For additional details on the new testing process, read the question and answer section on the GRE Web site.

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　　Q&A for the Split-Test Administration of the GRE General Test in China, including Hong Kong, Korea, and Taiwan

　　How will this split-test administration work?

　　Under the new plan, the General Test will be offered in two parts. The Analytical Writing section will be offered on computer; the Verbal and Quantitative sections will be offered at a paper-based administration. Test takers will be required to take both the computer-based and paper-based parts of the GRE General Test in the same testing year, and must take the computer-based Analytical Writing portion first. A choice of two paper- based administrations will be offered during the 2003-04 testing year, spaced out so as to minimize congestion in the computer-based test (CBT) centers.

　　Why is ETS going to a split-test administration of the GRE General Test?

　　ETS is going to a split-test administration to restore the validity of scores for students in these regions. The paper-based Verbal and Quantitative sections that are administered will be retired from use after each administration, thereby removing the unfair advantage some past students gained by memorizing questions in advance of the test. The Analytical Writing section will be administered on computer. Test takers will word process their essay responses so that the responses can be reviewed by ETS Essay Similarity Detection (ESD) software. The software will ensure that every scored essay has a high degree of original critical thinking and analytical writing. All test takers benefit when ETS can assure admissions decision makers of the validity of test scores.

　　Can test takers take the Verbal and Quantitative sections first and then take the Analytical Writing section?

　　No, test takers must take the Analytical Writing section first.

　　When will the paper-based Verbal and Quantitative sections be offered? 

　　The two paper test administrations will be October 25, 2003 and June 12, 2004.

　　What is the test fee?

　　The test fee will be , which is more than the current foreign test fee to cover additional costs for a split-test administration. The candidate will pay for the entire test at the time they register to take the CBT Analytical Writing section.

　　How do you register for GRE General Test in these regions?

　　The candidate should schedule an appointment for the CBT Analytical Writing measure through the Prometric Regional Registration Center (See Bulletin Supplement which will be available on the GRE Web site on May 1, 2003).

　　How do test takers schedule their Verbal and Quantitative testing appointments?

　　At the CBT Analytical Writing session, the candidate will complete the Background Information Questions, select score recipients, and select a paper-based test date and test center. Once the candidate takes the CBT Analytical Writing section and test data are transmitted to ETS, a registration number and admission ticket for the paper-based administration of the Verbal and Quantitative measures will be generated and mailed to the candidate.

　　Will Analytical Writing scores be reported separately from Verbal and Quantitative scores to schools and colleges?

　　No. Scores on the General Test will not be reported to candidates or institutions until all three sections of the test have been completed. Scores for the General Test will be reported within six weeks after the paper-based administration is completed.