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Preferred Forms of Payment For Computer-based Tests

 Credit Card (American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard®, and VISA®)

 Money Order/Certified Check/Voucher

Free GRE General Test Preparation Materials

 Free, official test preparation materials for the computer- and paper-based GRE® tests
are available to anyone who registers for the GRE tests worldwide or who visits this
website. Other helpful test preparation materials are available for a modest fee.

NOTE: In November 2007, the GRE Program began including two new question types in the
computer-based GRE® General Test. You may see ONE new Verbal or ONE Quantitative question
type in your test. These new question types will be counted toward examinee scores as soon as
an adequate sample of data has been collected. View sample questions and additional
information.


GRE Powerprep® Software — Includes two computer-based GRE General Tests, sample
Analytical Writing topics, scored sample essays and reader commentary, test-taking
strategies, a math review, and test tutorials. It is sent to individuals who register for the
computer-based General Test, or may be downloaded here. 

o View frequently asked questions about Powerprep  
o Read Powerprep download instructions
o Read Powerprep installation instructions
  GRE Practice General Test — Contains one full-length paper-based GRE General Test,
test-taking strategies, sample Verbal and Quantitative questions with explanations, sample
Analytical Writing topics, and scored sample essays and reader commentary. It is sent to
individuals who register for the paper-based GRE General Test or may be downloaded here.

  An Introduction to the Analytical Writing Section of the GRE General Test —
Contains a description of the Analytical Writing section, strategies for each task,
directions, scoring information, scoring guides, score level descriptions, a sample test,
and scored essay responses with reader commentary.

Issue topics and Argument topics are available for review.

 Preparing for the Verbal and Quantitative Sections of the GRE General Test -
Contains sample questions with explanations.

Math Review — Contains information on the mathematical skills and concepts

likely to be tested on the GRE General Test.

The GRE® General Test

For more than 60 years, the GRE General Test has been the gold-standard admissions
assessment for graduate study. As more and more business schools look to diversify the
candidate pool for their MBA and graduate management programs, they're turning to the
GRE General Test.

The GRE General Test measures skills students acquire over a long period of time — skills
that influence a student's academic success. These skills, which are valued by business
schools, include:

 verbal reasoning
 quantitative reasoning
 critical thinking
 analytical writing

Similar to other graduate admissions exams, the GRE General Test contains questions
presented in a business context and does not presume advanced knowledge in any specific
content area, including business.

The test is offered in computer-based and paper-based formats through more than 1,000 test
centers in over 165 countries. The computer-based General Test is an adaptive test, providing
uniformly precise scoring of a test taker's abilities.

For information on GRE test content, review the GRE General Test content overview.
Who takes the test?

In 2007, more than 600,000 prospective graduate school applicants from roughly 230
countries took the GRE General Test. Applicants come from varying educational
backgrounds and countries, and the GRE Genenral Test provides the only common measure
for comparing their qualifications.

Who accepts the test?

The GRE General Test is accepted at more than 3,100 accredited graduate, business and
professional schools, as well as departments and divisions within these schools.

Admissions and fellowship panels use GRE® scores to supplement undergraduate records
and other criteria for graduate study. Scores provide common measures for comparing
applicants' qualifications and evaluating grades and recommendations.

Accepting the GRE® General Test Is a Good Business

Decision
Today's competitive global market calls for more creative and diverse business leaders. The
GRE General Test can help business schools answer that call by increasing the quality,
quantity and diversity of the applicant pool.

Compared to other leading graduate admissions assessments used by business schools, the
GRE General Test:

 Provides access to a more diverse candidate pool — More than 600,000 people in
approximately 230 countries tested in 2007.
 Measures the same skills that business schools value:
o Measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical
writing.
o Measures the same level of math content knowledge.
o Presents many questions in a business context.
o Does not presume advanced knowledge in any specific content area, including
business.
 Is more widely used — Scores are sent to over 3,100 institutions worldwide, including
top MBA programs.
 Is more widely accessible — The General Test is available in more cities and countries
around the world.
 More affordable for test takers — The fee to take the General Test is significantly lower and
financial aid is available, which helps ensure that the cost of testing is not a potential barrier
to graduate study. Additionally, students who are undecided on a major, or who choose a
double-major, can take just one test — the GRE®.
  Easy to implement — Many institutions already accept GRE® scores for their Master and
Doctoral programs, so becoming a score user is simple.

