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Where can you take the GRE?

GRE is a standardized test, conducted by the Educational Testing Services and is focused on measuring the writing and critical thinking skills of the candidate. Many schools including Harvard, Stanford, MIT and others consider GRE as an important criterion for admission purposes. In addition to admission criterion, if your GRE scores are above the average scores then you stand a good chance to be considered for merit based grants or fellowships or for teaching purposes, that of course will vary widely between schools and also between departments within school.

GRE 2011:

If you are answering GRE 2011, then from August 1st, 2011 you will be answering GRE in its new format. The revised computer based GRE general test is not only friendly but also, unlike the previous computer adaptive test (CAT), gives you the freedom to review and preview your questions through its computer based test (CBT).

It is but natural that most of us will feel apprehensive towards this new format. To remove that psychological barrier and to encourage test takers, GRE is making an exclusive offer. If you test between August 1st and September30th, 2011, you will be given a 50% discount on your test fees. If you register directly with a GRE test center to test in August or September, you will initially pay the full test fees of which 50% will be refund after your registration is processed.

GRE Test Center for the Computer Based GRE Test:

If you are answering the computer based GRE exam then your exam will be conducted at selected GRE test center which will have the appropriate technological accommodations however, if your GRE test center is not qualified for computer based testing then you will be offered paper based exam at the selected GRE test center. If you are testing from countries like United States, U.S. territories, Puerto Rico and Canada then your GRE test center is available at PrometricTM Testing Centers (many Prometric Testing Centers are located inside Sylvan Learning Centers), and some colleges and universities.

You should register early for the Revised GRE Computer based Test to stand a higher chance of being assigned your choice of date selection and GRE test center. You will be assigned the GRE test center and date according to the information you provide, during the registration process. If your assigned test date is not according to your convenience, you should contact the appropriate RRC (Regional Registration Center) within 24 hours of receiving your registration confirmation. Given below are the dates for the computer based revised GRE test. You should select your test date according to the score reporting schedule.

If you are lucky then, a walk- in- registration might be possible if seats are available at the GRE test center. This is however, applicable only for GRE test centers in U.S., Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Canada only. Plan to be at the GRE test center for up to four and half hours for the Revised General Test or three and half hours for the Subject Test

GRE Test Center for the Paper Based GRE Test:

You should register early for the paper based GRE test as GRE test center places fill up quickly.

You should also keep checking the online registration system for the latest update on the various GRE test centers, as not all the GRE test centers are open on all the days. Given below are the dates for the paper based revised GRE test. You should select your test date according to the score reporting schedule.

Your test duration is of three hours and forty five minutes but you might be required to stay for longer hours and hence you should plan to be at the GRE test center for up to four and half hours for the Revised General Test or three and half hours for the Subject Test.

Make sure you arrive at the GRE test center no later than 8:30 a.m. on the test date

You should not forget to get your admission ticket to the GRE test center.

Other GRE Test Center Options for the Paper Based Revised GRE Test:

If you are answering the paper based revised GRE test and your nearest GRE test center is more than 125 miles away, then you may request a supplementary GRE test center.

When requesting for supplementary GRE test center you should keep the following points in mind.

• Your request should be accompanied by your completed registration form and fees.
• You should mail your request before the special registration deadline.
• You should include the name and complete address of the institution and staff member, willing to administer the test.
• If you prefer another test date or a refund, then your request should indicate it clearly since GRE test centers in such cases are not guaranteed.
• Your request should explain why the available GRE test centers are not suitable.

Monday Testing:

Monday testing is arranged only for those test takers whose religious convictions prevent them from testing on Saturday. If you are one such test taker then, during the registration process you should leave your GRE test center number blank on your registration form but do not forget to indicate the city and state where you want to take the test. You will be assigned to the closest GRE test center within 125 miles for locations that are scheduled for Saturday test dates. However, you will not be permitted to take standby testing.

Standby Testing:

Standby testing may be available, if there is sufficient space, test materials and staff available at the GRE test center. This option is not available for nonstandard testing, Monday testing or testing in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and India. For the others, you will have to report to the GRE test center by 8:15 a.m. with a completed registration form, payment and acceptable photo identification (ID).

Changing Your GRE Test Center:

If you wish to change your GRE test center then visit the following site for more information www.ets.org/gre/revised/general/testdates

Your GRE test center cannot be guaranteed but will be made according to the availability of space. You can report to your preferred GRE test center on the test day with your original admission ticket. If your GRE test center can accommodate you and the test you need is available, then there will be no additional charge.

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