GRE for 2021/2022 Cycle?

[kat.nat96]

Hi all,

I hope you're well. I know this is very early but I am wondering if you think GRE scores will be waived for next fall 2021 applications for clinical and counseling psychology – I know they are this year, but I'm curious about next.

Thanks in advance!

[EileanDonan]

Only one of the schools I'm applying to has explicitly said they won't be requiring it for next cycle. Beyond that, I think it's too soon to say. I'd bet some will, but others won't, especially given the recent vaccine announcement (assuming that works out fine). So if you haven't taken it, I think it's reasonable to start planning on doing so.

Just my $0.02

[PsychApplicant2]

2 hours ago, kat.nat96 said:

Hi all,

I hope you're well. I know this is very early but I am wondering if you think GRE scores will be waived for next fall 2021 applications for clinical and counseling psychology – I know they are this year, but I'm curious about next.

Thanks in advance!

A few schools off the top of my head that are waiving it for next year are UF & Stony Brook. Not sure about others. Personally, I think they should be waived next year too... and every year after that.  

[JoePianist]

Schools should just abolish standardized exams all together.

[psycholonoir]

I'm also hoping most schools decide to keep it waived, but I have a feeling most will not if COVID starts getting better and life returns to somewhat of a norm. I applied this cycle but am planning to apply 2021 as well, I'll be prepping to take the GRE for next cycle regardless.

[PsychApplicant2]

10 minutes ago, psycholonoir said:

I'm also hoping most schools decide to keep it waived, but I have a feeling most will not if COVID starts getting better and life returns to somewhat of a norm. I applied this cycle but am planning to apply 2021 as well, I'll be prepping to take the GRE for next cycle regardless.

I tend to think life won’t be normal for a while. It’ll be a long time before the general population can receive the vaccine, which causes more barriers for the GRE. I don’t know if they will, but programs should keep  the GRE at least optional for the next cycle.