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GRE官网信息 第一部分 what you need to know The GRE? revised General Test is Coming in August 2011 The GRE? General Test is Changing. Find Out What You Need to Know — and Why It's Good News for You. For millions of students like you, a graduate or business degree can give you a big advantage in your future career. An important step toward achieving that goal — and the path to thousands of graduate and business programs all over the world — is to take the GRE? General Test. Now we're making that step even better for you. Starting August 1, 2011, the GRE? revised General Test will replace the current GRE General Test, giving you the advantage of a better test experience — and new types of questions that help show your readiness for graduate-level work. Here's What You Can Expect from the GRE revised General Test , A new test-taker friendly design for the computer-based test that lets you edit or change your answers, skip questions and more, all within a section — giving you the freedom to use more of your own test-taking strategies. Another new feature: an on-screen calculator.* Learn more about the new test-taker friendly design. , New types of questions in the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections, many featuring real-life scenarios that reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in today's demanding graduate and business school programs. Learn more about the new types of questions. , Special savings of 50% when you take the GRE revised General Test between August 1 and September 30, 2011. The 50% discount means big savings for you — and another big advantage to taking the GRE revised General Test. Learn more about saving 50% on your test fee. , Important score reporting information you need to know: If you take the GRE revised General Test during our special discount period of August – September 2011, your scores will be sent by mid-November. However, if you need your scores before November 2011, take the current test before August 2011. Something else to keep in mind when you receive your scores: The GRE revised General Test features a new score scale that can make it easier for schools to compare your GRE scores with the scores of other candidates. Learn more about the new score scale. *For those taking the paper-based GRE revised General Test, calculators will be provided at the test center for use during the test. Choosing Between the Current Test and the Revised Test To help you decide which of the two tests to take, start by selecting which schools you're most interested in, then find out when they need your scores. Different schools have different admissions deadlines, so knowing when your prospective schools need your scores is an important part of making the decision between the GRE General Test and the GRE revised General Test. If you need scores before November 2011, start planning now. You will need to take the current test. You will want to register early to ensure you get a seat for your preferred date and location. If you take the current test in either a split-test administration or paper-based test location early planning is especially important. If you don't need scores until after November 2011, taking the GRE revised General Test is a smart move. With these new changes in place, the revised test will give you a better test experience — and offer an even better way to show schools that you're ready for graduate-level work. Another Reason to Take the GRE revised General Test: You'll Save 50% When You Test In August or September 2011. Here's an opportunity you don't want to miss: save 50% on the GRE revised General Test when you test between August 1 and September 30, 2011. It's an exclusive offer only for test takers who are among the first to take the GRE revised General Test. Test takers who save 50% on their test fee will have the same test experience and test advantages as those who take the GRE revised General Test after the special discount period is over; the only difference is the savings! If you want to take advantage of this limited-time 50% discount, we recommend that you register as soon as registration opens for the GRE revised General Test on March 15, 2011, since seats will fill up quickly during this special discount period. Please note that if you test during this special discount period of August 1 – September 30, 2011, your GRE scores will be sent by mid-November 2011. That means if you need your scores before then, don't wait — make sure you take the current test before August 1, 2011. Important news for test takers: Make sure you get all the details you need to know about the GRE revised General Test, coming on August 1, 2011. Sign up now for test-taker news and information. Make Sure You're Ready for the GRE revised General Test. Here Are Important Dates You Need to Know: Table with important dates about the GRE revised General Test MONTH MILESTONE 2010 JULY , Free test prep is available for the GRE revised General Test 2011 Table with important dates about the GRE revised General Test MONTH MILESTONE , March 15: Registration opens for the GRE revised General Test (If MARCH you plan on taking the current test, you can register now.) , August 1: First day of testing for the GRE revised General Test AUGUST – , August 1 – September 30: Save 50% on your test fee; if you test SEPTEMBER during this period, your scores will be sent by mid-November , If