Gre General Test Registration

Registration

Register for the GRE Computer-based General Test
Register for the GRE Paper-based General Test
Register for the GRE Search Service
Repeating the General Test
Register for the GRE Computer-based General Test

The General Test is offered as a computer-based test in the U.S., Canada, and many other countries. Paper-based General Test administrations are offered in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available. See "Register for the Paper-Based General Test.

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Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early to get your preferred test date, and to receive your test preparation material in time to prepare for the test.

Register to Test in the U.S, U.S. Territory, or Canada

There are three ways you can register for the computer-based General Test.

Web

* Online Registration (credit card only)

Phone

* Use American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, VISA, or a voucher number.
* Call the test center directly or the Prometric Candidate Services Call Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Eastern Time (New York), (excluding holidays), at 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255).
* A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be given to you when you call.
* If you use a Telephone/Teletypewriter (TTY), call 1-800-529-3590.

Mail

* Download and complete the Authorization Voucher Request Form (PDF) found in the Bulletin.
* Mail the appropriate payment and voucher request form to the address printed on the voucher, allowing up to 4 weeks for processing and mail delivery.
* When you receive your voucher, call to schedule an appointment.
* An appointment to test must be made prior to the expiration date on the voucher.
* If you lose your voucher, contact the GRE Program. Only one replacement will be issued.

Requests for nonstandard testing accommodations must be made through ETS.
Rescheduling or Canceling a Test Appointment in the U.S., U.S. Territory, or Canada

* Contact either the local center where you are scheduled to test or call 1-800-GRE-CALL no later than 3 days before your appointment.
* The General Test rescheduling fee is $40.

Standby Testing

Available at permanent test centers on a first-come, first-served, space available basis in the U.S., American Samoa, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Canada only.
Register to Test in International Locations

The computer-based General Test is not given every day at all test centers. Contact the appropriate Regional Registration Center (RRC) to verify test dates.

There are four ways you can register for the computer-based General Test.

Web

* Online Registration (credit card only) - Not available in China and Nigeria.

Phone

* Use American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, VISA, or a voucher number.
* Call the appropriate RRC at least 2 business days before your preferred test date.
* A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be given to you when you call.

Fax

* Use American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, VISA, or a voucher number.
* Fax the International Test Scheduling Form (PDF) to the appropriate RRC.
* The form must be received at least 7 days before your first-choice test date.
* A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be faxed or mailed to you.
* If you do not receive a confirmation of your appointment, call the appropriate RRC at least 3 business days before your first-choice test date. If you missed your appointment and did not call the RRC, your test fee will not be refunded. If you provide an e-mail address, you may receive a confirmation by e-mail.

Mail

* Mail the International Test Scheduling Form (PDF) to the appropriate RRC with appropriate payment.
* ETS now accepts payments via the Western Union Quick PaySM service for computer-based testing administrations. Only original receipts will be accepted by Prometric.
o Instructions on how to send a Quick Pay.
o Locate an agent in your country.
o When completing the payment services or blue form, please use the following codes under the "Pay To" section:

Company Name: Educational Testing Service
Company Code: GREPROGRAM NJ
Country: USA
* The form must be received at least 3 weeks before your first-choice test date.
* A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be faxed or mailed to you.
* If you do not receive a confirmation, call the appropriate RRC at least 3 business days before your first-choice test date. If you miss your appointment and did not call the RRC, your test fee will not be refunded. If you provide an e-mail address, you may receive a confirmation by e-mail.

Credit cards are not accepted for Nigerian registration fees. This includes anyone who is requesting a Nigerian test center or who has a Nigerian mailing address. Only admission tickets indicating a Nigerian test center will be accepted for testing in Nigeria.

The following preferred forms of payment are acceptable in Nigeria and elsewhere: international money order, authorization voucher from ETS, international bank draft, and UNESCO coupons.

Requests for nonstandard testing accommodations must be made through ETS.
Rescheduling or Canceling a Test Appointment Outside of the U.S.

* Contact the appropriate registration center no later than 3 days before your appointment.
* The General Test rescheduling fee is $40.
* You cannot reschedule between sites served by different Regional Registration Centers (RRCs).

Register for the GRE Paper-based General Test

Paper-based GRE General Test administrations are offered in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available. You can register for a paper-based administration online or by mail.

Online Registration (credit card only) (Note: Not available to examinees testing in Nigeria.)

Online registration is not available for the following services:

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Fee waivers
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Arrangements for nonstandard testing accommodations
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Monday testing
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Standby testing
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Supplementary test centers

Mail registration (credit card/money order/certified check)

Download and complete the registration form (PDF) found in the GRE Bulletin and mail the completed form with payment to the address printed on the form. The form must be received at ETS by the registration deadline. Allow 4 weeks for processing. Registration forms cannot be faxed.
Register for the GRE Search Service

Don't miss this FREE opportunity to hear from graduate schools that are searching for students like you. The GRE Search Service matches prospective graduate students with participating graduate schools and fellowship sponsors. If you match the recruitment profile of a participating institution/organization, you may be sent information about graduate programs, admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, fellowships, and other graduate education opportunities.

You will automatically be included in the Search Service when you register for a GRE test unless you indicate otherwise. Anyone considering graduate study may also register for the GRE Search Service. To register for the GRE Search Service only, use the online GRE registration form.
Repeating the General Test

* Data on the General Test shows that repeaters on average show a slight score gain. However, this finding is tempered by the observation that repeaters are typically a self-selected group who believe that repeating the test will increase their scores.
* Unless your scores seem unusually low compared with other indicators of your ability, taking a GRE test again is not likely to result in a substantial score increase. In fact, there is some chance that your scores may drop.
* You may take the General Test (computer-based and/or paper-based) only once per calendar month and no more than 5 times within any 12-month period. This applies even if you canceled your scores on a test taken previously.