ETS has announced major changes to GRE in 2011.
7. No any negative marking.
Advantages of new pattern.
The following changes will take place in 2011:
1. More questions on reading comprehension will be added.
2. Analogies and antonyms will be removed from the test.
3. The scoring range for each section will be 130-170, with score increments of one point instead of 200-800 (with score increments of 10 points).
4. GRE test takers will be allowed to use calculators issued by ETS.
5. Unlike the current scenario where the test taker can not skip any question, the new format allow test takers to skip questions and come back to them later and review answers before submitting an entire section.
6. More questions on data analysis will be added.
7. No any negative marking.
Advantages of new pattern.
The new pattern when implemented will not require you to memorize word lists. It will focus more on reading comprehension skills. To score high in new pattern, you need to have good reasoning skills.
So, I would say that the new pattern will be beneficial to prospective applicants.
8.The pattern of GRE has changed from this month of AUGUST 2011.
9.GRE test is conducted all round the year and there are no particular GRE test dates. You can opt for any GRE test dates according to convenience and also has the freedom to choose the GRE test center as well as the time which suits you the best.
10.GRE scores are valid for a duration of five years. You can write GRE test once in a calender month.
10.GRE scores are valid for a duration of five years. You can write GRE test once in a calender month.
