For information on registration, test fees, and test preparation materials for the GRE - both the General Exam and the Subject exams, please visit the GRE website: www.gre.org
Questions? You can email your questions to us at testing@uoregon.edu
The Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®) General Test is a computer-based test that measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking and analytical writing skills appropriate for graduate level study.
The University of Oregon Testing Office is an official ETS computer-based testing site and offers the GRE General exam on a continuous date basis. The GRE® General test costs $140.00*. Appointments can be made by either calling (541-346-2772) or visiting the Testing Office.
*GRE General exam fee increase: effective May 1, 2009 the fee for the scheduling an appointment for the GRE General exam will increase to $150.00.
GRE® General Test Overview
The GRE® General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills 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
GRE® Subject Tests Overview
The GRE® Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in 8 specific fields of study. Each Subject Test is intended for students who have majored in or have extensive background in that specific area.
Who Takes Them and Why?
Prospective graduate applicants take the Subject Tests. 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 the evaluation of grades and recommendations. Some Subject Tests yield subscores that can indicate the strengths and weaknesses of individual students' preparation and may be useful for guidance and placement purposes.
Where Do People Take Them?
The Subject Tests are given at paper-based test centers worldwide three times a year in:
Any accredited graduate, business 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. An institution seeking accreditation can receive test takers' scores if approved by the GRE Board.
For information on registration, test fees, and test preparation materials for the GRE - both the General Exam and the Subject exams, please visit the GRE website: www.gre.org
Questions? You can email your questions to us at testing@uoregon.edu
The Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®) General Test is a computer-based test that measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking and analytical writing skills appropriate for graduate level study.
The University of Oregon Testing Office is an official ETS computer-based testing site and offers the GRE General exam on a continuous date basis. The GRE® General test costs $140.00*. Appointments can be made by either calling (541-346-2772) or visiting the Testing Office.
*GRE General exam fee increase: effective May 1, 2009 the fee for the scheduling an appointment for the GRE General exam will increase to $150.00.
GRE® General Test Overview
The GRE® General Test measures verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and analytical writing skills 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
GRE® Subject Tests Overview
The GRE® Subject Tests gauge undergraduate achievement in 8 specific fields of study. Each Subject Test is intended for students who have majored in or have extensive background in that specific area.
Who Takes Them and Why?
Prospective graduate applicants take the Subject Tests. 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 the evaluation of grades and recommendations. Some Subject Tests yield subscores that can indicate the strengths and weaknesses of individual students' preparation and may be useful for guidance and placement purposes.
Where Do People Take Them?
The Subject Tests are given at paper-based test centers worldwide three times a year in:
Any accredited graduate, business 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. An institution seeking accreditation can receive test takers' scores if approved by the GRE Board.