Information about GRE

What is the GRE?

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) measures your ability to succeed at graduate-school level
studies, exactly like the SAT and ACT measure your ability to succeed at undergraduate
schooling. Your score on the GRE is one of the primary factors used by university admissions
officers for determining whether or not to accept you into their programs. As such, it is
important to prepare for the GRE and score as highly as you can.
GRE Format
Developed by Educational Testing Services (ETS), the GRE exam has many similarities to the
SAT. Both are now computer adaptive tests (CAT); no need to bring a pencil, pen or paper to the
test site. In a CAT, you answer one question at a time; your answer to each question determines
the difficulty level of the next question. As you answer questions correctly, the computer
program increases the difficulty of your questions; when you answer a question incorrectly, the
computer program provides another of the same difficulty or a slightly reduced difficulty.
Eventually, the computer program determines your score based on the correct level of your skill
in that area.
The GRE exam measures three skill areas:
Analytical Writing
(2 tasks for a total of 60 minutes)
Verbal Reasoning
(2 sections for a total of 60 minutes)
Quantitative Analysis
(2 sections for a total of 70 minutes)
The analytical writing section uses a free-response (or essay) format to measure your ability
to write complex thoughts in clear, precise English prose. The skills you need to demonstrate in
this section include:

Evaluate claims and evidence

Develop a complex, coherent argument/discussion

Support ideas with reasons and example

Write using standard punctuation and grammar

For this section of the test, you will need to write an essay or argument for each of the two tasks.
You should be able to type and use a basic word processing program (no, the word processor
does not have grammar or spell check you have to supply those skills on your own).
For most international students, this section is moderately difficulty. Although the GRE exam
requires you to demonstrate a sophisticated command of written English, the free response
format allows you to craft your answer in whatever ways highlight your strengths.
The verbal reasoning section uses a multiple choice format to measure your command of
English vocabulary and reading comprehension. It is very similar to the SAT and ACT reading
comprehension tests, although the questions are generally more evaluative and require a finer
command of the subtleties of the English language.
The skills measured in the verbal reasoning sections of the GRE exam include:

Analyze multiple layers of meaning (both literal and figurative)

Distinguish between significant and irrelevant information

Identify and accommodate for authorial bias / perspective

Identify and analyze the structure of a text (chronological, spatial, process)

Understand the meanings of words and phrases

For most international students, the verbal reasoning section will be the most challenging,
especially for those students for whom English is not their primary language. This section
demands a very sophisticated level of English comprehension; however, don't despair. As with
any test, preparation is the key to success. If you have concerns about the GRE exam and your
English, that just means you invest more time in preparing before you sit for the exam.
The quantitative reasoning sections also use a multiple choice format to measure your
ability to perform basic and complex mathematical calculations. This section is the most similar
to the SAT and ACT tests, in both style and question difficulty.
The skills measured in the quantitative reasoning sections of the GRE exam include:

Understanding quantitative data (both as tables and graphs

Analyzing data (statistics, probability)

Applying basic mathematical skills (arithmetic, algebra, geometry)

For most international students, the quantitative reasoning section will be the easiest to master
and require the least preparation. However, that does not mean you should take it lightly. You

should invest some time in reviewing basic mathematical formulas, with special emphasis on
statistical and probability analysis.
What are the GRE Subject Tests?
Along with the general revised Graduate Record Exam (GRE), there are subject-specific exams
you can take. The GRE has specific tests on the following subject areas:

Biochemistry, cell and molecular biology

Biology

Chemistry

Literature in English

Mathematics

Psychology

These tests are optional. Please check with the university to which you are applying to determine
if they want you to take a subject area test. But, even if your program does not require a subjectarea GRE test, you might choose to take it and submit the scores with the hope that your
excellent score will help distinguish you from the other applicants.
GRE Registration
You can register to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in a variety of ways. The easiest
method for most is to register on-line by creating a GRE account. However, you may also
register for the GRE exam by mail or by phone.
The cost to take the general GRE is currently $185; each subject tests costs $150. There are also
a variety of additional services (such as test preparation services) that are available to you for
additional fees.
GRE Testing Around the World
You do not have to wait until you are in the USA to take the GRE exam. There are about 700
ETS-authorized testing centers in more than 160 countries. In most countries, you can take a
computer-based GRE at any time throughout the year. And in those regions where computer
access is more limited, you may still be able to take the GRE in a pencil-paper format.
Regardless of location or format, your GRE exam scores will be transmitted to the universities
you designate, so they may evaluate your scores with the rest of your application.

