Neuroscience 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 one 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 (check all that apply):

If you do not meet the criteria below but feel that you still have extenuating circumstances that qualify you for a waiver, please answer the extenuating circumstances question below.

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.

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, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, psychology, engineering, computer science and/or 2 years of medical school.

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.

Are there any extenuating circumstances for which you are requesting a GRE waiver that do not fall into the above mentioned categories?

Yes

Please describe any extenuating circumstances for which you would like to be considered for a GRE waiver.

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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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