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BEST COLLEGES FOR LOW GRE SCORES

While the GRE is important, a high score in it will guarantee you a place amongst the best, even if your GRE scores are low, there is no need to lose hope. Many colleges in the US do not place great importance on the GRE; some don't even require GRE scores, so chances of admission are high if your profile as a whole is strong.

UNIVERSITIES WHICH ARE SATISFIED WITH LOW GRE SCORES:

1. UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING (<290):
The University of Wyoming is ranked 156 in 2013's edition of Best Colleges in National Universities. Started in March 1886, this University offers many programs and courses with a high acceptance rate of 95%. This University is known for its Graduate programs, specifically the Chemical Engineering Department.
M.S IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING:

2. SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY (<280)
This University located in the Silicon Valley of California is one of the best to gain experience in the software side. While competition is high, the emphasis on the GRE is quite low, so if you have sufficient work experience, chances of admission are high. Accommodating a large number of Asian students, this University is ranked as one of the best in the world for its Engineering Graduate programs.
M.S IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING:
3. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (<290)
Situated in Miami, Florida, this University is a top league Research Institute offering many degree programs well known for its challenging curriculum.
M.S IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING:
5. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, LITTLE ROCK (<280)
5. UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, LITTLE ROCK (<280)
Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, this University is one of the top range Colleges for Information Technology, Business and Industry with a high acceptance rate of 96%.
M.S IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM:
There are many other programs which may accept students with low GRE score like Texas A&M (Kingsville), UH (Clear lake), SIU.

UNIVERSITIES WHICH REQUIRE NO GRE:

VIRGINIA TECH
VTech is world class university and has a beautiful campus. GRE score is not required for following programs Computer Science, ECE, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
JOHNS HOPKINS
By far the best place in the world for the biological sciences, if you are a biotechnology graduate, have a low GRE score apply here for your masters in biotechnology. If you have sufficient research experience and good grades, chances of admission are quite high. As you can see, the GRE is not the only key to opening doors of success. U.S Universities also look at various other factors before providing admissions so don't get disheartened by low GRE scores but pursue your dreams with clarity and confidence.


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