What about GRE Scoring?

Your performance on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) will earn a numeric evaluation for each
of the three testing subsets:
Analytical Reasoning
0 6 in half point increments
Verbal Reasoning
130 170 in single point increments
Quantitative Reasoning
130 170 in single point increments
It is nearly impossible to advise you what score you should aim for (beyond stating as high a
score as you can). Each university has its own expectations for GRE scores. The best way to set
a GRE goal is to research the programs to which you are applying.
GRE exam scores are valid for five years after the test administration. Within that timeframe,
you can request (for a fee) ETS to transmit your scores to any universities you'd like.

GRE Preparation
Preparation is the key to success in the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), as it is in nearly every
area of life. There are a host of resources available for you to help improve your scores (arranged
in ascending order of cost):

Free test questions on the internet (including ETS.org, the company that designed the
GRE)

GRE exam preparation books

GRE exam preparation software

GRE exam preparation courses (often very expensive, but often these courses include a
score improvement guarantee)

Before you invest in a course (or even a book), keep in mind that the first step to GRE success is
self-awareness. You need to accurately judge your own academic and intellectual strengths and
weaknesses, so you may make wise decisions about how to improve your GRE scores.

GRE Practice
1.

2.

3.

The candidate announced, to the _______ of her devoted campaigners, that unless her
performance in the polls improved she would _______ the race.
A.

consternation .. withdraw from

B.

bewilderment .. abstain from

C.

mortification .. continue

D.

delight .. constrain

E.

awe .. renounce

A large aquarium contains 20 more guppies than angelfish. If the ratio of angelfish to
guppies is 4 : 5, what is the total number of guppies and angelfish in the aquarium?
A.

200

B.

180

C.

100

D.

54

E.

36

Company regulations prohibit employees from smoking in the company cafeteria. Susan
is an employee of the company. Thus, Susan does not smoke in the cafeteria. Which of the
following is an unstated premise of the argument above that is necessary to make the
conclusion valid?
A.

Susan has never smoked in the cafeteria.

B.

Company regulations prohibit Susan from smoking in the cafeteria.

C.

Susan obeys her company's regulations.

D.

Company employees usually do not do what they are prohibited from doing.

E.

Company employees have never been allowed to smoke in the cafeteria.

Answers and Explanations

1.

The correct answer is (A). Sentence completions are meant to test your intuitive grasp of
the structure and logic of sentences. Keywords usually indicate either opposition or
similarity. That is, the keyword will indicate that the missing word is either opposite or like
another word in the sentence. In this example, the keyword unless indicates opposition: in
this case, opposition to continuing in the race. The unless tells us that unless something
good happens to her performance, she'll go in the opposite direction. That is, she'll withdraw
from the race. Because we know her campaigners are devoted, we can imagine that they
would feel consternation at her withdrawing. Therefore, the answer is (A). You might have
been tempted by (B), but "abstain from" isn't quite right, as it would indicate that she isn't in
the race already.

2.

The correct answer is (B). This is an example of a problem-solving question. For every 4
guppies there are 5 angelfish: it's a ratio. Since there can't be a fraction of a fish, the total
number of angelfish and guppies must be an integer multiple of 9. For every 9 fish, there is 1
more guppies than angelfish. Since you are given that there are 20 more guppies than
angelfish in the

3.

The correct answer is (C). This is an example of a logical reasoning question. Questions
that ask you to find an unstated premise, or assumption, are testing your ability to fill in
missing steps in an argument. If you get stuck on a question like this, use the denial test:
Negate each answer choice as you read it. The correct answer, when it's been negated, will
turn the argument into gibberish. The negation of the correct answer must be inconsistent
with the argument. Here, the answer is (C). Let's try negating (C). Let's pretend that Susan
DOESN'T obey her company's regulations. Then the company's regulations would have no
effect on her, and we'd have no reason to believe that she doesn't smoke in the cafeteria.
That is, the author's evidence about the company's regulations wouldn't add up to the
conclusion that "Susan does not smoke in the cafeteria."

