GRE / PRAXIS

A graduate degree can give you a big advantage in your career. The first step to achieving that advantage is to take the GRE® General Test.

Preparing for the GRE

• Educational Testing Service (ETS) materials
• PowerPREP software from ETS
• Numerous books can be found in the study guide section of any bookstore. Many also include access to online practice tests.

The general test is comprised of 3 sections. The cumulative score from the verbal and quantitative sections will be considered for admission purposes.

Testing location for Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach areas:

Prometric Testing Center
894 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport Square Shopping Center
Newport News, Virginia 23601
(757) 873-0208
Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday to schedule a testing appointment.

Registering by Phone:

• Call the test center directly or 1-800-GRE-CALL (1-800-473-2255).
• Use Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.

The Praxis Series™ tests measure teacher candidates’ knowledge and skills. The tests are used for licensing and certification processes and include:

• Praxis I ® Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST®)
  These tests measure basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics. In addition to licensure, these tests are often used to qualify candidates for entry into a teacher education program. See Praxis I information.
• Praxis II ® Subject Assessments
  These tests measure subject-specific content knowledge, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills, that you need for beginning teaching. See Praxis II information.

The above is courtesy of ETS, "About the The Praxis Series™ Tests."

• Students planning on taking the Praxis I exam on the computer (Computerized PPST) must register at least 2 -3 weeks in advance in order to have a testing station.
• Fee waivers are available in cases of financial hardship. For more details see the Praxis Registration Bulletin.

Registration

For more information on the Praxis exam, please visit the Master's in Teaching website.