GRE EXAM
There are two parts to this exam: The General Test and the Subject Test. Not everyone is required to take the subject test and some are not even recquired to take the general test. This depends on the program and schools which you are applying to.

What are the GRE’s?

The Graduate Record Examination. Most graduate schools require this test to be taken for admission to their college.

How do I study?

I found this site to be most helpful in how to study for the GRE’s: This site includes test-taking strategies, studying tips and preparation.

What are the average grades?

I found, for the year 2000, the mean for the Psychology GRE’s to be 563. For the General GRE test I found that the mean to be 465 in Verbal, 578 in Quantitative, and 562 in Analytical.

What do I have to get on my GRE’s?

It depends on the college you are applying to. It varies from school to school and you should check with each college to see what they want and for what program because there may be differences for each program

SUGGESTIONS

• Take your GREs as early as possible, preferably the summer of your junior year to give you plenty of time to retake them if necessary. A few months of practice in advance is highly recommended
• Keep the deadlines for the schools you are applying to in mind
• The General Test (computer/paper based) may only be taken once a month, and NO MORE than 5 times a year. This applies even if you cancelled your scores on a previous test
• Computer-based test appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Paper-based tests are offered in areas where computer-based testing is not available, but are almost completely gone.
• To register for the computer-based test call 1-800-GRE-CALL. Registration is also available online at www.gre.org
• Register early to get your preferred test date