GRE Test Day

It is critical that you bring your registration information and photo identification with you on
the day of your test administration. Because your GRE exam score can determine whether or not
you get a Masters degree or PhD, test security is absolutely essential. For that reason, you may
not bring your cellphone, PDA or any other electronic device into the testing center.
Registering for the GRE
Be sure to register early for your GRE exam so that there is enough time to process any
necessary paperw ork, and so that you can take the exam at the center of your choice and at your
desired time and date. You can register late by paying a fee of $25. However, be sure to take the
exam at a date which will enable ETS to send your score report to the school(s) of your choice

before the school application deadline. When you register for the GRE, make double sure that
you print and provide your name EXACTLY as it appears on your identification document(s).
For the paper-based GRE revised General Test, you can register by mail or online. The paperbased exam is offered in areas of the world where the computer-based version of the exam is not
available. To register Online, use the Online Registration System. To register bymail, and for
additional registration information, visit the ETS Registration and Downloadspage on the ETS
website.
If you need to register for nonstandard accommodations, visit the ETS webpage for Test Takers
with Disabilities, for information about nonstandard accommodations.
The below information details how to register for the computer-based GRE revised General
Exam. This section is divided into two columns, one if you are registering to take the exam in the
United States, Canada, or one of the United States Territories, and the other if you are
registering to take the exam at an international location.
Register to take the exam in the U.S, U.S. Territory, or
Canada

Register to take the exam in

International Locations

There are three ways in which you can register to take the
GRE in the U.S., U.S. Territories, or Canada.

To register to take the GRE in an

International Location, register
online, by phone, by fax, or by
mail. Visit theRegister for the
Computer-based GRE General
ExamETS website.

To register online, use the Online registration system and

pay by Credit Card.
To register by phone, you'll need to pay by credit card. Call
your nearest exam center Monday through Friday, 8AM 8PM Eastern Time, or call the Candidate Services Call Center
at 1-443-751-4820 or 1-800-GRE-CALL. When you call, you
will be given a confirmation number, reporting time, and the
examination center address. You'll need to keep this
information.
How to Reschedule or Cancel a Test in the U.S., U.S.
Territory, or Canada

How to Reschedule or Cancel a

Test Outside of the U.S.

Contact the test center where you are scheduled to test or call Contact the appropriate
1-443-751-4820 or 1-800-GRE-CALL at least 10 days before registration center at least 10 full
your appointment. You'll be charged $50 to reschedule your days before your appointment.
test.
You'll be charged $50 to
reschedule your test.

Test Centers and Dates

Computer-delivered GRE General Test

Note that if you would like to register to test, you will need to create or sign in to your
ETS Account.
The computer-delivered GRE General Test is offered year-round at Prometric test
centers, and also on specific dates at additional testing locations outside of the Prometric
test center network. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
When selecting a test date, make sure your scores will be reported in time for your
application deadlines. For computer-delivered tests, scores reports are sent to your
designated score recipients approximately 1015 days after your test date. Please allow
time for delivery of scores and processing by the institution.
You can take the computer-delivered GRE General Test once every 21 days, up tofive
times within any continuous rolling 12-month period (365 days). This applies even if
you canceled your scores on a test taken previously. You may take the paper-delivered
GRE General Test as often as it is offered.

Paper-delivered GRE General Test

Note that not all test centers are open on all test dates.
See test dates, deadlines and score reporting dates below. All dates shown are
(MM/DD/YY). All deadlines are registration receipt dates at ETS.

When selecting a test date, make sure your scores will be reported in time for your
application deadlines. For paper-delivered tests, scores reports are sent to the score
recipients you designate according to the approximate score report mailing dates listed
below. Please allow time for delivery of scores and processing by the institution.

You can take the computer delivered GRE General Test once every 21 days, up to five
times within any continuous rolling 12-month period (365 days). This applies even if
you canceled your scores on a test taken previously. You may take the paper-delivered
GRE General Test as often as it is offered.

20162017 Test Dates

Note: All deadlines below are registration receipt dates at ETS. All dates shown are
(MM/DD/YY).

Test
Dates

Registration Deadlines

Scores Available
Approx.
Score
Report
Mailing
Date

Late
Deadline

Supplementary Test
Center and Monday
Administration
Deadline

Online

10/08/16 08/26/16

09/02/16

08/12/16

11/07/16 11/18/16

11/05/16

09/30/16

09/09/16

12/05/16 12/16/16

Regular
Deadline

09/23/16

Test
Dates
02/04/17 12/23/16

Registration Deadlines
12/30/16

12/09/16

Scores Available
03/06/1
7

Late registration is available for online registration only for a fee of US$25.

