If you're considering studying abroad for your doctoral program, the GRE is probably on your mind. And if you're already in the process of looking for doctoral programs that accept the GRE, you'll probably encounter questions related to how important it is for international students to take this exam. After all, most schools administering the TOEFL or IELTS want you to have scored above a specific threshold. The same goes for other standardized tests like GMAT and MCAT, so why not with GRE? GRE Not Required By Many Universities A…

Different universities have their own GRE score criteria. So, unlike other tests, with Graduate Record Examinations, there’s no such thing as a pass or fail. Moreover, a score that might besufficient to get you in one college may fall short when considering the other institutes. In that, to an extent, "scored poorly in GRE" is subjective – depending on the university you’re applying to and the program you’re opting for. Understanding The Numbers But that said, of course, a score of 132 isn’t good and 169 is excellent. Also, if…