Grad School - GRE question

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There is a new GRE format that started November 2007 so be sure you get new prep material. You get a prep cd when you register for the test as well. You can take a practice exam through some colleges as well and then you get emails like these. I am not recommending kaplan as I haven't taken the gre or prepped for it so I don't know. My daughter used a kaplan and barrons book and the cd I believe. I included the below emails for the info on the new exam

GRE Test Change Update
There has been a lot of recent discussion surrounding changes to the GRE.* While the first roll-out of the new GRE featured fewer changes than ETS originally promised, it nevertheless indicates that that the GRE will continue to become more challenging for many students.

Read on to learn exactly what's changed so far, and why it's so important to take the GRE sooner rather than later.

What's changed so far?

New Question Types. In November 2007, ETS introduced two new question types: Numeric Entry and Text Completion. Test takers will currently see one or the other of these new question types on Test Day—or may see neither. They continue to remain un-scored, but ETS has stated that they will begin to score the questions as soon as they have sufficient data. In the meantime, both Kaplan and ETS strongly recommend that test takers treat these questions as if they were scored.


New Formatting. In January 2008, ETS implemented a minor formatting change to Reading Comprehension passages. The passages accompanying these questions previously contained line numbers that referenced specific parts of the passages. Those line numbers were replaced with highlighting (when necessary) in order to focus the test taker on specific information in the passage.
When should you take the GRE?
ETS has stated that more changes are planned for the GRE in the coming year. Given that the test is not going to get any easier, we recommend that you take the test now—before ETS rolls out any further changes. Not 100% sure yet that you even want to go to grad school? No problem! Your score is good for five years. Take it now, and you won't have to worry about it later. Kaplan's GRE programs will give you the complete prep you need for any version of the test, but we advise you to prep now if you have the time.

What is Kaplan doing to prepare students for the changes?
Kaplan's GRE preparation programs continue to provide the most realistic practice for the GRE, and our courses and strategies prepare you for anything you'll see on Test Day, including the new question types and formatting changes. We have also launched a re-vamped GRE curriculum in March—as we do every year—that reflects these changes, and features new advanced material for students aiming for the highest scores.

ETS is actively working to make more thorough changes to the GRE. Depend on Kaplan to keep you up-to-date on all GRE changes and their impact on your grad school timelines. Visit our GRE Test Change site to learn more, or view the full GRE/ETS press release—plus sample questions—here.

You can score higher on the GRE. We can show you how.
The best way to begin your GRE prep is to become familiar with the question types and format of the GRE. Investing time and effort in preparing for the test today can help you get into the grad program of your choice plus greatly increase your chances of earning merit-based financial aid. Kaplan's comprehensive GRE course options provide complete prep, including:

The most realistic practice with 6 online computer-adaptive tests and over 100 online workshops and quizzes.
Smart Reports™—Detailed online analysis and cumulative feedback on practice tests.
Expert, top-scoring instructors who teach Kaplan's exclusive test-taking strategies.
Quality study materials, including a comprehensive home study kit and a personalized study plan.
Proven results—we guarantee you'll score higher on the GRE or your money back.†
Find a class starting near you!

Need advice on your grad school timeline?
Get guidance on your timeline for the GRE and the grad school admissions process. Call a Kaplan Educational Advisor at 1-800-KAP-TEST today!

Sincerely,

Susan Kaplan
Director, Graduate Programs

It's time to start thinking about fall deadlines!
Updates to the GRE
There have been a number of small changes made to the GRE in recent months. The most significant change was the introduction of two new question types to the GRE in November 2007: Numeric Entry and Text Completion. And in January of 2008, ETS implemented a minor formatting change to the Reading Comprehension passages.
What do these changes mean for students?
The trends and minor changes are indicators that ETS is actively working to make more thorough changes to the GRE. These changes will make the GRE more challenging for many students. We recommend that students register for their test dates now and take the GRE before ETS begins scoring the new question types, and before they introduce additional question types and format changes.
Depend on Kaplan to keep you up-to-date on all GRE changes and their impact on your grad school timelines. Visit our GRE Test Change site to learn more!