03/17/17

Information about GRE General and GRE Subject Test

The GRE revised General Test & the GRE Subject Test
The GRE revised General Test is a competitive entrance exam designed and conducted by
ETS. The GRE revised General Test is designed solely for the purpose of scanning students for
admission in a graduation course. Every year numerous students seek admission in various
colleges and universities across US. The GRE revised General Test examines candidates for a
standard level of knowledge, which they are supposed to have at the college level. It is an
excellent opportunity for students to compete for admission.
ID Policy
All test takers in Pakistan must use either a valid passport or a valid state issued SMART
National Identity Card as their ID (Identification Documents). Without these IDs, you will not
be admitted at the Test Center on your test date. If the passport does not have a signature then
the candidate should provide a supplemental ID which includes, CNIC, Driver's license, Student
ID or Letter of Identification from a school. All the IDs must be original, non- expired and
without having any cancelled stamp on them.
It is very important that the name which you register with exactly matches the
name appearing on your ID. If there are any name discrepancies, then you would
be asked for other valid IDs. Even then, if the name on your presented IDs does not
match your registered name, you will be turned away.
Test Availability
At USEFP testing centers, The GRE revised General Test is offered four days a week, Monday
through Thursday, throughout the year.
Exam Fees:
Testing & Services Fees
The GRE revised General Test Fee

US$205

The GRE Subject Test Fee

US$150

Rescheduling fee

US$50

Partial Refund Amount

US$97.50

Exams Registration:
Online:
You can register and schedule your GRE revised General Test at http://www.ets.org/gre, and
make payment through credit card.
NOTE: In case of cancellation of an appointment 50% of the fee will be refunded.

Through USEFP Centers:

You can also register for the GRE revised General Test at USEFP centers in Karachi. At the
time of registration you will be required to:

Payment will be accepted in Pak. Rupees, equivalent to $205 in favor of "United States
Educational Foundation in Pakistan".

Before preparing the bank draft please confirm the dollar rate from us.

Take an appointment through telephone before visiting our center.

NOTE:

In case of absence on the test date, or cancellation of appointment, no

refunds will be applicable.

USEFP can assist in rescheduling the test, but the cost of rescheduling will
be borne by the candidate.

Rescheduling will be done in accordance with the ETS policy of

rescheduling, and will be subject to the availability of seats.

As this is a special registration service, therefore, this policy supersedes the

standard refund policy of ETS/Prometric.

Reschedule/Cancel exam:
Same day cancellation or rescheduling is not allowed. You must reschedule or cancel your test
no later than three full days before your appointment (not including the day of your test or the
day of your request) or your test fee will be forfeited.
If you cancel your test no later than three full days prior to your test date, you will receive a
refund equivalent to half of the original test fee i.e. US$87.50. If original payment was made in
non-U.S. funds drawn on a bank outside the United States, allow 12 weeks for your refund to be
processed.
Reschedule or cancel online, call 1-443-751-4820, 1-800-473-2255 or the appropriate Regional
Registration Center at 60-3-7628-3333 (for Pakistan).
Mailed requests must be received no later than three full days prior to your scheduled test date.
The rescheduling fee is $50. You cannot transfer to the next testing year. If you do not cancel or
reschedule as indicated above, your full test fee will be forfeited.
Scores and Score Reports:
As part of your test fee, you may request that scores be sent to as many as 4 graduate institutions
or fellowship sponsors. For the computer-based GRE revised General Test, you will be asked
to designate your score recipients at the end of your test. If an institution is not listed, ask the
test center administrator for the appropriate form to indicate unlisted institutions. Complete the
form and turn it in before you leave the test center. The form will not be accepted after you leave
the test center.
You will view unofficial Verbal and Quantitative scores at the test center; however, because of
the essay scoring process, you will not view your Analytical Writing score at that time. Test
centers cannot provide printed copies of score reports. Official Verbal, Quantitative, and

