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Registration
Registration by telephone at our center is available by using American Express, VISA, Master Card or an ETS Authorization Voucher. You may also register in person by using a check or money order. Walk-in registration is offered based on availability. To schedule an appointment by telephone at our center, you may call (713) 313-7386.
Test Schedule
Computer-Based Testing at Texas Southern University is administered Tuesday thru Friday and the first and third Saturday at 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon.
Fees: General Test $140.00
Time Duration: Allow approximately four hours for your examination.
Test Scores:
An official copy of your test scores will be sent to you within two weeks and an unofficial score will be displayed on-screen once you have completed the test.
Rescheduling / Cancellation:
If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment and wish to reschedule or cancel, you must contact the test center or call the1-800 GRE CALL no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to your appointment. There is a fee of $40.00when rescheduling your appointment and a partial refund for cancellations.
More information can be obtained from www.gre.org
ETS Policies and Procedures
Admission: To be admitted, each examinee must present a picture form of identification bearing the name given at the time of registration, the examinee's signature, and a recent recognizable photograph. It is the reponsibilty to read and understand the ID requirements by referring to the GRE bulletin or the web site www.gre.org. If you are not a United States citizen, you must present your passport.
Electric Devices: Watches with alarms, cellular phones, and electronic pagers are not permitted-in the testing room.
Test Aids: Books and any other aids for taking the test are not allowed in the testing room. Calculators are not permitted. Scratch paper and pencils are provided but cannot be removed from the testing center.
Lockers: Personal handbags, back packs and all other materials and belongings will be placed in a locker or a designated place in the testing center's waiting area.
Sign In: You must sign the Test Center Log each time you enter or leave the testing room, including the end of the testing period.
Restroom: Restroom facilities are available on the same floor as the Testing Center.
Rest Breaks: Optional pauses and breaks are provided between each test section. Unscheduled breaks are also permitted.
Snack Bar: Food and beverages are not permitted in the testing room. There are snack and beverage machines located in this building on the first floor.
GRE General Test Overview
What Is It?
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.
Who Takes It and Why?
Prospective graduate applicants take the General Test. 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.
Where Do People Take It?
The General Test is offered year-round at computer-based test centers in the U.S., Canada, and many other countries. It is offered at paper-based test centers in areas of the world where computer-based testing is not available. See which format is available in your area.
Who Accepts It?
Any accredited graduate 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.
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