Overview of the GRE® Program 1 Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. and GRE are registered trademarks of ETS.

Overview GRE® Testing Program GRE® Services and Resources For Test Takers For Advisors and Educators For Score Users 2

Overview of the GRE Program GRE® Testing Program 3 Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. and GRE are registered trademarks of ETS.

Purpose of the GRE® Tests GRE® scores are used by graduate 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 the evaluation of grades and recommendations 4

Benefits of GRE® Test Scores Measure skills considered essential to graduate school success by faculty and graduate deans Provide the only common measures of these skills for comparing the qualifications of applicants with different educational and cultural backgrounds Furnish independent information to supplement the evaluation of grades and recommendations Offer a valid predictor of graduate school performance Predictive validity confirmed by an independent study using 82,000 graduate students and over 1,700 studies containing validity data for GRE® tests In early 2014, ETS conducted a validity study of recent full-time and part-time MBA students. Student data was obtained from business school admissions and registrar offices. The study confirms that GRE® scores are valid predictors of success in MBA programs. In 2017, ETS completed a national validity study in collaboration with 21 law schools. Results indicated that the GRE® General Test is a strong, generalizably valid predictor of first-year law school grades. 5

The GRE® Testing Program GRE® General Test Measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking and analytical writing GRE® Subject Tests Biology Chemistry Literature in English Mathematics Physics Psychology 6 6 Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. and GRE are registered trademarks of ETS.

September, October, April The GRE® Tests at a Glance (for individuals testing in the United States) GRE® General Test GRE® Subject Tests Test Format Computer-delivered Paper-delivered Test Dates Continuous September, October, April Test Fees $205 $150 Test Length 3 hours, 45 min. 2 hours, 50 min. 7

GRE® Services and Resources for Test Takers Overview of the GRE Program GRE® Services and Resources for Test Takers 8 Copyright © 2011 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, LISTENING. LEARNING. LEADING. and GRE are registered trademarks of ETS.

GRE® Services and Resources for Test Takers Accommodations for Test Takers with Disabilities or Health-Related Needs Assistance with Test Fees GRE® Fee Reduction Programs Test Preparation Free and priced material Material in accessible formats Online, paperback books, ebooks, and a mobile app Recruiting GRE® Search Service Feedback on Test Performance GRE® Diagnostic Service 9

Accommodations for Test Takers with Disabilities or Health-Related Needs ETS provides accommodations for GRE® test takers who meet certain requirements. Accommodations include: Extended testing time Extra breaks Assistance Human reader Scribe Alternate Test Formats Braille Large-print test book and/or large-print answer sheet Audio recording Computer-voiced with either tactile figure supplement (GRE General Test only) Computer-voiced with large-print figure supplement (GRE General Test only) 10

Accommodations for Test Takers with Disabilities or Health-Related Needs (continued) Accommodations commonly used on the computer-delivered GRE® General Test: Extended testing time Extra breaks Ergonomic keyboard IntelliKeys keyboard Keyboard with touchpad Screen magnification Selectable foreground and background colors Trackball JAWS, with or without a refreshable braille device 11

Accommodations for Test Takers with Disabilities or Health-Related Needs (continued) Test preparation materials in alternate formats are also available Test takers can request accommodations and register for the GRE General Test or a GRE Subject Test through their ETS Account. Test takers must have their accommodations approved BEFORE their test can be scheduled. Requests for accommodations should be submitted as early as possible, especially if the test taker is requesting an alternate test format. Documentation review takes approximately six weeks once the request and completed paperwork are received at ETS. www.ets.org/gre/disabilities 12

GRE® Fee Reduction Programs Offered as a way to remove cost as a potential barrier to graduate study Individuals who qualify pay 50% of the test fee for a GRE test. These individuals can also retake a GRE test for the reduced test fee. Need-based and Unemployed Fee Reduction Programs For who can demonstrate financial need For those who are unemployed Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien Must be a senior or unenrolled college graduate 13 Copyright © 2008 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, and GRE are registered trademarks of ETS.