Analytical Writing scores will be sent to you and the score recipients you designated within 4-6
weeks after you take the test.
NOTE: You will be required to pay $25 per recipient to have scores sent at a later
date.
For more details on Additional Score Reports please visit General test related services.
Test Preparation Materials
To prepare for the GRE revised General Test, please check out the following test preparation
books that are easily available at all good book stores all over Pakistan.
Also, GRE POWERPREP II Software is available on the GRE website that includes computerbased GRE General tests, sample Analytical Writing topics, scored sample essays and reader
commentary, test-taking strategies, a math review, and test tutorials. It is sent to individuals
who register for the computer-based General Test, or can be downloaded from the website.
GRE Prep Classes
USEFP conducts GRE General preparatory classes. It is a 5 week course. For registration and
details please write totestprep@usefpakistan.org
The GRE Subject:
The GRE Subject Tests are achievement tests that measure your knowledge of a particular field
of study. Show what you know about a specific subject and graduate schools will take notice. The
Subject Tests can help you stand out from other applicants by emphasizing your knowledge and
skill level in a specific area.
Free Subject Test Preparation Materials:
Free, official test preparation materials for the GRE Subject Tests are available to anyone who
registers for the tests worldwide or who visits the website. Each Subject Test practice book
contains a full-length test and answer key, test-taking strategies, and information to help you
understand the score you earned. The appropriate practice book is sent to individuals who
register for a Subject Test, or can be downloaded from the website.
Each Subject Test is intended for students who have extensive background in one of these seven
disciplines:
Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Literature in English
Mathematics
Physics
Psychology

Disability Services

Nonstandard testing accommodations are available for test takers who meet ETS requirements.
See Resources for Test Takers with Disabilities on the website for additional information. For
more information on disabilities or health related needs please visit GRE disabilities.
USEFP Testing Department can be contacted at the following email addresses:
testing@usefpakistan.org (Islamabad)
testing.khi@usefpakistan.org (Karachi)

Tel: 051-2272708
Tel: 021-35879759-60

What is the difference in Computer Based Test Format and Paper Based Test
Format for GENERAL GRE TEST?
Paper-Based Test

Computer-Based Test

Total Testing Time

upto 3 3/4 hours

Total Testing Time

upto 3 1/4 hours (excluding
Research Section timing)

Analytical Writing
75 minutes
SECTION Part 1: Analyze of an issue
1
(45 minute)
Part 2: Analyze an
argument (30 minutes)

Analytical Writing
75 minutes
Part 1: Analyze of an issue (45
minute)
Part 2: Analyze an argument
(30 minutes)

Verbal (2 sections)
SECTION
30 minutes per section
2
38 Questions per section

Verbal
30 minutes
30 Questions

Quantitative (2
SECTION sections)
3
30 minutes per section
30 Questions per section

Quantitative
45 minutes
28 Questions

Pretest**
Pretest**
SECTION
30 minutes
Total given time Varies
4
Number of Questions Varies Number of Questions Varies

SECTION
---no research section
5

Research***
Total given time Varies
Number of Questions Varies

What is GRE - General Test?

This test program measures students' abilities in Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical fields. It

does not require any subject-specific theoretical study. (This is true only for the General GRE,
and not for the GRE Subject Test, which is required by certain universities. In this section, we
mean the General GRE whenever we refer to the GRE).
1) Verbal Section (30 questions - 30 minutes)
This section tests your ability to analyze and evaluate written material and synthesize
information obtained from it, analyze relationships among component parts of sentences and
recognize relationships between words and concepts.
2) Quantitative Section (28 questions - 45 minutes)
This section tests your basic mathematical skills and your understanding of elementary
mathematical concepts, as well as your ability to reason quantitatively and solve problems in a
quantitative setting.
3) Analytical Section (Two writing tasks - 75 minutes)
This section measures critical thinking and analytical writing skills. It consists of two analytical
writing tasks :
1. Analyze of an issue (45 minutes)
2. Analyze an Argument (30 minutes)
NOTE:
*An unidentified verbal or quantitative pretest section may be included in both Computer Based
Test (CBT) as well as Paper Based Test for possible use in future tests and may appear in any
order after the analytical writing section. It is not counted as part of your score.
*An identified research section that is not scored may also be included in Computer Based Test
only and this section would always appear in the final section of the test. Questions in the
research section are included for the purpose of ETS research and answers will not count toward
your scores.
What is GRE - Subject Test?
This test program measures achievement in specific fields of study. The subject based GRE are
currently available in 8 disciplines, each of which measures achievements in specific fields.
*Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular *Literature in English
Biology
*Mathematics
*Biology

