为什么需要针对2007年7月31日举行的现行GRE®普通考试进行报名限制？
新GRE®普通考试于2007年9月推出时，语文与数学部分的考试将采用新的分数换算标准。为了制定新的分数换算标准，当务之急就是让世界范围内有足够多的考生参加2007年9月的新GRE普通考试。如果7月底前有过多的人参加现行GRE普通考试，我们将有可能在9月新GRE普通考试中无法获得足够多的考生量，因而影响我们制定新分数换算标准的工作。因此，为了确保在9月有足够多的考生样本，我们有可能需要在某些考区限定现行GRE普通考试的报名人数。我们知道在考试过渡期的该限制有可能会为一些GRE考生带来不便，为此我们深表歉意。
如何决定在哪个国家对报名进行限制？
我们正在对几大考生集中国家的报名人数进行监测。如果某个国家2007年的报名人数远远地超出过去几年的报名人数，那么我们将对该国的考试报名进行限制。
我将如何才能够了解到我所在的国家是否实行了报名限制？
如果我们在某个国家实行了报名限制，该国的考生在报名普通考试时将收到一条信息，通知他/她现行GRE普通考试的报名工作已经结束。这些考生可以在2007年7月登录报名网站，报名参加新GRE普通考试。
如果当我所在的国家实行报名限制时，我已经完成了考试报名，我是否仍然能够参加现行GRE普通考试？
当然可以，该限制不会影响那些已经完成报名的考生。如果我们对某国的考试报名进行限制，只会对那些还没有报名的考生造成影响。
现行GRE普通考试将在何时停止举行？
现行GRE普通考试将在2007年7月31日后停止举行。
我何时可以参加新GRE普通考试？
不同地区将分别于2007年9月10日、15日或16日以及29日首次举办新GRE普通考试。考试的报名工作将于2007年7月开始。
新GRE普通考试何时开始报名？
新GRE普通考试的报名工作将于2007年7月开始。
如果我已报名参加7月底前的现行GRE普通考试，我是否可以将其转为新GRE普通考试，或者从新GRE普通考试改为老GRE普通考试？
不可以。如果考生已经报名参加2007年7月底前的现行GRE普通考试，则不能转为参加2007年9月推出的新GRE普通考试。同样，如果考生在2007年7月报名参加了2007年9月的新GRE普通考试，则不能转为参加2007年8月1日前的现行GRE普通考试。
为什么GRE普通考试不在8月举行呢？
GRE考试不在8月举行是为了确保ETS有时间完成从现行GRE考试向新GRE考试转换的所有工作。
如果我需要在今年秋天向申请院校提供GRE普通考试分数，我该何时参加考试?
2007年9月举行的新GRE普通考试分数将于11月初寄送给考试成绩接收院校，其后新GRE普通考试分数将在考试后的15至18个工作日之内报告。如果你申请的院校要求你在2007年11月中旬之前提供GRE普通考试分数，你应该参加在2007年7月底之前举行的现行GRE考试。
我想参加现行GRE普通考试，但是考试的名额已满，我该怎么做？
如果名额已满，或是你所在国的报名工作已经结束，你只能参加2007年9月开始的新GRE普通考试。
考试报名工作结束后，我是否能因别人取消报名而得到考试名额？我是否可以检查有没有这种机会？
没有。报名工作一旦结束后将不会重新开放。
我已经报名了，我是否能重新调整我的考试日期？
只要你所在地区仍有考试名额，你就能进行调整。如果名额已满，你就不能调整你的考试日期。
新GRE普通考试的分数将何时公布？
2007年9月举行的新GRE普通考试分数将于11月初向考生和指定成绩接收院校公布。这期间需要6周的时间是因为在头三次新GRE普通考试之后需要一次换算分数的过程。对于9月之后举行的新GRE普通考试，语文、数学和分析性写作部分的考试分数将在考试后的15至18个工作日之内公布。
你们会向有关院校通报这次变化吗？
是的。我们将向有关院校通报，我们将在一些国家和地区对现行GRE普通考试进行报名限制，以确保2007年9月的新GRE普通考试获得具有代表性的考生样本。
GRE普通考试的形式将会有什么变化？
2007年9月推出的新GRE普通考试将和现行GRE普通考试一样，包括语文、数学和分析性写作三部分，但这三个部分将进行变化以便更好地测试考生在研究生院获得成功的技能。此外，新GRE普通考试形式将从现行的适应性考试形式（即试题难度由考生之前答题正确与否而觉得）改为线性考试形式（即每位考生将同时使用相同的考题）。现行的分析性写作部分将更名为思辨性思考及分析性写作，以便更准确地反映考生的能力。
新GRE普通考试的考试内容是什么样的？
语文部分的新试题将更加注重认知技能，同时减少词汇依赖性。数学部分的新考题将更注重更多的数据分析和真实生活背景，同时电脑屏幕上将有一个计算器可供使用。对于思辨性思考及分析性写作部分，现行的两种基本题形（即一种是要求考生针对一个事件阐述论点，另一种是要求考生批驳一个论点）将保持不变，但这个部分的格式和考试时间将会有所变化。
考点网络将有何不同？
目前举办现行GRE普通考试的许多考点将继续作为新GRE普通考试的考点。此外，我们还将在许多大专院校设立考点。截至2007年底，预计考点数量将从目前的600个增加到逾3500个。
如果我对报名限额有任何疑问，我应该联系谁？
考生如有任何疑问，请联系GRE客服部门（电邮：gre-info@ets.org；电话：1-609-771-7670）。美国及其领地、加拿大的考生可致电1-866-473-4373。中国考生还可以联系教育部考试中心（电话：86-10-6279-9911；电邮：RRC.PTC@prometric.net.cn）
Why do you need to limit GRE® General Test administrations prior to July 31, 2007?
