• General Information
• GMAT
• GRE
• LSAT
• MCAT
• DAT
• TOEFL
• IELTS

General Information

What tests are required for admission?
Requirements vary from program to program. Click here for the listing of available programs, then click on the program of interest to view the required test(s), if any.

Does BYU offer prep courses for exams?
Yes. The Conferences and Workshops department offers prep course for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and DAT. Call (801) 422-3550 or email them at cw136@byu.edu for more information. You may also visit their website http://testprep.byu.edu.

Do you accept the Miller's Analogy Test?
In special cases some departments may accept the MAT in lieu of the GRE. Check with your department before submitting scores. The Special Education department does accept the MAT.

GMAT

For information on the GMAT please visit the GMAT official website, visit the MBA website, or contact the Marriott School of Management

How long does BYU keep GMAT scores?
BYU purges all scores more than five years old. If your scores will be more than five years old when the semester to which you are applying begins, you will need to retake the GMAT.

GRE

Do I have to take the GRE?
Maybe. Please look at the program details to see if the GRE is a department requirement.

Where do I obtain a GRE booklet?
GRE Registration booklets are available on campus at Graduate Studies, B-356 ASB.

When should I take the GRE?
You should take the test at least six to eight weeks before your program’s deadline to ensure the timely arrival of scores.

How do I take the GRE?
The computer-based test is offered generally Monday-Saturday at Thomas Prometric Test Centers. You may view available dates and times, as well as register for the test online at www.gre.org. The paper-based test is offered three times a year. Contact ETS for an information booklet or to register. The subject tests are usually offered three times a year (November, December, and April) on paper only.

Can I send a photocopy of my GRE scores? I can't afford to have scores sent by ETS, and I can certify that my
student copy is accurate. Will that fill the requirement?
No. We must receive official test scores from ETS. Photocopies and student copies of test scores are unofficial and may keep your application from being considered.

I don't like the score I got on the GRE. Can I take it again?
Yes. If you take the test by computer, you may take it once a month, up to five times a year. If you take the paper-based test, you may retake it the next time it is offered.

How long does BYU keep GRE scores?
ETS, the company that administers the GRE, keeps scores for five years only. Thus, BYU also purges its system after five years as well. If your scores will be more than five years old when the semester to which you are applying begins, you will need to retake the GRE.

I had my scores sent to BYU when I applied last year. Do you still have my scores on file?
We retain all student scores in our system for five years from the time you took the test so you do not need to have ETS resend your scores.

Is there a minimum GRE score required by BYU?
No. Check with your department to learn whether your score is competitive. Click here to view a list of programs. Select a program from the list to view its profile, which includes the mean test scores from the admitted students over the last five years.

How do I obtain a copy of my GRE test scores?
Check ETS's Web site or call 1-800-GRE-CALL for information on obtaining copies of test scores.

LSAT

Please visit the Law School's Admissions page. For further information on the LSAT, please visit the offiicial LSAT Web site or contact the J. Reuben Clark Law School.

MCAT

Does any department accept the MCAT?
The Physiology and Developmental Biology program accepts the MCAT in place of the GRE.

How do I submit my MCAT scores to BYU?
Send a copy of your scores, including the verification code, to Graduates Studies so we may verify the scores online and enter them into our system.

DAT

Does any program accept the DAT?
Physiology and Development Biology accepts the DAT in place of the GRE.

How do I submit my DAT scores to BYU?
Request that an official copy of the DAT scores be sent to Graduate Studies.

TOEFL

Click here to visit the official TOEFL website.

Do I have to submit TOEFL scores?
All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit either IELTS or TOEFL scores. If you are a citizen of, or have graduated from an institution in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia, you do not need to take either test.

When should I take the TOEFL?
You should take the TOEFL at least eight to twelve weeks before the program’s application deadline, to ensure the timely arrival or your scores. BYU only receives TOEFL scores twice a month so even if ETS says they have sent them to us, we may not receive them for another week.

Can I send a photocopy of my TOEFL score? I can’t afford to have scores sent by ETS, and I can certify that my
student copy is accurate. Will that fill the requirement?
We must receive official test scores, which come via computer disk from ETS, for this requirement to be complete. Photocopies and student copies of test scores are unofficial and may keep your application from being considered.

What do I need to score on the TOEFL?
The University has minimum requirements, but some departments may have stricter standards. Check with your department for its minimum score.

Can an application go to the department with a low TOEFL score?
We will forward the application to the department for consideration, but you cannot be admitted with a score below the University minimum requirements.

How long are TOEFL scores valid?
TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the month the test is taken. Your scores must be less than two years old by the beginning of the semester for which you are applying.

IELTS

Click here to visit the official IELTS website.

Do I have to submit IELTS scores?
All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit either TOEFL or IELTS scores. If you are a citizen of, or have graduated from an institution in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia, you do not need to take either test.

When should I take the IELTS?
You should take the IELTS at least eight to twelve weeks before the program’s application deadline, to ensure the timely arrival or your scores. BYU only receives IELTS scores twice a month so even if ETS says they have sent them to us, we may not receive them for another week.

What do I need to score on the IELTS?
The University has minimum requirements, but some departments may have stricter standards. Check with your department for its minimum score.

Can an application go to the department with a low IELTS score?
We will forward the application to the department for consideration, but you cannot be admitted with a score below the University minimum.

How long are IELTS scores valid?
IELTS scores are valid for two years from the month the test is taken. Your scores must be less than two years old by the beginning of the semester for which you are applying.