you test between October and November, you should check the OCTOBER – detailed score reporting schedule to know what day your scores NOVEMBER will be sent , Normal score reporting resumes. Your score report will be sent 10 DECEMBER – 15 days after your test date For Test Takers Taking the Paper-based GRE revised General Test For those taking the paper-based GRE revised General Test in areas of the world where the computer-based test is not available, the test design and question types will be modified to be appropriate for a paper-based, linear test. Learn more about the paper-based test and important test dates. For Test Takers in China (including Hong Kong), Korea or Taiwan If you're taking the test in these areas, there are some important changes with the GRE revised General Test introduction you should know. What You Can Do to Start Preparing Now Even though the GRE revised General Test is coming August 1, 2011, there are a few ways you can start getting ready for it right now: 1. Sign up now to get all the details you need to know about the GRE revised General Test with special test-taker news and information. Don't miss out. Sign up today! 2. Find out when you need your scores to decide which test is best for your timing: If you need your scores before November 2011, register now to take the current test before August 1, 2011. If not, register for the GRE revised General Test starting on March 15, 2011 — and save 50% if you test between August 1 and September 30, 2011. Sign up to get important information about the launch of the revised test. 3. Learn about the GRE revised General Test — what's changing, and what those changes mean to you. Find out. 4. Check out Sample Questions, tips for answering and general advice for each section available now: o Analytical Writing o Verbal Reasoning o Quantitative Reasoning 5. Download FREE test prep materials to start practicing: o POWEPREP? II Software for the computer-based test — includes a Test Preview Tool and Practice Test o The Practice Book for the Paper-based GRE? revised General Test (PDF) 6. Make a note to buy The Official Guide to the GRE? revised General Test and ScoreItNow!? Online Writing Practice, available in late 2010 for even more practice. Important: If you need your GRE scores before November 2011, you must take the current GRE General Test before August 1, 2011. Register today! 50% discount offer applies to the GRE? revised General Test administration fee only for tests taken from August 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011. Examinees who take the test during this testing period will be sent their scores by mid-November 2011. Fee and discount does not include all applicable fees, Value Added or similar taxes. Cannot be applied to previous registrations or combined with any other offers. Examinees who register within the promotional period may reschedule during such promotional period, subject to applicable fees, however any and all other cancellations and rescheduled exams are non-refundable. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. There are no guarantees of seat availability, so examinees must register to reserve a seat. All other GRE terms and conditions are in effect. ETS may modify or discontinue this offer at any time without notice. 第二部分 Important Timing As we get closer to the August 2011 launch of the GRE? revised General Test, there will be more dates and other important information you'll need to know to be prepared. Here are a few of those important dates in 2010 and 2011 to give you an inside look at what's ahead. Table with important dates about the GRE revised General Test MONTH MILESTONE 2010 JULY , Free test prep is available for the GRE revised General Test 2011 , March 15: Registration opens for the GRE revised General Test (If MARCH you plan on taking the current test, you can register now.) Table with important dates about the GRE revised General Test MONTH MILESTONE , August 1: First day of testing for the GRE revised General Test AUGUST – , August 1 – September 30: Save 50% on your test fee; if you test SEPTEMBER during this period, your scores will be sent by mid-November , If you test between October and November, you should check the OCTOBER – detailed score reporting schedule to know what day your scores NOVEMBER will be sent , Normal score reporting resumes. Your score report will be sent 10 DECEMBER – 15 days after your test date 50% discount offer applies to the GRE? revised General Test administration fee only for tests taken from August 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011. Examinees who take the test during this testing period will be sent their scores by mid-November 2011. Fee and discount does not include all applicable fees, Value Added or similar taxes. Cannot be applied to previous registrations or combined with any other offers. Examinees who register within the promotional period may reschedule during such promotional period, subject to applicable fees, however any and all other cancellations and rescheduled exams are non-refundable. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. There are no guarantees of seat availability, so examinees must register to reserve a seat. All other GRE terms and conditions are in effect. ETS may modify or discontinue this offer at any time without notice. About Computer-based and Paper-based Administrations The GRE revised General Test will be administered on computer on a continuous basis around the world.