The GRE is an exam taken by college graduates who are interested in attending graduate school. It is a test that measures verbal, quantitative and analytical skills acquired over a long time period. The verbal section uses questions from a wide range of life experiences. The quantitative section uses questions from arithmetic, geometry, algebra and data analysis. The analytical section bases questions from reasoning skills developed from all fields of study.  (To obtain a GRE fee waiver, see your financial aid office for eligibility.)

 To register for the GRE and download test preparations - www.gre.org

 To check GRE prep guides - www.ets.org/store.html

The MCAT is an exam that is required by all medical school candidates. It assures mastery of basic biology, chemistry and physics; capacity in scientific problem solving and critical thinking; and writing skills. These are the skills identified by physicians as essential to the practice of medicine. The goal of the MCAT is to aid admission committees in predicting applicants who will be successful in medical school and to help unsuccessful applicants to identify areas where further study is needed. Standardized tests provide a way of comparing the qualifications of applicants from a variety of institutions. This makes the evaluation of grades and other credentials a more fair process. The MCAT is given in April and August of each year. The following are several Web sites that deal with the MCAT.

 To access the MCAT Web registration - www.aamc.org/students/mcat 

 To request information about AMCAS - www.aamc.org