GRE® Fee Reduction Programs (continued) Steps for Individuals Applying for a Need-based GRE® Fee Reduction Voucher: Complete the GRE Fee Reduction Request form available at www.ets.org/gre/bulletinandforms. Print a complete copy of their FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR). Mail the completed GRE Fee Reduction Request Form and SAR to ETS. Resident aliens should also include a photocopy of their green card with the materials they mail to ETS. Those paying with a credit/debit card, should not include payment with their materials. Those paying by check or money order, should include payment for 50 percent of the test fee(s) with their materials. Allow up to three weeks for processing and mail delivery. www.ets.org/gre/grefeereduction 14 Copyright © 2008 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, and GRE are registered trademarks of ETS.

GRE® Fee Reduction Programs (continued) National Programs that Receive GRE Fee Reduction Vouchers Gates Millennium Program Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U-STAR) Program McNair Scholars Program National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM) Post-baccalaureate Research Education (PREP) Program Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program Student Support Services (SSS) Program www.ets.org/gre/grefeereduction 15 Copyright © 2008 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, and GRE are registered trademarks of ETS.

Changes for the 2019-20 Testing Year Effective July 2019, all test takers receiving a GRE Fee Reduction voucher for the GRE General Test will receive FREE vouchers for the following priced GRE test preparation materials, a $100 value: POWERPREP PLUS® Online practice test 1 ($40 value) POWERPREP PLUS® Online practice test 2 ($40 value) ScoreItNow!TM Online Writing Practice ($20 value) www.ets.org/gre/grefeereduction

GRE® Search Service Free to any prospective graduate or professional school student who wishes to participate. Students can list a free profile about themselves to help institutions find them more easily. If a student matches the recruitment profile of a participating institution, he or she may be sent information about graduate and professional programs, admission requirements, financial aid opportunities and fellowships. Students are asked if they would like to register for the GRE Search Service when they register for a GRE test, or they can register for this FREE service in their ETS Account. www.ets.org/gre/stusearch 17

GRE® Resources For Prospective Test Takers The official GRE® website (www.ets.org/gre) provides in-depth explanations of the test and changes, policy information, test dates and locations, and more The official TaketheGRE.com website is an easy-to-use site created especially for test takers and includes quick summaries, helpful guidance and some tips on how to get started 18

GRE® Resources For Prospective Test Takers (continued) Join the conversation on the official GRE® General Test page on Facebook® Connect, engage and hear from others who are planning to take the GRE General Test just like you 19

GRE® Resources For Prospective Test Takers (continued) Join the conversation on LinkedIn® Official GRE® General Test page Taking the GRE General Test for business school Connect, engage and hear from others who are planning to take the GRE General Test for graduate or business school 20

GRE® Resources for Advisors and Educators 21

GRE® Services and Resources for Advisors and Educators Advising Students Advisor Kit Test Preparation Test Preparation Materials Test Preparation Workshops for Campus Educators Criterion® Online Writing Evaluation Service 22 Copyright © 2008 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, and GRE are registered trademarks of ETS.

GRE® Advisor Kit Designed to help advisors and educators give students everything they need to know about test registration, preparation, sending scores and more! Includes easy-access student presentation with script, printable flyers, how-to videos, helpful links and more. Some materials available in multiple languages All downloadable www.ets.org/gre/advisorkit 23 23

GRE® Advisor Kit Materials Student Presentation – A presentation and script for you to use when giving test preparation presentations to your students. Includes: What you need to know about the GRE® General Test Registration tips What to expect on test day Getting and sending your scores Tools to help you prepare Tools to help you stand out 24

GRE® Advisor Kit Materials (continued) GRE® Information Bulletin – Contains all the details students will need for test registration, test preparation, test day, getting their scores and more for the current testing year. GRE® Student Flyer – A quick look at how the GRE General Test helps students do their best. Available in multiple languages. GRE® Registration Infographic – Key steps to GRE® registration success. A must-have for your students! 25

GRE® Advisor Kit Materials (continued) GRE® General Test At a Glance – A one-page snapshot of the content and structure of the GRE General Test. GRE® Subject Tests At a Glance – Key facts about the GRE® Subject Tests — what they measure, how they are administered, how to prepare and more. Official GRE® Test Prep At a Glance – The collection of official test preparation materials for the GRE General Test — for free download or to purchase. 26

