[nabs-l] GRE

[Loew, Ruth]

Robby -

Cindy and Arielle (thanks!) already answered most of your questions.  But as Arielle said, I do lurk on this list, and if you'd like to explore your GRE accommodations options further, feel free to contact me off-list.  As they mentioned, we offer hard-copy braille as well as the self-voicing test specifically designed for blind and low-vision test takers; and there are other options as well.

For accessible GRE General Test practice materials, see this web page: http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/disabilities.  We also provide a free, full practice test for the self-voicing format so test takers can learn the interface before test day.

I hope this is helpful.  Happy holidays, everyone!

Ruth C. Loew, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
Office of Disability Policy, ETS
RLoew at ets.org

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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:56:15 +0000
From: "Spangler, Robert" <Robert.Spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu<mailto:Robert.Spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu>>
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Hello all,

I am thinking of applying for graduate school when I return from my trip in Spain next year.  Many graduate programs do not require GRE scores but it seems as though the better ones do.  First, what are your opinions; is a program generally of higher quality if it requires GRE scores?  I have actually seen several programs that look pretty good that do not require GRE scores.  I have also noticed that some of the best schools in the country, such as OSU and UW require GRE scores.

Next, what are your experiences as blind people taking the GRE?  IT appears as though, if one requires special accommodations, they are unable to register for the test online.  Also, the GRE is computer-based; would we take that version or a modified version of the paper copy?  In the bulletin, it recommends first that I ask the prospective institution if I can submit something else in place of GRE scores; what are opinions on this?

Thanks,
Robby
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Robert Spangler
The University of Toledo
Senior, Urban Studies and Spanish
robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu<mailto:robert.spangler at rockets.utoledo.edu>