You will need to take the GRE. Probably also need to take the GRE for physics specifically. A really, really good score on the physics GRE could go a long way to apologize for a lack-of-knowledge regarding formal physics undergraduate education. I recommend that you score rather highly on it as well, since... again... you're applying alongside smart people who have been formally educated in this field.
The average physics GRE score is 809. 25% of applicants score better than an 875. 5% of students beat a 960. So, that one's nice and quantifiable. Good news!
Average
[ ] Score at least a 162 on the GRE Verbal.
[ ] Score at least a 164 on the GRE Quantitative.
[ ] Score at least 4.3 on the GRE Writing.
[ ] Score at least 809 on the GRE Physics test.
Top 25%
[ ] Score at least a 166 on the GRE Verbal.
[ ] Score at least a 168 on the GRE Quantitative.
[ ] Score at least a 5.0 on the GRE Writing.
[ ] Score at least an 875 on the GRE Physics test.
You will need to take the GRE. Probably also need to take the GRE for physics specifically. A really, really good score on the physics GRE could go a long way to apologize for a lack-of-knowledge regarding formal physics undergraduate education. I recommend that you score rather highly on it as well, since... again... you're applying alongside smart people who have been formally educated in this field.
The average physics GRE score is 809. 25% of applicants score better than an 875. 5% of students beat a 960. So, that one's nice and quantifiable. Good news!
Average
Top 25%
Top 5%