GRE Writing Assessment

A reliable indicator of candidate proficiency in critical thinking and analytical writing Graduate schools are now able to receive valuable information that can be factored into admissions decisions: applicants’ scores on the GRE Writing Assessment. Since October 1999, examinees have had the opportunity to demonstrate, in a controlled testing situation, the kinds of high-level thinking and writing skills generally recognized as essential for success in many graduate programs. The GRE Writing Assessment substantially expands the range of skills assessed by the GRE General Test and Subject Tests, including the applicant’s ability to...