GRE Official Website (ETS)

Abstract

The GRE website, created by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), provides information about the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), which is required by some Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs. It is the official source for all information related to the test, including registration, preparation, and scoring.

The website includes details about test format, practice materials, study tools, and score reporting. Students can also register for the exam and send their scores directly to programs through this platform. Because the GRE can be an important part of the application process, understanding how it works is essential.

This resource is useful for kinesiology students because it helps them prepare for and complete the GRE if it is required by their selected programs. Students should first check whether their programs require the GRE, then begin preparing early using the available study tools and practice exams.

Students should confirm whether the GRE is required before beginning preparation to avoid unnecessary testing.

When to Use This Resource

This resource should be used in the middle stages of the application process, after identifying programs but before submitting applications. It is used to register for the GRE, prepare for the exam, and send scores to programs if required. 

Determining Whether the GRE is Required 

The GRE should only be used if required by selected programs. 

Students should: 

  • Check GRE requirements on PTCAS or individual program pages  
  • Identify whether the GRE is required, optional, or not accepted  
  • Avoid unnecessary testing if programs do not require scores  

This step prevents spending time and money on an exam that may not be needed. 

Using the GRE Website for Test Preparation

The GRE website provides official preparation materials that reflect the actual exam format. 

These include: 

  • Practice tests  
  • Sample questions  
  • Test format and section breakdowns  

Students should use these materials to: 

  • Understand the structure of the exam  
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses  
  • Prepare specifically for verbal, quantitative, and writing sections 

Using the GRE Website for Registration and Score Reporting

The site is also used to manage all testing logistics. 

Students can: 

  • Register for a test date and location  
  • Select programs to receive official scores  
  • Access and review score reports  

Scores must be sent directly through ETS to be considered valid by DPT programs. 

Strategic Use for PT School Applications

The GRE should be used as a supporting component of the application when required. 

Students should: 

  • Prepare early to allow time for retesting if needed  
  • Ensure scores are sent before program deadlines  
  • Consider how GRE scores strengthen or weaken their overall application 

Tips for Using This Resource Effectively

  • Confirm GRE requirements before registering.
  • Use official ETS practice materials rather than third-party sources.
  • Schedule the exam early enough to allow for retakes.
  • Send scores directly through the ETS system.

Common Mistakes to Avoid 

  • Assuming all DPT programs require the GRE without checking.
  • Waiting too long to take the exam, leaving no time for a retake if needed.
  • Using unofficial or unreliable study materials instead of official GRE resources.
  • Not sending scores to program in time.