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Why did ETS® go to a split-test administration of the GRE® General Test?
ETS went to a split-test administration to restore the validity of scores for
students in these regions. The paper-based Verbal and Quantitative sections that
are administered will be retired from use after each administration, thereby
removing the unfair advantage some past students gained by memorizing questions
in advance of the test. The Analytical Writing section is administered on
computer. Test takers word process their essay responses so that the responses
can be reviewed by ETS Essay Similarity Detection (ESD) software. The software
ensures that every scored essay has a high degree of original critical thinking
and analytical writing. All test takers benefit when ETS can assure admissions
decision makers of the validity of test scores.
Can test takers take the Verbal and Quantitative sections first and
then take the Analytical Writing section?
No. Test takers must take the Analytical Writing section first.
Can test takers take the computer-based and paper-based portions of
the test in different years?
No. Candidates must take both administrations in the same testing year (i.e.,
between July 1 and June 30).
Will Analytical Writing scores be reported separately from Verbal and
Quantitative scores to schools and colleges?
No. Scores on the General Test will not be reported to candidates or
institutions until all three sections of the test have been completed. Scores
for the General Test will be reported within six weeks after the paper-based
administration is completed.
How long is the test session for the Analytical Writing section?
The Analytical Writing session is a total of two hours.
Can I handwrite my Analytical Writing essay responses at
the computer-based test center?
No. You will be required to type your essay responses. All test takers
at computer-based test centers worldwide are required to type their essay
responses on the GRE® Analytical Writing section in order to enable use of the
Essay Similarity Detection (ESD) software.
How long is the test session for the paper-based Verbal and
Quantitative sections?
The paper-based test session is a total of two and a half hours.
Are there test preparation materials available?
When you register for the Analytical Writing session, ETS® will send you a
free copy of the GRE Powerprep® software and the GRE® Practice General
Test book. Use the software to practice for the computer-based Analytical
Writing section and the practice book for the paper-based Verbal and
Quantitative sections. Allow up to four weeks to receive the material. These
materials can also be downloaded
free of charge.
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