*Physics

*Chemistry

*Psychology

*Computer Science
Is the GRE General Test administered only by Computer?
Except for some locations outside the U.S., (e.g., in China), the GRE General Test is available
now only as a computer-based test. Both the paper-based and computer-based versions include
the same type of questions, and scores for the paper-based and computer-based GRE are

comparable to each other. In other words, test-takers who take the paper-based test are neither
at an advantage or disadvantage vis-a-vis those who take the computer-based version. (The
format of both versions is indicated in detail below.)
What is a Computer Adaptive Testing?
The GRE is been administered exclusively as a Computer Adaptive Test, or CAT. For complete
details about this testing system click here.
When can I take General GRE Test and Subject GRE Test?
For available test dates for both types of GRE Tests, please click here.
Are there examples of what the essay questions look like?
Yes. You can view all the topics for the analytical writing section on GRE Web site. In How is
GRE scored?
The three major parts of the test are scored independently.

a verbal score reported on a 200-800 score scale, in 10-point increments,

a quantitative score reported on a 200-800 score scale, in 10-point increments, and

an analytical writing score reported on 0-6 score scale, in half-point increments.

If you answer no questions at all in a section (verbal, quantitative, or analytical writing), that
section will be reported as a No Score (NS).
Your score will depend on the number of questions you answer in the time allotted as well as
your performance on the questions given. To some extent, questions will be weighted according
to their difficulty level. Unlike in the paper-based version, where you are given two sections of
each area, your score will be based on one section each of verbal, quantitative, and analytical.
In addition to three scores out of 800, you will also be given a percentile ranking, indicating
where you would place in a group of 100 students who took the same test you did. If your score
says that you are in the 45th percentile, it means that for every hundred students, 55 scored
better than you.
How many times should I take the GRE?
Most people are better off preparing thoroughly for the GRE, taking it one time and getting their
top score. You can take the test as many times as you like, but many graduate schools will
average your scores. You should call the schools to which you are applying to find out their
policy. Then plan your strategy accordingly.
How do I register?
Complete and send the Registration Form in the 2003 2004 GRE Supplement to the Bulletin
of Information to the GRE main office in Princeton, New Jersey, USA. Registration is by post
only. Pay by Visa, MasterCard or American Express, or by dollar check. You will receive
information concerning the reporting time and test centre address.
addition, scored sample essays are available, with commentary from GRE readers.
How much does General-GRE and Subject-GRE cost?
General-GRE price:

All locations including Pakistan: US$140.

United States, U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico: US$115.

China, including Hong Kong, Korea, and Taiwan: US$175.

Subject-GRE Price:

All locations including Pakistan: US$150.

United States, U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico: US$130.

How long will result of General-GRE OR Subject-GRE be valid?

Scores for General-GRE are valid for 5 years.
Scores of Subject-GRE are valid for 5 years.
Where is GRE-General test administered in Pakistan?
The GRE-General is administered in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore on computer round the
year.
CBT Test centers list in Pakistan:
Karachi

Islamabad

Global Education
Foundation
(Test Center
United States
Number:8781)
Educational
Prometric Testing
Foundation in
Center
Pakistan (USEFP)
Suite No. 217, 2nd
Prometric Testing
floor
Center (Test centre
Plot No. G7, Block 9, #8782)
The Plaza, Scheme No. House 16, Street 84,
5 Clifton
G-6/4
Karachi, Pakistan
Ataturk Avenue,
Phone: 92-21-586Islamabad, Pakistan
8218
Fax: 92-21-587-3181

Lahore
Lahore University of
Management Science
(Test Center Number:
8783)
Prometric Testing
Center
Opposite Sector
U.L.C.C.H.S.Lahore
Cant.
Lahore, Pakistan
Phone: 92-425722670-9
Fax: 92-42-5722591

How do I register for Computer Based General GRE?

There are three ways you can register for a General Test.
Phone

Use VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or a voucher number.

Call the appropriate RRC (Regional Registraion Centers) at least 2 business days before
your preferred test date (for Pakistan RRC centers list is given above).

A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be given to you
when you call.

Fax

Use VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or a voucher number.

Fax the International Test Scheduling Form to the appropriate RRC.

The form must be received at least 7 days before your first-choice test date.

A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be faxed or
mailed to you.

If you do not receive a confirmation of your appointment, call the appropriate RRC at
least 3 business days before your first-choice test date. If you miss your appointment and
did not call the RRC, your test fee will not be refunded. If you provide an email address,
you may receive a confirmation by email.

Mail

Mail the International Test Scheduling Form to the appropriate RRC with appropriate
payment.

The form must be received at least 3 weeks before your first-choice test date.