Compare the GRE® and GMAT® exams (PDF).

Benefits for Business Schools

 Measures essential skills — measures skills that faculty and deans have identified as
essential to graduate school success, including verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning,
critical thinking and analytical writing.
 Provides common measures and comparative score data — provides measures of these
skills for comparing applicants' qualifications across different educational backgrounds,
countries of origin and intended major.
 Furnishes independent information — provides an objective, reliable measure of student
skill levels to supplement the evaluation of grades and recommendations.
 Is a valid predictor of performance — offers a valid prediction of graduate school
performance, as confirmed by a recent independent study using 82,000 graduate students
and more than 1,700 studies with validity data for GRE® tests. It also correlates positively
with degree attainment and research productivity.

GRE® General Test Content

The skills measured on the GRE® General Test include the test taker's ability to do the
following:

Verbal Reasoning

 analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it
 analyze relationships among component parts of sentences
 recognize relationships between words and concepts

Quantitative Reasoning

 understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis

 reason quantitatively
 solve problems in a quantitative setting

Analytical Writing

 articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively

 examine claims and accompanying evidence
 support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
 sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
 control the elements of standard written English
Test Structure for Computer-Based Test
Section Number of Questions Time

Analytical Writing1 Issue Task 45 minutes

Analytical Writing1 Argument Task 30 minutes

Verbal 30 30 minutes

Quantitative 28 45 minutes

Unscored* Varies Varies

* Unidentified unscored sections or questions may be included after the Analytical Writing
section or at the end of the test. These questions are included for research and development
purposes and are not counted as part of the test taker’s score.

Test Structure for Paper-Based Test

Section Number of Questions Time

Analytical Writing 1 Issue Task 45 minutes

Analytical Writing 1 Argument Task 30 minutes

Verbal (2 sections) 38 per section 30 minutes per section

Quantitative (2 sections)30 per section 30 minutes per section

Unscored** Varies Varies

** Unidentified unscored sections or questions may be included after the Analytical Writing
section or at the end of the test. These questions are included for research and development
purposes and are not counted as part of the test taker’s score.

The Computer-Based Test is an Adaptive Test

Questions on computer-adaptive tests are customized for each test taker based on his/her
individual performance. The Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning sections of the computer-
based GRE General Test are dynamically generated based on a test taker’s answers to
previous questions.

This test design provides precise information about each candidate’s abilities using fewer test
questions than traditional paper-based tests.
At the start of the test, the test taker is presented with test questions of middle difficulty. As
he or she answers each question, the computer scores it and uses that information, as well as
his or her responses to preceding questions and information about the test design, to
determine the next question. As long as the test taker answers correctly, he or she will
typically be given questions of increased difficulty. When the test taker responds incorrectly,
he or she will typically be given less difficult questions.

Because the computer scores each question before selecting the next one, the test taker must
answer each question when it is presented. For this reason, once the test taker answers a
question and moves on to another, he or she cannot go back and change his or her answer.
The computer has already incorporated both the test taker’s answer and the requirements of
the test design into its selection of the next question.

GRE® General Test Scores

The GRE General Test reports scores for 3 skill areas: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative
Reasoning and Analytical Writing. Interpretive data and scoring process reports are available.

Skill Score Scale

Verbal Reasoning 200-800, in 10-point increments

Quantitative Reasoning200-800, in 10-point increments

Analytical Writing 0-6, in half-point increments

Any section in which the test taker answers no questions at all is reported as a No Score (NS).

Learn more about the content covered on the GRE General Test.

GRE Test Score Information to Assist Business Schools

ETS provides information on the scoring process and interpretive data on different sections of
the GRE General test to assist business schools in using scores for admissions purposes.

