[nabs-l] GRE

[Alexander Castillo]

Hello Robbie, in terms of which schools require GRE exams and which
schools do not,  is a matter of researching the particular program
which you will be applying to. I personally do not think that GRE
scores are required only at better institutions, rather, it depends on
the particular program. For example, NYU's MA program in mental health
counseling does not require GRE scores. But there are other schools,
which may not be as well known which do. NYU has a pretty good
program.... So it all depends on what you want to do. If you know
exactly where you want to do your graduate work, and you know it does
not require GRE scores, than there would be no need for you to take
the test.

I would not recommend submitting something other than the GRE if it is
required, sso if your program requires it, simply prepare for the exam
and take it. I have come across more graduate programs which require
it, so it is a wise choice to take the exam if you are not sure where
you are headed for graduate work.

The GRE has changed and you should know that right now, the accessible
voiced GRE is not the newer version of the exam. So when you make the
choice for your accommodations, make sure you note that if you choose
the accessible exam, you will need to have study material for the
older GRE test and not the new one. The practice software for the
voiced GRE from what I know, only runs on Windows XP machines.

Make sure you give yourself enough time to prep for the exam, and also
enough time to make all accommodations, as this is not an overnight
process, and you want to feel comforttable with the test taking
experience.

Thanks for reading,
Alex

On 12/27/11, Loew, Ruth <rloew at ets.org> wrote:
> Hi, Gloria.
>
> For the self-voicing computer-based GRE General Test, there's a free
> practice test that gives a score for the multiple-choice sections.  It's not
> online, though; you have to request it from Disability Services, our
> customer service area. Here's their contact info:
>
>
> Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time (New York)
> Phone:
> 1-609-771-7780 or 1-866-387-8602 (toll-free for test takers in the United
> States, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada)
> E-mail:
> stassd at ets.org<mailto:stassd at ets.org>
> TTY:
> 1-609-771-7714
> Fax:
> 1-609-771-7165
> Mail:
> ETS Disability Services
> PO Box 6054
> Princeton, NJ 08541-6054
>
>
> There are lots of other accessible practice materials for the GRE General
> Test, though these don't give scores.  See
> http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/prepare/disabilities for accessible
> practice materials.
>
> There are 8 different subject tests, too.  They are listed here:
> http://www.ets.org/gre/subject/prepare/.  You will need to take one or more
> of these if you're applying to programs that require them.  You'll have to
> find out what the individual graduate departments and programs require.
> Some accessible practice materials for these are in stock, and if you need a
> format that's not now in stock, we'll make it on request.  Please contact
> Disability Services (see above) for accessible practice materials for the
> GRE Subject Tests.
>
> I hope this helps.  Happy New Year, everyone!  Feel free to contact me on-
> or off-list if you have questions.
>
> Ruth C. Loew, Ph.D.
> Assistant Director
> Office of Disability Policy, ETS
> rloew at ets.org
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> Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:28:45 -0600
> From: "Gloria G" <gloria.graves at gmail.com<mailto:gloria.graves at gmail.com>>
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> 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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