2. Before you begin, please be sure that the volume on your computer is turned up. This session contains an audio recording that may be beneficial to you in order to obtain the necessary information from this presentation. The GRE revised general test: Better by design. Educational Testing Services. (2010).

3. GRE revised General Test Informational Session

4. What is the GRE? Graduate Record Examination Evaluates readiness for graduate-level work Measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ. GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/

5. Who takes it and why? 600,000 prospective graduate students annually (ETS, 2011) Only common measure for comparing applicant qualifications Computer or paper version Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ. GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/

6. Changes for 2011 GRE revised General Test –August 1, 2011 Changes to test content, design, and scoring Fairness and validity will not change Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ. GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/

7. Changes for the test taker New response formats Reading and Vocabulary changes New capabilities More flexibility to maneuver around Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ. GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/

8. Content Changes The Verbal Reasoning measure ◦No vocabulary out of context ◦More complex reasoning ◦Higher-level cognition ◦More text-based materials ◦New question types Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ. GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/

9. Content Changes The Quantitative Reasoning measure ◦Same mathematical knowledge tested ◦Emphasis on data interpretation and real-life scenarios ◦On-screen calculator Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ. GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/

10. Content Changes The Analytical Writing measure ◦More focused responses ◦Less generalization ◦Measures articulation, reasoning, & critical thinking Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ. GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/

11. Scoring Changes 5 year score validity Change in point increments New scoring scale Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ. GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/

12. Things to Know Free test prep. Begins August 1, 2011 Score reports for tests taken between August and October 2011 will become available November 2011. If you need your score reports before November 2011, you must take the test before August 1, 2011. Cost is $160 Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ. GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/

13. GRE Prep. Class Begins in Sept. or Oct. Meets on Wednesday nights Test in April 7 practice tests on Saturdays Cost is $500 Be on lookout for fliers & how to sign up Questions? Contact Ed Westen, Assoc. Prof. of Bio. (319)-352-8397, ed.westen@wartburg.edu ed.westen@wartburg.edu

14. Testing Locations Ames – ISU Testing Office (515)294-6214 Prometric Testing Centers ◦Bettendorf (563)359-1001 ◦Cedar Rapids (319)366-1775 ◦Sioux City (712)277-4097 ◦Urbandale (515)867-8500 ◦West Des Moines (515)221-1514 Cedar Falls – UNI Examination Services (319)273-6023 Iowa City – U of I (319)335-0355 Sioux City –WITCC (712)274-6443 GRE Test Centers: GRE Testing Centers and Sites. (1998-2010). Retrieved January 10, 2011 from GREexplorer website: http://www.greexplorer.com/Test-Centers.html

15. Begin Preparing Now Sign up to receive important information and tips at www.ets.org/gre/updates Participate in Get Ready webinars, free when you sign up at www.ets.org/gre/updates Learn more about the GRE revised General Test at www.ets/org/gre/revisedtest Download At-A-Glance Summary and What to Expect videos at www.ets.org/gre/infocenter Contact the GRE revised General Test Helpline at GREhelpline@ets.org or 609-683- 2662, created to help you with any immediate questions or needs. Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ. GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/

16. Visit the Pathways Center! Is graduate school in your future? Can assist you in preparation for: ◦Admissions Process ◦Admissions Exams ◦Financial Aid/Assistantships ◦Graduate School Interview ◦http://www.wartburg.edu/pathways/gradprep.h tmlhttp://www.wartburg.edu/pathways/gradprep.h tml Call 319-352-8615 to set up an appointment in Advising or Career & Vocation Services. The GRE revised general test: Better by design. Educational Testing Services. (2010).

17. Thinking business school? GMAT ◦Graduate Management Admission Test ◦Measures verbal, mathematical, and analytical and writing skills developed over time ◦Scores also good for 5 years Testing Centers ◦Pearson Professional Centers  Coralville (319) 338-1148  West Des Moines (515) 226-0502  Davenport (563) 386-0906  Sioux City (712) 274-2114 The GMAT. (2002-2011). Retrieved January 10, 2011 from the MBA website: http://www.mba.com/mba/thegmat

18. References Educational Testing Service. (2010). The GRE revised general test: Better by design. [Brochure]. Princeton, NJ. GRE. (2011). Retrieved January 5, 2011 from the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/gre/ GRE Test Centers: GRE Testing Centers and Sites. (1998-2010). Retrieved January 10, 2011 from GREexplorer website: http://www.greexplorer.com/Test- Centers.html The GMAT. (2002-2011). Retrieved January 10, 2011 from the MBA website: http://www.mba.com/mba/thegmat