A confirmation number, reporting time, and the test center address will be faxed or
mailed to you.

If you do not receive a confirmation, call the appropriateRRC at least 3 business days
before your first-choice test date. If you miss your appointment and did not call the RRC,
your test fee will not be refunded. If you provide an email address, you may receive a
confirmation by email.

**If you have not received the admission ticket three working days prior to the first required test
date, it is necessary that you contact the Regional Registration Center. Otherwise, you risk
missing your appointment at the computer center and you may forfeit your test registration fee.
The registration fee is not refundable, as mentioned on the back of the International Test
Scheduling Form, when referring to the Confirmation Letter. If you provide an e-mail address,
you may receive your confirmation by e-mail.**
Retaking the GRE
You may take the General Test (computer-based or paper-based) once per calendar month up to
5 times in any 12-month period. This applies even if you cancelled your scores on a test taken
previously.
Taking the GRE again may not be helpful. Sometimes it is necessary to take the GRE more than
once, like when a management school asks you for more recent scores than what you have.
However, unless your scores seem unusually low compared to your performance in the practice
tests, or if you have not been able to perform well because of a sudden illness or similar
exceptional circumstances, its advisable not to succumb to the temptation of repeating the test.
This is so for given the nature of the test, it is unlikely that your scores can substantially
improve, and in fact, your scores may decrease.
If you repeat the test, your scores from the latest test date and the two most recent test
administrations in the last five years will be reported to the institutions you designate as

recipients. In any case, you cannot take the test more than once in the same calendar month,
even if you have taken the test and cancelled your scores.
When and What should I bring at the test of the day?
You are expected to arrive at your test centre at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start of
your exam. You are expected to bring the following items with you to the test centre :
For GRE-General (Computer Based)

Bring your authorization voucher if you registered by mail.

Acceptable Identification (Passport + Driving License/College Id Card etc.)

Names of 4 Colleges to which you want ETS to send your scores

For GRE-General (Paper Based Test) as well as GRE-Subject Test

your admission ticket

three or four sharpened soft-lead (No. 2 or HB) pencils and a good eraser (Pencils and
erasers will not be supplied at the test center.)

acceptable and valid photo identification

At the end of your test, you can specify up to 4 colleges to which ETS will send your scores for
free. Therefore, before appearing for the exam, prepare a list of your first choice colleges, by
anticipating the range of your likely GRE score. ETS charges US$15 for every additional college
you send your scores to. See the Institution code list.
How can I best prepare myself for the test?
There are many ways to prepare for the GRE. At the very least, you should familiarize yourself
with GRE-General (computer or paper based test) or GRE-Subject Test and practice some
questions beforehand, Once you are comfortable with the format, you will be free to concentrate
on the content of the questions themselves. The amount of practice you need will depend on
your ability, the time you have available before you take the test, and how familiar you feel with
the test format. Beside, GRE web site provides you very useful preparation material , these
include sample tests, often of the same or similar length as the actual GRE Tests, and will help
,you to become more familiar with the test.
You can prepare for the SATs by yourself or with friends.
In addition, you can take services of an experienced GRE teacher.
We have also provided some very useful GRE Preparation Tips for free;

GRE-General (Computer Based Test - CBT) preparation tips.

GRE-General (Paper Based) preparation tips.

GRE-Subject test preparation tips.

How my GRE score is reported?

Paper Based General Test: score reports will be sent to you and to designated recipients
up to 6 weeks after your test date.

Computer Based General Test: you can view unofficial verbal and quantitative scores at
the test center except analytical writing score. Official scores for all sections will be sent
to you and score recipients within 10 to 15 days after you take the test. Printed score
reports are not available at the test center.

GRE Subject Test: Score reports are mailed within 4 - 6 weeks after you take a Subject Test, to
you and up to 4 institutions you designated at the time of registration or on the admission ticket
correction stub.
To learn more about the score reporting process, read GRE Score Reporting.
For detailed score interpretive information, downloadInterpreting Your GRE Scores.
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Information about TOEFL Test

