The Graduate Record Exam, or GRE, is a requirement for most graduate school applicants. However, state law prohibits most programs from using the GRE as the sole basis for accepting or rejecting an application. The GRE primarily reflects a student's academic background and abilities, but it has never been shown to be a strong predictor of future success in graduate school. Still, the GRE is an important tool for assessing the verbal, quantitative and analytical skills of a potential graduate student.
Instructions
1. Decide whether you want to apply for the written test or the computer-based test. Computer tests are offered more frequently, but may not be available in certain areas.
2. Choose the specific test format to take, which may be the general test or a subject, such as psychology, test.
3. Contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to begin the registration process (see Resources below).
4. Select a testing site. If you live in a rural area or small town, you may need to travel a considerable distance to the testing location.
5. Enter your name on the registration form exactly as it appears on a government-issued identification card that bears your name in English. Alternatively, enter it the way it appears on your college ID.
6. Make an appointment for your test. Make this appointment carefully as you will only be able to cancel or reschedule 10 days prior to the exam date.
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