** In areas where the computer-based test is unavailable, paper-based tests will be administered up to three times per year (October, November and February) and the test design and question types will be modified to be appropriate for a paper-based, linear test. In addition, calculators will be provided at the test center for use during the paper-based test. If you plan on taking the current paper-based test, it is important to register early as seats will fill up quickly. Learn more about the paper-based test and get important information on test dates. LAST DATES TO TAKE THE CURRENT PAPER-BASED TEST October 23, 2010 November 20, 2010 February 12, 2011 Not all test dates are available in all locations, so check test dates at paper-based test centers (PDF). **For Test Takers in China (including Hong Kong), Korea and Taiwan: There are several things you need to know to prepare for the GRE? revised General Test: 1. You'll be able to take the entire GRE revised General Test on a computer (the Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing sections) in one session, on the same day, instead of the current split-test administration. 2. With the introduction of the GRE revised General Test, the test will be available more frequently in these locations. There will now be one to two fixed administrations per month. 3. If you need your scores before November 2011, you need to register as early as possible for the current GRE General Test, as seats will fill up quickly. Registration for the Analytical Writing section for the split-test administration of the current GRE General Test opens July 2010. You are encouraged to register early to ensure the location and time of your choice. Individuals taking the Analytical Writing section between July 1, 2010 and September 18, 2010 will be registered for the paper-based administration on October 23, 2010. Individuals taking the Analytical Writing section between September 19, 2010 and May 7, 2011 will be registered for the paper-based administration on June 11, 2011. There are other changes to the GRE revised General Test that international test takers need to know. Learn more. What You Can Do to Start Preparing Now Even though the GRE revised General Test is coming August 1, 2011, there are a few ways you can start getting ready for it right now: 1. Sign up now to get all the details you need to know about the GRE revised General Test with special test-taker news and information. Don't miss out. Sign up today! 2. Find out when you need your scores to decide which test is best for your timing: If you need your scores before November 2011, register now to take the current test before August 1, 2011. If not, register for the GRE revised General Test starting on March 15, 2011 — and save 50% if you test between August 1 and September 30, 2011. Sign up to get important information about the launch of the revised test. 3. Learn about the GRE revised General Test — what's changing, and what those changes mean to you. Find out. 4. Check out Sample Questions, tips for answering and general advice for each section available now: o Analytical Writing o Verbal Reasoning o Quantitative Reasoning 5. Download FREE test prep materials to start practicing: o POWERPREP? II Software for the computer-based test — includes a Test Preview Tool and Practice Test o The Practice Book for the Paper-based GRE? revised General Test (PDF) 6. Make a note to buy The Official Guide to the GRE? revised General Test and ScoreItNow!? Online Writing Practice, available in late 2010 for even more practice. Important: If you need your GRE scores before November 2011, you must take the current GRE General Test before August 1, 2011. Register today! 第三部分About the GRE? revised General Test Just like the GRE? General Test, the GRE? revised General Test measures the verbal and quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing skills you'll need for success in graduate and business school. It's been changed to make it a friendlier, more flexible test, and to more closely reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in graduate or business school. The result? A better test experience for you, and an even more reliable way to show schools you have the skills and readiness for graduate-level work. Here's what to expect with the GRE revised General Test: , A new test-taker friendly design for the computer-based test that lets you edit or change your answers and skip questions, all within a section, and more — giving you the freedom to use more of your own test-taking strategies. Another new feature: an on-screen calculator.