FLC Testing Center - GRE General & Subject Exam

GRE General Exam and GRE Subject Exam

Whether you are a student planning to take a GRE® test, a faculty member using GRE® scores, or if you are simply interested in research on GRE® tests, go to www.gre.org. This site contains all the information you will need.

Prospective graduate applicants take the General Test and/or the Subject Tests. GRE® test scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement undergraduate records and other qualifications for graduate study. The scores provide common measures for comparing the qualifications of applicants and aid in evaluating grades and recommendations.

Any accredited graduate, business or professional school, or any department or division within a school, may require or recommend that its applicants take the General Test, a Subject Test, or both. If approved by the GRE® Board, a non-accredited institution can also receive test takers' scores.

FLC only offers the paper-based version of the GRE's.

The GRE® General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills that have been acquired over a long period of time and that are not related to any specific field of study.

Verbal Reasoning — The skills measured include the test taker's ability to

analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize information obtained from it
analyze relationships among component parts of sentences
recognize relationships between words and concepts

Quantitative Reasoning — The skills measured include the test taker's ability to

understand basic concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis
reason quantitatively
solve problems in a quantitative setting

Analytical Writing — The skills measured include the test taker's ability to

articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively
examine claims and accompanying evidence
support ideas with relevant reasons and examples
sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion
control the elements of standard written English

The GRE® Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in the eight disciplines listed below. Each Subject Test is intended for students who have majored in or have extensive background in that specific area. For some Subject Tests, subscores are provided in addition to the total score; these subscores indicate the strengths and weaknesses of individual student's preparation, and they may help students plan their future studies.

Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Literature in English
Biology
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Computer Science
Psychology

When you register for a GRE®Test, you will be sent a free Subject Test Practice Book that describes the test in detail. The book also includes test-taking strategies, content specifications, a full-length test and answer key, and information to help you understand the scores you earn. You can download these free practice books from the web.

Test Dates	Test	Registration Deadline
October 18, 2008	Subject only
October 25, 2008	General only
November 8, 2008	Subject only
February 21, 2009	General only

On the Day of the Test:

Students should report to Jones Hall, Room 140 no later than 8:30am for testing. Students need to present their admission ticket and a current photo ID.

GRE Fee Reduction:

Some students may be eligible for GRE Fee Reduction. To see if you are eligible, contact Kim Gjere in the Office of Financial Aid (101 Miller) or visit the ETS site.

Questions?

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