How to Apply for the GRE

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

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      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.

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      Choose the specific test format to take, which may be the general test or a subject, such as psychology, test.

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      Contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to begin the registration process (see Resources below).

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      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.

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      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.

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      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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