Admissions & Entrance Exams

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

The Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a standardized exam that measures a candidate's aptitude for abstract thinking in analytical writing, mathematics, and vocabulary.

The GRE is often required for admission to graduate programs and business programs. It's also accepted by many law schools in the United States.

GRE Information

• Cost: $220
• Fee Reduction Program: A GRE Fee Reduction Waiver is available to qualifying candidates.  Eligibility can be based on several factors, including financial need (as determined by FAFSA), unemployment status, and membership in certain programs which assist underrepresented groups. This waiver will pay $100 of the GRE General Test fee and/or50% of the GRE Subject Test fee, if required.  Those registering for the GRE General Test will also receive free access to GRE PowerPrep Plus Software. To get the Fee Reduction Waiver:for more information on the waiver and instructions on how to apply, visit the GRE General Test web page and read the section labeled“Fee Reduction Program.”
• Register: Register online at www.ets.org/gre
• Scores: Examinee sees unofficial verbal and quantitative scores immediately.  The analytical writing score and the complete "official" score report become available for viewing or printing online at the candidate's ETS account 10 to 15 days after the exam.  Colleges or universities chosen to receive scores will also get their copy electronically 10 to 15 days after the test date.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

The TOEFL test is an examination of basic English language reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills used as an admission criterion (undergraduate and graduate) for those whose native language is something other than English.

TOEFL Information

• Cost: See TOEFL iBT Test Fees
• Register: Online with TOEFL
• Scores: Available approximately 2 weeks after test date.