ETS GRE Disability Accommodations
ETS outlines how GRE test takers request accommodations and what to do before registering for the exam.
GRE Accommodations for Students with Psychological Disabilities
The GRE is shorter than it used to be, but it is still demanding: one Analytical Writing task, two Verbal Reasoning sections, and two Quantitative Reasoning sections in just under two hours. If ADHD, anxiety, dyslexia, autism, depression, or another condition makes it harder to focus, read efficiently, manage pacing, or sustain mental stamina, you may qualify for GRE accommodations. Get a psychological evaluation written to support your GRE accommodations request.
$1,200 total (60%+ below typical $3,000-$5,000 rates)
Typical private-market rates for comprehensive evaluations often fall in the $3,000-$5,000 range.Taking the GRE with ADHD? See GRE accommodations for ADHD. Looking for ADHD accommodations? Or GMAT accommodations?
Why GRE Accommodations Matter
The current GRE General Test is about 1 hour and 58 minutes, but that shorter format does not remove the underlying barriers for students with psychological disabilities. A fast sequence of reading, math reasoning, and writing can still punish slower processing speed, distractibility, test anxiety, reading-based learning disabilities, or fatigue. Accommodations help create fairer conditions so your score reflects graduate-school readiness rather than disability-related timing barriers.
1:58
overall test time for the current GRE General Test format.
5 sections
including one Analytical Writing section plus two Verbal and two Quant sections.
54
multiple-choice Verbal and Quant questions, in addition to one timed writing task.
How Accommodations Can Help on the GRE
Accommodations do not make the GRE easier. They reduce the impact of disability-related barriers on a section-level adaptive exam where pacing problems, anxiety spikes, and cognitive fatigue can snowball across the test.
Verbal Reasoning
Extra time can help if dense passages, subtle answer choices, or dyslexia-related reading inefficiency slow you down even when you understand the content.
Quantitative Reasoning
Additional time and breaks can help when ADHD, anxiety, or slower processing speed make multistep problem solving and error checking harder under pressure.
Analytical Writing
A timed writing task can be especially difficult when executive functioning, organization, idea generation, or written-expression speed are affected by a disability.
Adaptive Section Flow
On the GRE, your performance on the first Verbal and Quant sections affects the difficulty of the second ones. Better regulation, pacing, and stamina early in the test can matter throughout the rest of the exam.
Common GRE Accommodations
Extended Time
ETS lists 25%, 50%, and 100% extended time options for approved test takers, depending on documentation and need.
Extra Breaks
ETS states that approved extra breaks are not included in testing time and can be used for medication, snacks, or regulation needs.
Accessible Computer-Delivered Supports
Depending on your documentation, ETS may approve items such as screen magnification, selectable colors, trackball use, or other technology-based supports.
Alternative Formats or Assistance
For some disabilities, ETS also offers alternate formats, human reader or scribe support, and other testing modifications tied to documented functional limitations.
Conditions That May Qualify
ADHD
Difficulty sustaining attention, managing time, and maintaining consistent effort across reading, math, and writing tasks.
Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and related disorders that affect reading rate, written output, or quantitative processing.
Anxiety Disorders
Test anxiety, panic symptoms, or generalized anxiety that interfere with concentration, pacing, and cognitive efficiency.
Depression
Mental fatigue, slowed processing, and concentration problems that become more pronounced during high-stakes testing. Learn how depression can affect exams.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sensory sensitivities, processing differences, and executive-functioning challenges that can affect standardized testing performance.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Changes in stamina, memory, processing speed, attention, or regulation after concussion or other brain injury.
How It Works
1
Schedule Your Evaluation
Meet with a licensed psychologist who understands accommodation documentation. We review your history, symptoms, and how they affect your GRE performance under standard conditions.
2
Complete the Assessment from Home
You complete evidence-based testing remotely via telehealth. The evaluation can address attention, executive functioning, processing speed, learning, and psychological symptoms tied to GRE performance.
3
Get Your ETS-Ready Report
Receive a comprehensive report that explains your diagnosis, functional limitations, and why specific GRE accommodations are appropriate. You can then submit it through your ETS accommodations request.
$1,200 total (60%+ below typical $3,000-$5,000 rates)
Typical comprehensive psychological evaluations cost $3,000-$5,000. Our $1,200 total is 60%+ below those rates, and the same report can often support both a GRE accommodations request and later graduate-school disability services documentation.
Typical private-market rates for comprehensive evaluations often fall in the $3,000-$5,000 range.
Payment plans available - Telehealth in 45 states and D.C.
Last reviewed: June 30, 2026
Sources and policy references
Official policies can change, so confirm deadlines, documentation recency, and approval steps with the testing organization before submitting a request.
ETS Disability Accommodations and Services
ETS publishes general disability services policies, bulletins, and documentation resources for ETS exams.
GRE Accommodations FAQ
What GRE accommodations can I request?
ETS lists accommodations such as 25%, 50%, or 100% extended time, extra breaks that are not counted in testing time, assistive technology, alternate formats, and other supports that are justified by your documentation and functional limitations.
How do I request GRE accommodations?
You must request accommodations through your ETS account and receive approval from ETS Disability Services before you can schedule the GRE. ETS says you should submit all completed forms and documentation first, then wait for the approval email with registration instructions.
What documentation does ETS want for ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety, or autism?
ETS says documentation should be current, completed by a qualified evaluator, clearly state the diagnosis, describe the functional limitations, and adequately support each requested accommodation. For ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability, ETS says documentation generally should be from the last five years; for psychiatric disabilities and traumatic brain injury, ETS says documentation generally should be from the last 12 months.
How far in advance should I get evaluated before my GRE?
Start early. ETS says documentation review takes about 6 weeks once your request and complete paperwork are received, and it can take another 6 weeks if additional documentation is needed. In practice, many students should begin the evaluation process at least 6-10 weeks before they hope to test.
What conditions may qualify for GRE accommodations?
Conditions that may qualify include ADHD, dyslexia and other learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, depression, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, and other documented disabilities or health-related needs that substantially affect test-taking.
Can a telehealth evaluation still help with a GRE accommodations request?
Often, yes, if the evaluation is current, clinically sound, and meets ETS documentation standards. ETS publishes tele-assessment guidance and focuses on the quality of the documentation, the evaluator's qualifications, the diagnosis, the functional limitations, and the rationale for the requested accommodations.
Can one evaluation help with both GRE and graduate-school accommodations?
Often, yes. A comprehensive evaluation can frequently support both a GRE accommodations request and later disability-services requests in graduate school, although each institution sets its own documentation rules.
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