* Learn more about the new test-taker friendly design. , New types of questions in the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sections, many featuring real-life scenarios that reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in today's demanding graduate and business school programs. Learn more about the new types of questions. , Special savings of 50% when you take the GRE revised General Test between August 1 and September 30, 2011. The 50% discount means big savings for you — and another big advantage to taking the GRE revised General Test. Learn more about saving 50% on your test fee. , Important score reporting information you need to know: If you take the GRE revised General Test during our special discount period of August – September 2011, your scores will be sent by mid-November. However, if you need your scores before November 2011, take the current test before August 2011. One more thing to keep in mind when you receive your scores: The GRE revised General Test features a new score scale that can make it easier for schools to compare your GRE? scores with other candidates. Learn more about the new score scale. Important news for test takers: Make sure you get all the details you need to know about the GRE revised General Test, coming on August 1, 2011. Sign up now for test-taker news and information. *For those taking the paper-based GRE revised General Test in areas of the world where the computer-based test is not available, the test design and question types will be modified to be appropriate for a paper-based, linear test. In addition, calculators will be provided at the test center for use during the paper-based test. Learn more about the paper-based test and important timing differences. 50% discount offer applies to the GRE? revised General Test administration fee only for tests taken from August 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011. Examinees who take the test during this testing period will be sent their scores by mid-November 2011. Fee and discount does not include all applicable fees, Value Added or similar taxes. Cannot be applied to previous registrations or combined with any other offers. Examinees who register within the promotional period may reschedule during such promotional period, subject to applicable fees, however any and all other cancellations and rescheduled exams are non-refundable. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. There are no guarantees of seat availability, so examinees must register to reserve a seat. All other GRE terms and conditions are in effect. ETS may modify or discontinue this offer at any time without notice. 第三部分 第一节 test-taking expericence What Is Changing About the Test-taking Experience A New Test-taker Friendly Design Delivers A More Flexible Test-taking Experience For many students, taking the test that can help pave the way to graduate and business school is a big step. With that in mind, ETS has designed the GRE? revised General Test to be friendlier, more flexible and more focused on the skills you need for graduate and business school. Now, you'll find new types of questions. More real-life scenarios that mirror the kind of thinking you'll do with graduate-level work. And a friendlier, more flexible test design that gives you the freedom to use more of your own test-taking style and strategies. There’s even an on-screen calculator for help with the Quantitative Reasoning section.* Here are the changes that give you a better test experience*: , New preview and review capabilities within a section , New "mark and review" feature to tag questions, so you can skip and return later , New ability to change/edit answers within a section , New on-screen calculator for the Quantitative Reasoning section , New questions that better reflect the skills you'll need for graduate and business school , New answer formats, including tasks such as numeric entry and highlighting a sentence in a passage to answer a question , Less reliance on vocabulary out of context, more emphasis on reading — and no antonyms or analogies To practice for the computer-based revised General Test, download the POWERPREP? II Software. It includes a Test Preview Tool and a Practice Test and is designed to help you get familiar with the new test design and various question types. To practice for the paper-based test, view The Practice Book for the Paper-based GRE revised General Test (PDF), which also contains a practice test. The technology behind the friendlier, more flexible design The computer-based GRE revised General Test features advanced technology that allows you to freely move forward and backward throughout an entire section to change or edit responses, even skip questions you can come back to later. This new flexibility gives you a better, friendlier test experience — and the advantage of using more of your own personal test-taking strategies and style. What Is Changing About Test Structure and Length The overall testing time for the computer-based GRE revised General Test is about three hours and 45 minutes, plus short breaks. There are six sections to the revised test: , One Analytical Writing section with two separately timed writing tasks , Two Verbal Reasoning sections , Two Quantitative Reasoning sections , One unscored section, typically a Verbal Reasoning or Quantitative Reasoning section, that may appear at any point in the computer-based GRE revised General Test , An identified research section that is not scored may also be included in the computer-based GRE revised General Test The Analytical Writing section will always be first, while the other five sections may appear in any order. Here's a breakdown of the timing and tasks for each test section: Table with breakdown of the timing and tasks for each test section SECTION NUMBER OF QUESTIONS ALLOTTED TIME Analytical Writing One "Analyze an Issue" task and one "Analyze 30 minutes per (One section with two separately an Argument" task task timed tasks) 30 minutes per Verbal Reasoning Approximately 20 questions per section (Two sections) section 35 minutes per Quantitative Reasoning Approximately 20 questions per section (Two sections) section †Varies Varies Unscored ††Varies Varies Research You'll