 GRE® Guide to the Use of Scores (PDF)

 How Does the GRE General Test Compare with the GMAT® Exam? (PDF)
  Verbal and Quantitative Interpretive Data for Individuals Who Plan to Major in Business
(PDF)
 Analytical Writing Interpretive Data for Individuals Who Plan to Major in Business (PDF)
 General Test Percentage Distribution of Scores Within Intended Broad Graduate Major Field
in Business (PDF)
 General Test Percentage Distribution of Scores Within Intended Broad Graduate Major Field
in Business — Extended Table (PDF)
 A Comprehensive Review of Published GRE® Validity Data (PDF)

A Valid Predictor of Success in Graduate School

According to a recent meta-analysis (PDF), the GRE General Test:

 is a valid predictor of first-year graduate GPA, overall graduate GPA, comprehensive exam
scores, publication citation counts and faculty ratings
 has better predictive validity than undergraduate grades and letters of recommendation
 correlates positively with degree attainment and research productivity

These results apply across:

 a range of academic majors

 native and nonnative speakers of English
 traditional and non-traditional students
 master's and doctoral programs

MBA Programs that Accept the GRE® General Test

The following is a list of MBA programs that allow candidates to submit GRE General Test
scores for admissions.

To find out more about becoming a GRE Score User or to have your school added to this list,
contact a GRE Academic Advisor.

 United States
 Adams State College
 Adelphi University
 Alaska Pacific University
 Alvernia University
 American Jewish University
 Antioch University New England
 Arcadia University
 Augsburg College
 Azusa Pacific University

 Baker College Center for Graduate Studies

 Baldwin Wallace College
 Bay Path College
 Bellhaven College
 Bob Jones University
 Brenau University

 California Baptist University

 California State University - Chico
 California State University - Stanislaus
 Campbellsville University
 Capitol College
 Capital University
 Christian Brothers University
 City University of Seattle
 Clark University
 Clarkson University
 Clemson University
 Cleveland State University
 College of St. Scholastica
 Colorado State University
 Concordia University - Portland
 Cumberland University

 Davenport University - Grand Rapids

 DeVry University, Oakbrook Terrace
 Dominican University of California
 Drury University

 Everglades University

 Fairmont State University

 Ferris State University
 Fitchburg State College
 Florida Atlantic University
 Florida Institute of Technology
 Florida International University
 Florida Southern College
 Frostburg State University

 Geneva College
 Georgia Southern University
 Georgia Southwestern State University
 Goldey Beacom College

 Harvard Business School 2+2 Program

 Hofstra University
 Humboldt State University

 Indiana University of Pennsylvania

 International Technological University

 Jacksonville University
 John Brown University
 Johns Hopkins University
 Johnson & Wales University

 Kansas Wesleyan University

 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

 Malone College
 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 Mercyhurst College
 Mesa State College
 Morehead State University
 Murray State University

 National University
 Naval Postgraduate School
 Northern Kentucky University
 North Park University
 Northwest Christian College
 Northwood University
 Nova Southeastern University

 
 Oklahoma Christian University
 Oklahoma City University
 Oral Roberts University
 Oregon State University - Corvallis
 Our Lady of the Lake University

 Pacific Lutheran University

 Pacific States University
 Park University
 Pfeiffer University
 Piedmont College - Demorest
 Point Park University

 Regent University - DC
 Rice University (EMBA Program)
 Rochester Institute of Technology
 Rollins College
 Rowan University - Glassboro
 Rutgers University (EMBA Program)

 Saint Peters College

 Salve Regina University
 Shenandoah University
 Southern Utah University
 Southern Wesleyan University
 Southwestern Adventist University
 St Ambrose University
 St Edwards University
 St Thomas University
 Stanford University
 Stevens Institute of Technology
 Strayer Education, Inc.
 Sul Ross State University
 Sullivan University
 SUNY at Stony Brook

 Tarleton State University

 Texas A&M International University
 Texas A&M University - Commerce
 Troy University
 Troy University - Atlantic Region
 Troy University - Dothan
 Troy University - Montgomery
 Troy University - Phenix City

