July 2006
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The Revised GRE® General Test: A Closer Look

This issue of Update takes a closer look at the specific changes to the GRE General Test structure and content scheduled to take effect in 2007. Also included is a review of the content of the current Analytical Writing measure and GRE® test preparation material that is currently available on the GRE® Web site. If you have questions or suggestions for topics you would like us to address in future issues, let us know by e-mailing gretests@ets.org.

New Structure Announced for Revised GRE General Test

When applicants take the revised GRE General Test in 2007, they'll take a longer test that has been revised to better focus on skills that are necessary for success in graduate school. Complete story.

Analytical Writing Measure Assesses Critical Thinking and Analytical Writing Skills

The Analytical Writing measure, added in 2002, assesses applicants' ability to analyze and communicate complex ideas. Complete story.

Get Prepared with GRE Test Prep Materials

Everyone who registers for a GRE test or visits the GRE Web site at www.ets.org/gre can access a wide range of test preparation materials. Complete story.

ETS Needs You! Become a Certified Test Administration Center

ETS is actively recruiting colleges and universities with appropriate facilities to become Certified Test Administration Sites (CTAS). Complete story.

GRE® Fees to Change in July

Effective July 1, 2006, there have been changes to the fee structure of the GRE General Test. Complete story.

Webinars Will Discuss GRE® General Test Changes

The GRE Program will be conducting free Webinars this fall to help score-users become more familiar with the changes being made to the GRE General Test. Complete story.

Conferences: Get a personal introduction to the General Test changes from GRE Program staff at conferences we're attending in 2006.

Interpretive Data: The GRE Download Library contains links to important information for educators.