GRE Information and Test Dates

The General Record Examination (GRE) contains sections that measure verbal, quantitative and analytical skills. The General Test and the Writing Assessment are two separate tests, and both are given year-round. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early to get your preferred test date and to avoid the crowded testing period of November through January.

Subject tests are designed to measure knowledge and understanding of subject matter related to graduate study in specific fields. Subject tests are given in the paper-based format only.
Information and Registration Bulletins (including registration information) may be downloaded at www.gre.org.

LSAT Information and Test Dates

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is required by all Law School Admission Council-member law schools as a part of their application procedure. The LSAT is intended to give no advantage to test takers from a particular academic background and does not test specific knowledge obtained in college classes or achievements in any given area. The scored sections include one Reading Comprehension section, one Analytical Reasoning section, and two Logical Reasoning sections. There is also an unscored writing sample section which is sent to each law school to which you apply. Information regarding the LSAT can also be obtained from their website, or Educational Testing Service.  Take the test that is offered in the fall (October) of senior year, if not in the summer between junior and senior year. See below for test taking information.

MCAT Information

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is used by all medical schools. Applications and information can be obtained through the Association of American Medical Colleges.

GMAT Information and Test Dates

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is helpful when applying to business/management schools. The GMAT measures general verbal and mathematical skills, not specific knowledge obtained in college course work.

Now that the GMAT is delivered exclusively on computer, it is offered many days every month at hundreds of sites. The GMAT datebook opens August 15 for computer-adaptive testing. Simply select a testing location, pick up the phone, and make a date with GMAT. Testing locations are listed on the GMAT website, from Educational Testing Service. Call in advance. The most popular times book quickly. 1-800-GMAT-NOW