 University of Alabama
 University of Alabama at Birmingham
 University of Arkansas
 University of California, Los Angeles (EMBA Program)
 University of Central Florida
 University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
 University of Dallas
 University of Florida
 University of Houston - Victoria
 University of Memphis
 University of New Hampshire
 University of New Haven (EMBA Program)
 University of New Mexico
 University of North Alabama
 University of Northern Virginia
 University of North Texas
 University of Oregon (EMBA Program)
 University of Redlands - Burbank
 University of Redlands - Orange County
 University of Redlands - Rancho Cucamonga
 University of Redlands - Redlands  
 University of Redlands - Riverside
 University of Redlands - San Diego
 University of Redlands - Temecula
 University of Redlands - Torrance
 University of Rhode Island
 University of South Carolina
 University of Texas at Brownsville
 University of Utah
 University of the Incarnate Word
 University of Vermont
 University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
 University of Wisconsin - La Cross
 University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
 Upper Iowa University
 Utah State University

 Wayland Baptist University

  Webster University
 Wesleyan College
 Westwood College - Los Angeles
 West Texas A&M University
 Widener University
 Willamette University
 Wingate University

 York College of Penn

Fees for Tests and Related Services

 Preferred Forms of Payment for Computer-Based Tests
 Preferred Forms of Payment for Paper-Based Tests
 Other Forms of Payment
 Payment Policies
 Fee Reduction Voucher Program
 Requesting a Refund

EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009

$140 General Test—U.S., U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico

General Test—China (including Hong Kong), Korea, and Taiwan. See Bulletin

$195
Supplement (PDF).

$170 General Test—All Other Locations

$ 25 Late Registration Fee

$ 50 Standby Testing (paper-based test only)

$ 50 Rescheduling Fee

$ 50 Changing Your Test Center

$ 12 Scores by phone

$ 20 Additional score report (ASR) requests–per recipient

$ 50 Question-and-Answer Review Service—Verbal & Quantitative Sections

$ 55 Score Review for Analytical Writing Measure

$ 30 Paper-Based Test Hand Scoring

$ 30 Score Reinstatement Fee

Fees are subject to change without notice. The above amounts are exclusive of any Value
Added or similar taxes. Any tax is payable in addition to the amounts quoted.

Information about taxes will be available soon.

Preferred Forms of Payment For Computer-based Tests

 Credit Card (American Express®, Discover®, JCB®, MasterCard®, and VISA®)

 Money Order/Certified Check/Voucher

Preferred Forms of Payment For Paper-based Tests

 Credit Card (American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, and VISA)

 Money Order/Certified Check/Voucher
 UNESCO Coupons
 Western Union® Quick PaySM – when completing the form, use the following under "Pay To:"
Company Name: Educational Testing Service; Company Code: GREPROGRAM NJ; Country:
USA. Include your original Western Union Quick Pay Receipt with your form. Copies or
facsimiles WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED as valid payment.

Other Forms of Payment

 Do not send cash.

 Payments may also be made by check. Make payable to ETS®-GRE®.
If paying by check, please note the following:
o Bank name and its address should be preprinted on the face of the check.
o Check must have a preprinted check number.
o Check must include candidate or payee name and address.
o Check date CANNOT be over 90 days old.
o New bank account starter checks missing the preprinted name and address are not
acceptable.
 Payments that are not made in U.S. dollars must be made in the following acceptable
currencies at the Telegraphic Transfer Selling (TTS) exchange rate of the U.S. dollar
equivalent.

 Australian dollar  Japanese yen

 British pound  New Zealand dollar
 Canadian dollar  Norwegian kroner
 Danish kroner  Singapore dollar
 Euro  Swedish kroner
 Hong Kong dollar  Swiss franc

Payment Policies

 Fees are stated in U.S. dollars.

 A check in U.S. dollars must be drawn on a bank in the U.S. or Canada. Checks payable in
other currencies must be drawn on banks in the same countries as the currencies. By
sending your check, you are authorizing ETS, at its discretion, to use the information on your
check to make a one-time electronic debit from your account for the amount of your check;
 no additional amount will be added. If you do not have sufficient funds in your account, an
additional service fee of $20 will be debited electronically from your account. Contact ETS to
learn about other payment options if you prefer not to have your check used in this way.
 If you do not include the correct fee, your registration or request for service will be returned.
 Taxes must be included where applicable.
 There are no refunds for additional services.
 Refunds will be made in U.S. dollar denominations.
 Services may be withheld for nonpayment of fees.
 All test fee payments must be made in full, have the correct numeric and written dollar
amount, and be received at the RRC or ETS within 90 days of the date on the payment (e.g.,
check, money order).
 All outstanding balances incurred from prior ETS tests and/or services must be paid in full in
order to register for any future ETS test or service.

