AS - Cognitive Psychology GRE Waiver Request

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GRE Waiver Request

The GRE admission requirement will be waived for select, outstanding students who meet at least two of the key criteria for demonstrating Success and Aptitude for Research plus at least one of the key criteria demonstrating Academic Preparation. These criteria are as follows:

Success and Aptitude for Research

Undergraduate research-based thesis in a relevant field*.

Post-graduate research experience in a relevant field*.

Extensive (at least 4 months) relevant research or laboratory experience related to the applicant’s graduate training goals.

Co-authored research paper published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.

Presented a poster or talk (based on research the applicant helped plan and conduct) at a national or international Psychology conference.

Extensive (at least 4 months) relevant employment related to the applicant’s graduate training goals.

*Examples of relevant fields include, but are not limited to, neuroscience, biology, and psychology.

Academic Preparation

Upper-division undergraduate GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any nationally or internationally accredited college or university.

Graduate GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher from any nationally or internationally accredited college or university.

A graduate degree (e.g., MA or MS) in a relevant field

Prospective students must present supportive evidence within their application that they meet the selected waiver criteria. All applicants will still have the option to report their GRE test scores.

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Applicants will be contacted via email with a decision on the waiver request after department review. Approval of the GRE Waiver Request does not guarantee admission to the program. Prospective students must still submit and complete a Graduate Application and meet all university and department admissions requirements to be considered for admission.

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