When is the latest time I can take the General GRE and get things in before Dec. 15?

[InquilineKea]

Just wondering

[orst11]

Here is the scoring report chart ETS has published: http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/scores/get. You do have to figure that the scores take a few weeks for schools to receive the scores, so if schools state all materials must be in by the 15th you obviously have less time than if things have to strictly just be postmarked by the 15th. Again sometimes this is strictly stated on the schools website but sometimes you have to just ask and see.

[dimanche0829]

Some schools will allow scores to be received after app deadlines, so long as the test was taken PRIOR to the app. deadline. As with most things grad-school related, it really just depends on which schools you're applying to. Most schools will indicate their requirements on the website, but if you can't locate the info a quick e-mail to the program won't hurt.

[process chemist]

Well, consider the holidays. Thanksgiving and Christmas are very close to one another. Also, with all of the political issues surrounding the postal service, Saturday delivery may soon be a thing of the past. If I were you, I would take it the first week of November, and allow ample time for my scores to arrive, and I would also call the school(s) to ensure that my scores were recieved before everyone leaves for the Christmas break. Therefore, I would have about three weeks for it to reach its destination. But, also remember, that these schools go on break like a week or two before Christmas, and the profs and the office staff will be very busy. Just some things to think about.