[nabs-l] GRE

[Katie Wang]

Hi Gloria,
I believe you are referring to the subject GRE tests. While the
General GRE evaluates your math, verbal, and writing ability and is
required by graduate programs from various disciplines, the subject
tests assess your knowledge in a specialized area of study in which
you are planning to do graduate work (e.g. psychology, math, etc.).
Not many Ph.D. programs in psychology require the subject test, but I
did take it when applying to grad schools since a few of the programs
that I was really interested in did require it. Most of the
accommodations-related advice that has been shared in this thread also
applies to the subject GRE, but, unlike the General test, it is still
largely paper-based (I'm not sure whether things have changed since
2008). Hope that helps!
Katie


On 12/22/11, Gloria G <gloria.graves at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Loew, Ruth" <rloew at ETS.ORG>
> To: <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> 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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>> 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
>> --
>> 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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