get a 10-minute break following the third section, and a 1-minute break between the other test sections. Important news for test takers: Make sure you get all the details you need to know about the GRE revised General Test, coming on August 1, 2011. Sign up now for test-taker news and information. Learn about changes to the structure and length of the paper-based test. *For those taking the paper-based GRE revised General Test in areas of the world where the computer-based test is not available, the test design and question types will be modified to be appropriate for a paper-based, linear test. In addition, calculators will be provided at the test center for use during the paper-based test. Learn more about the paper-based test and important timing differences. †An unidentified unscored section that does not count toward a score may be included and may appear in any order after the Analytical Writing section. ††An identified research section may be included in place of the unscored section. The research section will always appear at the end of the test. Questions in this section are included for the purpose of ETS research and will not count toward your score. 第二节 test content What Is Changing About the Test Questions New Questions That Better Reflect the Kind of Thinking You'll Do In Graduate or Business School The GRE? General Test measures the skills you need to succeed in graduate or business school, regardless of your field of study. The GRE? revised General Test more closely aligns with the types of skills that are required to meet today's demanding graduate and business school expectations. Here's a look at what is changing on the three test sections — Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing. Verbal Reasoning: No More Antonyms and Analogies. More Focus on Reading. The GRE revised General Test places a greater emphasis on higher-level cognitive skills. Featuring new types of questions, the Verbal Reasoning section of the revised test more closely reflects the kind of thinking you'll do in graduate or business school, and better measures your ability to understand what you read and how you apply your reasoning skills. Here's what is new for the Verbal Reasoning section: , Antonyms and analogies have been removed from the test, so there are no questions that test vocabulary out of context. , New Text Completion questions test your ability to interpret, evaluate and reason from what you've read. Text Completion questions test this ability by omitting crucial words from short passages, requiring you to fill them in by selecting words or phrases. , New Sentence Equivalence questions test your ability to reach a conclusion about how a sentence should be completed while focusing on the meaning of the whole sentence. , There are more Reading Comprehension questions on the test, including new types of questions, such as selecting multiple correct answer choices instead of just one, or highlighting a sentence within a reading passage to answer the question. Get a quick view of the Verbal Reasoning Question Types. Take a closer look at the Verbal Reasoning section. Since there are substantial changes to the Verbal Reasoning section of the GRE revised General Test, the score scale for this section is changing, too. Learn more about score scale changes. The revised Verbal Reasoning section measures your ability to: , analyze and draw conclusions from discourse; reason from incomplete data; identify author's assumptions and/or perspective; understand multiple levels of meaning, such as literal, figurative and author's intent , select important points; distinguish major from minor or relevant points; summarize text; understand the structure of a text , understand the meanings of words, sentences and entire texts; understand relationships among words and among concepts Learn about changes to the paper-based test. Quantitative Reasoning: Same Basic Math Concepts. More Real-life Scenarios. You'll still need to know basic math for the GRE revised General Test. The difference, however, is the increased emphasis on data interpretation and real-life scenarios. There are new types of questions that require you to show your quantitative reasoning ability. Plus, to reduce the emphasis on computation, we provide an on-screen calculator.* Here's what is new for the Quantitative Reasoning section: , The revised test still requires basic math skills like arithmetic, algebra, geometry and data analysis; however, it will focus more on questions involving data interpretation and real-life scenarios. , New Multiple-choice questions which include some that have more than one correct answer, requiring you to select all of the correct answers from the choices provided. , New Numeric Entry questions require you to enter your answer in a box instead of selecting an answer from a list. , An on-screen calculator for use in this section reduces the emphasis on computation.