PsychApplicant96

What are people's thoughts on applying to a PhD and PsyD program at the same school? Is this a bad look?

How important is it to email POI before applying? From what I've heard some people email all the PI's they are interested in at different universities, but some people don't email any PI's. Trying to decide if it is worth it to draft out an email or to focus my time on PhD SOP's and PsyD essays.

If a programs webpage says, "WE WILL NOT BE REQUIRING THE GRE FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR ADMISSION FOR FALL 2021." Does this mean they won't be accepting GRE scores from any applicants to level the playing field, or that it's okay to not have GRE scores, but applicants that do send in scores now have an added bonus for their application? I ask because I took the GRE a few years ago and my scores weren't awful (except for quant) but I know I could perform much better, so I would want to take retake the exam. However, most of the programs on my list have waived the GRE requirement so now I am torn on what to do? The GRE is a big investment financially and time-wise so I would love others opinions. Thanks!

Does anyone know the status of the GRE for the University of Denver (PhD & PsyD programs)? Website still says the GRE is required, but nearby institutions have waived this requirement so I'm wondering if Denver will follow.