Fee Reduction Voucher Program

ETS offers a limited number of GRE Fee Reduction Certificates on a first-come, first-served,

basis that are available for college seniors and unenrolled college graduates who meet
eligibility requirements. A Fee Reduction Certificate may be used for one General Test
and/or one Subject Test. Eligibility for participation in the Fee Reduction Program is limited
to one time only. Thereafter, the full test fee will be charged for additional tests for which the
candidate registers. Individuals meeting the eligibility requirements will be required to pay 50
percent of the full test fee. The reduced fee is $70 for the General Test and $65 for a Subject
Test.

To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien who is a college senior or an
unenrolled college graduate.

College seniors must be:

 receiving financial aid through an undergraduate college in the U.S., U.S. Territories, or
Puerto Rico, and
 a dependent, who has an Institutional Student Information Report (ISIR) that shows a
parental contribution of not more than $1,400 for the senior year, or
 self-supporting and have an ISIR that shows a contribution of not more than $1,800 for the
senior year.

Unenrolled college graduates must:

 have applied for financial aid, and

 have an ISIR that indicates self-supporting status and a contribution of not more than
$1,800.

To apply for a GRE Fee Reduction Certificate:

 Contact your financial aid office to see if you qualify.

 Once your eligibility is established, the financial aid office will issue you a Fee Reduction
Certificate and a copy of your ISIR.
Follow the instructions on the voucher. Allow up to three weeks for processing and mail
delivery.
Letter requests, photocopies, and faxes of Fee Reduction Certificates will not be accepted.
Fee Reduction Certificates are not retroactive and they cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
There are no refunds for unused Fee Reduction Certificates and no refunds will be provided
to examinees who are not admitted to the test for any reason (including unacceptable
identification).

Requesting a Refund

If you cancel your registration by the deadline, you will receive a refund equivalent to half of
the original test fee. The remainder of your payment will be retained to cover expenses for
processing your registration and holding space at the test center. Refunds will be in U.S.
dollars. Cash refunds are not available. Refunds will not be given if you do not follow proper
registration procedures and/or fail to present the required identification documents at the test
center.

Payments By Credit Card

 A refund will be processed automatically and will be credited back to the original credit card
or bank account.
 Refunds for paper-based tests are processed after the score reporting date.

Payments By Check

 Refunds are processed automatically.

 If original payment was drawn on a U.S. domestic bank, allow eight weeks after your
cancellation for your refund to be processed.
 If original payment was made in non-U.S. funds drawn on a bank outside the United States,
allow 12 weeks for your refund to be processed.
 Refunds for paper-based tests are processed after the score reporting date.

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Registration
Register for the GRE® Computer-based General Test
Register for the GRE Paper-based General Test
Register for the Split-Test Administration of the GRE General Test in China (including Hong
Kong), Korea, and Taiwan
Register for the FREE GRE Search Service
View/Print Admission Ticket (Paper-based Tests Only)
Important Things to Remember When Registering for the General Test
Repeating the General Test

Register for the GRE® Computer-based General Test

The General Test is offered as a computer-based test in the U.S., Canada, and many other
countries. Paper-based General Test administrations are offered in areas of the world where
computer-based testing is not available. See Register for the Paper-Based General Test.

Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early to get your
preferred test date, and to receive your test preparation material in time to prepare for the test.

Register to Test in the U.S, U.S. Territory, or Canada

There are three ways you can register for the computer-based General Test.

Web

 Online Registration (credit card only)

Phone

 Use American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, VISA, or a voucher number.

 Call the test center directly or the Prometric® Candidate Services Call Center Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Eastern Time (New York), (excluding U.S. holidays), at 1-443-
751-4820 or 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255).
 A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be given to you
when you call.