* Learn more about using the calculator. Get a quick view of the Quantitative Reasoning Question Types. Take a closer look at the Quantitative Reasoning section. Since there are substantial changes to the Quantitative Reasoning section of the GRE revised General Test, the score scale for this section is changing, too. Learn more about score scale changes. The revised Quantitative Reasoning section measures your ability to: , understand quantitative information , interpret and analyze quantitative information , solve problems using mathematical models , apply basic mathematical skills and elementary mathematical concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability and statistics Learn about changes to the paper-based test. Analytical Writing: More Focused Responses. Less Generalization. The Analytical Writing section is not changing dramatically. However, you'll need to provide more focused responses based on the tasks presented, so you can more accurately demonstrate your skill in directly responding to that task. You will still write two essays, one where you evaluate a logical argument, and the other where you express your views on a critical issue. Here's what is new for the Analytical Writing section: , For each essay task, you will be given one topic rather than a choice of topics. , Tasks are now more specific, and responses will be measured to ensure you can integrate critical thinking and analytical writing by fully addressing the tasks you’re presented. Get a quick view of the Analytical Writing Question Types. Take a closer look at the Analytical Writing section. The revised Analytical Writing section continues to measure your ability to: , articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively , support ideas with relevant reasons and examples , examine claims and accompanying evidence , sustain a well-focused, coherent discussion , control the elements of standard written English The changes to these three sections incorporate the kind of tasks and thinking you'll do in graduate or business school — and provide more reliable results to the schools considering you for admission. Important news for test takers: Make sure you get all the details you need to know about the GRE revised General Test, coming on August 1, 2011. Sign up now for test-taker news and information. *For those taking the paper-based GRE revised General Test in areas of the world where the computer-based test is not available, the test design and question types will be modified to be appropriate for a paper-based, linear test. In addition, calculators will be provided at the test center for use during the paper-based test. Learn more about the paper-based test and important timing differences. 第四部分 international test takers For Test Takers Who Live or Plan to Test Outside of the United States* Important Information That Could Affect When You Get Your Scores If you've been thinking about going to graduate or business school, there are many advantages to taking the GRE? revised General Test. It's important, however, that you first find out when your prospective schools need your scores — because that timing may determine which test you take. Different schools have different admissions deadlines, especially if you are planning to study outside of your home country. That's why deciding on the schools you're most interested in — and finding out when they need your scores — is very important when deciding between the current and revised test. Finding out when you need your scores could mean that you need to take the current test sooner than you think to receive your scores in time, depending on which location you test in. Here's what you need to know about testing and timing. For Testing in China (including Hong Kong), Korea and Taiwan , With the introduction of the GRE revised General Test, you'll be able to take the entire test on computer (the Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical Writing sections) in one session, on the same day, instead of the current split-test administration. , The GRE revised General Test will be administered more frequently in these locations. There will now be one to two administrations per month. , Computer-based testing will allow faster score reporting, once score reporting returns to the regular 10 – 15 day turnaround schedule in December 2011. , The test fees in these regions will also be aligned with the international fee structure, eliminating the split-test administration price tier. , Several important dates for the GRE revised General Test include: o FREE test prep is available now. o Registration opens on March 15, 2011. o The first fixed computer-based administration in these regions will be August 6, 2011. o Save 50% on your test fee when you test between August 1 – September 30, 2011. This is an exclusive offer only for test takers who are among the first to take the GRE revised General Test.** o If you test during our special discount period of August – September 2011, your scores will be sent by mid-November. o If you take the test in October – November 2011, check the detailed score reporting schedule to know what day your scores will be sent. o Score reporting returns to the regular reporting period of 10 – 15 days after test date, starting in December 2011. , IMPORTANT: If you need your scores before November 2011, you must take the current GRE? General Test. Since seats will fill up quickly, it's important that you register early to get the date and location of your choice. Depending on where in the world you need to take the test, early planning is especially important. , Last Dates to Take the CURRENT Split-Test in China (including Hong Kong), Korea and Taiwan , , Registration for the Analytical Writing section for the split test administration of the current GRE General Test opens July 2010. You are encouraged to register early to ensure the location and time of your choice. Individuals taking the Analytical