Why did ETS go to a split-test administration of the GRE General Test?
ETS went to a split-test administration to restore the validity of scores for students in these regions. The paper-based Verbal and Quantitative sections that are administered will be retired from use after each administration, thereby removing the unfair advantage some past students gained by memorizing questions in advance of the test. The Analytical Writing section is administered on computer. Test takers word process their essay responses so that the responses can be reviewed by ETS Essay Similarity Detection (ESD) software. The software ensures that every scored essay has a high degree of original critical thinking and analytical writing. All test takers benefit when ETS can assure admissions decision makers of the validity of test scores.
