How should we interpret Analytical Writing scores, particularly for examinees whose native language is not English?
As a performance assessment, the GRE® Analytical Writing section provides a snapshot of examinees’ analytical writing ability before entry into graduate school. If ESL examinees do not understand the task being posed to them, their performance on the Analytical Writing section and the Verbal section will be affected. Test users should consider a variety of pieces of information about ESL applicants, including TOEFL® and TWE scores, to determine whether to admit these students.
As a performance assessment, the GRE Analytical Writing section provides a snapshot of examinees’ analytical writing ability before entry into graduate school. If ESL examinees do not understand the task being posed to them, their performance on the Analytical Writing section and the Verbal section will be affected. Test users should consider a variety of pieces of information about ESL applicants, including TOEFL® and TWE scores, to determine whether to admit these students.
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- My native language is not English. How is the GRE Program recommending that departments interpret my analytical writing score?
- How should we interpret Analytical Writing scores, particularly for test takers whose native language is not English?
- How should we interpret Analytical Writing scores, particularly for examinees whose native language is not English?
