While the master and doctoral level programs do not have cut-off entry scores, we prefer scores above a 42 on the Miller's Analogy Test at the master's level. At the doctoral level Miller's scores above 46 and Graduate Record Exam scores above 500 on two of the three sub-tests are good target numbers. If your scores are below these figures, we encourage you to re-take the exam. We only consider your best scores. Please remember that we also consider recommendations, prior academic work, and your writing sample.
Test scores are important, but represent only one piece of information.
If prospective master's degree candidates think they might some day go on to apply for the doctoral program at another institution, then taking the GRE would probably make the most sense since it is the most widely accepted. Students might also want to consider the subject matter tested on the two examinations. If you feel that one test better fits your educational background, then that test is probably preferable. Both the MAT and the GRE are administered at the University of Kansas in Lawrence and numerous other sites across the Midwest and nation. The University of Kansas offers a special service for MAT and GRE test takers.