Hi there! First and foremost, congratulations once again! I hope you're doing well. Would you mind assisting me by answering a few questions? Your insights would be greatly appreciated: 1) Did you happen to take the GRE Exam? If not, may I ask why? If you did, would you be comfortable sharing your results? Additionally, could you shed some light on what range of scores is considered competitive for the GRE? 2) Also, may I inquire about your IELTS Score? 3) Is it advisable to reach out to professors before applying for a PhD program, and should we submit applications through the portal afterward? 4) In the event that we are not accepted into the PhD program, will we automatically be considered for a Master's degree? I recall that this option was available previously. 5) I am lacking in publications. When you were applying, did you have any publications? Thank you so much for your time and consideration. Your guidance on these matters would be incredibly valuable to me!!! U r the best!!!