GRE® Advisor Kit Materials (continued) How-to Videos How to Create an ETS® Account – The first step for those who are planning to register for a GRE test. How to Register for the GRE® General Test – This video walks prospective test takers through the steps to register for the GRE General Test. How to Reschedule a GRE® General Test Date – Step by step instructions for test takers who need to reschedule their test. 27

GRE® Advisor Kit Materials (continued) Returning to School Flyer – When advising someone who has been out of school for a while, use this informative flyer that illustrates why getting an advanced degree is a smart move and provides some tips to help them get started with the process. List of All Schools that Accept GRE® Scores MBA Programs that Accept GRE® Scores GRE® Student Events 28

GRE® Services and Resources for Score Users 29

GRE® Services and Resources for Score Users Recruiting GRE® Search Service Promotion of Recruitment Events on Facebook and Weibo Data Collection and Research Annual CGS/GRE Survey of Graduate Enrollment and Degrees Access to GRE® Research Reports Score Use ETS® Data Manager Score Interpretation Information and Advice 30 Copyright © 2008 by Educational Testing Service. All rights reserved. ETS, the ETS logo, and GRE are registered trademarks of ETS.

Admissions section of GRE website GRE® Guide to the Use of Scores Tools to Help Score Users Understand GRE® Scores and Use Them in the Admissions Process Admissions section of GRE website GRE® Guide to the Use of Scores A Snapshot of the Individuals Who Took the GRE® General Test Using GRE® Scores Successfully in Holistic Admissions A Balanced Approach to GRE® Score Use Comparison Tool for Business Schools Comparison Tool for Law Schools 31

Admissions Section of GRE Website www.ets.org/gre/institutions

GRE® Guide to the Use of Scores An essential guide for all professionals involved in admissions decisions Overview of the GRE® tests Using and interpreting scores Statistical tables GRE General Test interpretive data GRE Subject Test interpretive data GRE General Test interpretive data by broad graduate major field Reliability and standard error of measurement Analytical Writing score level descriptions www.ets.org/gre/guide 33 33

A Snapshot of the Individuals Who Took the GRE® General Test 541,750 unique test takers who took the GRE® General Test between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018 Performance information for the GRE General Test population between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018 Volume information for the GRE General Test population between July 1, 2013, and June 30, 2018 www.ets.org/gre/snapshot

Using GRE® Scores Successfully in Holistic Admissions For an at-a-glance look at ways to use GRE scores, check out our infographic. It summarizes: How to be more fair and inclusive when making admissions decisions and avoid missing an applicant with great potential Why it is important to consider scores on each measure independently The best ways to compare applicants’ test scores www.ets.org/gre/bestpractices 35 35

A Balanced Approach to GRE® Score Use Presents analyses based on examinees who took the GRE® General Test that show how adhering to a particular cut score policy can lead to systematically disregarding large numbers of candidates in various subgroups (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender). www.ets.org/gre/balancedapproach 36 36

GRE® Comparison Tool for Business Schools Interactive, online tool that helps newer GRE® score users understand and appropriately interpret GRE scores in the context of GMAT® Total Scores as they gain familiarity with GRE scores. www.ets.org/gre/business/comparison GMAT is a registered trademark of the Graduate Management Admission Council, which does not endorse or approve this Comparison tool. 37 37

GRE® Comparison Tool for Law Schools New interactive, online tool that helps newer GRE® score users understand and appropriately interpret GRE scores in the context of LSAT® Total Scores as they gain familiarity with GRE scores. www.ets.org/gre/law/comparison LSAT is a registered trademark of the Law School Admission Council, which does not endorse or approve this Comparison tool. 38 38

Ways to Stay Informed Sign Up for the GRE® eUPDATE Newsletter to receive the latest GRE® news, updates, webinar dates and more. Encourage all faculty and staff to sign up too. www.ets.org/gre/update 39 39

To Get More Information GRE® Tests and Services Visit www.ets.org/gre/institutions Holistic Admissions Strategies Visit www.holisticadmissions.org If you have questions: Email: gretests@ets.org Phone: 1-609-683-2662 40