The TOEFL iBT Test
The TOEFL iBT evaluates the English proficiency of students whose native language is not
English. The TOEFL iBT test measures candidate's ability to use and understand English at
the university level and it evaluates how well you combine your listening, reading, speaking and
writing skills to perform academic tasks.
ID Policy
All test takers in Pakistan must use either a valid passport or a valid state issued SMART
National Identity Card as their ID (Identification Documents). Without these IDs, you will not
be admitted at the Test Center on your test date. If the passport does not have a signature then
the candidate should provide a supplemental ID which includes, CNIC, Driver's license, Student
ID or Letter of Identification from a school. All the IDs must be original, non- expired and
without having any cancelled stamp on them.
It is very important that the name which you register with exactly matches the
name appearing on your ID. If there are any name discrepancies, then you would
be asked for other valid IDs. Even then, if the name on your presented IDs does not
match your registered name, you will be turned away.
Test Availability
Month

Dates

Centers

July 2016

15, 23

ISB, KHI & LHR

August 2016

6, 13, 26

ISB, KHI & LHR

September 2016

3, 17, 23

ISB, KHI & LHR

October 2016

14

ISB

8, 22, 29

ISB, KHI & LHR

ISB

4, 11, 12, 18

ISB, KHI & LHR

ISB

2, 9, 17

ISB, KHI & LHR

November 2016

December 2016

Exam Fees

Services

Prices

The TOEFL iBT test

US$180

Late Registration Fee

US$35

Rescheduling fee

US$60

Additional Score Report Request (per recipient) US$19

Reinstatement of canceled scores (IBT Only)

US$20

Exams Registration
Online
You can register and schedule your TOEFL iBT Online using a credit card at least seven days
prior to your first choice test date. Late registration closes 3 days before your test date (not
including the day of the test) and has a late fee of US$35.
Through USEFP centers
You can register for TOEFL iBT test at any of our centers in Karachi. At the time of
registration you need to:

Payment will be accepted in Pak. Rupees, equivalent to $180 in favor of "United States
Educational Foundation in Pakistan".

Before preparing the bank draft please confirm the dollar rate from us.

Bring your valid passport with you.

Take an appointment through telephone before visiting our center.

Reschedule/Cancel exam
To reschedule or cancel your registration, make your request no later than 3 days before your
test date (not including the day of your request or the day of the test). The rescheduling fee is
US$60. Your original registration fee must be paid before you can reschedule.
Reschedule or cancel online: Log in to your TOEFL iBT account, click "View Order(s)" on
your home page, and then click "Modify" or "Cancel" on the Order Summary page.
Reschedule or cancel by phone: Provide your registration number and full name used when
you registered. From Pakistan please contact Regional Registration Center in Malaysia Kuala
Lumpur on +60-3-7628-3333.
Scores and Additional Score Reports:

You can select up to 4 institutions or agencies as score recipients when you register or you can
make your selections or change them online until 10 p.m. (local test center time) on the day
before the test. To select or change your score recipients, log in to your TOEFL iBT account
and click "View Order(s)" on your home page. Scores are posted online approximately 15
business days after your test date. Allow 4-6 weeks for the delivery of the official score
reports. To view your scores online, log in to your TOEFL iBT account and click "View Scores"
on your home page.
In addition to the institutions you select with your registration, you can send your scores to as
many institutions as you choose for a fee of US$18 per report.
Additional Score Reports
Order Online: Log in to your TOEFL iBT account and click "Order Score Reports" on your
home page. Then click "TOEFL Services" option. Pay by credit/debit card or e-check.
Order by Fax: Fill out the TOEFL iBT Official Score Report Request Form. Fax it with your
registration number and credit/debit card information to 1-610-290-8972. If you send the
same fax more than once, write "DUPLICATE" in large letters on the form to avoid extra charges
to your credit/debit card.
Order by Mail: Print and complete the TOEFL iBT Official Score Report Request Form
(PDF) at Scoring Services on your online profile. Mail it with your payment to:
ETS-TOEFL iBT
P.O. Box 6153
Princeton, NJ 08541-6153 USA
NOTE: For online orders, scores are mailed 4-7 business days after your request is received.
For mail or fax orders, scores are mailed 2 weeks after your request is received. Allow 3-4
weeks for delivery of the score reports.

TOEFL & IELTS Comparability

Based on the research reports that link TOEFL iBT scores to IELTS scores, ETS developed these
comparison tables to help you make informed admissions decisions.
ETS does not endorse using the tables to calculate cut scores. Institutions wishing to set cut
scores should study the two tests and work with test results to set cut scores that are appropriate
to meet their specific needs.
TOEFL Score

IELTS Band

031

04

3234

4.5

3545

4659*

5.5

6078*

7993*

6.5

94101*

102109*

7.5

110114

115117

8.5

118120