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...