Mail

 Download and complete the Authorization Voucher Request Form (PDF) found in the

Bulletin.
 Mail the appropriate payment and voucher request form to the address printed on the
voucher, allowing up to four weeks for processing and mail delivery.
 When you receive your voucher, call to schedule an appointment.
 An appointment to test must be made prior to the expiration date on the voucher.
 If you lose your voucher, contact the GRE® Program. Only one replacement will be issued.

Requests for nonstandard testing accommodations must be made through ETS®.

Rescheduling or Canceling a Test Appointment in the U.S., U.S. Territory, or Canada

 Contact either the local center where you are scheduled to test or call 1-443-751-4820 or 1-
800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255) no later than three full days before your appointment (not
including the day of your test or the day of your request).
 The General Test rescheduling fee is $50.

Standby Testing

Available at permanent test centers on a first-come, first-served, space available basis in the
U.S., American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Canada only.

Register to Test in International Locations

The computer-based General Test is not given every day at all test centers. Contact the
appropriate Regional Registration Center (RRC) to verify test dates.

There are four ways you can register for the computer-based General Test.

Web

 Online Registration (credit card only) - Not available in Nigeria.

Phone

 Use American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, VISA, or a voucher number.

 Call the appropriate RRC at least two business days before your preferred test date.
 A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be given to you
when you call.
Fax 

 Use American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, VISA, or a voucher number.

 Fax the International Test Scheduling Form (PDF) to the appropriate RRC.
 The form must be received at least seven days before your first-choice test date.
 A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be faxed or mailed
to you.
 If you do not receive a confirmation of your appointment, call the appropriate RRC at
least three business days before your first-choice test date. If you missed your appointment
and did not call the RRC, your test fee will not be refunded. If you provide an e-mail address,
you may receive a confirmation by e-mail.

Mail

 Mail the International Test Scheduling Form  (PDF) to the appropriate RRC with appropriate
payment.
 ETS® now accepts payments via the Western Union ® Quick PaySM service for computer-based
testing administrations. Only original receipts will be accepted by Prometric.
o Instructions on how to send a Quick Pay . 
o Locate an agent in your country.
o When completing the payment services or blue form, please use the following codes
under the "Pay To" section:

Company Name: Educational Testing Service

Company Code: GREPROGRAM NJ
Country: USA
 The form must be received at least three weeks before your first-choice test date.
 A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be faxed or mailed
to you.
 If you do not receive a confirmation, call the appropriate RRC at least three business days
before your first-choice test date. If you miss your appointment and did not call the RRC,
your test fee will not be refunded. If you provide an e-mail address, you may receive a
confirmation by e-mail.

Credit cards are not accepted for Nigerian registration fees. This includes anyone who is
requesting a Nigerian test center or who has a Nigerian mailing address. Only admission
tickets indicating a Nigerian test center will be accepted for testing in Nigeria.

The following preferred forms of payment are acceptable in Nigeria and elsewhere:
international money order, authorization voucher from ETS®, international bank draft, and
UNESCO coupons.

Requests for nonstandard testing accommodations must be made through ETS.

Rescheduling or Canceling a Test Appointment Outside of the U.S.

 Contact the appropriate registration center no later than three full days before your

appointment (not including the day of your test or the day of your request).
 The General Test rescheduling fee is $50.
 You cannot reschedule between sites served by different Regional Registration Centers
(RRCs).
Register for the GRE® Paper-based General Test

Paper-based GRE General Test administrations are offered in areas of the world where
computer-based testing is not available. You can register for a paper-based administration
online or by mail.

Online Registration (credit card only) (Note: Not available to examinees testing in

Nigeria.)

Online registration is not available for the following services:

 Fee Reduction
 Arrangements for nonstandard testing accommodations
 Monday testing
 Standby testing
 Supplementary test centers

Mail registration (credit card/money order/certified check)

Download and complete the registration form (PDF) found in the GRE® Bulletin and mail
the completed form with payment to the address printed on the form. The form must be
received at ETS by the registration deadline. Allow four weeks for processing. Registration
forms cannot be faxed.

Register for the FREE GRE® Search Service

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from graduate schools that are searching for students like
you. The GRE Search Service matches prospective graduate students with participating
graduate schools and fellowship sponsors. If you match the recruitment profile of a
participating institution/organization, you may be sent information about graduate programs,
admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, fellowships, and other graduate
education opportunities.

