Any insight for 2022?

[PsychedToBeHere1]

Based on how this year's application cycle went, how do you think next year's cycle will go in terms of GRE requirements/competitiveness ?

Edited March 6, 2021 by PsychedToBeHere1

[justacigar]

I'm hoping the GRE will continue to be waived, if not completely removed as a requirement for some programs. Competitiveness is only going to increase year to year. I would expect similar if not increased competitiveness next cycle. 

[PsychMamaof2]

I am also hoping the GRE is waived and/or removed as a requirement. I understand universities want competitive applicants, but I do think the GRE causes excellent diverse applicants to be missed over. Standardized tests in general are racist, classist and sexist. 

[LavenderGoat]

Sharing the same sentiment as the other answerers here! If things go according to plan in the US and every adult is vaccinated by the end of May I could potentially see some schools requiring the GRE but that's on shaky grounds. At this point I have no clue whether requiring the GRE or not will hurt or help anyone. Personally, my GRE score is just okay if not a little lackluster compared to my GPA and other application attributes. I really don't want to spend an additional $205. So I'm praying that the GRE gets waived. Good luck to us in 2022!