Writing section between July 1, 2010 and September 18, 2010 will be registered for the paper-based administration on October 23, 2010. Individuals taking the Analytical Writing section between September 19, 2010 and May 7, 2011 will be registered for the paper-based administration on June 11, 2011. For All Other Testing Locations Where the Computer-based Test is Offered , The GRE revised General Test will be administered on computer on a continuous basis around the world. , Several important dates for the GRE revised General Test include: o FREE test prep is available now. o Registration opens on March 15, 2011. o Testing begins August 1, 2011. o Save 50% on your test fee when you test between August 1 – September 30, 2011. This is an exclusive offer only for test takers who are among the first to take the GRE revised General Test.** o If you test during our special discount period of August 1 – September 30, 2011, your scores will be sent by mid-November. o If you take the test in October – November 2011, check the detailed score reporting schedule to know what day your scores will be sent. o Score reporting returns to the regular reporting period of 10 – 15 days after test date, starting in December 2011. o This means if a school needs your scores before November 2011, you must take the current test before August 2011 to make sure you have your scores in time. For All Testing Locations Where the Paper-based Test is Offered If you plan on taking the test in a location of the world where a computer-based test is not available and must take the current GRE General Test in a paper-based format, you need to plan to take the test soon. Since seats WILL fill up quickly, it's important that you register early to get the date and location of your choice. Depending on where in the world you need to take the test, early planning is especially important. If taking a paper-based test, there are several fixed administration dates to consider. Here are important dates you need to know: Table with breakdown of the timing and tasks for each test section LAST DATES TO TAKE THE CURRENT PAPER-BASED TEST October 23, 2010 November 20, 2010 February 12, 2011 Not all test dates are available in all locations, so check test dates at paper-based test centers (PDF). , Several other important dates for the paper-based GRE revised General Test include: o FREE test prep is available now o Registration opens on March 15, 2011 o Paper-based GRE revised General Test administrations are: , October 22, 2011 , November 19, 2011 , February 11, 2012 o Scores will continue to be reported within the normal six-week reporting schedule Changes to the Design of the Paper-based Test Candidates who take the paper-based version of the GRE revised General Test will also benefit from some of the important enhancements: , The paper-based test will continue to be a linear test, but there will be a paper-based equivalent of all the new question types. So, even test takers who take the paper-based test will benefit from the new questions like text completions and numeric entry; the only new question type not included in the paper-based test is Highlighting an Answer Within a Reading Passage. Learn more about these new question types. , You will now enter your answers in a test book, rather than a separate answer sheet. , You will be provided an ETS calculator to use during the Quantitative Reasoning section; you may not use your own calculator. Changes to test structure and length of the paper-based test: Table with breakdown of the timing and tasks for each test section SECTION NUMBER OF QUESTIONS ALLOTTED TIME One "Analyze an Issue" task and 30 minutes Analytical Writing one "Analyze an Argument" task 30 minutes Verbal Reasoning 25 questions per section 35 minutes per section (Two sections) Quantitative Reasoning 40 minutes per section 25 questions per section(Two sections) Important news for test takers: Make sure you get all the details you need to know about the GRE revised General Test, coming on August 1, 2011. Sign up now for test-taker news and information. *All those outside the United States of America, Guam, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. **50% discount offer applies to the GRE? revised General Test administration fee only for tests taken from August 1, 2011 – September 30, 2011. Examinees who take the test during this testing period will be sent their scores by mid-November 2011. Fee and discount does not include all applicable fees, Value Added or similar taxes. Cannot be applied to previous registrations or combined with any other offers. Examinees who register within the promotional period may reschedule during such promotional period, subject to applicable fees, however any and all other cancellations and rescheduled exams are non-refundable. Not valid for cash or cash equivalent. There are no guarantees of seat availability, so examinees must register to reserve a seat. All other GRE terms and conditions are in effect. ETS may modify or discontinue this offer at any time without notice. See also: , Upcoming GRE Student Fairs 第四部分 Prepare for the Test We offer a variety of tools to help you prepare for the GRE? revised General Test so you can feel more confident on test day. Make sure you prepare for the right test. If you need to test prior to August 2011, use the test prep materials for the current GRE General Test. 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