You will be given the option to be included in the Search Service when you register for a
GRE test. Anyone considering graduate study, whether or not they are registered for a GRE
test, may also register for the GRE Search Service. To register for the GRE Search Service
only, use the online GRE registration form.

When you register for a GRE test, or if you participate in the Search Service, you will be
asked to provide background information about yourself. This information is collected for
analysis samples, score interpretation data, group statistics, and research studies. If you
register to participate in the Search Service, your background information, contact
information, and the broad score bands in which your test scores fall will be added to the
GRE Search Service database so that participating graduate schools and fellowship sponsors
can locate you.

Participating graduate schools and fellowship sponsors are now able to search the database on
broad GRE score bands in combination with undergraduate grade point average (UGPA). The
score bands for the Verbal measure, Quantitative measure, and the Subject Tests are 90 points
or greater (e.g., 600 to 690) and the score bands for the Analytical Writing measure are a half
point or greater (e.g., 4.5 to 5.0). Information on broad score bands or individual GRE
test scores will not be part of the output provided to Search Service users.

Information provided to participating schools about you may include any of the following:

 personal information: address, gender, ethnic background, citizenship status, telephone

number, and e-mail address
 educational background: current educational status, undergraduate institution name, UGPA,
undergraduate major, and date of graduation
 educational objective: field in which you plan to do your graduate work, preference of full-
time or part-time graduate study, degree objective, preferred geographic region for
graduate study, and intended date of enrollment in graduate school.

Information collected by Educational Testing Service (ETS®) for use in the GRE Search
Service will be transferred to Hobsons®, a leading provider of educational solutions.
Hobsons is responsible for administering and marketing the GRE Search Service as directed
by ETS. By participating in the GRE Search Service, you authorize the transfer of your
personal information to Hobsons for the purposes described above. Hobsons is prohibited
from using your personal information for any other purposes.

Test takers who choose to participate in the Search Service and would like to unsubscribe at a
later date may do so at any time by contacting GRE Services at [email protected], or 1-609-
771-7670.

Important Things to Remember When Registering for the GRE General Test

 Register early. Test centers fill up quickly.

 Take the test as soon as possible so your scores will be received by the college or university
of your choice in time to be considered with your application.
 When registering, be sure that the spelling of your name matches the name printed on the
identification document(s) you will present at the test center. If this information does not
match, you will not be permitted to test and your test fee will be forfeited. See Identification
Requirements.
 Information regarding test center availability is subject to change. The most current
information regarding test centers, dates, and other registration information is available in
the GRE® online registration system for the computer-based General Test and the paper-
based General Test. Although you will be asked to select a desired test date and test center
during the registration process, your testing information will not be confirmed until your
registration has been processed. You should receive your admission ticket about three
weeks after you register. If you do not receive your admission ticket at least 10 days before
the test date, please contact ETS® immediately to confirm your test center assignment.
 Late registration is available if you register online. Late registration closes one week after the
regular registration date. The fee is $25.

Repeating the General Test

 It may be to your advantage to take the GRE® General Test more than once if you think that
the scores you obtained do not reflect your true abilities. If your scores seem unusually low
in comparison with other indicators of your preparedness for graduate studies, you may
want to consider taking the test again. Those considering repeating a test should be aware
 that large score increases are unusual, and for some test takers scores will go down. Keep in
mind that score reports will include test results obtained within the past five-year period.
 You may take the General Test (computer-based and/or paper-based) only once per
calendar month and no more than five times within any 12-month period. This applies even
if you canceled your scores on a test taken previously.

General Test Dates

 Computer-Based General Test
 Paper-Based General Test
 Split-Test Administration of the General Test in China (including Hong Kong), Korea, and
Taiwan

Computer-Based General Test

 The General Test is given year-round at computer-based test centers in the U.S., Canada,
and many other countries.
 Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
 You may take the General Test (computer-based and/or paper-based) only once
per calendar month, and no more than five times within any 12-month period. This
applies even if you cancelled your scores on a test taken previously.

