Testing Services

Graduate Record Exam
 (GRE)

Cost: $130.00

The GRE tests are used for graduate admission.  The GRE is a computer-based testing (CBT).  Georgia Southern does not currently administer this test, but we do have information available.   

To register for the exam and to find out more information visit their website: www.gre.org The testing center closest to Georgia Southern University is Thomson Prometric Test Center in Savannah, GA. Test Center Code: 3007. Phone: (912)-354-2660. 

Testing Dates
Georgia Southern University is currently not a testing site for the GRE. 


The GRE is composed of analytical writing, verbal, and quantitative sections.

DESCRIPTION
Analytical Writing
Two writing tasks (must be typed):
Present your perspective on an issue - 45 minutes
Analyze an argument - 30 minutes

Verbal
Measures 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.

30 questions, 30 minutes

Quantitative
Measures basic math skills and understanding of elementary math concepts, as well as the ability to reason quantitatively and solve problems in a quantitative setting.

28 questions, 45 minutes
Calculator use not permitted

An optional 10-minute rest break is offered midway through the test following the essays.

 

For additional information, please contact:

Testing Office
Georgia Southern University
PO Box
8132
Statesboro, GA  30460-
8132

Cone Hall Room 2031
912.478.5415 (phone)
912.478.5988 (fax)

e-mail:
testing@georgiasouthern.edu

Last Updated April 15, 2008
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