Ep 140: What to Know About Taking the GRE for Law School Admissions with ETS
In this episode, LoVetta delves into the world of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with Colby Carter, the Associate Director of Global Higher Education at Educational Testing Service. Colby shares his personal journey into the field of law and his role in assisting law schools with test assessment strategies. The GRE, a standardized test commonly used for graduate program admissions, has gained traction in law school admissions since 2016. Colby discusses the structure of the GRE, recent changes to the test format, and its focus on assessing analytical, verbal, and quantitative skills. The conversation touches on the benefits of the GRE, including increased flexibility for applicants and the growing acceptance of the test by law schools.
Colby Carter
Colby Carter is an Associate Director, Global Higher Education at ETS where he brings over 18 years of experience in the law school space. At ETS, Carter cultivates and maintains partnerships with law schools and key stakeholder groups in legal education, both domestically and internationally. Previously, he served as a Regional Team Manager and Ambassador at the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) where he led a team of Account Managers and enacted a variety of customer-centric methods and communication strategy to increase market share in the United States, Canada, and Australia. He collaborated with internal subject matter experts to design, develop and deliver blended learning programs for LSAC’s ACES2 services and has also contributed to the development of UNITE, the next generation of ACES2. Carter has also held roles as Associate Director of Admissions at both New York Law School and Chapman University.
Episode Highlights
Discussion on the GRE's acceptance by law schools, starting from the University of Arizona in 2016.
Recent trends in law school admissions show an increasing number of law schools accepting the GRE.
Overview of the GRE structure: analytical skills, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning.
Focus on the GRE's role in assessing readiness for law school and providing flexibility for applicants.
Technology's role in GRE administration, including AI scoring and test security measures.
Importance of diversity and inclusion in law school admissions, with the GRE offering an additional option for applicants.
Study tips for GRE preparation, including time management and utilization of free resources.
Advice for prospective law school applicants: leverage pre-law advisors, visit law schools, and keep options open.
Tweetable Quotes
“In the journey towards law school, always keep your options open and utilize the free resources available. Like a well-prepared test-taker, navigate through the challenges with flexibility and an open mind, for opportunities often come from unexpected paths.”