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Before you begin, please be Before you begin, please be sure that the volume on your sure that the volume on your computer is turned up. This computer is turned up. This session contains an audio session contains an audio
recording that may be recording that may be beneficial to you in order to beneficial to you in order to
obtain the necessary obtain the necessary information from this information from this
presentation.presentation.The GRE revised general test: Better by design. Educational Testing Services. (2010).
GRE revised General Test GRE revised General Test Informational SessionInformational Session
What is the GRE?What is the GRE?
Graduate Record Examination
Evaluates readiness for graduate-level work
Measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills
Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ.
GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/
Who takes it and why?Who takes it and why?
600,000 prospective graduate students annually (ETS, 2011)
Only common measure for comparing applicant qualifications
Computer or paper version
Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ.
GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/
Changes for 2011Changes for 2011
GRE revised General Test –August 1, 2011
Changes to test content, design, and scoring
Fairness and validity will not change
Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ.
GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/
Changes for the test takerChanges for the test taker
New response formats
Reading and Vocabulary changes
New capabilitiesMore flexibility to
maneuver around
Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ.
GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/
Content ChangesContent Changes
The Verbal Reasoning measure
◦No vocabulary out of context◦More complex reasoning◦Higher-level cognition◦More text-based materials◦New question types
Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ.
GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/
Content ChangesContent Changes
The Quantitative Reasoning measure
◦Same mathematical knowledge tested◦Emphasis on data interpretation and real-life
scenarios◦On-screen calculator
Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ.
GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/
Content ChangesContent Changes
The Analytical Writing measure
◦More focused responses◦Less generalization◦Measures articulation, reasoning, & critical
thinking
Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ.
GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/
Scoring ChangesScoring Changes
5 year score validity
Change in point increments
New scoring scale
Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ.
GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/
Things to KnowThings to Know
Free test prep.Begins August 1, 2011Score reports for tests taken between
August and October 2011 will become available November 2011.
If you need your score reports before November 2011, you must take the test before August 1, 2011.
Cost is $160
Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ.
GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/
GRE Prep. ClassGRE Prep. Class
Begins in Sept. or Oct.Meets on Wednesday nightsTest in April7 practice tests on SaturdaysCost is $500Be on lookout for fliers & how to sign upQuestions? Contact Ed Westen, Assoc.
Prof. of Bio. (319)-352-8397, [email protected]
Testing LocationsTesting Locations
Ames – ISU Testing Office (515)294-6214Prometric Testing Centers
◦Bettendorf (563)359-1001◦Cedar Rapids (319)366-1775◦Sioux City (712)277-4097 ◦Urbandale (515)867-8500◦West Des Moines (515)221-1514
Cedar Falls – UNI Examination Services (319)273-6023
Iowa City – U of I (319)335-0355Sioux City –WITCC (712)274-6443
GRE Test Centers: GRE Testing Centers and Sites. (1998-2010). Retrieved January 10, 2011 from GREexplorer website: http://www.greexplorer.com/Test-Centers.html
Begin Preparing NowBegin Preparing NowSign up to receive important information and
tips at www.ets.org/gre/updatesParticipate in Get Ready webinars, free when
you sign up at www.ets.org/gre/updatesLearn more about the GRE revised General
Test at www.ets/org/gre/revisedtestDownload At-A-Glance Summary and What to
Expect videos at www.ets.org/gre/infocenterContact the GRE revised General Test
Helpline at [email protected] or 609-683-2662, created to help you with any immediate questions or needs.
Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ.
GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/
Visit the Pathways Center!Visit the Pathways Center!
Is graduate school in your future?Can assist you in preparation for:
◦Admissions Process◦Admissions Exams◦Financial Aid/Assistantships◦Graduate School Interview◦http://www.wartburg.edu/pathways/gradprep.ht
mlCall 319-352-8615 to set up an
appointment in Advising or Career & Vocation Services.
The GRE revised general test: Better by design. Educational Testing Services. (2010).
Thinking business school?Thinking business school?GMAT
◦Graduate Management Admission Test◦Measures verbal, mathematical, and analytical
and writing skills developed over time◦Scores also good for 5 years
Testing Centers◦Pearson Professional Centers
Coralville (319) 338-1148 West Des Moines (515) 226-0502 Davenport (563) 386-0906 Sioux City (712) 274-2114
The GMAT. (2002-2011). Retrieved January 10, 2011 from the MBA website: http://www.mba.com/mba/thegmat
ReferencesReferences
Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ.
GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/
GRE Test Centers: GRE Testing Centers and Sites. (1998-2010). Retrieved January 10, 2011 from GREexplorer website: http://www.greexplorer.com/Test-
Centers.htmlThe GMAT. (2002-2011). Retrieved January
10, 2011 from the MBA website: http://www.mba.com/mba/thegmat
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