To register to test in the U. S., American Samoa, Guam, U. S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico,
and Canada, register online or call 1-443-751-4820 or 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255).
To register to test at an international location, register online or contact the
appropriate Regional Registration Center. REGISTER EARLY TO GET YOUR
PREFERRED TEST DATE.

Paper-Based General Test

 Paper-based General Test administrations are offered in areas where computer-based

testing is not available.
 Not all test centers are open on all test dates. Download the Test Center List (PDF) for
testing locations.
 Be sure to check the score report mailing date when selecting a test date.
 2008-09 Test Dates

TEST DATES1 10/25/08 02/21/09

 

U.S. and Puerto Rico Supplementary Test Center2 and Monday 09/05/08 01/06/09
Administration3
Registration Receipt Dates at ETS
Regular Registration 09/19/08 01/16/09

Late Registration4 09/26/08 01/23/09

Other Locations, Including U.S. Supplementary Test Center2 and Monday 08/29/08 12/30/08
Territories Administration3

Regular Registration 09/12/08 01/09/09

Registration Receipt Dates at ETS
Late Registration4 09/19/08 01/16/09

APPROXIMATE SCORE REPORT MAILING DATE 12/05/08 04/03/09

 

1
Dates in this table do not apply for testing in China (including Hong Kong), Korea, or
Taiwan. Refer to the Split-Test calendar.
2
No supplementary test centers will be established for the February test date.
3
Monday test dates will be October 27, 2008 and February 23, 2009.
4
Late registration is available for online registration only for a fee of $25. Late registration
closes one week after the regular registration deadline.

Split-Test Administration of the General Test in China (including Hong Kong), Korea, and
Taiwan

The GRE® General Test is offered in two parts in these regions. The Analytical Writing
section is offered on computer; the Verbal and Quantitative sections are offered at a paper-
based administration. Test takers are required to take both the computer-based and paper-
based parts of the GRE General Test in the same testing year, and must take the computer-
based Analytical Writing portion first. Two paper-based administrations will be offered.

Individuals taking the Analytical Writing section between July 1, 2008, and September 20,
2008, will be registered for the paper-based administration on October 25, 2008. Those taking
the Analytical Writing section between September 21, 2008, and May 2, 2009, will be
registered for the paper-based administration on June 6, 2009.
  2008-09 Test Dates

Computer-Based Analytical Paper-Based Verbal and Approximate Score Report

Writing Test Dates Quantitative Test Dates Mailing Dates

July 1, 2008, through September

October 25, 2008 December 5, 2008
20, 2008

September 21, 2008, through

June 6, 2009 July 17, 2009
May 2, 2009
Free GRE General Test Preparation Materials
 Free, official test preparation materials for the computer- and paper-based GRE® tests
are available to anyone who registers for the GRE tests worldwide or who visits this
website. Other helpful test preparation materials are available for a modest fee.

NOTE: In November 2007, the GRE Program began including two new question types in the
computer-based GRE® General Test. You may see ONE new Verbal or ONE Quantitative question
type in your test. These new question types will be counted toward examinee scores as soon as
an adequate sample of data has been collected. View sample questions and additional
information.


GRE Powerprep® Software — Includes two computer-based GRE General Tests, sample
Analytical Writing topics, scored sample essays and reader commentary, test-taking
strategies, a math review, and test tutorials. It is sent to individuals who register for the
computer-based General Test, or may be downloaded here. 

o View frequently asked questions about Powerprep  
o Read Powerprep download instructions
o Read Powerprep installation instructions

 GRE Practice General Test — Contains one full-length paper-based GRE General Test,
test-taking strategies, sample Verbal and Quantitative questions with explanations, sample
Analytical Writing topics, and scored sample essays and reader commentary. It is sent to
individuals who register for the paper-based GRE General Test or may be downloaded here.

  An Introduction to the Analytical Writing Section of the GRE General Test —
Contains a description of the Analytical Writing section, strategies for each task,
directions, scoring information, scoring guides, score level descriptions, a sample test,
and scored essay responses with reader commentary.

Issue topics and Argument topics are available for review.

 Preparing for the Verbal and Quantitative Sections of the GRE General Test -
Contains sample questions with explanations.

Math Review — Contains information on the mathematical skills and concepts

likely to be tested on the GRE General Test.