GRE policy:
Applicants to SES have the option to submit GRE scores. Ultimately, whether or not to do so is a judgement call applicants must make for themselves. If applicants are able to submit GRE scores and believe it enhances their application, then it is recommended to meet or surpass the following minimum Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores (in the current scoring format):
- 157 on the Verbal section (150 for non-native English speakers)
- For older testing formats this translates to roughly the 75th percentile for native English speakers, and the 45th percentile for non-native English speakers.
- 159 on the Quantitative section
- For older testing formats, this translates to roughly the 75th percentile.
- and 4.0 on the Analytical Writing section. Note that these are minimal expectations and admission to SES is competitive.
Department ELP Waivers Eligibility:
International applicants may request a waiver for their SES PhD application if they meet the following criteria:
- Applicant’s main language of instruction was English in their primary and secondary schools (i.e., from age 6 through age 18)
- Applicant has been residing in the U.S. (or a country where English is an official language) for a minimum of three years and has earned a degree from an accredited institution where English is the main language of instruction.
ELP Waiver Instructions:
If you believe you meet the above criteria, you may request a waiver directly in your SES application. In your request, you must provide documentation or other evidence of your Medium of Instruction and/or your residency in an English-speaking country.
