In this article, we would provide you with a 4 step guide on how to proceed with the GRE ?
Many students are unaware of the GRE Registration process, so to aid your registration process, here is a stepwise guide for the GRE test sign-up.
The GRE test is an online as well as a paper-based test. The majority of countries have the computerized test available, which is offered throughout the year (except for the public holidays) and all across the world in over a thousand test centers.
In order to sign up for the GRE test, the first step is to create an ETS account on its website.
Step 1: Create an ETS New Account
Go to ETS website
Once you are at the ETS GRE Page, you should scroll down and click on the registration button as shown in the diagram below:
After this, another page will open, after which you need to click on the “Register now” button.
If you are registering for the GRE for the first time, you will need to click on the “Create an Account” button under the New Users section.
On the following page, you would see the form given below, where you need to enter your personal details, such as your name, date of birth, contact information, country, and more.
Note: You need to be careful before using your name in order to sign-up for the GRE. Make sure the name you entered on the account creation form should match that on your Identification (ID).
After you have completed filling all the details in the form, you will get to create a username and password. After that, click on the “Submit” button towards the bottom of the page.
Once you submit the form and your ETS account is ready, you will be sent a confirmation email and the below text will be prompted on screen:
Now, you can begin the process of registering for the GRE test.
Step 2: Select Test Date and Location
Once you create your new account, then you can go to the “Returning Users” section and enter the username and password.
After you sign in, you need to select the test date and location. You would be able to see this option in a calendar format when you click on “Register / Find Test Centers, Dates”.
Now, you will need to search for the GRE test Centers and dates. First, you need to select the “GRE General Test” from the drop-down list.
After that, you need to select the test center, which should be close to your location.
After that, you need to select the two months schedule that would display the available dates in the calendar format.
Note: The seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s better to sign up for register for the GRE exam in advance.
Select the test day and then click on show available times.
This will show the test timing and then click on the “Register” button as shown below.
Step 3: Verify your personal details and agree to the Terms
After this, confirm your personal details and agree to the testing policies. You can also opt for free for the GRE Search Services, which would allow universities to send promotional emails.
Select the FREE PowerPrep 1 and 2 Full-length practice tests.
Step 4: Pay the GRE Application Fee
The last step of the GRE registration process is to pay the test fee. It’s time to check out and pay the GRE application fee of $205. You can pay this fee via Credit Card, Debit Card and PayPal. However, in some countries, an additional payment method of a bank draft can also be used.
If the information is accurate, for the payment of the fee, click on “Proceed to Checkout”.
Make sure that you also familiarize yourself with the GRE cancellation and reschedule policy, in incase you have some last moment changes to make.
Generally, the GRE cancellation policy is such that you have to cancel your registration at least four days before your appointment to receive a half refund from ETS. If you cancel it before three or two days, you will not receive a refund.
You are one step close to Graduate admissions in the USA. As you have already done the GRE exam sign-up, this may be an indication to yourself how dedicated and persistent you are in wanting to pursue graduate studies.
After the registration, you can focus all your efforts towards preparing for the GRE as best as you can!
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