universities for admission purposes. The GRE and GMAT are also used by the universities for scholarship purposes and for fellowship purposes.
List of Universities waiving GRE and GMAT
Below given is the list of universities waiving GRE and GMAT for the term of Spring 2022 and Fall 2022. Check out the list to see if your target university has decided to drop the tests from its application process.
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Universities Waiving off GRE/GMAT for Spring 2023:
University of Arizona Master of Public Health
Rice University
Northeastern University, Engineering Management
Umich Dearborn, Engineering Management
University of Illinois Springfield, Data Analytics
University of Pacific, Computer Science
Universities Waiving off GRE/GMAT for Fall 2022
UC Boulder, Computer Science
University of Virginia, Computer Science
University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign [UIUC], Computer Science
University of Dayton, Computer Science
University of Huddersfield
University of Arizona Master of Public Health
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan, Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles. Computer Science
Northwestern University, Computer Science
Marshall Business School [USC], MS SCM
University of Wisconsin - Madison, Data Science
In order to accommodate for the increase in demand for GRE and GMAT tests, GMAC and ETS have announced that they will be offering the tests from home. These exams will still feature the same standards applied at official test centers with similar formats and types of questions. Besides staying safe from corona, test takers not only get to save on travel costs by opting for these virtual tests but also experience convenience as they do not have to go through the hassle of rescheduling appointments on account of bad weather or getting stuck in traffic.
With many universities now waiving off their GRE and GMAT requirements for the 2022 term, students will have to rely on their profiles and essays to be accepted. While the transition may be a little challenging, the Edmissions Counselling Services is here to help. By helping you with your essays, your profile, and your recommendations, we will get you into the graduate school of your dreams.
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Thank you for your interest in Northeastern Illinois University. We accept admission applications from applicants who plan to apply for an F-1 student visa, or those who are currently in the United States on a non-immigrant F-1 visa. The deadlines to apply for undergraduate or graduate [i.e. postgraduate] admission are different than those for domestic students. Please note the deadlines below.
Admission Application Deadlines for International Applicants
- Fall admission: June 15*
- Spring admission: October 1*
- Summer admission: March 1*
*These deadlines do not apply to the graduate Counseling and Social Work programs. Some programs admit only for specific semesters. Please locate these program-specific deadlines in the “Graduate” section of the Admission Requirements web page.
As an international applicant, you are required to fulfill all of the admission requirements and submit all the required documents that domestic applicants do as well as supplemental documents.
Admission Requirements
For requirements for the graduate programs, reach out Graduate Admission Office or the program advisor.
As an international applicant, you must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving a minimum score on either the Test of English as a Foreign Language [TOEFL] or the International English Language Testing System [IELTS]. You may be able to waive the requirement if you have completed your high school or college/university in an English Medium school in your country. You can complete the English Proficiency Waiver or you can reach out to the Office of International Programs at to see if you qualify.
If you have no English proficiency and want to study in our Intensive English Program, Northeastern Illinois University’s School for the Advancement of English Language and Learning [SAELL] provides training for international students to meet the English language proficiency requirement.
Minimum Scores for Undergraduate Admission:
TOEFL**
Paper-based TOEFL: 500
Computer-based TOEFL: 173
Internet-based TOEFL: 61
IELTS**
Composite score of 6.0
**You are exempt from this requirement if you have completed more than 24 credit hours of college-level, non-ESL courses, or if you have earned a degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
Minimum Scores for Graduate Admission:
TOEFL***
Paper-based TOEFL: 550
Computer-based TOEFL: 213
Internet-based TOEFL: 79
IELTS***
Composite score of 6.5
*** Admission into the Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages [TESOL] program requires a minimum TOEFL score of 95 or IELTS score of 7.0.
International applicants who are interested in applying for undergraduate or graduate admission, but who do not meet the English language proficiency minimum scores may be considered for conditional admission in conjunction with the School for the Advancement of English Language and Learning [SAELL].
Contacts:
For questions about undergraduate admission, contact:
Admissions Office
[773] 442-4050
For questions about admission into post-graduate programs, contact:
Graduate Admissions
[773] 442-6001
International applicants who are admitted to Northeastern will receive notification of their admission by email, as well as by mailed admission packet. The mailed packet will contain the original Form I-20. After you receive email notification of your admission to Northeastern, you may check on the status of your Form I-20 by emailing the Office of International Programs at .
Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Visa Status—I-20 Processing
To be eligible for non-immigrant student visa status, you must demonstrate that you will have sufficient funds for the first year of school and living expenses. To demonstrate this, you must submit the following documents:
Financial Statement: Complete either the Undergraduate Financial Statement or Graduate Financial Statement, and have the document notarized. Scan and email your Financial Statement to the Office of International Programs at . If you are admitted to Northeastern, you will need to bring the original notarized Financial Statement to your appointment with the U.S. Consular Office in your country to obtain a non-immigrant student visa. Upon your arrival in the U.S., you will need to submit the original notarized Financial Statement to the Office of International Programs.
Undergraduate Financial Statement
Undergraduate Financial Statement for Second Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Financial Statement
SAELL financial statement
Official bank letter[s]: A notarized letter from the financial institution of each sponsor identified on the Financial Statement must be submitted to Northeastern. Scan and upload the notarized letter[s] into the online application portal. Alternatively, you can email the letter[s] to either [for Undergraduate Admissions] or [for Graduate Admissions]. If you are admitted to Northeastern, you will need to bring the original notarized letter[s] to your appointment with the U.S. Consular Office in your country to obtain a non-immigrant student visa. Upon your arrival in the U.S., you will need to submit the original notarized bank letter[s] to the Office of International Programs.
Visa[s] [for applicants currently in the United States]: If you are currently in the U.S., you must scan and email your valid Form I-94 and Form I-20 to either [for Undergraduate Admissions] or [for Graduate Admissions].
For questions about eligibility requirements for non-immigrant student visa status and English language proficiency, or about the School for the Advancement of English Language and Learning, contact:
Office of International Programs
[773]
442-4796