How to Register for the GRE in Canada: A Step-by-Step Guide for Canadian Undergraduates

发布时间：Date: 2023-02-28 返回新鲜资讯Back to News

GRE scores are crucial for graduate school applications, and summer is a critical time for Canadian undergraduates to prepare. For those planning to take the GRE in Canada, CheersYou（清柚教育） has compiled a detailed registration guide to help you navigate test center search, registration steps, and key considerations. Using UBC and the University of Toronto as examples, this article walks you through finding in-person test centers via the GRE website, selecting a date, and completing registration. It also includes the latest GRE requirements for universities worldwide and advises registering at least half a month to a month in advance to avoid limited availability or cancellations.

The GRE score is a requirement for many prestigious graduate programs, and its importance in the study-abroad application process cannot be overstated. Canadian undergraduates preparing to apply for graduate school can take advantage of the summer break to thoroughly prepare for the GRE, especially for juniors—this summer is particularly critical! But many students say they don't plan to return to their home country this summer and are wondering: can I take the GRE in Canada? The answer is: yes, of course! Today, CheersYou（清柚教育） will walk you through how Canadian undergraduates can take the in-person GRE exam this summer, covering everything from the registration process and test center search to important tips!

In Canada, you can choose either the GRE at-home test or the in-person test. If you're concerned that some schools may not accept the GRE at-home test, you can check for nearby test centers and register for the in-person exam. The process for finding in-person test centers is almost identical to what you'd do in your home country.

This article primarily uses UBC as an example to demonstrate the search process. Currently, British Columbia offers two test centers. For students at the University of Toronto, Ontario currently has more test centers, so you can search and register accordingly!

GRE official website link:

https://www.ets.org/gre/test-takers/general-test/about.html?utm_campaign...

1. First, go to the official GRE registration portal and find "Where to Test."

2. Scroll down to see both online and in-person options (Canada currently has relatively many available test seats, so students worried that their program may not accept the GRE at-home test can choose the in-person exam).

3. In "Find a Test Center," enter your address or school (if you don't know the exact school address, simply typing "UBC" will bring up a dropdown menu; select the corresponding address) to see available test centers.

4. You can see that British Columbia currently offers two test centers. Choose the one you prefer and click "Schedule Test."

5. On the newly opened page, scroll down to see the test center's exam schedule calendar, where you can select different months to view available dates. Here's an important reminder: register for the GRE at least half a month to a month in advance to avoid issues like no available seats or test center cancellations!