[nabs-l] GRE

[Gloria G]

Hi,
Do you know if this cite offers a free GRE test that students cn take and 
receive there score? I am a psych and sociology major, is there a different 
GRE I would have to take? I don't mean to sound ignorent, but I have heard 
there are different types of GRE tests.
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From: "Loew, Ruth" <rloew at ETS.ORG>
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Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 11:32 AM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] GRE


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