Published date: 15 Nov 2016
Updated on: 25 Sep 2018
In the world of education, nothing is static. Especially in today’s generation, subjects and courses are as diverse as the insect population. Ranging from convoluted complexities like quantum mechanics to lightweight and breezy courses such as communications. Students Studying Abroad: Unfortunately, this broad spectrum of college majors is quite contracted in India. According to a survey, by the year of 2010, 103,968 Indian students decided to pursue their higher studies in the USA alone. So, you are likely to gather documents required for education loan and fly abroad to realize your aspirations. How Much Do Universities Dote On GRE Scores? If you’re looking for an ivy-league entrance into post graduation, the focus on GRE scores will be on point. Top universities in the US, like Harvard and Stanford, look for an average of 149-170 marks in both the verbal and quantitative sections. Take a look at some universities’ preferences: Name of University Verbal Writing Quantitative Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 158 5.3 159 University of California, Berkeley 153 – 156 4.5 167 Stanford University 159 4.8 158 University of Virginia 163 4.5 166 University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) 155 5.0 167 University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill 158 4.5 160 University of Michigan – Ann Arbor 160 5.0 167 University of California – San Diego 162 5.5 160 Georgia Institute of Technology 158 4.3 167 University of Wisconsin – Madison 163 4.5 165 University of Illinois – Urbana / Champaign 155 4.0 165 Pennsylvania State University 150 3.0 165 University of Washington 156 4.0 167 University of Texas, Austin 155 4.0 165 University of Florida (UFL) 154 3.0 165 California Institute of Technology 160 5.0 157 Ohio State University 156 4.0 165 University of Chicago 158 4.0 167 Duke University 160 4.5 160 Washington University in St. Louis 161 5.0 160 Northwestern University 160 5.0 160 Rice University 160 5.0 167 John Hopkins University 163 4.8 164 University of Notre Dame 165 5.3 165 Emory University 153 4.0 – 6.0 166 William and Mary 158 4.5 160 Vanderbilt University 157 4.8 166 University of Texas at Dallas 150 4.5 163 As you look a little further down the list, you’ll find universities settling for a varied range of scores in each division. But, to have a foolproof chance into these universities, you must target a score of 151 in both the parts. Nevertheless, the level of scrutiny depends on your subject choice as well. For instance, if you’re searching a list of universities in USA for MS in computer science with a score of 163 in both the sections of the GRE, you don’t have to look much further. Stanford will have its gates open to you! Some universities, however, appreciate the cost of doing MS in the USA and hence, for some subject, absolve the student from giving GRE. Even the elite university of MIT pardons computer science and electrical engineering majors from having to take the GRE. What Is GRE? Graduate Record Examinations or GRE is one of the most omnipresent forms of assessment that is accepted by many graduate schools. The test is an overall grueling and thorough evaluation of one’s thinking, reasoning and analytical skills via a series of multiple choice questions and a few descriptive type questions. GRE Subject tests take into account your specific field of study. GRE scores are valid for five years. Countries That Accept GRE Scores Here’s not much dispute. As this exam evaluates many of the skills (vocabulary and quantitative) coveted by top universities, GRE is valid in countries like USA, UK, other European countries, Singapore and Australia. GRE: Marks Distribution Take a look at the value each part of the exam holds for you. After all, numbers never lie. Total Marks: 340 Full marks in the verbal and quantitative sections each: 170 Analytical writing assessment score: 0-6 scale, based on the student’s essay writing ability GRE Scores Can Bag You A Scholarship! Before you start a rigorous web search to find the cheapest education loan in India, let us address your question of “How to get a scholarship for MS in USA?” Considering the fees for MS in the USA and the scanty availability of funding education loans without collateral, international scholarship for Indian students is a notable option that GRE offers. If you score above 160 in the verbal and quantitative sections each, and a 5 in the analytical writing part, you’re one step closer to getting a scholarship. TOEFL – an English oriented exam – will further help you in achieving a scholarship – maybe a fully sponsored education as well! No more of Google-ing “how to apply for an education loan”.
About author
Jainesh Sinha
Jainesh is the co-founder and COO of GyanDhan. Before GyanDhan, Jainesh spent 5+ years working at Capital One, a top 10 US bank. He's an IIT Delhi alumnus, and a beneficiary of Super 30, a Patna-based free IITJEE coaching initiative. His Super 30 experience motivates him to ensure that financial roadblocks never stand in the way of someone's education dream.
GyanDhan is India's first education financing marketplace.