When the revised GRE® General Test is introduced in September 2007, the score scales for the new Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning measures will change. In order to set the new score scales, it is imperative that we have an appropriate population of test takers worldwide take the revised General Test in September 2007. The higher the volume of individuals who test before the end of July, the higher the risk we will not have an appropriate population in September on which to set the new score scales. Therefore, in order to ensure an appropriate population of test takers in September, we may need to limit test registrations for the current General Test in some international markets. We realize there may be some GRE candidates inconvenienced during this transition period, and we apologize for any disruption caused by this action.
How will you decide to limit registration in a particular country?
We are monitoring registration volumes in several large-volume countries. Decisions to limit registrations in a particular country may be made if 2007 test registration volumes are unusually high compared to previous years.
How will I know if registration is limited in my country?
If registration is limited in a particular country, individuals who try to register for the General Test in that country will receive a message indicating that registration for the current General Test is closed. These individuals should return to the site in July 2007 to register for the revised GRE General Test.
If you limit GRE General Test registration in my country and I am already registered, will I still be able to take the GRE General test?
Yes. Individuals who have already registered for the test will not be affected. If we limit registration in a country, only individuals who have not yet registered will be affected.
When will you stop administering the current GRE General Test?
The current General Test will no longer be offered after July 31, 2007.
When will I be able to take the revised GRE General Test?
The first test dates for the revised GRE General Test will be September 10, 15 or 16, 2007 (depending upon location), and September 29, 2007. Registration for these test dates will open in July 2007.
How soon can I register for the revised General Test?
Registration for the revised General Test will open in July 2007.
If I register to take the General Test before the end of July, can I transfer my registration to the revised GRE General Test or vice versa?
No. Individuals who register to take the GRE General Test before the end of July 2007 will not be able to transfer their registration to the revised General Test that is being introduced in September 2007. Similarly, individuals who register in July 2007 for the revised General Test will not be able to transfer to a current General Test administration prior to August 1, 2007.
Why won't the General Test be administered in August?
The General Test will not be administered in August in order for ETS to complete all of the work needed to transition from the current General Test to the revised General Test.
If I need to send my General Test scores to score recipients this fall, when do I need to take the test?
Scores for the initial administrations of the revised GRE General Test in September 2007 will be sent to GRE score recipients in early November. Scores from subsequent administrations will be reported within 15 to 18 business days after the test date. If the department to which you are applying needs your test scores before mid-November 2007, you should plan to take the current GRE General Test before the end of July 2007.
I am trying to register for the current computer-based GRE General Test and there are no seats available. What should I do?
If there are no seats available, or registration in your country has been shut down, you will need to take the revised General Test that will be introduced in September 2007.
Once registration closes, will I be able to get a seat if someone else cancels their appointment? Should I check back for openings?
No. Once registration closes in a particular country, it will not reopen.
I have already registered. Will I be able to reschedule my appointment?
You will be able to reschedule your appointment as long as there is still testing capacity in your region. Once seats are filled and testing capacity is reached, you will no longer be able to reschedule your appointment.
When will scores be reported for the initial administrations of the revised General Test?
In early November 2007, revised General Test scores from the initial administrations in September will be reported to examinees and designated GRE score recipientsThe six-week time frame between the administrations and the reporting of scores is due to the equating processes that must take place following the first three administrations of the test. For subsequent administrations, Verbal, Quantitative, and Critical Thinking and Analytical Writing scores from the revised General Test will be sent to institutions and test takers 15 to 18 business days after the test administration.
Will you be alerting colleges and universities about this change?
Yes. We are notifying colleges and universities of the need to limit test registrations for the current General Test in some international markets to ensure that we have a representative sample of test takers for the September 2007 revised General Test administrations.
How is the format of the General Test changing?
The revised General Test being introduced in September 2007 will consist of revised Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Critical Thinking and Analytical Writing sections.These same three sections are in the current test; however, each of the sections will be revised to better focus on skills necessary for success in graduate schoolIn addition, the test is changing from an adaptive test format, in which the questions presented to each examinee vary according to his or her performance, to a linear test format, in which all examinees testing at the same time receive the same questions.The name of the Analytical Writing section is being changed to Critical Thinking and Analytical Writing to more accurately reflect the skills being measured.
What are the new test questions on the revised General Test like?
For the Verbal measure, the new test questions will have a greater emphasis on higher cognitive skills and less dependence on vocabulary out of context.For the Quantitative measure, the new questions will involve more data interpretation and real-life scenarios, and an on-screen calculator will be available. In the Critical Thinking and Analytical Writing measure, the two basic question types (one that asks the test taker to construct an argument on an issue and the other that asks the test taker to critique an argument) will remain the same, but the format and timing of the section will change.
Is the test center network going to be different?
The test center network will include many of the test centers that currently administer the GRE General Test. It will also include many test centers at colleges and universities. The number of test centers is expected to increase from 600 to more than 3,500 by the end of 2007.
If I have additional questions about the registration limitation, who should I contact?
Test takers with additional questions or concerns are advised to contact GRE Customer Service via e-mail at gre-info@ets.org, or by telephone at 1-609-771-7670. Test takers in the U.S., U.S. Territories and Canada may call 1-866-473-4373. Chinese test takers can also contact the National Education Examinations Authority (NEEA) at 86-10-6279-9911 or by e-mail at: RRC.PTC@prometric.net.cn
来源：教育部考试中心海外考试报名信息网
