The New GRE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions Blog

The New GRE COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - SIPA Admissions Blog A reader adroitly pointed out that in my original post I mentioned 2010 below, when in actuality the changes will be made in 2011.   This does not change our policy of accepting unofficial scores for admission consideration. __________________________ If you have not heard yet, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) is making some changes to the GRE test and to the scoring system in the near future.   The changes will   go into effect in August 1st, 2011.   For applicants to SIPA there are a few important pieces of information to consider. First let me state that SIPA does allow applicants to submit unofficial scores achieved on the GRE on the admission application.   Let me repeat, we do not have to have an official score report on file by the admission deadline.   We are fine with applicants self reporting their GRE scores by the admission deadline.   If an applicant is admitted to SIPA, we then will ask that official scores be sent to us.   We do recommend that you include our score code when taking the GRE, it is 2161.   We need the official scores for your permanent academic record if you are admitted and decide to enroll. Second, SIPA will take either the new or old GRE scores, as long as the scores are less than five years old. Third, for an application to be complete, we need both the scores and percentages for each section of the test (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing).     Each score and percentage must be entered in order to submit your application.   We do not require a GRE subject test. Fourth, we also accept GMAT scores and the same applies.   We need both the scores and percentages achieved self reported on the admission application by the deadline and the scores can be no more than five years old. So as long as you are able to receive your unofficial GRE or GMAT scores by the admission deadline you can meet our application requirements. The following text appears on the ETS Web site in the FAQ section: ___________________________ Can I view scores online? Yes. You can now view your scores online free of charge. You will need to create or have a My GRE Account to use this service. For computer-based General Test takers, the View Scores Online service is available approximately 15 days after your test date. For paper-based General Test takers, the View Scores Online service is available approximately six weeks after your test date. ___________________________ For applicants applying for spring admission the deadline is October 1st.   Therefore, if you have not taken the GRE and plan on doing so in the future, it is important that you give yourself enough time to get your scores and self report them on your admission application.   The fall 2011 admission deadline is January 5, 2011.